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...
Ways to Avoid Small Talk at Thanksgiving
Written by Zachary Dalton
This coming holiday is considered to be one of the most family-oriented events of the year. It is a day to...
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...
The Four Types of College Students
Written by Laurel Moore
While most of us may fall into in-between categories in regard to this list, it’s safe to say that one of...
A Visit From the Midterm Fairy
Written by Jasey Roberts
Picture me in my bedroom at 2AM, sitting on my unvacuumed floor, tighty-whitie clad, and weeping like usual. I had gotten...
Covid-ween and the Costumes You’ll See
Written by Zach “Have you Ever Heard a Ghost Say Boo?” Dalton
What will Halloween look like this year? After months and months of social...
Lessons From The Bachelor(ette) – By a Major Fan Girl: Episode...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Bachelor Nation’s televisions have been blessed with the newest season of The Bachelorette, which first premiered on October 13, and here’s...
Episode 2: Lessons from The Bachelor – From a Major Fangirl
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
As we know, I’m a big Bachelor franchise fan. I feel like that has been said on repeat here in the...
Irish Dishes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Written by Zach "Chef" Dalton
March 17th is a day widely known for the fondness of the color green. Many people will want to go...
22 Things… I’ve Learned from TikTok
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am now a somewhat-freshly-22-year-old, and unless something crazy happens, this is my last semester writing for the Brackety-Ack. :( With...
The Eagle is Taking Off For the Last Time
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
To my Roanoke College family:
I have thought about this moment- the one where I officially sign off from The Brackety-Ack and...
Quarantine Social Experiment
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
For the last week I have been in quarantine, but I have not been bored! You might be wondering how this...
Lessons from The Bachelor- From a Major Fangirl
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
To say the least, I’m a big Bachelor franchise fan. I feel like that has been said on repeat here in...
Your Fave Gossip Columnist
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Hello Roanoke College,
Your Editor-In-Chief here. We’ve been keeping our eyes on Kate, your fave girl-next-door, and she is definitely in the...
The Standards of College
Written by Laurel Moore
There are many times throughout my life where I’ve felt as if I was always trying to live up to a...
Costume Predictions for Halloweekend
Written by Zachary Dalton
Stranger Things
This Halloween you should expect to see a lot of costumes inspired by Netflix’s Stranger Things. With its third season...
Meeting Your Significant Other’s Family
Written by Laurel Moore
Thanksgiving can be a great time to finally introduce your s/o to your family. In my circumstance, Thanksgiving means meeting a...
Dear Kaelyn…
Dear Kaelyn,
My roommate and I were getting along great! We are sophomores here and were roommates last year. Recently, my roommate started seeing someone,...
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...
Your Fave Gossip Columnist
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Hello Roanoke College, your Editor-In-Chief here, and I have the news we have all been waiting for. Your favorite girl-next-door Kate...