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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.

Dr. P Discusses Cupcakke’s Risky Lyrics

Written by Emma Grosskopf Anyone who has ever seen me react when a Cardi B song comes on knows that I am 100 percent behind...

Humans of Roanoke College: Nicole Brobston

Written by Shamira James Nicole Brobston is a senior at Roanoke College, where she is double majoring in creative writing and literary studies. She also...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Shamira James and Emma Grosskopf Kristina Harrel, freshman, Breakout Basketball Star, “I’m not doing anything, but this is my first full break since...

Student Body Serves Looks for Spring

Written by Kaelyn Spickler I am blinder than I care to admit, so sometimes I struggle distinguishing who the person waving to me across campus...

Humans of Roanoke College: Sam Rauf

Written by Shamira James Sam Rauf is a senior here at RC, where he is an economics major and played on the RC men’s soccer...

Cold-Season Cuffing Is OUT, Spring Flings Have Sprung

Written by Kaelyn Spickler The winter months are coming to an end, which means you might be tired of being cuffed to the same boo....

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Emma Grosskopf and Shamira James What woman in your life inspires you and why? Janny Alvarado, sophomore, Best Smile on Campus - “My best...

Humans of Roanoke College: Emma Grosskopf

Written by Shamira James Emma Grosskopf is a junior here at RC from Fredericksburg, VA. She’s doubling major in Communications and French and she recently...

End of the Year Blues? More Like End of the Year...

Written by Shamira James It’s nearing the end of the year here at RC, if you you couldn’t tell by the warmer weather, the anticipation...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Shamira James It’s getting warmer outside - what are you most excited about? Sydney Coffey, freshman, Delta Gamma Dime - “Riding with the windows...

A Semester in Review: What A Semester It’s Been!

Written by Kaelyn Spickler The 175th anniversary of Roanoke College has proven to be special for many different reasons. This semester in particular, we’ve had...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Shamira James and Emma Grosskopf Whether it's for three months or for good, what are you going to miss most about RC? Dr. Schultz,...

CAB Books Event Sure to Please

Written by Emma Grosskopf RC Campus Activities Board will be hosting The White Panda and Asher Roth live on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m....

Humans of RC: Madame President, Olivia Kitt

Written by Emma Grosskopf and Shamira James Olivia Kitt, a junior political science major with a legal studies concentration and a sociology minor, is arguably...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Emma Grosskopf and Shamira James New (school) Year, New You? What are you doing different this time? Brook Vess, senior, Residential ASA Angel, “I’m...

Humans of RC: The Voice of Roanoke, Elijah Wilhelm

Written by Shamira James Elijah Wilhelm is senior at Roanoke College from Roanoke. He is majoring in Communications Studies and is currently the Program Director...

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 -...

Kiki, Do You Have These Statement Pieces?

Written by Shamira James Everyone has a different sense of style that makes them stand out on this campus. You could be known for never...

Humans of RC: Veronica Nordyke

Written by Ale Carino Veronica Nordyke is a junior at RC from Litchfield, New Hampshire. She is majoring in Communication Studies with a Math minor,...

Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)

Written by Shamira James You know your sign, but do you believe in the hype? Sam Ream, sophomore, Taurus: “I believe in them, but I also...

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