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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.

Maroons Talk: Settling Back into a Routine

Settling back into a routine looks different for everyone at Roanoke. For some, it means beginning their final semester, while for others it means starting...

Study Abroad Favorites

Roanoke College students have officially flooded the hallowed halls of campus as we jump into the start of the semester. Some old faces, some new...

Welcome Back, ‘Noke!

The Maroons are back on campus, and the school year has just started. Let’s take a look into how they are settling in and setting...

Folk of Noke: Dr. Laura Garrison

   Dr. Laura Garrison is a professor in the School of Communication, Culture, and the Arts in her eleventh year with Roanoke College.  Hailing from...

Polling Maroons: Looking Back with Music

     The end of the school year is here, and with it comes a mix of excitement, reflection, and a touch of nostalgia....

Maroons Talk: Holidays, Summer, & Graduation

     As the semester comes to a close and the academic year wraps up once more, students are soaking in their final moments...

Folk of ‘Noke: Chaplain Chris Bowen

     Chris Bowen has earned many names and titles since he joined Roanoke College 12 years ago to serve officially as Dean of...

Polling Maroons: Best Sips for Productivity

As we race toward the final stretch of the semester, the dread of approaching exams, projects, and deadlines is starting to take hold. Stress...

Maroons Talk: And So They Say

For much of the 1980s, one of the standout sections of The Brackety-Ack was the beloved column, “And So They Say.” This weekly feature...

Folk of ‘Noke: Lauren Young

   Lauren Young is a senior from Yorktown, Virginia, double-majoring in environmental studies and biology.  She is the former president of AKX, a subject tutor...

Folk of Noke: Janice Jones

 Janice Jones is a double major in Communication Studies and Political Science.  She’s a dual-citizen from Belgium.  Janice is a Maroon Ambassador with the...

Polling Maroons: Spring Activities

The first day of spring has finally arrived, and students at Roanoke college are excited to welcome the new season. After the long cold...

Maroons Talk: Pranks, Registration, & Spring

With the arrival of spring, students are anticipating the warmth, blooming flowers, and a much-needed break from the unpredictable weather of Virginia. After months...

Polling Maroons: Spring Break Priorities

Spring Break is finally upon us, and students at Roanoke College are ready to unwind, relax, and catch up on schoolwork and sleep. After...

Maroons Talk: The Joys of Vacation 

As we move into Spring Break and finally take a step back from schoolwork, students are getting prepared for an exciting week away from...

Folk of ‘Noke: Jayde Mooney

  Jayde Mooney is a senior from Clintwood, Virginia, with a history major and a public history concentration.  She works as the Head RA for...

Polling Maroons: Gift Giving

Valentine’s Day is here! With it comes a flurry of excitement as students think about what they would love to receive on this special...

Maroons Talk: A Chilly Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day upon us, students are reflecting on how they plan to spend the day, balancing romance, winter fun, and personal connections. This...

Folk of ‘Noke: Lilly Hussein

   Lilly Hussein is a senior from McLean, Virginia, majoring in Political Science with a concentration in German Studies. She is involved in YoungLife, Alpha...

Maroons Talk: Wellness Habits

    We are back into the full swing of the spring semester and students are getting back into the groove. The library is getting fuller,...