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The horse pull draws a crowd at the annual Folklife Festival.
New Year, Same Traditions
October 31, 2024
A skeleton sits upon a car with candy, forewarning trail-goers to beware.
Trick, Treat, or Trail?
October 31, 2024
A hand-written sign hangs over the Ferrum Forward sign announcing that Friends of Ferrum Park raised enough money to purchase the land for the park.
A Park is Coming to the Village
October 28, 2024
FOFP is holding their second annual Trick-or-Treat Trail tomorrow from 3-5 p.m.
Halloween Comes Early at Trick-or-Treat Trail
October 18, 2024
Senior Jamie Adams plays with a cat in Women's Soccer day of service.
Women’s Soccer Supports Franklin County Humane Society
October 17, 2024
From left, seniors Erick Nolasco, Jaedyn McKinney, Callum Harrison, and MJ Upchurch, stand alongside their families while being honored for senior night.
Men’s Soccer Ties Royals at Home
November 6, 2024
The Men's Cross Country team warms up before the ODAC championships.
XC Closes Season at ODAC Championships.
November 5, 2024
From left: Sports Information Director Gary Holden, Hall of Famer Gail Holley, President Mirta Martin, and Athletic Director Cleive Adams pause for a quick photo during the HOF honors.
Inducted
November 5, 2024
Junior Josh Mills sprints towards the finish line, leaving the eight kilometers of race behind him.
All-Time No. 5, But One-in-a-Mill(s)-ion
November 5, 2024
Senior Bri Bitz added to her ODAC-leading goal-scoring total (19) with two goals against Roanoke.
90 Minutes to Determine a Season
November 1, 2024
From left, sophomore Ahna Tyree, Bluegrass Brass Creative Director Rachel Blankenship-Tucker, and Theatre Arts Professor Emily Blankenship-Tucker perform "Twelfth Night: Or What You Will."
Theatre Department Showcases Ren Faire and ‘Twelfth Night’
November 5, 2024
Sophomores, Myles Chambers, left, and Paris Pannell perform a song by Rod Wave.
Karaoke Night Draws Low Numbers but Energy Remains High
October 30, 2024
Joseph Flores, sophomore, prepares to log in to an XBox console.
Old and New
October 22, 2024
The junior class, left, faces the senior class in a Homecoming kick-off contest of tug-of-war.
Homecoming Week Kicks Off
October 16, 2024
The Night of Terrors flyer can be found across campus and online, promoting the event and encouraging students to sign up. Interested participants may use the QR code to sign up.
A Night of Terrors
October 16, 2024
As flood waters recede in Swanannoa, NC, a trail of devastation is left in its path.
Hurricane Victim and Former Student Takes Refuge on Campus
October 15, 2024
Theatre Department Begins 'Joseph' Production
Theatre Department Begins ‘Joseph’ Production
March 22, 2024
Rayshawn Dixon's hand is raised after a another victorious match.
Championship Ambitions On and Off the Mat
February 22, 2024
Senior Brodie Johnson, right, and Coach Dan Caston retrieve their discs from the basket and head to the next hole.
Disc Go Dis Way
February 22, 2024
Stuart Werner, junior, and Django Burgess, freshman, perform their set with Werner on the mandolin and Burgess on the keyboard.
Students Show Love for Coffee House
February 20, 2024
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New Year, Same Traditions
Kyle Markowitz, Editor • October 31, 2024
Trick, Treat, or Trail?
Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor • October 31, 2024
A Park is Coming to the Village
Kyle Markowitz, Editor • October 28, 2024
Halloween Comes Early at Trick-or-Treat Trail
Kyle Markowitz, Editor • October 18, 2024
Women’s Soccer Supports Franklin County Humane Society
Kyle Markowitz, Editor • October 17, 2024
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Men’s Soccer Ties Royals at Home
Franklin Melton, Sports Editor • November 6, 2024
XC Closes Season at ODAC Championships.
Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor • November 5, 2024
Inducted
Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor • November 5, 2024
All-Time No. 5, But One-in-a-Mill(s)-ion
Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor • November 5, 2024
90 Minutes to Determine a Season
Kyle Markowitz, Editor • November 1, 2024
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A hand-written sign hangs over the Ferrum Forward sign announcing that Friends of Ferrum Park raised enough money to purchase the land for the park.

A Park is Coming to the Village

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A Facebook group has been started to allow people to share their experiences with drug testing.

PRO/CON Commentary: Drug Testing Athletes is a Violation

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Senior Bri Bitz added to her ODAC-leading goal-scoring total (19) with two goals against Roanoke.

90 Minutes to Determine a Season

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Jaydn Patton scored a goal and had an assist in the Panther's record-setting 4-0 win against Randolph.

Win 13 Puts Women's Soccer Back in the Record Books

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From left, seniors Erick Nolasco, Jaedyn McKinney, Callum Harrison, and MJ Upchurch, stand alongside their families while being honored for senior night.
Sports
Men’s Soccer Ties Royals at Home
Franklin Melton, Sports Editor • November 6, 2024

Senior night for men's soccer took place on Oct. 30, on Penn Roediger field as they took on the Royals of Eastern Mennonite University. Payton...

The Men's Cross Country team warms up before the ODAC championships.
XC Closes Season at ODAC Championships.
Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor • November 5, 2024
From left: Sports Information Director Gary Holden, Hall of Famer Gail Holley, President Mirta Martin, and Athletic Director Cleive Adams pause for a quick photo during the HOF honors.
Inducted
Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor • November 5, 2024
Junior Josh Mills sprints towards the finish line, leaving the eight kilometers of race behind him.
All-Time No. 5, But One-in-a-Mill(s)-ion
Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor • November 5, 2024
Senior Bri Bitz added to her ODAC-leading goal-scoring total (19) with two goals against Roanoke.
90 Minutes to Determine a Season
Kyle Markowitz, Editor • November 1, 2024
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Hurricane Victim and Former Student Takes Refuge on Campus
Candela, Perez-Castellanos • October 15, 2024

Editor's Note: Candela Perez-Castellanos is a former Panther now enrolled at Warren Wilson College and playing on the basketball team there....

Theatre Department Begins ‘Joseph’ Production
March 22, 2024

Championship Ambitions On and Off the Mat
Franklin Melton, Staff Writer • February 22, 2024

Heavyweight wrestler Rayshawn Dixon, a senior wrestler and HHP major, hails from Fayetteville, NC and strives to be a champion both on the mat...

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