A Source of RC Pride
by Allison Shaw
The LGBTQ+ community on our campus is one which continues to grow and thrive. One of the many ways in which this...
The Brackety-Yik Yak
by Kristi Rolf
What’s Roanoke students’ favorite way to voice their opinions and update each other on campus news? For over a century it’s been...
Welcome to Your Virtual Cottage!
by Marisa Seager
Virtual Cottage is a free-to-play game available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS. Although it is listed as a game, it’s really...
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...
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...
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...
Haunted by Daylight
by Marisa Seager
Although playing Dead by Daylight year-round can be pretty spooky at times, the chosen annual Halloween event brings it to another level....
Spooktacular Crafts
by Mia Shelton
BOO! Don’t be too scared. Halloween vibes are parading through the air as this spooky day awaits us. This year Halloween has...
Maroons Give Thanks
by Kristi Rolf
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! To mark the holiday this year, I anonymously polled Maroons to see what is on their minds during...
Friendsgiving
by Allison Shaw
Thanksgiving has the unfortunate fate of being sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, and therefore typically is seen as a buffer holiday, which...
Bargaining on Black Friday
by Marisa Seager
Thanksgiving this, Thanksgiving that. I’m ready for Black Friday. Below are some tips that I’ve compiled to help you get the best...
Happiness is Hot Chocolate
by Marisa Seager
Last year I wrote an article titled “Chai You’ve Gotta Try”, but this year I’m switching it up to yet another favorite...
Finals Survival Guide
by Kristi Rolf
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it?
For Roanoke students, holiday cheer will be on the back burner until...
New Year, New Playlist
by Mia Shelton
2023 deserves a new soundtrack to keep motivation and spirits up. The cold wintery season can be a challenging and lethargic time...
Staying Motivated in the Spring Semester
by Allison Shaw
For some students, the spring semester can feel like trudging through muck, and despite being similar in length to the fall semester,...
Final Semester Thoughts
by Marisa Seager
It’s hard to believe that this is my last semester here at Roanoke College before I go out into the “real world.”...
Setting Realistic Goals
by Karen Kohler
As the semester starts just a couple weeks into the new year, it’s easy to want to aim high and finally do...
Wondering What to Do in Roanoke?
by Allison Shaw
If you have never explored the Roanoke area, then you are missing out! From museums to the Mill Mountain star, to the...
A Playlist to Match the Weather
by Karen Kohler
With this unseasonably warm weather we have been getting, it is time to break out an upbeat playlist to match. One that...
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...
