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.

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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...

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...

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...

Keeping Up With March Madness: From Someone Who Doesn’t Keep Up...

Written by Zach "Busted Bracket" Dalton We are now a full week into the NCAA’s March Madness Tournament, and if you are anything like me then...

April Fools!

Written by Mia Shelton Hello all you silly geese! Who is ready for April Fool’s Day!?! Your excitement is leaping through the paper! April Fool’s...

The Concert Comeback of 2021

Written by Marisa Seager I don’t know about you, but the one thing I’ve missed the most since the start of the pandemic has been...

22 Things… Women’s History Month

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...

Irish Dishes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Written by Zach "Chef" Dalton March 17th is a day widely known for the fondness of the color green. Many people will want to go...