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.
Romance is in the air at Roanoke College, and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Maroons are finding ways to spend time with significant others (or even friends!). Whether it’s a fancy restaurant, a sunny beach, or just the comfort of your own home; there’s no one way to go on a date. A…
Kendall Donna is a senior from Bel Air, Maryland, who is soon to achieve a major in environmental studies and a minor in screen studies. She is the Captain of the Roanoke College Dance Team, a Community Leader (similar in responsibilities to a Resident Advisor) for the left side of the second floor of Maxey…
Snow has taken over campus this past weekend, and with classes cancelled the majority of the week, students have had the opportunity to either cozy up in their warm dorms or face the treacherous freezing temperatures. Snow angels and snowmen litter the grounds, and there’s one question building up among students: Do you prefer cold…
I hope everyone experienced a warm welcome back to campus as they settled in throughout January. Though I’m certain that while the welcome may have been warm, the weather certainly wasn’t; Roanoke hasn’t gotten this sort of snow and ice in a long while, so it seems like nature is keeping us on our frostbitten…
Angel Luis Matias is a third-year senior currently living in Mahopac, New York (technically Yonkers), who is double-majoring in screen studies and creative writing. He is the President of the Creative Writing Club and the Co-President of the Beekeeping Society. “I encourage a lot of people to join the Beekeeping Society, because Paige…
Winter break is arriving quickly, and before we know it, Christmas will have come and gone. During the time between now and then, you will see many shining lights; but which ones are the best? A recent poll asked students to choose which type of Christmas lights best fit the holiday aesthetic: incandescent or LED?…
These final weeks are what I like to call “The Gauntlet,” and The Gauntlet can certainly be challenging. It can be difficult to drive through the last little bit and see the holidays as the light of the day. However, as we all make a break for the final steps of The Gauntlet, let’s enjoy…
Victor Salvo is a senior from York, Pennsylvania, majoring in literary studies and minoring in creative writing with a concentration in publishing and editing. He is a fellow with the Center for Civic Engagement and is the president of Sigma Tau Delta, which is the literary honor society on campus. Sigma Tau Delta is looking…
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and there are only two things on everyone’s minds: going home and eating food. To keep up the excitement for the many dishes Maroons will be indulging in this coming week, a recent poll asked students to share which type of breakfast food they find most satisfying in the…
Thanksgiving approaches as a road marker for the upcoming end of the semester. Hopefully, Roanoke maroons across campus have had a fulfilling semester. Though, I’m sure everyone is ready for Thanksgiving, or just a small breather before they face off against finals. Let’s check in and see how some new maroons have enjoyed their semester,…