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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: Kate Clutterbuck

      Kate Clatterbuck is the activities coordinator for Student Engagement here at Roanoke College. She is from Danville, Virginia, and graduated from...

Maroons Talk: Superbowl Talk

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...

Polling Maroons: Traveling Dates

Romance is in the air at Roanoke College, and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Maroons are finding ways to spend time with...

Folk of ‘Noke: Kendall Donna

Kendall Donna is a senior from Bel Air, Maryland, who is soon to achieve a major in environmental studies and a minor in screen...

Polling Maroons: Snowstorm Preferences

Snow has taken over campus this past weekend, and with classes cancelled the majority of the week, students have had the opportunity to either...

Maroons Talk: A Wintry Welcome

I hope everyone experienced a warm welcome back to campus as they settled in throughout January. Though I’m certain that while the welcome may...

Folk of ‘Noke: Angel Matias

    Angel Luis Matias is a third-year senior currently living in Mahopac, New York (technically Yonkers), who is double-majoring in screen studies and...

Polling Maroons: Christmas Light Fiasco

Winter break is arriving quickly, and before we know it, Christmas will have come and gone. During the time between now and then, you...

Maroons Talk: Gauntlets and Merriness

These final weeks are what I like to call “The Gauntlet,” and The Gauntlet can certainly be challenging. It can be difficult to drive...

Folk of Noke: Victor Salvo

Victor Salvo is a senior from York, Pennsylvania, majoring in literary studies and minoring in creative writing with a concentration in publishing and editing. ...

Polling Maroons: Sweet or Savory?

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and there are only two things on everyone’s minds: going home and eating food. To keep up the...

Maroons Talk: Thanksgiving and the Last Stretch

Thanksgiving approaches as a road marker for the upcoming end of the semester. Hopefully, Roanoke maroons across campus have had a fulfilling semester. Though,...

Folk of Noke: Trey Lewis

Trey Lewis, a.k.a. Trey the Stunna, is a fifth-year senior from Cave Spring, VA, majoring in screen studies with a minor in psychology.  A...

Maroons Talk: Season Reflections

October flies by in the blink of an eye, but maroons were able to enjoy their time with the month, including the wonderful holiday...

Polling Maroons: Keeping Busy

We’re in the lull between holidays. After the bustling excitement of Halloweekend, the days feel a little drearier than usual. To brighten things up,...

Folk of Noke: Skyler Bartell

Skyler Bartell is a senior from Vinton, Virginia, majoring in English with a concentration in publishing and editing.  Currently, she is an intern for...

Folk of Noke: McKenna Parton

    McKenna Parton (she/her) is a senior from Jolo, West Virginia, majoring in theater education.  She currently has a radio show with WRKE...

Maroons Talk: Conquering Fall

After a week’s worth of recharging, the Maroons return to conquer the rest of the semester. However, sometimes, it takes a second to get...

Polling Maroons: Wake Up Right

Welcome back, Maroons! Our first break of the semester came and went, and we’re back to the college groove. For many of us, that...

Polling Maroons: Best Meal Served in Commons

With midterms on the rise and stress levels taking the climb as well, many Maroons are turning to a source of comfort and brain fuel:...