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.

The Perug Diaries: Entry Two: Bonjour de Paris!

Written by Lauren Roth This past weekend my friends; Tommy, Livy, Claudia, Avery and I took a trip to Paris, France. And it was so...

What’s Your Major’s Zodiac Sign?

Written by Shamira James Art Majors as Pisces - You’ll often find that most Pisces are very compassionate and friendly people. While those are very...

Humans of RC: Signed, Sealed, Delivered, She’s Yours! Kelsey Lee

Written by Shamira James Kelsey Lee is a sophomore from Vienna, VA majoring in environmental studies. “I guess to state the obvious, I do A LOT...

Maroons Talk Backety-Ack

‘Tis the Season! What’s your favorite Christmas or Holiday song? Maria Damewood, sophomore, wants you to go Greek - “‘Happy Christmas’ by Colbie Callait” Angela Mitchell,...

The Perug Diaries: Entry One

Written by Lauren Roth You know in the movie The Princess Diaries with Anne Hathaway when it’s the end of the movie and Joe tells...

Hidden Parts

Written by Vanessa Zuba Mutesi I have a deep passion for mental health. I am enthusiastic about seeing people become more aware of their mental...

Folk of ‘Noke: President Maxey

Written by Lorin Brice Hall and Kaelyn Spickler Roanoke College’s beloved President Michael Maxey said the Class of 2020 was special from the start. In...

Humans of RC: End of the Road, Our Brackety-Ack Seniors

Ian Gillen, Emma Grosskopf, Shamira James and Aeryn McMurtry are our senior staff members. In honor of their last issue they’ve decided to dish...

Folk of ‘Noke: Jordan Robinson

Written by Brice Hall We here at Folks’ at Noke like to spotlight members of the student body who have worked hard to make Roanoke a...

Maroons Talk Backety-Ack

Written by Alexis Meadows What does online school look like for you? Jared Martin, a Junior from Roanoke, VA:  “Online school has its perks. It frees up...

Maroons Talk Backety-Ack

Written by Lexi Meadows What are your survival tips for midterms? John Dodd, Sophomore Isolate yourself in a room for multiple hours late at night with multiple...

The Perug Diaries: A Series of Unfortunate Events

Written by Lauren Roth The morning I got the email from my school in Italy that it was closing for the remainder of the semester,...

Folk of ‘Noke: Zoey Nichols

Written by Brice Hall Today for Folks at ‘Noke we decided to highlight Zoey Nichols. Zoey is a Freshman here at  Roanoke College. As a...

Maroons Talk: What Does Online School Look Like for You?

Written by Marisa Seager Victoria Mattox, a sophomore from Appomattox, VA: “For me, online classes have felt significantly easier than in-person. I've had several asynchronous classes,...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

There’s been a lot of bops this semester, which has been your favorite? Youssef Labriny, freshman, DC Moe “J.Cole’s ‘Love Yourz’ has been my jam...

Prologue: In Which I Introduce Myself and Ponder the Coming Semester

Written by Charissa Roberson Hey Brackety-Ack readers! This is Charissa Roberson, and I’m a sophomore at Roanoke College. Except this semester I’m not actually “at”...

“RemBrandt” Without the “Rem”

Written by Zach Dalton There are approximately 1,200 students on campus and there are two people that know everyone. One is President Maxey for obvious...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

It goes by faster than you think, what’s on your RC bucket list? Colin Mattice, junior, We hope your senior year will bring you a...

Folk of ‘Noke: Christian Sanchez De La Cruz

Written by Brice Hall For the first issue of October we here at the Folks at Noke decided to interview someone with a big heart...

New Classics in the Making

Written by Jordan Hanson Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, folks. Maybe you have romantic plans with bae on Feb. 14, or maybe you’re planning on...

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