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Fall is Officially Here

Written by Chamberlain Zulauf  The 21st night of September marks a major milestone for this year, indicating fall 2020 has officially arrived. The school year is in full academic swing with midterms looming and the weather getting colder. There are...

Meet Ink Slingin’ Sandy

Written by Marisa Seager Thinking of getting inked? The Brackety-Ack chatted with Sandra March, Floyd-based tattoo artist, to get the scoop on her artwork. Q: How did you discover you wanted to be a tattoo artist? A: I was intrigued by all...

Fall Word Scramble

Written by Joyelle Ronan Are you the ultimate fall fanatic? Try to unscramble these autumnal words and phrases. 1. peppckuimisn (two words) Hint- think coffee drinks. 2. reeataweetwhrs (two words) Hint- also a song by The Neighbourhood. 3. sanviignthkg (one word) Hint- Happy… 4. hdayrie (one word) Hint-...

Fall Into Men’s Fashion

Written by Zach “I’m No Fashion Expert” Dalton Autumn is here which means there is a whole new set of fashion. I know what you’re thinking: the gray sweatpants, black sweatshirt, high socks, and run-down sneakers never fail. However, it...
Written by Zoe Manoukian Etsy has significantly grown in success over the last few years and continues to thrive through skillful marketing and networking. The e-commerce website sells mostly handmade and vintage items, and perusing the site feels akin to...
Written by Charissa Roberson On Sep. 13, Netflix announced that “Malcolm and Marie,” a new film starring Zendaya (“Euphoria”) and John David Washington (“Tenet”), would be premiering on their streaming service. This film, directed by Sam Levinson, is remarkable in...
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck The Class of 2021 began their senior year with delayed sports seasons, strict practice regulations, and numerous safety procedures. Our bravely dedicated seniors are facing an unprecedented season, a challenge to be highlighted by showcasing their...

A Field Guide to Football Fans

Written by Zach “Look, the Dolphins are Going to Turn it Around” Dalton Football season has made it into its third week of games for the season. Many people have donned their team gear to show support for their...
Written by Joey Slusher On Friday, September 18th, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away. In her time as a lawyer and as a member of the highest court in the land, Justice Ginsburg has become known for her...

Falwell’s Downfall

Written by Kristi Rolf Over the past four months, a steady succession of controversies has cost Liberty University’s President and evangelical right-wing leader, Jerry Falwell Jr. his powerful position at the helm of the country’s second-largest Christian University. With each...
Written by Devon “Next Supreme Court Justice” Mitchell On Friday, September 18th, America lost a true icon. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in her DC home at age 87.  The death of the “Notorious RBG” left many Americans at...

Corona Snapshot

Written by Lexi Meadows With only about half of students back on campus after President Maxey's announcement regarding COVID-19, this view is like those of many other students. Online school comes with many difficulties, including finding an at-home workspace where...
Written by Jack Miller Last Friday, The United States was shaken by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg was 87 when she passed, having served the country through her membership on the Supreme Court for 27...
Written by Carter Weissenfluh The first two weeks of NFL football have flown by with many games filled with wild finishes coming down to the last play or possession. While the games have been very entertaining and competitive, many injuries...

Hidden Parts

Written by Vanessa Zuba Mutesi I have a deep passion for mental health. I am enthusiastic about seeing people become more aware of their mental space and how to keep it sharp and evolving. My deep passion for mental health...
Written by Jasey “you all meet in a tavern” Roberts  The truth is, historically, I’ve always hated “high” fantasy. The fantasy I’ve enjoyed has always had a dose of contemporary flair: the lasers and spaceships in Star Wars, the modern...

Blocking Does Nothing

Written by Mia Shelton Are you a fresh wound trying to heal from a blister of a relationship? Before you grab your phone and charge your finger to block the silly ex, here are a few reasons why blocking them...
Written by Mateo Biggs There is a time in everyone's life when they take a look at the world around them, look to those they have respected their entire lives, and wonder: “When did I realize? When did this change?”...
Written by Devon Mitchell On July 23rd an anonymous account on Instagram posted a statement about a negative experience she had with Roanoke Dean of Students, Brian Chisom. While the owner of the account remains anonymous, her story has been...
Written by Lauren Roth On March 12th, the National Hockey League announced they would be pausing the 2019-2020 season in response to the COVD-19 pandemic. Five months later, the NHL returned to play to finish their season. On August 1st,...

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