Greetings from Abroad: Thanksgiving in France
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Thus far in my year abroad, I have not felt many sentiments of homesickness. In fact, I rarely get homesick. However,...
Letter from the Section Editor: Don’t Forget to be Thankful
Written by Sarah Joseph
I don’t know about you but this year has gone by fast! Somehow Thanksgiving is only a week away and soon...
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...
Survival Guide to Midterms
Written by Sarah Joseph
Midterms are just around the corner! And with that comes all the stress and worry typically associated with midterms. For some,...
Letter from the Section Editor: New Year, New Me?
Written by Sarah Joseph
Time has seemed to fly by! Another year has come and gone. 100 Days has just passed and I have become...
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...
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...
How to Survive a Haunted House
I will be the first to say that I am a chicken. I get scared very easily, so much so that I couldn’t watch...
February Horoscopes
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Aries (March 21 - April 19)- Being bold might really pay off this Valentine’s Day. Your ability to pull off a...
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...
Creating Commons: Chef Matt
Written by Carey Linkous
Carey Linkous
“What is something you would like students to know coming into this semester?” That’s the question I asked Chef Matt...
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....
Chai You’ve Gotta Try
By Marisa Seager
As the seasons change, I am always eager to swing by a coffee shop and try the latest holiday drink. However, no...
Being an Awful Human Has No Gender
Written by Joyelle Ronan
2020 has been the year of the “Karens.” If you’re unfamiliar with the meme, a “Karen” is a difficult woman, usually...
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...
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...
Greetings From Abroad: Learning the French Way
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Since coming to France in early September, I have enjoyed a variety of fine delicacies regional to France and, more specifically,...
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...
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...
Mentally Preparing for Finals
by Lucy Collins
Finals are quickly approaching for Roanoke College students. In these next few weeks, feelings of stress and anxiety will increase among the...
