Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Fall is here ladies, which means it’s time to bring back out the flannels, chunky sweaters, and boots! And, for the more casual days, leggings and your favorite hoodie. These are the go-to fall outfits that...
Written by Brice Hall
The Folk at Noke that we chose to highlight for this issue is the one and only Senn Boswell. Boswell, a member of the Class of 2021, has worked tirelessly this semester to help give all...
Written by Alexis Barton
The temperatures are dropping and the leaves are changing colors, which means one thing for baseball fans: playoffs. Despite their late start to the season, the MLB is looking to finish their 60 game season and...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
As we know, I’m a big Bachelor franchise fan. I feel like that has been said on repeat here in the Brackety-Ack from articles written by me, but it is what it is. That being said,...
Written by Kristina Calhoun
At the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sept. 16, country-turned-pop star Taylor Swift performed her song “Betty,” from her 2020 album “Folklore.” The album itself was released as a surprise only 11 months after...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Taylor Swift’s 2013 pop hit “22” was a cultural reset. Before that song, no one cared about turning 22; it was just another birthday without any significance. Now, we can’t wait to hit the milestone and...
Written by Joseph Carrick
Ruth Bader Ginsburg gained a reputation as a stalwart figurehead for the modern feminist and progressive movements since her inauguration to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1993. While the importance of a supreme court justice is...
Written by Jack Miller
Early last Monday, the Salem Fire Department received a call about a fire on Main Street near College Avenue. 11 units were dispatched and quickly made way to beloved local restaurant Mac and Bob’s. Though there...
Written by Jack Miller
Following the growing desire of the American public to reassess the country’s’ role throughout its history of acts of racial discrimination and racial terror, comes a wave of pressure from the public for government officials to...
Written by Mia Shelton
Aren’t you bored of being bored? Sure there is probably a lot that needs to get done- cleaning, schoolwork, zoom meetings etc. Who wants to do that when you can lay in the swaddling comfort of...
Written by Lucy Collins
COVID-19 has affected the lives of everyone on this planet. Some people who have been drastically affected are professors and students. Following the decision made by President Maxey and many other colleges/universities, students and professors have...
Written by Charissa Roberson
On Aug. 28, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman passed away after a four-year battle with colon cancer. The news of his death shocked the world, since Boseman had kept his health struggles a closely guarded secret...
Written by Zach “I’m Happy to be Off-Campus” Dalton
In the wake of President Maxey’s announcement on September 4th many students are eagerly packing to make their triumphant return to campus. While we are all excited to see you back...
Written by Lexi Meadows
The arrival of the long-awaited email from President Maxey came on Friday, September 4th, right before noon classes were about to begin. A range of emotions overcame students as they read what the rest of the...
Written by Joseph Carrick
The small, often overlooked, nation of Belarus, known to history as “White Russia” appears to live up to its name in contemporary history. Even after leaving the Soviet Union they remained “the last dictatorship” due to...
Written by Devon Mitchell
“There goes the last great American dynasty,” - Taylor Swift, “The Last Great American Dynasty”
For nearly 100 years the Massachusetts Democrats have been dominated by an American dynasty. Beginning with Joe Kennedy Sr. in the 1930s,...
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
We here at the Brackety-Ack strive to highlight Maroons of the highest caliber. The young woman who graces this issue of Folks at Noke has been selected for several honor committees, held several leadership roles,...
Written by Alexis Barton
Football. Is. Back. Thursday, the reigning Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs took on the Houston Texans to kick off the league’s 101st season. Week One has an entirely new look with health and safety measures...
Written by Mateo Biggs
Quarantine is always something everyone will look back on, either because everyone learned something new (disregarding the current dance trend on the infamous TikTok) or because new memories were made, like attempting to recreate a classic...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please contact the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare 24 Hour Crisis Services at (540) 981-9351. You can also...
