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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.
I’m Just a Girl, Writing in a Newspaper, Asking You to Read about Romantic...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
I’ve found that with romantic comedy films, people tend to fall into three camps. The first being you openly love rom...
Best No-Skip Albums
Written by Marisa Seager
It’s a great feeling when you put on an album that only has bangers. Here’s a list that I’ve compiled of...
Mental Health in Music
Written by Marisa Seager
It’s no secret that listening to music can be a source of happiness but there are also numerous other psychological benefits....
Your Guide to: A Last Minute Oscars Party
Written by Joyelle Ronan
The 93rd Academy Awards are Sunday, April 25th at 8 pm. If you think it’s too late to plan a fun...
Floral Wordsearch
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Give Back to the Earth & Your Body!
Written by Sydney Brenner
Sometimes we all get caught up in our busy, hectic lives and forget to appreciate the nature around us. No matter...
Playlists: The Modern Mixtape
Written by Joyelle Ronan
There is something so incredibly intimate about listening to music with another person. Sure, concerts are fun but sharing your favorite...
Big Screen, Small Theatres: Where to Catch Your Next Flick
Written by Joyelle Ronan
As the United States slowly becomes vaccinated, daily life is on the cusp of returning to normalcy. If you consider yourself...
Mental Health in Movies: To the Bone
Written by Marisa Seager
If you or someone you know is struggling with any mental health concern, reach out for help or encourage them to...
Hillwood Estate: A Serene Escape
Written by Zoe Manoukian
With COVID ever present, it can be difficult to find safe and enjoyable activities. At times, it can even be difficult...
Women’s History Month Comes to a Close
Written by Zoe Manoukian
As March comes to a close, so too does Women’s History Month, a time of recognition of the hard work and...
The Joys of the Eno
Written by Sydney Brenner
Spring has sprung in sunny Salem. As warm days on campus become more prevalent, it is not uncommon to see groups...
Mental Health in Movies: Lars and the Real Girl
Written by Joyelle Ronan
A movie about a man falling in love with a sex doll doesn’t sound overly endearing. In fact, I avoided watching...
Enjoy Nature and Stress Less
Written by Marisa Seager
As cliché as it might sound, spending time outside can serve as a form of therapy for people suffering from high...
St. Patrick’s Day Word Search
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Happy Women’s History Month!
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Happy Women's History Month from the Brackety-Ack! The Brackety-Ack was founded 105 years ago in 1915... 5 years before women won...
Reflecting On One Year of the Pandemic: Coping With Stress and Trauma
Written by Marisa Seager
On March 11, 2020 Roanoke College made the decision to send students back home and switch to fully online courses, due...
Embodying Bridgerton: 5 Tips Lady Whistledown Would Approve Of
Written by Joyelle Ronan
When the trailer for Bridgerton first dropped, I wasn’t sure how to feel. As a historical drama junkie, I take my...
Listen to Your Gut: Keeping a Healthy GI Tract
Written by Zoe Manukian
Over winter break, I was surprised to learn from my doctor that the gut essentially serves as the human body’s second...
Combining Mental Health and Music: “Bad Thoughts” by Belated
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Is it nepotism to write an article about my musician brother? Possibly. But as editor of this page, it’s kind of...
