Maroons Talk: Presidential Change
As we approach the end of President Maxey's time at Roanoke College, feelings are bittersweet about his departure and the introduction of our new...
Folk of ‘Noke: Bennet Franz
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, half of Bennet Franz’s attraction to the Salem Valley was how different it was from his...
Maroons Talk: Pres Ball
by Sydney Young
As a new member of the Roanoke Community, the hype around the President's Ball, or Prezball, is high. For lots of Freshman,...
Folk of ‘Noke Jasey Roberts
by Chamberlain Zulauf
A congenial presence across campus, Jasey Roberts (‘22) is a Literature and Creative Writing double major from Christiansburg, VA, “just 30 minuets...
Maroons Talk: Midterms
by Sydney Young
We all know that midterms can be a stressful time of the year. Some people seem to have no extra work on...
Folk of ‘Noke: Jackson Smith
By Chamberlain Zulauf
Always wearing a bright smile, Jackson Smith is the perfect candidate for the Valentine's Day issue. Jackson is from Crozet Virginia, “But...
Maroons Talk: Crave Town
By Sydney Young
There is a new dining option on campus, and its name is CraveTown! As the new late night dining option it will...
Maroons Talk: Finals
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
“I feel like the three weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter break is a huge stress to everyone on campus. Especially so...
Folk of ‘Noke Grace Robinson
By Chamberlain Zulauf
Grace Robinson is a challenge to the status quo. She’s a self-labeled “Jesus person” but loves to go to El Jefe’s and...
Folks of ‘Noke: Donovan Hill
By Chamberlain Zulauf
Donovan Hill is a name that many people know on campus. He is the kind of person who can warm up to...
Maroons Talk: Thanksgiving
By Marisa Seager
Lucy Collins, a senior from Richmond, VA:
“My plan for Thanksgiving is to stay at home and have Thanksgiving dinner and festivities with...
Staff Favorite Costumes
By Marisa Seager
Charissa Roberson – Astrid from “How to Train Your Dragon”
Alexis Barton – Sharpay Evans from “High School Musical”
Rebecca Dance...
Folks at Noke: Tess Weidenkopf
By Chamberlain Zulauf
Tess Weidenkopf is on the fast track to wearing a white lab coat in either a hospital or on a stage. With...
Senior Spotlight: Youssef Labriny
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
Just about everyone on campus knows Youssef Labriny, it’s hard to miss him. If it isn’t the warmness in his demeanor,...
Maroons Talk: President Maxey Retiring
Written by Marisa Seager
Donovan Hill, a senior from Newark, DE:
“Opening up that email earlier last week was jaw-dropping and heart-wrenching. Maxey has been a...
Folk of ‘Noke: Hannah Koepfinger
By Chamberlain Zulauf
The seasoned advice of a quintessential Roanoke Senior: “freshmen should take advantage of activities on campus! We pay an activities fee so...
Maroons Talk: Return to Campus
By Marisa Seager
Lillian Pingel, a junior from Waynesboro, VA:
“I'm really excited to be back in classrooms this year! It is much easier to retain...
Another Chapter in the Books
Written by Sarah Riddell
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” – Proverbs 19:21
Sometimes life throws...
Folk of ‘Noke: Alexis Barton
Written by Zach Dalton
For the past two years the Brackety-Ack ran under the strong leadership of former Editor in Chief Kaelyn Spickler, a member...
Let’s Reminisce
Written by Zuba Mutesi
The end of the semester is FINALLY here, but that finally usually comes with an immense amount of stress and anxiety....
