Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am now freshly 22-year-old, and unless something crazy happens, this is my last semester writing for the Brackety-Ack. š With that, I decided it would be fun for my final column to be ā22 Thingsā¦ā where I can sometimes share advice, list my favorites, or give some insight.Ā
Stargaze at the Roanoke Star– youāll probably spend more time driving than you will at the top, but itās worth it!
Win at BINGO (bonus points for being one of the announcers)
Order a calzone at Mac Nā Bobs (or split one with a friend)
Have a conversation with President Maxey
Play sand volleyball– youāll have to stake your claim fast because the courts fill up quickly on a nice day.Ā
Get free wings at midnight on a Wednesday from Mac Nā Bobs
Play an intramural sport or do a workout class– you get a free shirt if your team wins!
Show off your line dancing moves at Sidewinders on a Tuesday night– bring out those cowboy or cowgirl boots.Ā
Check out a choir concert or RC Theatre production– they are truly the hidden gems of campus.
Hike McAfeeās Knob– definitely stretch beforehand!
Watch the sunset on the roof of Center in the Square
Go on a picnic or a run at Green Hill Park
Host your own radio show– for a whole hour once a week you can talk about or play almost anything.Ā
Host your own tailgate before your favorite sporting event– who says you have to have football to tailgate?
Belt your heart out at Karaoke Night or perform at Roanokeās Got Talent
List five brews at Olde Salem– their Suit and Tie won awards!
Take a day trip to Smith Mountain Lake or Claytor Lake– both are less than an hour away.Ā
Get a free t-shirt at Pack the MAQ
Direct or star in a Basically Tarantino film– hereās your chance to have your āHollywood momentāĀ
Help build a house during R-House (bonus points if you help after freshman orientation)Ā
Paint the Rock
Step on the seal AFTER graduation- finally!
