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: Hybrid Courses
Written by Marisa Seager
Hannah Sanford, a sophomore from Chesapeake, VA:
“My environmental science class offers an option to complete our labs in-person or remotely. We...
Women of ‘Noke
Written by Zach Dalton
This month is a very important month in terms of month-long celebrations. March marks the celebration of Women’s History. There have...
Keep Your Enemies Closer
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
“Keep your friends, and your enemies closer.” I have no idea where this saying started but I have heard it countless...
Maroons Talk: What Does Online School Look Like for You?
Written by Marisa Seager
Victoria Mattox, a sophomore from Appomattox, VA:
“For me, online classes have felt significantly easier than in-person. I've had several asynchronous classes,...
Breathe
Written by Zuba Mutesi
Your life. The pandemic. School. Midterms. This is the scope of life most of us are in at the moment, and...
Folk of ‘Noke: A Long Time Coming
Written by Zach Dalton
This issue’s Folk at ‘Noke is a very special one. This senior has been waiting to be the Folk since her...
Folk of ‘Noke: Natasha Saunders
Written by Zach Dalton
This issue’s Folk at Noke is someone who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes throughout this month to ensure that each...
Bye-Bye Blues
Written by Zuba Mutesi
Zoom university is a reality that many of us have come to accept because realistically, we have no clue on when...
A Look Around Campus: Corona Snapshot
Written by Marisa Seager
Changes have continued to be made to campus like adding outdoor pavilions, which can be found by the following areas: Crawford,...
Folk of ‘Noke: Xavier O’Brien
Written by Zachary Dalton
This issue the Brackety-Ack got to sit down with Xavier O’Brien, a senior majoring with Secondary Education with a concentration in...
YOU Can Be a Radio Rebel
Written by Joyelle Ronan
If you’ve ever watched the Disney Channel Original movie Radio Rebel and highly identified with Debby Ryan’s character, WRKE may be...
Folk of ‘Noke: Dylan Sheck
Written by Brice Hall
For this issue of the Brackety-Ack we decided to interview a student who made the Covid conscious decision to take his...
Corona Snapshot of the Issue
Written by Lexi Meadows
As the semester is coming to a close many students are excited to return home to their families while also being...
It’s Scarier Than You Think
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
Spooky times are ahead of us but even spookier times are happening on the continent of Africa. As person from the...
Folk of ‘Noke: Zoey Nichols
Written by Brice Hall
Today for Folks at ‘Noke we decided to highlight Zoey Nichols. Zoey is a Freshman here at Roanoke College. As a...
Spooky Snap Shot of the Issue
Written by Lexi Meadows
With Covid-19 still taking its toll on social events, Halloween will be looking very different for many Maroons this year. Some...
Corona Snapshot
Written by Lexi Meadows
Some may say that things are beginning to look up for Roanoke College students. As of October 2nd, President Maxey informed...
Folk of ‘Noke: Christian Sanchez De La Cruz
Written by Brice Hall
For the first issue of October we here at the Folks at Noke decided to interview someone with a big heart...
Corona Snapshot
Written by Lexi Meadows
With only about half of students back on campus after President Maxey's announcement regarding COVID-19, this view is like those of...
Hidden Parts
Written by Vanessa Zuba Mutesi
I have a deep passion for mental health. I am enthusiastic about seeing people become more aware of their mental...
