The Difference Between French and American Cuisine
Written by Alexandra Gautier
When imagining fancy food and fine dining, the mental picture of sitting along the Seine river at a table with an...
Workout Tips for the Shy but Soon-to-be Swole
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Coming to college or transitioning back into a new school year can be a bit hectic sometimes. Whether you’re a freshman...
The Swipe Out: Let’s Get This Bread
Written by Shamira James
Sometimes when things fall flat, it’s good to have a backup plan. You know: the backup plan, the fallback, the next...
Living in Color
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Decorating among millennials often entails pairing the perfect plant with the cutest pattern with the simplest furniture. It can go so...
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...
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...
Charcuterie Board 101
Written by Sarah Joseph
For any of you who love The Bachelor or cheese or just looking to spice up your Valentine’s/ Galetine’s Day celebrations,...
Skin Care in the Name of Self Care
Written by Alexandra Gautier
Many student come into college thinking that their problems with acne and skincare would vanish as soon as they moved in....
The Swipe Out: Easy Like Sunday Morning Brunch
Written by Shamira James
I want to preface this entire piece by saying I am 21, tickling 22, and am allowed to drink inhumane amounts...
Don’t Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle! Try Some of These...
Ah, Thanksgiving, you treated us well. We love your turkey with cranberry sauce and your awkward family reunions. We will forever cherish the tea...
Commons, Cavern, and…Kroger?
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
Everyone’s hungry and sometimes we don’t want Cavern, or Commons isn’t open. So we go to Sheetz or some other...
In Need of a Sweet Treat? Check Out Dilly Dally
Written by Sydney Brenner
Dilly Dally is a new restaurant and convenience store that is located only a mile away from Roanoke College. They have...
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Well, Roanoke, it’s been a tough year! As my time here comes to a close and I reflect on my college...
A Reminder About Luck
Written by Marisa Seager
Whether or not you believe in the “luck of the Irish,” St. Patrick’s Day can be a great reminder about luck...
Cold Weather Self-Care: Tricks and Treats
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
October marks the beginning of fall weather: shivering cold and beautiful colors on all the trees around these Virginia mountains. Cold...
Eating Gluten-Free On Campus More Challenging Than it Sounds
Kaitlyn Evernham is a freshman biology major who has celiac disease. The Brackety Ack sat down with her and asked some questions about how...
China Fresh: Local, Fast and Affordable
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
Commons is cool and all, but it gets repetitive. The meals aren’t bad but you can only really take so...
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...
The Swipe Out: Go and Shake It Up, What You Gotta...
Written by Shamira James
We all have favorite Commons meals, right? Like those days where if we for some reason don’t make it, we’ll be...
Music, Mood, Motivation
Written by Kevin Vitkus
These past few weeks have been crazy and have definitely put us all out of our comfort level. While we are...
