The Food & Wellness page is pretty straight forward: food and wellness, but with a twist! Our stories are created by college students and created for college students. Cheap meal ideas, mental health discussion, and tips for study are all the kinds of stories you’ll find here.
by Lucy Collins As the spring semester is slowly wrapping up, students are heavily anticipating the beginning of summer and excitement in the classroom is subsiding. It is always best to end the semester with the same intentions as when it began. Continuing to manage your time well and trying to stay organized is pertinent…
by Devon Mitchell It was Friday night; I had just found out that my two-concert weekend was turning into a no concert weekend due to show cancellations because of COVID. I was stressed. My plans for my next column on DC music were foiled. But then a flame of hope appeared before my eyes when…
by Marisa Seager Since 1992, the month of April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. However, we all know that stress doesn’t only occur one month out of the year, so let’s take this nationally recognized month and use it to arm ourselves with strategies and knowledge about stress. Because we all experience stress…
by Kristi Rolf I’ve often written articles for the Brackety-Ack while sipping a latte from Rooney’s Brews or Mill Mountain in Salem. Today, I’m writing after having a classic Italian breakfast of a cappuccino and a cornetto. For less than $3, I can start my day with delicious espresso and a flaky pastry similar to…
by Mia Shelton Happy spring to all beauties out there! Warmer weather is creeping our way, and we are all itching to be in the sunshine. Take the time to explore sunny Salem during the warm seasons and make some memories along the way. Here are some favorite springtime activities to complete this year! First,…
by Devon Mitchell For 50 years the Kennedy Center has served as the capital’s hub for cultural experience through the performing arts. The Kennedy Center for me has been my favorite part of D.C. for years, and now having it just across the river in eyesight to my current apartment is wonderful. Being the D.C….
by Marisa Seager The practice of spring cleaning is thoroughly cleaning your home in the springtime but why not try cleaning your mind? This is a great time to get rid of the mental “clutter” you might have collected like stress, anxiety, racing thoughts, and negativity. Here are five tips for mental health spring cleaning. …
by Kristi Rolf Last month I wrote about my preparations for my semester abroad in Perugia, Italy. Now I’m finally at the Umbra Institute and ready to update Brackety-Ack readers on how this Maroon is spending her semester! Despite my limited travel experience, I managed to navigate through three airports and made it to Perugia…
by Marisa Seager Over my time at Roanoke College and especially as a picky eater, there are a few tips and tricks that I’ve picked up along the way. So, here are a few that can be used on most days if not all of them: Quesadilla: Order a toasted wrap or flatbread of your…
by Devon Mitchell The Pie Shop, located on the H Street Corridor of DC, is a swanky spot for anyone looking for good music and good pie. Fresh slices of pie served on the first floor are arguably topped by the second-floor music venue, complete with a tiny stage, a bar, and outdoor seating. The…