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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.
Five Ways to Boost Mental Health
Written by Marisa Seager
Many lives across the globe have been strained by COVID-19. This is most evident in the lives of staff, faculty members...
November Horoscopes
Written by Joyelle "She's Starting to Lowkey Think She's Psychic" Ronan
Aries (March 21 - April 19)- It’s easier to let your short-tempered tendencies get...
Say Goodbye to Examination Frustrations
Written by Lucy Collins
Exam week at Roanoke College is quickly approaching. The Brackety-Ack Staff wants Maroons to be prepared for their finals, so here...
Halloween Word Search
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Quarantine-O-Ween
Written by Marisa Seager
Although this year has been anything but predictable, we can still have control over some of the smaller things. Here are...
Spooky Beverages to Spice Up Halloween Festivities!
Written by Lucy Collins
With Halloween right around the corner and the festivities that come along with it, what better way to spice up the...
Halloween Costumes Through the Decades
Written by Zoe Manoukian
The years of Halloween saw more spooky costumes than witty or current costumes. While today we are likely to imitate a...
Not So Great Debates
Written by Joyelle Ronan
2020 has been a disaster of a year, and the first president debate was no exception. Both candidates acted less than...
October Horoscopes
Written by Joyelle “It’s because I’m a Libra” Ronan
Aries (March 21 - April 19) - You are courageous and it is important for you...
Autumn Around the World
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Many Americans find fall to be a nostalgic time. The changing of the leaves and cooling of the air are sure...
Free Therapy With Charlotte
Written by Marisa Seager
Sophomore Charlotte Gaston has recently started a weekly radio show/podcast called “Free Therapy with Charlotte,” which will be focusing on mental...
Fall Word Scramble
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Are you the ultimate fall fanatic? Try to unscramble these autumnal words and phrases.
1. peppckuimisn (two words)
Hint- think coffee drinks.
2. reeataweetwhrs...
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...
