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.
By Juniper Rogers This week, I’ve decided to take a vibe check of our campus to see what the mood is going into a new season. Fall officially begins this Sunday, Sept. 22, and brings much more of the shimmering fog we’ve seen this past week. So, how are Maroons behaving during the last week…
By Juniper Rogers Zoe Lampros is a senior from Salem, Virginia majoring in political science and minoring in sociology. She is a Maroon Ambassador, an intern in the Office of Advancement, and Vice President of the Student Government Association. “I cannot function with music. People think I’m scary because I always have headphones on and…
By Adriana Rose In response to “Did you travel over the summer? Where and why?” Sydney Abercrombie ‘28 said, “Over the summer I went to Shenandoah to walk the Appalachian trails. My family and I go everywhere, but this year was special because not only was it my last vacation with my parents because I…
By Juniper Rogers Jim Nichols (he/him) is a senior from Montpelier, VA majoring in environmental studies. He is a member of the Marmot Book Club, Culinary Club, Lego Club, RC Pride, and Board Game Club. If you run into him at ToT or anywhere else on campus, there will be no shortage of fabulous stories…
Written by Adriana Rose In response to “Are you excited for summer? Any big plans you’re excited for?” Cal Horton ‘26 said, “I’m pretty excited for my May Term this summer. I’m going on the “Spirituality and Sustainability” on in Washington. People think it’s dumb to stay in the country for their May Term, but…
Written by Juniper Rogers Lia Shaw is a senior from Atlanta, Georgie, who is majoring in Literature Studies with a minor in Creative Writing. She is the editor of the Culture, Wellness, and Lifestyle section of the Brackety-Ack, the current president of RC Pride, and an involved member of many of RC Theater’s productions. She…
Written by Juniper Rogers Tess Harrington (she/her) is a senior from Glenns Falls, New York who is double-majoring in International Relations and Philosophy with a concentration in Middle East studies. She is in the honors program, the vice president of Hillel, the former president of Model UN, a former SGA senator for the religion and…
Written by Juniper Rogers Zachary Thornhill is a senior from Daleville, Virginia who double-majors in creative writing and screen studies. This will be Zach’s second year participating in the Tarantino Film Festival, held every. “The Tarantino Festival allows you the creative freedom to work on projects you love and are proud of while also getting…
Written by Adriana Rose In response to “What is your go-to pickup line?” Ruthie Nutt ‘27 said, “Are you copper and terrilium because u r CuTe.” In response to “What is love, to you?” Tais Didio ‘26 said, “Having deep conversations, sharing poetry, giving and receiving attention and sharing appreciation for the same things and…
Written by Juniper Rogers Emma Holly (she/her) is a senior from Dayton, Maine, who is double-majoring in literary studies and creative writing with a concentration in publishing and editing. Emma has diligently worked in the Roanoke College gameroom all 4 years. “My favorite part about the gameroom is getting to meet so many new people…