This page offers articles of a humorous nature, opinion pieces, social and political commentaries, and even rants. If you’re down for a laugh or hear a side this is the page to go to.
Written by Nina Earle March Madness is ending, but it was fun while it lasted. If you are a sports fan or not, March Madness can be a fun time. As long as I can remember, my family has created brackets for March Madness and it is brilliant. We would always spend one night during…
Written by Mateo Biggs I know I should be vibrating with excitement about graduation– the home stretch! Yet…as the date creeps closer and closer I only feel more and more anxious. The job market right now is a mess– and I feel so old saying that but everyone else around me seems to know what…
Written by Mateo Biggs I won’t lie, I’ve always been a fan of any diverse genres of music– I’m the kinda guy who means it when I say I don’t mind what music my friends play when we spend time together. My own playlists are a mix of rock, K-pop, J-rap, electronic music, Dark R&B,…
Written by Ren Monin It’s springtime again, and the weather is just absolutely gorgeous outside. So what better time to stay cooped up inside your dorm and watch movies? When it comes to films, there’s almost an infinite number to choose from, and there are even more people with opinions regarding them. Well-executed movies (usually…
Written by Nina Earle It watches as the small giant comes closer. It bobbles on its two legs, waiting for the moment that the giant crosses the line. A line only seen by it, and so the giant crosses the invisible line, and it bursts into the air. The air is pushed strongly under their…
Written by Nina Earle I have for a very long time watched the USA women’s soccer team. It started in 2015, when they won the world cup in Canada. It was an amazing tournament for them. After that Tournament, Abby Wambach, a star, retired after an amazing career. When I was a kid, these women…
Written by Ren Monin Well into the second semester of the school year, it seems at least some of the idyllic friendships forged in the crisp fall are beginning to crumble. ‘Friend breakups’ are real. Nothing can last forever, and though it will hurt like crazy, here are some of the best things I’ve learned…
Written by Chloe Jarvis Ever wondered when the “golden era” of comedy TV started? No? Well, I’ve spent way too much time thinking about it, so humor me, will ya? I think it was the 90s: 90s comedies literally shaped our culture as we know it – with shows like Seinfeld, Friends, and Frasier all…
Written by Mikaela Gantz I am a very busy person. I have 7 classes, numerous clubs and activities, and 4 jobs on campus plus a pending job off campus. I often schedule out my life to the point where my calendar is more full than it is empty. If you need it, this is your…
Written by Mikaela Gantz As someone with a plethora of jobs at Roanoke I feel like I am allowed to speak on this matter. I have 3 on campus jobs and yet don’t make enough so I also have to work off campus. I work for the Brackety-Ack (duh) as an editor and a writer…