Folks at Noke

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

Maroons Talk: Halloween on Campus

by Juniper Rogers It is that time of year when a leaf crunches with every step we take, every move we make, I’ll be watching...

Folks at ‘Noke: Juliet Marvelli

by Chamberlain Zulauf “I’m on spooky vibes all year, really. It’s just in October I can let it shine,” said Juliet Marvelli— the Halloween issues...

Folk of ‘Noke: Marisa Seager

by Chamberlain Zulauf This week’s Folk is one of Brackety-Ack’s own. Marisa Seager is now our section editor for Culture, Wellness and Lifestyle but her...

Maroons Talk: Working on the BA

by Juniper Rogers Being a part of such an enriching group as the Brackety-Ack is an experience like no other.  To gain some insight on...

Folk of ‘Noke: The Real Deel

by Chamberlain Zulauf There is no one quite like Andrew Deel on campus. Or in the world. This week's Folk is a one of one…...

Meeting Dr. Shushok

by Chamberlain Zulauf In setting up a time to chat with Dr. Frank Shushok he was excited to have the interview in the Commons. It...

“An Interviews with the Maxeys”

by Chamberlain Zulauf I've had a number of different jobs. I came originally as a development officer for Roanoke, and worked in that for several...

Folk of ‘Noke: Ryan Hunt

by Chamberlain Zulauf Even though Ryan Hunt belongs to the class of 2018 he’s still relevant around campus as the man behind the camera and...

Maroons Talk: Presidential Change

As we approach the end of President Maxey's time at Roanoke College, feelings are bittersweet about his departure and the introduction of our new...

Folk of ‘Noke: Bennet Franz

by Chamberlain Zulauf Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, half of Bennet Franz’s attraction to the Salem Valley was how different it was from his...

Maroons Talk: Pres Ball

by Sydney Young As a new member of the Roanoke Community, the hype around the President's Ball, or Prezball, is high. For lots of Freshman,...

Folk of ‘Noke Jasey Roberts

by Chamberlain Zulauf A congenial presence across campus, Jasey Roberts (‘22) is a Literature and Creative Writing double major from Christiansburg, VA, “just 30 minuets...

Maroons Talk: Midterms

by Sydney Young We all know that midterms can be a stressful time of the year. Some people seem to have no extra work on...

Folk of ‘Noke: Jackson Smith

By Chamberlain Zulauf Always wearing a bright smile, Jackson Smith is the perfect candidate for the Valentine's Day issue. Jackson is from Crozet Virginia, “But...

Maroons Talk: Crave Town

By Sydney Young There is a new dining option on campus, and its name is CraveTown! As the new late night dining option it will...

Maroons Talk: Finals

Written by Chamberlain Zulauf “I feel like the three weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter break is a huge stress to everyone on campus. Especially so...

Folk of ‘Noke Grace Robinson

By Chamberlain Zulauf Grace Robinson is a challenge to the status quo. She’s a self-labeled “Jesus person” but loves to go to El Jefe’s and...

Folks of ‘Noke: Donovan Hill

By Chamberlain Zulauf Donovan Hill is a name that many people know on campus. He is the kind of person who can warm up to...

Maroons Talk: Thanksgiving

By Marisa Seager Lucy Collins, a senior from Richmond, VA: “My plan for Thanksgiving is to stay at home and have Thanksgiving dinner and festivities with...

Staff Favorite Costumes

By Marisa Seager Charissa Roberson – Astrid from “How to Train Your Dragon” Alexis Barton – Sharpay Evans from “High School Musical” Rebecca Dance...

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