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...