Written by Jack Miller
Last weekend, Roanoke College hosted its annual Alumni Weekend. Due to Covid-19 restrictions throughout the state, the college hosted many virtual events in the interest of health and safety. The weekend began on Thursday, April 15,...
Written by Zach Dalton
There are approximately 1,200 students on campus and there are two people that know everyone. One is President Maxey for obvious reasons and the other is this issue’s Folk of ‘Noke: Brandt Nethercutt. This warm personality...
Written by Kristi Rolf
Today, one of the most popular topics on the internet is the vaccines for COVID-19 that are currently being distributed in the United States and many other countries. The historic nature of the pandemic, novel type...
Written by Mia Shelton
As we are reaching the end of this everlasting semester, there are some things we all might need to hear to get through the year. First, let’s start off with this. You have made it so...
Written by Zach “Chamberlain is Wrong” Dalton
On Saturday, April 17 a circus of a boxing match happened between the notorious Jake Paul and not very well-known Ben Askren. I refer to it as a circus because at the end...
Written by Charissa Roberson
The Roanoke College Choir and Oriana Singers presented their 15th annual “Off-Broadway, Campus” concert on April 17, at 7:30 pm, over Alumni Weekend.
Dr. Jeffrey Sandborg, choir director and professor at RC, introduced the concert as “the...
Written by Devon Mitchell
The trial of the Minneapolis police officer who suffocated and killed an unarmed black man back in May 2020 came to a close on Tuesday. 45-year-old Derek Chauvin was found guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree...
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Friday, April 16, the Roanoke College Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) honored students, faculty, and staff, and alumni for their hard work and dedication in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity with the Kenneth R. Garren...
Written by Alexis Barton
After four years of success with the indoor and outdoor women’s track & field teams, Kaillee Philleo is taking some time to reflect on both her academic and athletic career as her time at Roanoke draws...
Written by Lauren Roth
Roanoke athletes have had quite an adventure this year in trying to determine if they would have a season. These athletes went through ups and downs, initially thinking they would have a season with no issues,...
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Friday, April 9, Prince Philip, the husband of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, died. On Saturday, April 17, the royal family and the U.K. mourned his death, as the Duke was laid to rest at...
Written by Alexis Barton
After being ranked 25th in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Division III Poll, the women’s lacrosse team has been on a roll in conference play. The team has dominated the Old Dominion Athletic Conference so...
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Roanoke men’s golf will travel to the ODAC Championship match this weekend, Sunday April 25th and Monday April 26th, for a two day match against 11 other ODAC schools. Day one of the match will consist...
Written by Marisa Seager
Grace Robinson, a junior from Concord, NC:
“There is a popular analogy about burning the candle at both ends. Well, at this point in the semester, there is no more candle. Assignments are piling up higher and...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Written by Devon Mitchell
It’s the most exciting time of the year again! Although it’s two and half months late, the 2021 Oscars are this Sunday, and by the looks of it, it appears this is going to be a...
Written by Sydney Brenner
Sometimes we all get caught up in our busy, hectic lives and forget to appreciate the nature around us. No matter where you look in Salem there is always some visible aspect of nature to appreciate,...
Written by Zach "Does Anyone Want a Toaster?" Dalton
Well, the time is upon us. The end of the semester. For some it means a nice summer at home with your parents. After about three months you'll come back to...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
On Saturday, April 17, RC’s Office of Alumni and Family Relations hosted an interactive panel about RC student experiences with the Fulbright Program. Titled “NOKELive: An Insider's Look at the Fulbright Program,” this live event hosted...
Written by Kristina Calhoun
The ending of a reality TV show era is upon the E! Network. “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” is coming to an end after 14 years and 20 seasons.
The news came from the Kardashians themselves on...
