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 You know your sign, but do you believe in the hype? Sam Ream, sophomore, Taurus: “I believe in them, but I also believe anyone can fit the really fundamental traits of every zodiac.” Patrick Cox, sophomore, Gemini: “Not at all, it’s all nonsense!” Emily Donlevy, sophomore, Libra: “I base my day…
Written by Shamira James Everyone has a different sense of style that makes them stand out on this campus. You could be known for never being seen without a Gucci belt, you could be the girl who’s always wearing a full face – even if it’s 80-degree weather with a 100% humidity or you could…
Written by Shamira James Elijah Wilhelm is senior at Roanoke College from Roanoke. He is majoring in Communications Studies and is currently the Program Director for the RC’s radio station, WRKE. With his voice being the most recognizable on air, at sporting events or even herding together the masses for the 175th Anniversary photo, he…
Written by Shamira James If you could name a hurricane, what would you name it and why? Destinee Harper, sophomore, Everyone’s Favorite Harry Potter Stan – “I would name it after myself because that would make me famous, also I’m like a hurricane cause I’m always bopping around.” Tyler Columbus, junior, Clout King – “I’d…
Written by Emma Grosskopf and Shamira James Olivia Kitt, a junior political science major with a legal studies concentration and a sociology minor, is arguably one of the busiest people on campus. A Roanoke native, Kitt has been extremely active during the last couple weeks with her involvement in Orientation activities with RC’s newest additions,…
Written by Emma Grosskopf and Shamira James New (school) Year, New You? What are you doing different this time? Brook Vess, senior, Residential ASA Angel, “I’m being more proactive and getting more involved on campus. I wanna be a better resource to the community, my sisters and residents.” Jordan Alouf, sophomore, The Most Tan Individual,…
Written by Emma Grosskopf RC Campus Activities Board will be hosting The White Panda and Asher Roth live on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. in Bast. Roth, known for his single I Love College, will be performing alongside The White Panda, known for their high-energy electronic dance music. The White Panda’s signature style of…
Written by Shamira James and Emma Grosskopf Whether it’s for three months or for good, what are you going to miss most about RC? Dr. Schultz, RC Professor, Overall Blessing to the English Department, “That’s easy. Most of all, I’ll miss my courageous students and seeing them change and grow over their four years here…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler The 175th anniversary of Roanoke College has proven to be special for many different reasons. This semester in particular, we’ve had some very interesting and exciting things that kept our campus buzzing since students set foot back on campus in January. While we had some lows, like the Salem-wide water outage…
Written by Shamira James It’s nearing the end of the year here at RC, if you you couldn’t tell by the warmer weather, the anticipation of finals and the increased amount of people walking their dogs on campus. If you couldn’t figure it out from that, you can tell by looking around at the student…