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.
Chai You’ve Gotta Try
By Marisa Seager
As the seasons change, I am always eager to swing by a coffee shop and try the latest holiday drink. However, no...
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...
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....
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...
Spooky Gaming
By Marisa Seager
If you are anything like me, you might not be planning to go out on Halloween night or Halloweekend…
Here are all of...
Last Minute Halloween Costumes
By Mia Shelton
BOO! Were you spooked? Who’s excited for Halloweekend? Halloween is tiptoeing around the corner, and there is always pressure to have an...
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...
22 Things… I Love and Will Miss from Roanoke College
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am now a somewhat-freshly-22-year-old, and after a semester’s worth of eight lists with 22 bullet points, we have come to...
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...
How to Stay Connected After Graduation
Written by Mia Shelton
Congratulations class of 2021! Everyone is so proud of you! You have made it so far and your life is just...
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...
Setting Goals for Next Time
Written by Zach “Only Credit Me if it Works” Dalton
As I have mentioned in previous articles, the end of the semester is nigh. It...
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...
22 Things… Ways to Boost Self-Confidence
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am now a somewhat-freshly-22-year-old, and unless something crazy happens (which at this point it would have to be really crazy),...
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...
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...
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...
Best Tips for Selling Your Belongings
Written by Zach "Does Anyone Want a Toaster?" Dalton
Well, the time is upon us. The end of the semester. For some it means a...
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...
22 Things… To Put On Your RC Bucket List
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...
