Lifestyle

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.

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Calling All Singles: It’s Time to Get Cuffed!!

Written by Kaelyn Spickler October has begun, the leaves are about to change, and the temps are dropping (or at least should be). Pumpkin patches...

Hanging in the Balance

Written by Laurel Moore Let’s face it. We are held to some pretty weird standards in college. These are supposed to be the years where...

Your Fave Gossip Columnist

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Hello Roanoke College,  Your Editor-In-Chief here, and I have news for you that I never thought I’d be reporting: your fave girl-next-door...

Steppin’ Out at Olde Salem Days

Written by Carey Linkous Olde Salem Days: the one day in September when Main Street is completely shut down and traffic at Roanoke College is...

Homesickness: Not Just for Freshmen

Written by Kaelyn Spickler We have reached that point in the year where everyone realizes we are really back to school. Tests and papers are...

Your Fave Gossip Columnist

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Hello Roanoke College, Your fave gossip columnist here, and do I have news for you: recall that your fave girl-next-door, Kate, is...

Going the Distance

Written by Laurel Moore Long-distance relationships are some of the most common that people have in college. During this upcoming break-up season, I thought I...

Calling the Fashion Police

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Labor Day has come and gone. We honored our troops, and maybe watched a fireworks display or attended a barbeque. The...

Watch Out For Smooth Talkin, Slow Rockin Boys

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Welcome back to campus - where the energy is high and deprived students are ready for some much-needed attention and flirtation....

Sun Has Set on Summer Flings

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Hello Roanoke College, your favorite gossip columnist here, and the time has come for the sun to set on those summer...

Girl vs. Humidity: Tips and Tricks for Summer and Fall Skincare

Written by Caisi Calandra Hello! And welcome back to another lovely semester here in the (very) hot and humid Salem, Virginia. Seeing as it’s my...

Hi Shishters: Here’s the Basis for A Good Foundation

Written by Caisi Calandra Even though there’s technically not a specific age at which children can start playing with makeup, most start at a young...

Living My Best Life: There’s No “I” in Newspaper

Written by Emma Grosskopf I started working with the Brackety-Ack during the first semester of my junior year. I honestly don’t know why I waited...

The Ole Switcheroo: Five Tips to Shake Up Your Love Life

Written by Emma Grosskopf and Shamira James Are you in a relationship rut? A drought? Unfairly not getting any action from anyone? Is it looking...

The Awfulest of Arthurs: A Tribute

Written by the Editor Staff (The legal ones, anyway) About every other Thursday, the 21+ members of the staff here at the BA celebrate...

Living My Best Life: Spring Cleaning – Aura Edition

Written by Emma Grosskopf A couple of weeks ago, in my Pilates class, my professor Renee Rauch asked us if we wanted to have our...

The Handy-Dandy BA Horoscope Guide: The Terms You Should Know (but...

Written by Caisi Calandra Sun sign Your sun sign is simply the constellation you were born under -- look up your birthday to figure out which...

Steppin’ Up and Steppin’ Out

Written by Emma Grosskopf and Shamira James We’re sure that every gal has read at least one article with “clothing” tips (ones that compare our...

This Spring, Embrace Darty SZN: Get Your Day Drink On With...

Written by Caisi Calandra When you think of darties, the first thing that might come to mind are the cute outfits and pics for the...

Welcome to the LOVE SHACK, Baby!

Written by Shamira James Lucky you, you’re gettin’ laid! I’m sure all your friends are super happy that the guy or gal you’ve been eyeing...

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