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.

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: 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...

Getting Excited for Summer with a Summer Bucket List

Written by Mia Shelton ello all beauties! Warmer weather is creeping its way to us, and I know we are all anxious to lay out...

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...

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...

The BEST Halloween Candy

By Sydney Young We’ve all been there. You just came home from a long night of trick-or-treating and you’re proud of the bounty collected in...

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....

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...

Coffee vs. Chai Tea

by Marisa Seager Most people cannot deny their need for an extra boost in the morning, but what kind of caffeine should you consume? To...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mentally Preparing for Midterms

Written by Mia Shelton Me oh my!  Midterms are already here?  How can that be? It feels like yesterday everyone moved in, bright eyes and...

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...

Activities to Do This Spring

by Mia Shelton Spring has sprung, and the bees are out to say hello! The weather is becoming warmer, and outdoor activities are on the...

The Brackety-Yik Yak

by Kristi Rolf The latest edition of the Brackety-Yik Yak takes us through midterms, fall break, and the first days back in class.  Halloween is quickly...

Easy Microwaveable Pumpkin Pie

by Allison Shaw With fall upon us, I know many people, myself included, are excited for the main event of the season; the pumpkin. From...

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...

The Brackety-Yik Yak

by Kristi Rolf Another issue of the Brackety-Ack, another roundup of the Brackety-Yik Yak! In the past two weeks, Roanoke students took to our favorite...