by Allison Shaw
Thanksgiving has the unfortunate fate of being sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, and therefore typically is seen as a buffer holiday, which truly doesn’t do the holiday justice. The concept of a holiday where people come together...
by Kristi Rolf
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! To mark the holiday this year, I anonymously polled Maroons to see what is on their minds during the 2022 season of gratitude. Looking for a dash of humor, I first asked, “RC...
by Rebecca Dance
As is my constant complaint, I do not understand what the weather in Virginia is doing on any given day. In addition to this, I do not know how to handle allergies or having a cold. I...
by Karen Kholer
The break between Halloween and Thanksgiving often forms a bit of an awkward in between where many are ready to celebrate Christmas while others vehemently oppose this idea. There is a lot of media specifically associated with...
by Mikaela Gantz
The midterms are finally here and there are four key races political analysts are keeping a close eye on that are predicted to determine the majority party in the Senate. These races are Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and...
by Hannah Guanti
Daylight savings time has been the norm since before most Americans were born. Since its enactment in 1918, Americans have set their clocks forward and back every year. Most of us just enjoy the extra hour of...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
If readers have seen Efosa around campus, they’d also recognize him as number 10 on the basketball court, where he plays guard for the Maroons. In fact, his and the men’s basketball team’s first game of the...
by Alexis Barton
The men’s soccer team put on several stellar performances during this year’s ODAC playoffs. Against Bridgewater, Hampden-Sydney and Washington & Lee the team showed off their skill on both ends of the field and defended their reputation...
by Rebecca Dance
I’ve been registering for classes since 2019, and I’m on the final stretch. I’m a first semester senior registering for the classes for my last semester. My registration slot was supposed to be at 7:30 on Wednesday...
by Marisa Seager
Thanksgiving this, Thanksgiving that. I’m ready for Black Friday. Below are some tips that I’ve compiled to help you get the best deals during this holiday season.
Get started early. Some of the sales have already begun...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Maybe Elon Musk knows more than I do about macroeconomics and strategic management. I can admit that, sure, but Macroeconomics and Strategic Management are two classes I’ve taken for my business major, and I have a few...
by Victoria McGraw
Selena Gomez is a very well-known superstar. She is an American singer, actress, and film producer. Many people know her from the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place. For many years she has spoken about her...
by Juniper Rogers
Sports, a place for one to fine tune your athleticism. Sports, a place for rambunctious cats. Sports, a place for an enriching community. Let’s dive in!
To the question of “As a first year, how has joining Roanoke...
by Marisa Seager
While I’m excited for another break from classes, I’m not so excited about the reason behind this upcoming break – Thanksgiving.
As much as I love seeing my family and having a short break from my classes, I...
by Anna Tillman
The Witcher is a Netflix series based on the books written by Andrzej Sapkowski. It follows the main character Geralt as he travels through a fantasy land full of monsters. Along the way, he forms an unlikely...
by Logan Tyler
There’s a picture of me at my mom’s house taken when I was about 4 or 5. I was playing soccer in a park in West Virginia, my purple jersey – we were creatively named the Purple...
by Mia Shelton
BOO! Don’t be too scared. Halloween vibes are parading through the air as this spooky day awaits us. This year Halloween has a “case of the Mondays,” but that won’t stop the yearly festivities. If you’re looking...
by Marisa Seager
Although playing Dead by Daylight year-round can be pretty spooky at times, the chosen annual Halloween event brings it to another level. Last year players enjoyed the Midnight Grove but this year we are ready to be...
by Kristi Rolf
The latest edition of the Brackety-Yik Yak takes us through midterms, fall break, and the first days back in class.
Halloween is quickly approaching, making this the spookiest Brackety-Ack issue! Earlier this month, one Yakker shared some shady...
by Alexis Barton
In recent weeks, political candidates across the country have been partaking in debates to make their final marks on the campaign trail. Though some debates receive more national attention than others, the candidates aim to take a...
