by Juniper Rogers Sports, a place for one to fine tune your athleticism. Sports, a place for rambunctious cats. Sports, a place for an enriching community. Let’s dive in! To the question of “As a first year, how has joining Roanoke Athletics been for you?”, Hollis Bartlett ‘26 said “I am a thrower on the…
by Marisa Seager While I’m excited for another break from classes, I’m not so excited about the reason behind this upcoming break – Thanksgiving. As much as I love seeing my family and having a short break from my classes, I can’t thoroughly enjoy it knowing I’ll be filled with feelings of discomfort. For me…
by Suzanne Jackson Following a 13-13 season, the Maroons headed into the ODAC playoffs as the eighth seed in the tournament. They first traveled to Virginia Beach to take on Virginia Wesleyan. The team put on a stellar performance and knocked off the first seed Marlins in the quarterfinals. The team then took on the…
by Anna Tillman The Witcher is a Netflix series based on the books written by Andrzej Sapkowski. It follows the main character Geralt as he travels through a fantasy land full of monsters. Along the way, he forms an unlikely friendship with Yennefer, a sorceress, and Ciri, a young princess. The three become a found…
by Logan Tyler There’s a picture of me at my mom’s house taken when I was about 4 or 5. I was playing soccer in a park in West Virginia, my purple jersey – we were creatively named the Purple Grapes – swallowing my tiny body. The ball is at my feet, it’s almost bigger…
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 a “case of the Mondays,” but that won’t stop the yearly festivities. If you’re looking for a low-key Halloween grab some friends, put on a scary movie, and get some…
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. Last year players enjoyed the Midnight Grove but this year we are ready to be Haunted by Daylight. This event introduces tense gameplay challenges, an unsettling new atmosphere, chilling unlockable…
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 approaching, making this the spookiest Brackety-Ack issue! Earlier this month, one Yakker shared some shady advice about choosing a costume. They said, “some of y’all don’t need to dress…
by Allison Shaw Happy Halloween! With this holiday just days away, it might seem as though it’s too late to decorate, but not to worry! If you feel like getting spooky last minute, here are a few easy ways to bring some fun to your dorm room door. The first way, while maybe not the…
by Alexis Barton In recent weeks, political candidates across the country have been partaking in debates to make their final marks on the campaign trail. Though some debates receive more national attention than others, the candidates aim to take a stab at their opponent while presenting their values with the utmost poise regardless of their…