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.

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...

Lessons from The Bachelor- From a Major Fangirl: Episode 3

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...

Tips We All Need To Hear

Written by Mia Shelton As we are reaching the end of this everlasting semester, there are some things we all might need to hear to...

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...

What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Vaccine Edition

Written by Zach "Insert Clever Line" Dalton The recent news of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available for people offers plenty of opportunities for everyone to...

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...

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...

How to Avoid Hot Topics Around the Dinner Table

Written by Kaelyn Spickler The holidays are here, and if you think the usual small-talk you have with your second cousin at the table during...

Friday, March 13-Friday, March 12

Written by Mia Shelton Deep breath in, deep breath out- we made it through one whole year of COVID-19! It’s crazy to think that it...

Say Goodbye to Maskne

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Now that we are well into 2021, the distribution of the vaccine provides a light at the end of the tunnel...

Spring Bucket List

Written by Mia Shelton O la la spring is finally makin’ its way to us! We are all so excited for the beautiful warm weather!...

22 Things… That Represent “An Epic Love”

Written by Kaelyn Spickler I am now freshly 22-year-old, and unless something crazy happens, this is my last semester writing for the Brackety-Ack. :( With...

A Blueprint for a Healthy Relationship

Written by Zach "I'm Not Certified" Dalton ​I want to preface this article by saying this: I am not a certified relationship “guru” or “expert;”...

Tips to Combat Negative Body Image

Written by Mia Shelton Hello all my beauties! The world is getting warmer, and flowers are blooming; spring is among us! The warm weather can...

Goodbye Lifestyle

Written by Zach “That Title Sounds Depressing” Dalton Well, here we are. Just a senior about to graduate and a lifestyle page that’s dealt with...

Living for the Moment, Not the Holiday

Written by Jessica Shelburne The latter half of the year is complete with the majority of annual holidays. From the 4th of July to New...

Hot Girl Valentines

Written by Mia Shelton Welcome back beauties!  You have been missed immensely.  It’s good to have you back at Roanoke!   Let’s get straight to the point-...

22 Things… Learned Since the Pandemic Started

Written by Kaelyn Spickler With the one year anniversary of COVID here, I took some time to reflect on the last 365 days. There’s been...

All You Need to Know About Being a Wedding Guest

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Your 20’s bring a lot of firsts and a lot of adulting moments. Moving away from home, starting a job, and/or...

Surviving the Pandemic, One Meme at a Time

Written by Tess Drzymala One of the most difficult aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has changed many qualities of ordinary life for...

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