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: Pie Flavor Favorites The air is beginning to get crisp, and the mornings are getting colder, but students’ spirits are just warming up. A recent poll asked students to share their favorite flavor of pie in celebration of the upcoming Thanksgiving break. The options in the poll included pumpkin, apple, cherry, sweet potato,…
In response to “How is the school workload looking like as Thanksgiving break is coming up? Sarah Vincent ‘27 said, “If it was a weather forecast, I’d be getting Maroon Alerts by the hour, let’s just say that. It’s that horrendous time of year where your professor makes every single paper due and throws in…
Jillian Morgan is a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina majoring in psychology and minoring in disability studies. She has done stage work for RC Theater as a part of a scholarship, an opportunity that she does not take for granted. “It’s kind of a throwback, but the production that I am most proud of has…
After Halloweekend, students are revving up for Thanksgiving and the late fall season. Freshman took the initiative to respond to questions regarding their traditions and opinions for Thanksgiving. In response to “Do you have any strong opinions on any fall or Thanksgiving foods? Marlys McGrane ‘28 said, “I would say I think pumpkin pie…
SPECIAL EDITION: RALLY COVERAGE On Saturday, November 2nd, some fellow members of Roanoke College’s Young Democrats Club and I attended an event created as a counterrally to former President Donald Trump’s rally in Salem’s Civic Center. The event was organized by our club, the Salem City Democratic Committee, the Roanoke City Democratic Committee, the Roanoke…
By Adriana Rose In response to “What is your Halloween costume?” Lolo Pham Hoang ‘26 said, “I’m going to be a frat brother. I was thinking of borrowing a Hawaiian shirt and I’m going to wear some shorts with a white tank top and a baseball cap. I think it would be funny and…
By Juniper Rogers Jenny Burch is a senior from Cooperstown, New York, double majoring in public health and sociology. She works at the front desk in the Resident Life office and is the head residential advisor for Crawford Hall. After college, she plans to attend graduate school, “I never thought I would apply for grad…
In response to “Are there any specific events or festivals you look forward to during the fall?” Ren Monin ‘27 said, “I am a huge fan of Halloween! I love the creepy yet colorful cheer, the fantastic costumes, and spending time with friends. Not to mention the nice chill in the air and the…
Mayor Renee Turk graduated from Roanoke College in 1977 after spending her first two years at Virginia Western Community College. As a commuter, she graduated with a degree in business, education, and economics. Turk was a cheerleader, a caterer for events, and a member of Chi-O. She lauded Roanoke College for being “an excellent school…
By Adriana Rose In response to “What are some things you enjoy doing with your family?” Lily Raboin ‘28 said, “I really love apple picking with my family! Back home in Rhode Island, I have 2 younger nephews, so it’s always great to climb trees with them and then get to have all the apples…