Written by Carter Weissenfluh Despite the fact that two of the greatest quarterbacks of their generations faced off last Sunday, the Super Bowl was considered by many to be quite the bust. Tom Brady, who is considered by many to be the greatest quarterback of all time, made his tenth Super Bowl appearance while taking…
Written by Lauren Roth Let them do the talking. This is the most basic strategy and easiest way to go. Just about everyone has something they are passionate about, so find out their favorite sport and just ask, “What do you like about it?” or “Who’s your favorite player? Why?” People love to talk about…
Written by Joyelle Ronan Aries (March 21 – April 19)- Being bold might really pay off this Valentine’s Day. Your ability to pull off a grand gesture will make your special someone feel appreciated. Crush Alert- your perfect match is a Libra, which means you are compatible with Zac Efron and Doja Cat. …
Written by Zachary Dalton This issue the Brackety-Ack got to sit down with Xavier O’Brien, a senior majoring with Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics here at Roanoke College. Xavier came to Roanoke from Metuchen, N.J where, as he said to Brackety-Ack, “[his] friends and [him] are the best rappers in New Jersey,” he…
Written by Sydney Brenner Due to COVID-19, gyms have become a potential hotspot for the spread of the virus. At-home workouts can be a safer alternative than visiting your local gym. At-home duo workouts allow you to “get those gains” while also allowing your workout partner to give you a helping hand. Two partner workout…
Written by Mateo Biggs This year, Valentine’s Day will look a little different. With COVID-19 ever present, conditions aren’t exactly ripe for finding romance. Even for those who already have a significant other, not all of them can be present with their partners for the holiday as distance is maintained. Regardless, one thing remains the…
Written by Kristi Rolf Just when we thought the holidays were over, February brings another celebration saturated with whimsical traditions and consumeristic fever. Valentine’s Day has a fraught reputation. Movies and books would have us believe that it is the most romantic day of the year, a day for expressions of true love. However, cynics…
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf Okay, Tom Brady is the GOAT. Come on. After winning last Sunday’s Super Bowl LV (55), Tom single-handedly has more Super Bowl dubs than any franchise. Speaking of fun facts: it’s been six years since Patrick Mahomes has lost by more than a single score. That’s all there is to know…
Written by Charissa Roberson The entertainment industry is more well-known for whirlwind romances and messy break-ups than it is for long-standing relationships. However, some celebrity couples have shown that true love and commitment is not just a Hollywood fantasy. When Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt and four-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee John Krasinski first met,…
Written by Kristina Calhoun Since March 2020, the world has faced significant changes in everyday life due to COVID-19. However, the Super Bowl still managed to put on a halftime show that was sure to blow people away and bring them together – while socially distancing, of course. The Super Bowl halftime show is known…