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Django Burgess, junior; Michael Tate-Banks, first-year; Gage Shelton, '25; and Kaylee Brooks, senior; perform a number during the play.

‘You Caught Me Dancing’ Brings Together Past and Present

Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor September 9, 2025

The final curtain has fallen on the set of You Caught Me Dancing. The production will hold a special place in the department’s history as the last show directed by the late Rex Stephenson. For many students,...

Joe Kelley, Campus Police Chief; Erika, Campus Police K9; Kelley gets Erika to stay still for a photo

Energetic Erika

Brandon Stump, Staff Writer September 9, 2025

A strong nose knows what to look for, and the strongest sniffer belongs to Erika. Campus Police Chief Joe Kelley knows this energetic dog better than anyone. "She just turned 7 years old," he said....

Theatre Arts Professor Emily Blankenship-Tucker performs as Katy Leary in 'You Caught Me Dancing'.

‘You Caught Me Dancing’ to Reprise This Weekend

Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor August 21, 2025

Ferrum Theatre Arts will open its fall season tomorrow with a reprise of You Caught Me Dancing, a play written by Bernard Sabath. The show will feature Emily Blankenship-Tucker as Katy Leary, a family...

Orchestra Appalachia performs in Vaughn Chapel for the Rootin', Tootin', Hootenanny.

A Rootin’ Tootin’ Hootenanny

Danielle Wilburn, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Vaughn Chapel was on holy ghost fire with music and fellowship on April 11 during the Rootin’ Tootin’ Hootenanny. Presented by Orchestra Appalachia and the Panther Choral Choir directed by Emily...

Gabriel Alvarez, junior, performs at the Coffee House.

Chrysalis Sponsors Coffee House

Ayden Plautz, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Scout Lynch, senior, emcee'd another Coffee House in the Panther's Den April 3. There were readings of poetry, prose and impromptu live performances by several students and a faculty member. Ferrum...

Kat Harrison, proud owner of Kat's Hidden Treasures, stands in the doorway of the store in Ferrum.

Pop some Tags

Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor April 8, 2025

"No one knew how to spell my name until Hurricane Katrina came around," said owner of Kat's Hidden Treasures, Katrina "Kat" Harrison. As she leaned over the counter writing her name on a business card,...

Cast and crew of "Mary Poppins" pose for the camera after their performance.

Review: Mary Poppins was Poppin’

Danielle Wilburn, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

The Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre enchanted audiences this past weekend with its spring musical production of Mary Poppins. Sold-out shows were directed by Emily Blankenship-Tucker and ran March 27-30 in the...

Junior Aukeim Mitchell holds a snack basket after claiming a Bingo victory.

“HECK YEAH” For BINGO

Elijah Joyner, Social Media Writer April 8, 2025

On Mar. 20, the Blue Ridge Mountain Room was packed with students for Bingo Night. The stakes were high as students sparked conversations about the prizes before the night had started. Sophomore...

JB Von Preysing, seasonal public service assistant, explains the rules to Courtney Glynn, director of marketing and communications, and Sam Whitt, senior.

Literary Assassins

Ayden Plautz, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

The Library is hosting another escape room, a new concept from JB Von Preysing combining riddles, mystery, and murder in a attempt to get out alive as you learn more about different authors throughout...

Jack Tales performers Emily Blankenship-Tucker, Silas Blankenship-Tucker, T.J. Baker, Ahna Tyree, Danielle Wilburn, and Rebecca Crocker pose for a quick selfie after their performances.

Jack Tales Plays to Snow Creek

Danielle Wilburn, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

Snow Creek Elementary School hosted a performance of Professor Emeritus Rex Stephenson's Jack Tales on Thurs., March 20. This year marks five decades of preserving and bringing to life some of the oldest...

Sophomores Paris Pannell, Myles Chambers, and Dominique Sandidge hang out during Self-Care Sunday.

Peace & Painting

Elijah Joyner, Social Media Editor March 27, 2025

On Feb. 16, several students participated in Self Care Sunday hosted by the Student Engagement Team, an event to help students relax and unwind from academic life. The event featured painting stations...

Tobias Banus, first-year, aids in the restocking of Adams Lake.

250 Fish Restocked in Adams Lake

Josiah Canales Maldonado, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Adam’s Lake was restocked with 250 rainbow trout last week, and students wasted almost no time bringing their reels out. This was all made possible thanks to Bracken's Trout Hatchery, coupled with...

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