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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.
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...
Five Etsy Shops for College Students
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...
22
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...
Zoom University: The Anxiety is Real
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....
Stay Al;ve: National Suicide Prevention Month
Written by Joyelle Ronan
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please contact the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or...
Ditch the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Try One of These Instead
Written by Marisa Seager
I don’t know about you, but as the seasons begin to change, I get most excited about one thing… the introduction...
The Origins of Your Favorite Fall Traditions
Written by Zoe Manoukian
With the first week of September behind us, we are now approaching the autumnal equinox and the first few unofficial days...
Get to Know Roanoke College
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Access the crossword puzzle here: https://crosswordlabs.com/view/get-to-know-roanoke-college
Answer key:
rooney - Our beloved mascot
miller - Hall where most English classes are
bingo - Everyone's favorite...
September Horoscopes
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Aries (March 21 - April 19)- It’s the beginning of something new which means your ambition is at an all time...
Drive-ins and Dine-Out: Party Alternatives
Written by Zoe Manoukian
It can be difficult to keep from succumbing to our COVID-19-induced boredoms, but it is crucial that we remain diligent and...
A Note from the (New) Section Editor
Written by Joyelle Ronan
“I’m just really excited about 2020 and all the possibilities it holds.”- Joyelle
Ronan, 2019.
In the eight months since I wrote that...
A Feel-Good Playlist
Written by Marisa Seager
Have you ever wanted to feel like you are the main character in a coming-of-age movie? Or as if you are...
Unforgettable Foods
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Food is a powerful tool for recalling some of life’s sweetest memories. A bite of baguette can take you back to...
Kevin and Sarah’s Tributes
Congratulations, Sarah! Witnessing your positivity over the last few years at Roanoke has been a treat. Though we never got to know each other...
Keeping Spirits High After Saying Goodbye
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Graduating means saying goodbye to undergraduate exams, labs, and homework. But it also means saying goodbye to late night cav trips,...
Staying Healthy after Graduation
Written by Zoe Manoukian
College is a time in which many of us find our groove when it comes to our diet and exercise habits....
Stop and Smell the Rosé
Written by Sarah Joseph, Food and Wellness Editor
A few short months ago I wrote these words for the January issue: “Another year has come...
The Bracket(y-Ack)
Written by Sarah Joseph
If you are like most of us, then you are probably bored at home right now. With limited interactions and activities...
6 Delicious and Healthy Snacks for April
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Now that we are all house ridden for the foreseeable future, we are left with a lot of extra time for...
They are the Eggmen: The Rich History of the Decorative egg and How to...
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Egg decorating is speculated to be one of humankind’s oldest art forms, and dates farther than the age of great antiquity...
