Folks at Noke

Folks at Noke is the page for features on exemplary students here at Roanoke! From ‘Humans of RC’ to ‘Maroons Talk Backety-Ack’ and even columns from students abroad, this is the place to go to get to know your fellow Maroons.

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Shamira James If you could name a hurricane, what would you name it and why? Destinee Harper, sophomore, Everyone’s Favorite Harry Potter Stan -...

Humans of RC: Allie Holmes

Written by Lorin Brice Hall Allie Holmes is someone who has worked hard to make the most out of their Roanoke College experience. This Senior...

The Perug Diaries Giornale Tre: Stereotipo!

Written by Lauren Roth Before I went to Italy I heard so many stereotypes; don’t do this, make sure you know this, oh the food...

Midterm Tips for the (below) Average Student!

Midterm week is right around the corner, and everyone is stressed out. Whether you’ve been here for four years or four months, midterms are...

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

Written by Zoe Manoukian This school year I had the privilege of studying at Université de Nantes in Nantes, France. I arrived in September and...

Folk of ‘Noke: Dylan Sheck

Written by Brice Hall For this issue of the Brackety-Ack we decided to interview a student who made the Covid conscious decision to take his...

Humans of RC: Emilee O’Dell

Emilee O’Dell is one of this campus's confirmed movers and shakers. Everyone who knows this Religious Studies major knows she is someone who adds...

Humans of RC: L’Nya Caldwell

Written by Shamira James L’Nya Caldwell is a freshman from Harlem, NY. She is undecided as a major, but she is a part of Maroon...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Shamira James You've seen them all over twitter, now they're in the Brackety-Ack. Tell us your unpopular opinion. Tanner James, freshman, Has The Best...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Spring Break is taking its sweet time getting here, how are you coping with the wait? Natalie Whitney, junior, Charitable sweetheart “Definitely extra naps!” ΑΣΑ...

Corona Snapshot

Written by Lexi Meadows The arrival of the long-awaited email from President Maxey came on Friday, September 4th, right before noon classes were about to...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Emma Grosskopf and Shamira James What's your go-to heckling line? Frankie Cifuentes, sophomore, Swim sweetie, “I keep it very relaxed, just ‘Go ‘Noke!” will do!” Winter...

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...

Tips for a POPPIN Playlist

Sometimes when you go on Spotify, you go for a very specific song, maybe to play “Work”  by Rihanna because its been 3678387 days...

Humans of RC: Liv Sampogna

Written by Brice Hall Liv Sampogna is a Junior here at Roanoke College. She is an academic powerhouse who’s double majoring in Environmental Studies and...

Ya Hate to See It, Ya Better Not Be It!

Let’s face it: we all have our SMAN that is our Social Media Arch-Nemesis. You know the person: you roll your eyes and scoff...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Shamira James ‘Tis the season for Cupid’s arrow, what’s your favorite love song? Doug Tyrrell, senior, everyone's grumpy uncle, “Any Bruno Mars song, I’ve...

Humans of RC: Cody Shell

Written by Shamira James Cody Shell is a 22-year-old senior from Hardee, Va. Shell is a communications major, a psychology minor and also plays baseball...

Humans of RC: Kaelyn Spickler

Written by Lorin Brice Hall Kaelyn Spickler is a Junior here at Roanoke College. She is the new Editor-in-Chief of the Brackety-Ack and has a...

Listen Up Seniors, It’s The Final Countdown

Brace yourselves, seniors, whether you want to acknowledge it or not, IT is almost here (the g-word will not be used, to avoid you...

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