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 Maroons a sense of normalcy and stability in these turbulent times. Senn Boswell is mostly…
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 her “Lover” album. The song was written in the perspective of a 17-year-old boy. Swift…
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, not having a new season of The Bachelorette to look forward to this summer definitely…
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 post those famous lyrics “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22.” As I…
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 not lost on anyone with even a rudimentary education on the American political system, how…
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 were no visible flames, but the building was very obviously smoking and a staff member…
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 notice the lasting impact it has had on patriotic and nationalistic imagery. While this places…
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 been presented the option to resume classes fully online. With this decision comes the responsibility…
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 your college foam mattress topper? We have all likely mastered the art of procrastination, but…
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 from all but a few people. His fans, co-stars, and friends reeled from the loss…