New Semester, New Me
By Marisa Seager
Personally, I have never been a much of a fan of the phrase “new year, new me,” but I do like this...
Ciao, Italia: Preparation
By Kristi Rolf
I am kicking of my fourth semester writing for the Brackety-Ack with a brand-new column, Ciao, Italia! During the next three months,...
The Break Up Playlist You’ve Been Looking For
by Lucy Collins
Happier Than Ever: Billie Eilish
This song starts slow but picks up quickly. It appeals to emotions of sadness, in the...
Crafted with Love
by Mia Shelton
Valentine’s Day, a time to express your appreciation for significant others, friends, and family. Handing out personally made valentines can show extra...
The Five Love Languages
by Marisa Seager
Love languages are the ways in which we express affection to our significant other on a regular basis. Because love can often...
On the DC Beat: Thank You for the Music
by Devon Mitchell
240 miles away from Roanoke College, Washington DC stands as a beacon for American politics, life, and culture. I am fortunate enough...
On the DC Beat: Music to Pie For
by Devon Mitchell
The Pie Shop, located on the H Street Corridor of DC, is a swanky spot for anyone looking for good music and...
Ciao, Italia: Two Weeks In
by Kristi Rolf
Last month I wrote about my preparations for my semester abroad in Perugia, Italy. Now I’m finally at the Umbra Institute and...
Midterm Prep
by Mia Shelton
T-minus one week until dreaded midterms creep upon us. The stress lurks upon us in the air as we all struggle to...
RC Dining Hacks
by Marisa Seager
Over my time at Roanoke College and especially as a picky eater, there are a few tips and tricks that I’ve picked...
Springtime in Salem
by Mia Shelton
Happy spring to all beauties out there! Warmer weather is creeping our way, and we are all itching to be in the...
On the DC Beat: Ask Not What the Arts Can Do...
by Devon Mitchell
For 50 years the Kennedy Center has served as the capital’s hub for cultural experience through the performing arts. The Kennedy Center...
Spring Cleaning: Mental Health
by Marisa Seager
The practice of spring cleaning is thoroughly cleaning your home in the springtime but why not try cleaning your mind? This is...
End of Semester Pep Talk
by Mia Shelton
owards the end of the semester, it’s easy to let motivation slip. Papers become mundane, quizzes feel silly, and worksheets are a...
On the DC Beat: Sing DC a Song, You’re the Piano...
by Devon Mitchell
It was Friday night; I had just found out that my two-concert weekend was turning into a no concert weekend due to...
Stress Awareness Month
by Marisa Seager
Since 1992, the month of April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. However, we all know that stress doesn’t only occur...
Farewell Dear Old Roanoke
by Lucy Collins
My four years at Roanoke have not been the average four years that a traditional college senior would have experienced. Although every...
Ciao, Italia: Arrivederci
by Kristi Rolf
Out of my three-month semester in Italy, I have less than three weeks left! For my final article from this side of...
It’s Time to BeReal!
by Kristi Rolf
You’re sitting in a crowded room when suddenly you hear vibrations and everyone is reaching for their phones. What the heck just...
The Newly Renovated Cavern
by Allison Shaw
After it closed during the Fall ‘21 semester, students who have been awaiting the reopening of Roanoke College’s quick service restaurant, The...
