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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...

English Professor Lana Grimes-Whited, TJ Baker, Silas Henry Blankenship-Tucker, and Brystal Sigmon rehearse their lines on stage.

Mary Poppins Set to Run at End of March

Danielle Wilburn, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

The Theatre Department is gearing up for a magical journey as they prepare to bring Mary Poppins to the Sale Theatre stage. With rehearsals well underway, the cast and crew have been hard at work creating...

From left, senior Rocco Bass (Detective Suspect), junior Kieran Groce (Keres), and first-year Ethan Cole (Facetious) pose for pictures after their performances.

Recent Pageant a Real Drag

Danielle Wilburn, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

An early 2000s playlist donned the Ferrum College Drag Pageant recenlty in the Rex Theatre as it sported its largest and most supportive audience since its revival two years ago. Nervous and anxious...

From left, sophomore Jasmyn Layton and senior Ryon Johnson hold prizes they won at Trivia Night.

Trivia Night Highlights Black History

Elijah Joyner, Social Media Editor February 23, 2025

Black Excellence was the theme Feb. 6 when the Student Engagement Team hosted another Trivia Night--this one dedicated to celebrate Black history and culture. With an estimate of 25 people in attendance,...

Students and community members wait for their turn to audition for a role in 'Mary Poppins'.

Theatre Department Holds ‘Mary Poppins’ Auditions

Danielle Wilburn, Staff Writer February 16, 2025

On Feb. 5, the Theatre Department hosted auditions for its highly anticipated spring production of Mary Poppins. With classic songs such as “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “A Spoonful of...

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