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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.

Folk of ‘Noke: Joshua McClary

 Joshua McClary is a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina, double-majoring in Marketing and Business Administration.  He plays for the men’s basketball team as a...

Folk of ‘Noke: Mary Lynn Aylor

  Mary Lynn Aylor is a senior from Orange, Virginia, majoring in Biology and she is hoping to do a masters in Education next year. ...

Savory Selections: A Poll

As winter break ends and the first week of the spring semester winds down, Roanoke College students are settling back into their routines. Amidst...

Maroons Talk: Winter Reflections

As the winter chill settles in and students return from their winter break, many are reflecting on their experiences and the little things that...

Maroons Talk: Holiday Traditions  

As this holiday season draws closer, Maroons are finding themselves reflecting on  their traditions that make this time of year so memorable. The holidays...

Folk of ‘Noke: Andrea Perez Escujuri

Andrea Perez Escujuri is a senior majoring in elementary education, double-minoring in psychology and disabilities studies, and pursuing concentrations in human development and Spanish...

Folk of ‘Noke: Abigail McGlothlin 

Abigail (Abby) McGlothin is a third-year senior from Narrows, Virginia double-majoring in Fine Art and Art History. Abby is the campus ministry's marketing and...

Polling Maroons: Pie Flavor Favorites

Polling Maroons: Pie Flavor Favorites The air is beginning to get crisp, and the mornings are getting colder, but students’ spirits are just warming up....

Maroons Talk: Thanksgiving Shenanigans

In response to “How is the school workload looking like as Thanksgiving break is coming up? Sarah Vincent ‘27 said, “If it was a weather...

Folks at Noke: Jillian Morgan

Jillian Morgan is a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina majoring in psychology and minoring in disability studies. She has done stage work for RC...

Maroons Talk: Revved for Turkey

After Halloweekend, students are revving up for Thanksgiving and the late fall season. Freshman took the initiative to respond to questions regarding their traditions...

Democratic Counter Rally

SPECIAL EDITION: RALLY COVERAGE On Saturday, November 2nd, some fellow members of Roanoke College’s Young Democrats Club and I attended an event created as a...

Maroons Talk: October Chills

By Adriana Rose      In response to “What is your Halloween costume?” Lolo Pham Hoang ‘26 said, “I’m going to be a frat brother. I was thinking...

Folk of ‘Noke: Jenny Burch

By Juniper Rogers Jenny Burch is a senior from Cooperstown, New York, double majoring in public health and sociology. She works at the front desk in...

State of Campus: Fall Flavors

   In response to “Are there any specific events or festivals you look forward to during the fall?”   Ren Monin ‘27 said, “I am a huge...

Folk of ‘Noke: Mayor Renee Turk

Mayor Renee Turk graduated from Roanoke College in 1977 after spending her first two years at Virginia Western Community College. As a commuter, she graduated...

Maroons Talk: Environmental Connections

By Adriana Rose In response to “What are some things you enjoy doing with your family?” Lily Raboin ‘28 said, “I really love apple picking with...

State of Campus

By Juniper Rogers This week, I’ve decided to take a vibe check of our campus to see what the mood is going into a new season....

Folk of ‘Noke: Zoe Lampros

By Juniper Rogers  Zoe Lampros is a senior from Salem, Virginia majoring in political science and minoring in sociology. She is a Maroon Ambassador, an...

Maroons Talk: Delicious Adventures

By Adriana Rose In response to “Did you travel over the summer? Where and why?”  Sydney Abercrombie ‘28 said, “Over the summer I went to Shenandoah...