Hello Noke Nation! While most of us were away for the summer, our fall athletes were practicing for some exciting events. One of those events was a Men’s Soccer tournament called the “Athey Cup” hosted by Washington College (Maryland). The Maroons packed their bags for the weekend in Chestertown, MD. The first game for the…
This past weekend, the Maroon Men’s Cross Country team headed up to Bridgewater College to compete in their first race of the season. They participated in the same competition last year–ultimately winning first place–and they were hoping to do the same thing this year. The race started off quite well for the team, about just…
Before Noke Football’s big game this Saturday, the Brackety-Ack was given a special opportunity to interview head coach Bryan Stinespring, quarterback Aaron Barber, and running back Tyson Miller. Q: For this program’s first ODAC season, what identity are you hoping to establish with this team? Stinespring: By winning the outs, selling discipline, pride, and coming…
As you navigate your first semester at Roanoke College, you might find yourself getting lost all the time. It’s normal to go through this as you adapt to a new environment. As a returning student, I know how difficult it was to get around the first couple of weeks, which leads me to a guide…
Starting your first semester at Roanoke College is an exciting experience. You get to meet new people from different states or even different countries, you join interesting classes that teach you skills in topics you love, and you even gain a new sense of independence as you dictate how your day goes. With this new…
Over the past year, we’ve explored the many people that make up the community here on campus and surrounding campus. We’ve interviewed professors and Main Street staples, but this year, I want to take a look at our history to better understand this school’s legacy and its future. This semester’s series will be speaking with…
A new coffee shop has opened in Salem, giving Roanoke College students more caffeine options to fuel them through the 2025-2026 school year. 7 Brew, a franchise coffee stand, opened its new location off Main Street in Salem, located right next to McDonalds. If you get the chance to visit, you’ll find a fast-paced drive…
In the wake of this new semester, the class of 2026 has been faced with a big announcement regarding their upcoming graduation ceremony. The Roanoke College Administration has decided to relocate graduation from the Front Quad to Salem Stadium. Hundreds of students are severely dissatisfied with the decision, as it breaks a longstanding tradition of…
If you see a winged red hued, black polka dot patterned bug larger than the size of a quarter, squish it immediately. Although coated in a pretty pattern, this ridiculously destructive insect is a much larger ecoterrorist than you might think. Spotted Lantern flies are an incredibly invasive species native to China and Vietnam, however…
Starting the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with a splash, Hurricane Erin has beat several records this summer, establishing itself as one of the biggest storms of the year. On August 11th, Erin started as a tropical storm off the shore of the Cabo Verde Islands, a small chain of islands offshore of northwestern Africa. It…