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Rocky Events on the Quad
Written by Mateo Biggs
In the midst of the harsh restrictions in place to battle COVID-19, Roanoke College has tried to give students fun events...
Corona Snapshot of the Issue
Written by Lexi Meadows
As the semester is coming to a close many students are excited to return home to their families while also being...
Five Ways to Boost Mental Health
Written by Marisa Seager
Many lives across the globe have been strained by COVID-19. This is most evident in the lives of staff, faculty members...
Reclaiming the Joy of Reading
Written by Jasey Roberts
I had a similar experience to a lot of people when they were young: I read a lot. From the first...
November Horoscopes
Written by Joyelle "She's Starting to Lowkey Think She's Psychic" Ronan
Aries (March 21 - April 19)- It’s easier to let your short-tempered tendencies get...
Fears From Democrats After Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation
Written by Devon Mitchell
The Senate confirmed Donald Trump’s third Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, on October 26th with a 52-48 vote along party...
Say Goodbye to Examination Frustrations
Written by Lucy Collins
Exam week at Roanoke College is quickly approaching. The Brackety-Ack Staff wants Maroons to be prepared for their finals, so here...
Big Stories in the Big 10 (and the ACC!)
Written by Alexis Barton
As the college football season is underway, there have already been numerous storylines that have made for an interesting season in...
NFL Midseason Awards
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
As the first half of the NFL season has flown by, I think it is time to acknowledge those who have...
It’s Scarier Than You Think
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
Spooky times are ahead of us but even spookier times are happening on the continent of Africa. As person from the...
Lessons From The Bachelor(ette) – By a Major Fan Girl: Episode Five
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Bachelor Nation’s televisions have been blessed with the newest season of The Bachelorette, which first premiered on October 13, and here’s...
The Haunting Reality of Political Theater
Written by Devon “Your Local Pumpkin Correspondent” Mitchell
As the presidential election haunts Americans with each passing day, another spooky and tantalizing phenomenon is possessing...
“Supernatural” to Air Series Finale After COVID-19 Delay
Written by Charissa Roberson
The paranormal TV drama “Supernatural” is coming to an end this November, after a record 15 seasons on the air.
The series...
Crafty Witches
Written by Mia Shelton
Hello to all my Witches and Frankenstein! Are you sitting bored in your dorm room with your friends? Have you watched...
Halloween Word Search
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Get That Halloween Drip (but Not the Nose Kind)
Written by Jasey Roberts
How is it possible for it to already be the season of pumpkin spice and everything nice? So soon? Where has...
The Girls of Autumn
Written by Kristi Rolf
If you have been active on social media over the past month or so, I’m sure that your feed has become...
Quarantine-O-Ween
Written by Marisa Seager
Although this year has been anything but predictable, we can still have control over some of the smaller things. Here are...
Lakers Back on Top
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in familiar territory after winning their 17th championship in franchise history. There were a...
What Your Favorite Halloween Candy Says About You
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
It’s the most sugary time of year as aisles are stocked to the rim with everyone’s favorite candy. There’s variety packs,...
