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.
Written by Shamira James L’Nya Caldwell is a freshman from Harlem, NY. She is undecided as a major, but she is a part of Maroon Movement, RC Modeling Club and she is a goalie for the RC women’s lacrosse team. “I’m a part of Harlem lacrosse, which is a program back in NYC. I started…
Midterm week is right around the corner, and everyone is stressed out. Whether you’ve been here for four years or four months, midterms are never quite the same every time around, so you can never prep for it the same way every time. Here are some good, fun and fresh ways to make sure you…
Spring Break is taking its sweet time getting here, how are you coping with the wait? Natalie Whitney, junior, Charitable sweetheart “Definitely extra naps!” ΑΣΑ sisters, Greek life queens, “Wax melters and Game of Thrones for sure!” Johnny Kliewer, sophomore, An Avid Fan of Light Wash Jeans “Playing Fortnight” Tucker McKay, junior, hasn’t read a…
Written by Shamira James Kelsey Lee is a sophomore from Vienna, VA majoring in environmental studies. “I guess to state the obvious, I do A LOT on campus.I’m an RA and a group fitness instructor teaching Mixed Fit. I’m on the women’s intramural soccer team. I’m president of the Equestrian Club and the Student Firearms…
Written by Shamira James ‘Tis the season for Cupid’s arrow, what’s your favorite love song? Doug Tyrrell, senior, everyone’s grumpy uncle, “Any Bruno Mars song, I’ve been listening to ‘If I Knew’ a lot, it’s GOOD!” Joe Mikalauskas, junior, Linda’s little boi, “I don’t really listen to soft music but ‘LOVE’ from Kendrick is sick.”…
Written by Shamira James Cody Shell is a 22-year-old senior from Hardee, Va. Shell is a communications major, a psychology minor and also plays baseball for your RC Maroons. “Me and my fiance, Remi, met in the fourth grade. We lived two doors down from each other, and our parents were friends, but we didn’t…
Written by Jordan Hanson Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, folks. Maybe you have romantic plans with bae on Feb. 14, or maybe you’re planning on spending time with your friends. Maybe you hate Valentine’s Day and plan to spend the whole day inside to avoid the mushiness. Or maybe you’re just completely indifferent to the…
We’re powering up and it’s gonna be great, what’s your big energy for 2019? Matt Myers, senior, the deepest voice on this campus “Big NASCAR energy!” Katelyn Toombs, sophomore, blonde beauty, “BIG positive energy!” Paitten St. Laurent, sophomore, meme king, “BIG flex energy!” Greyson Brittingham, freshman, Greta van Fleet stan, “BIG staying focused energy!”
Written by Shamira James Carolyn Kitsock is a junior from Lancaster, PA. Along with being a Communications major with a concentration in marketing, she is also on the RC women’s tennis team, an RA and a Chi Omega sister. “I had always wanted to study abroad, and England interested me so much. I got to…
Written by Shamira James Before you start the new year of thriving, we can all agree that there are some things that have to go. Of course, everyone has those typical resolutions of “go to the gym more” or “cut off toxic people” but there are more obtainable ones than that. You can start living…