Tag: Summer2019
YOU Can Be a Radio Rebel
Written by Joyelle Ronan
If you’ve ever watched the Disney Channel Original movie Radio Rebel and highly identified with Debby Ryan’s character, WRKE may be...
Folk of ‘Noke: Dylan Sheck
Written by Brice Hall
For this issue of the Brackety-Ack we decided to interview a student who made the Covid conscious decision to take his...
Brackety-Snacks: Studying Edition
Written by Zoe Manoukian
The semester is winding down, which means that exam stress is beginning to heighten for a lot of us students. For...
Coaching During a Pandemic
Written by Lauren Roth
Almost eight months ago Roanoke College students, faculty, and staff received the news that students would be returning home for two...
The Legacy of “Avatar: The Last Airbender”
Written by Charissa Roberson
In May, “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” a 2005 Nickelodeon animated series, became the number one show on Netflix and set a...
The Waaaaaiting is the Hardest Part
Written by Devon Mitchell
Tuesday marked the end of another presidential election... or did it? While campaigning has officially ended, we likely won’t learn the...
Lights, Curtain…Closure?
Written by Kristina Calhoun
Due to the fact that Broadway shows were not part of the Phase 4 opening in New York City, fans will...
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...
An Open Letter on Finals
Written by Zach “This Was My Last Fall Semester” Dalton
Dear Maroons,
What a semester. It started with so much uncertainty and hesitation that many of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
