Tag: Summer2019
“I do!” Niecy Nash’s Wedding Bash
Written by Joseph Carrick
Niecy Nash shocked her fans and Hollywood alike recently with her surprise wedding to singer Jessica Betts. Her #LoveWins themed announcement...
The Final Move-In Decision
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
After much suspense and speculation, the final plan for how the semester will continue was announced this past Friday. The...
The Origins of Your Favorite Fall Traditions
Written by Zoe Manoukian
With the first week of September behind us, we are now approaching the autumnal equinox and the first few unofficial days...
Quarantine Social Experiment
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
For the last week I have been in quarantine, but I have not been bored! You might be wondering how this...
9/11 Annual Tribute Causes Controversy
Written by Devon Mitchell
Friday September 11th marks nineteen years since the fatal attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. For the past...
Who is Kamala Harris?
Written by Joey Slusher
As of August 11, 2020, the Democratic party has had its presidential ticket when Vice President Joe Biden nominated Senator and...
Get to Know Roanoke College
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Access the crossword puzzle here: https://crosswordlabs.com/view/get-to-know-roanoke-college
Answer key:
rooney - Our beloved mascot
miller - Hall where most English classes are
bingo - Everyone's favorite...
Wildfires Rage All Over Northern California
Written by Jack Miller
As we shift into the latter half of 2020, California has just begun preparation for its wildfire season. Just as the...
New Beginnings: An Athlete’s Reaction to the Coronavirus
Written by Lauren Roth
Humor, making jokes. It tends to be a method we all use to deal with any type of negative emotion, whether...
History Has it’s Eyes on You… and We Have Our Eyes...
Written by Mateo Biggs
2020 has been a historic year for almost everyone on our planet. From the essential workers to the children who can...
Not so Cute: Netflix’s Cuties Causing Controversy
Written by Joseph Carrick
Recently Netflix took on the award-winning French drama Cuties, but it appears that their promotions were causing more drama than the...
The Entertainment Industry in Quarantine: Staying Together While Being Apart
Written by Charissa Roberson
When COVID-19 sent the U.S. into lockdown, something almost unimaginable happened – the entertainment industry completely shut down. Theaters and cinemas...
Corona Snapshot
Written by Lexi Meadows
This is a view similar to that of many Maroons currently spread across the globe. With classes and school activities being...
Folk of ‘Noke: Jordan Robinson
Written by Brice Hall
We here at Folks’ at Noke like to spotlight members of the student body who have
worked hard to make Roanoke a...
A Reminder on Updated Policy From President Maxey
Written by Devon Mitchell
On August 15th, students returned to campus in the first phase of move ins. Amid the pandemic, the Roanoke College administration...
Welcome Back, Maroons!
Written by Alexis Barton
Maroons, it is good to be back. Whether you are logging into Zoom from your house or taking a socially distanced...
Drive-In Movies
Written by Kristina Calhoun
Not your grandparents Drive-In Movie Theatre… or is it? The vintage 1930’s family entertainment is coming to the future. Starting August...
Don’t Hinder Your Tinder
Written by Mia Shelton
Your Tinder profile can say a lot about you, and that’s its purpose. There is a lot of stress concerning dating...
September Horoscopes
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Aries (March 21 - April 19)- It’s the beginning of something new which means your ambition is at an all time...
Roanoke College Addresses Confederate Memorial
Written by Jack Miller
Following the killing of George Floyd in late May of this year, and the ensuing waves of protests that the country...
