Tag: Summer2019
Haunted by Daylight
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....
The Brackety-Yik Yak
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...
Heated Debates in Key Races
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....
Halloween Decor
by Rebecca Dance
So I love Halloween, but I hate spiders. This comes at a price, since there are a lot of arachnid-based Halloween decorations....
The Best Holiday
by Marisa Seager
Halloween is the best holiday, and you can’t change my mind. But I will tell you why.
You have an excuse to...
Pumpkin Spice Lattes Own My Soul
by Rebecca Dance
I’ll admit to it: I deeply enjoy pumpkin spice lattes despite the general perception that they are a silly drink. I’ve always...
Senior Spotlight: Carrington Lippi
by Logan Tyler
Carrington Lippi is a senior captain and goalkeeper on the women’s soccer team from Stafford, VA. So far in her career at...
Halloweekend Costume Scaries
Chamberlain Zulauf
Halloween week is a spirited time on campus. It’s a perfect storm of spookiness and post-fall-break-rowdiness. The student body seemed overwhelmed this past...
Key Race Spotlight: Arizona
by Mikaela Gantz
With just under two weeks remaining until election day, November 8th, there are many very competitive races across the country to keep...
Maroons Talk: Halloween on Campus
by Juniper Rogers
It is that time of year when a leaf crunches with every step we take, every move we make, I’ll be watching...
Folks at ‘Noke: Juliet Marvelli
by Chamberlain Zulauf
“I’m on spooky vibes all year, really. It’s just in October I can let it shine,” said Juliet Marvelli— the Halloween issues...
Blood in the Water: “Blood Wedding” a TRC Production
by Karen Kholer
Starting November 17th and going through the 19th the theater department will be putting on a performance of “Blood Wedding” in Olin...
Returning to the “Treehouse of Horror”
by Anna Tillman
Halloween is right around the corner which means it is time to watch your favorite scary movies and tv shows! One of...
Immortalized in the Silver Screen
by Mateo Biggs
As we all know, Halloween comes up within the next week– the Monday of the 31st is bound to be full of...
Folk of ‘Noke: Marisa Seager
by Chamberlain Zulauf
This week’s Folk is one of Brackety-Ack’s own. Marisa Seager is now our section editor for Culture, Wellness and Lifestyle but her...
Muzak vs. Silence: Is There a Place for Silence in Public...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Looking for opinion article inspiration online I came across the above prompt, thanks to the folks at wowessays.com. It isn’t the most...
Columbus Day vs Indigenous Peoples Day
by Rebecca Dance
The second Monday of October, October 10th this year, is the day that we celebrate the federal holiday Columbus Day. Coincidentally, it...
Men’s Volleyball Preparing Early for Competitive Season
by Logan Tyler
The athletic department announced in the summer of 2021 that men’s volleyball will be the 23rd NCAA sport offered at Roanoke. This...
Half-Time Showstopper
by Victoria McGraw
An unseen performance by Rihanna will be showcased in the 2023 Super Bowl. This is a huge deal because, in 2019, Rihanna...
Shushok Shindig: A Taste of Southern Shenanigans
by Mateo Biggs
What got you to come up with the idea of a “Shushok Shindig”?
“Well, that's a great question– it is hard to say...
