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 and a bigger smile in order to dispel and spooky vibes. The man with the big heart and smile is no other than Christian Sanchez De La Cruz. Christian is…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler As we know, I’m a big Bachelor franchise fan. I feel like I have said that on repeat here in the Brackety-Ack, but it is what it is. That being said, not having a new season of The Bachelorette to look forward to this summer definitely put a damper on my…
Written by Joyelle Ronan 2020 has been a disaster of a year, and the first president debate was no exception. Both candidates acted less than presidential, and it was a pretty embarrassing moment for our country. Twitter user @joshgondelman might have said it best with “This debate might wind up as the worst two hours…
Written by Jack Miller On Friday morning via Twitter, Donald Trump announced that he had contacted Covid-19 saying: “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” This announcement comes following Trump’s most recent appearance at the presidential debate last Tuesday,…
Written by Alexis Barton Just a week after the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup, the National Hockey League is ready to jump into their free agency. Star players from across the league are looking to make more money on new contracts, and some franchise players are looking for a change of pace with…
Written by Jack Miller Roanoke College has filled the empty lot that used to be student-loved smoothie stop Fruitions. The College has been making arrangements over the summer to replace the building with the chain – Freshens, a national brand popular on college campuses. The chain’s menu boasts many healthy alternatives that are relatively affordable…
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck After years of late-night practices, early morning wake up calls, and lots of sweat, our 2021 senior athletes exhibit the qualities of excellent Maroons. Waiting patiently for information about the upcoming season, our seniors, like all Roanoke athletes, are working hard to prepare for the chance to perform once more. Our…
Written by Jasey Roberts About a month ago, I wrote an article about how my job as a grocery store clerk gives people free rein to annoy me, or sometimes just hurt my widdle feelings. Bizarre characters came into (and still come in) my store, and over time I’ve learned to watch and document them…
Written by Joyelle “It’s because I’m a Libra” Ronan Aries (March 21 – April 19) – You are courageous and it is important for you to remember that! Bravery is not always shown through grand gestures—it is often found in the little, everyday things. You are glowing with courage even when you do not realize…
Written by Devon Mitchell In May the US Department of Education released new regulations on how to handle sexual assault on campuses under Title IX. The update to Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded institutions in order to balance the “scales of justice”. Essentially, the new regulations ensure due process for both students…