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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Polling Maroons: Favorite Workout Locations
As students find their groove within this new semester, many are finding ways to
stay active between classes and homework. To learn more about where...
Folk of ‘Noke: Kirby Adams
Kirby Adams (they/them) is a senior with a major in psychology, a minor in
neuroscience, a minor in disability studies, and a concentration in human...
Folk of Noke: Kelly Shushok
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Roanoke College’s First Lady, Kelly Shushok, a.k.a. Rev K. Our conversation covered her...
Maroons Talk: Family, Excitement, & Fun
As September comes to a close and October begins, campus is buzzing with
excitement. From Family Weekend highlights to midterm prep and the early signs...
Polling Maroons: Best Meal Served in Commons
With midterms on the rise and stress levels taking the climb as well, many
Maroons are turning to a source of comfort and brain fuel:...
Polling Maroons: Wake Up Right
Welcome back, Maroons! Our first break of the semester came and went, and we’re back to the college groove. For many of us, that...
Maroons Talk: Conquering Fall
After a week’s worth of recharging, the Maroons return to conquer the rest of the semester. However, sometimes, it takes a second to get...
Folk of Noke: McKenna Parton
McKenna Parton (she/her) is a senior from Jolo, West Virginia, majoring in theater education. She currently has a radio show with WRKE...
