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 Mia Shelton T-minus one week until dreaded midterms creep upon us. The stress lurks upon us in the air as we all struggle to prepare. Midterms don’t always have to be stressful if time is alluded properly, which is something many struggle with. Teaching ourselves how to balance self-care and midterm prep can help…
by Marisa Seager Love languages are the ways in which we express affection to our significant other on a regular basis. Because love can often get lost in translation, it is important to know and understand the different love languages being spoken in your relationship. The first language, words of affirmation, is the value of…
by Mia Shelton Valentine’s Day, a time to express your appreciation for significant others, friends, and family. Handing out personally made valentines can show extra appreciation for whoever you are gifting it to. That extra flare can take a relationship further. Gift that special someone something sweet with these easy Valentine’s Day crafts! You will…
by Devon Mitchell 240 miles away from Roanoke College, Washington DC stands as a beacon for American politics, life, and culture. I am fortunate enough to be spending this Spring semester living, learning, and working in DC. I have decided to take advantage during my time here in the DC music scene. Everywhere you go…
by Lucy Collins Happier Than Ever: Billie Eilish This song starts slow but picks up quickly. It appeals to emotions of sadness, in the beginning with Eilish’s sorrowful tone of voice. In the second half of the song, Eilish fires up her voice and the listener in a way to move from the person that…
By Mia Shelton Happy winter! Snow is falling and the temperature is dropping. Everyone is bundling up for warmth and enjoying company of friends. Winter can be a great time to reminisce and enjoy the beautiful scenery nature paints for us. Having a pristine playlist can help bring out the beauties of a wintertime walk,…
By Kristi Rolf I am kicking of my fourth semester writing for the Brackety-Ack with a brand-new column, Ciao, Italia! During the next three months, you can find me on the Culture, Lifestyle, and Wellness page and read about my adventures as a temporary expat while I study abroad in Perugia, Italy. When I board…
By Lucy Collins The weather during the start of the spring semester at Roanoke College is most often than not very cold and gloomy. Cold weather and overcast skies can typically make students feel slow moving and wanting to stay in bed all day. It can be hard to get the motivation to exercise or…
By Marisa Seager Personally, I have never been a much of a fan of the phrase “new year, new me,” but I do like this one: “new semester, new me.” Committing to a list of year-long resolutions can be a bit much, but for a college student a new take on the semester could change…
By Sydney Young With Thanksgiving behind us, Christmas and Finals season are in full swing. So, when the need for stress relief is high, and your Christmas spirit needs a boost, a wintery movie night is needed! There are plenty of Christmas movies to choose from, but the ones that I will suggest here are…