Folks at Noke

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

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....