Folks at ‘Noke is the page for features on exemplary students here at Roanoke! From ‘Folk of Noke’ to ‘Maroons Talk Brackety-Ack’ and even columns from students abroad, this is the place to go to get to know your fellow Maroons.
The clock is ticking down, and graduation is 22 days away. Four years of classes, assignments, and evenings with your friends have all led to this moment – now what? A recent poll asked Maroons what their plans were following graduation. The results showed that students have many opportunities and bright futures ahead of them…
While my time with the Brackety-Ack and Roanoke College is coming to a close, I am overjoyed that I got to spend these past four years surrounded by all of y’all. This college’s marketing team hit the nail on the head when they sent a postcard telling of this campus’s ability to build community, and…
Juniper Rogers has been the Folk of ‘Noke section editor for over three years now, and as of this publication, we bid a farewell to a longstanding Brackety-Ack member. Juniper is from Charlotte, North Carolina and is majoring in Creative Writing with a concentration in publishing and editing. Juniper has also been very active on…
Easter is just around the corner, Maroons. With so much joy and whimsy in the air, how will you celebrate with the ones you love? A recent poll asked Maroons what their favorite Easter tradition was, with answers ranging from Easter egg hunting to crafting. The results were rather contrasting and show how diverse traditions…
Last publication, we saw maroons talking about the world abroad and the wonders they’d like to see or even have seen. However, today, I figured it’d be good to have a relaxing reflection on the place that we all share: the Roanoke College campus. While there are endless possibilities when discussing our respective loves with…
William Phillips, a.k.a. Willi P, is a junior from just north of Richmond, Virginia, pursuing his major in marketing. He is the president of the Roanotes, a fully student-led acapella group, and is a member of the concert and chamber choirs. To see when the Roanotes’ final concert of the year will be, check their…
Travel is a wonderful experience that enriches the spirit. So, whether you want to dream about some ideal travel destinations of your near or distant future, or reminisce about adventures you have already taken, here are some thoughts from our very own maroons on the wonders of travel. What would be your dream destination to…
We are now entering the second half of the semester, and the season of deadlines is rapidly approaching. With every new due date comes a little more stress about grades. It’s long been said that each time you pass the Kicking Post you have to kick it to ward off bad luck – so many…
Kate Clatterbuck is the activities coordinator for Student Engagement here at Roanoke College. She is from Danville, Virginia, and graduated from Roanoke College in 2022 with a major in education and two minors. During her time as a student, Kate was heavily involved with spiritual life on campus through working as a…
This past Sunday was the Superbowl, and I’m sure Seahawks fans are ecstatic! While I am personally not a big watcher of football, I always keep my eye out for the Superbowl, as it always gets people talking about something interesting. This year saw a halftime show from Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, and while…