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The lifestyle page has a little bit of everything and could be considered “magazine-like.” Popular topics discussed on this page range from relationships, style guides, and aspects of student life all from a fresh and light perspective.
On the DC Beat: Ask Not What the Arts Can Do For You….
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A Snowy Soundtrack
By Mia Shelton
Happy winter! Snow is falling and the temperature is dropping. Everyone is bundling up for warmth and enjoying company of friends. Winter...
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,...
Winter Ready Habits
By Lucy Collins
The weather during the start of the spring semester at Roanoke College is most often than not very cold and gloomy. Cold...
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...
Merry Movies
By Sydney Young
With Thanksgiving behind us, Christmas and Finals season are in full swing. So, when the need for stress relief is high, and...
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...
Striving to Survive the Winter Blues
by Marisa Seager
Seasonal depression, winter blues, or whatever you want to call it, is very much real. It is common that people find their...
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...
Fall Activities in Salem-Roanoke
By Lucy Collins
With the fall season almost to a close, it may seem that there aren’t any more fun fall activities to do around...
How to Host a Dorm Friendsgiving
By Sydney Young
While most people skip right from Halloween to Christmas, I am one of the few people I know that actually loves Thanksgiving....
