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FF member Tina Hanlon chats with other members as they wait for the October meeting to commence.

Ferrum Forward Conducts November Meeting

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor November 14, 2024

A crisp autumn breeze welcomed attendees as Chair Burton White welcomed members and guests to the monthly Ferrum Forward meeting at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum on Tues. Nov. 12. White began...

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

Kyle Markowitz, Editor October 23, 2024

A 4-0 win to start homecoming weekend put Women’s Soccer into the record books once again. This time as the winningest Women’s Soccer team ever on campus. “It means a lot to have the record. There...

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

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor October 16, 2024

The Undead Poets are organizing a Halloween-themed Night of Terrors contest on campus, fitting the name of their club into the season of spooky. The event consists of two parts--a few less than Frankenstein's...

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

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. When Hurricane Helene decimated parts of North Carolina, Warren...

Ferrum Forward Chair Burton White, left, and Vice Chair Bob Pohlad discuss plans for FF and Friends of Ferrum Park.

Moving Forward

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor September 12, 2024

The Ferrum Forward Committee welcomed its members and guests for the annual membership meeting on Tues., Sept. 10.  Though the activist group meets monthly, the September meeting is always an important...

Ferrum community members stand in support of FOFP.

Friends of Ferrum Park’s Proposal Negotiations Approved

Kyle Markowitz, Editor August 22, 2024

Friends of Ferrum Park was on the proverbial hot seat this summer, but the community was able to turn up the heat on the Board of Supervisors. FOFP’s proposal was passed by the Board of Supervisors...

The Ferrum Forward Committee holds its August meeting on a crips summer evening beneath the back porch of the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum.

Moving Forward

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor August 22, 2024

Ferrum Forward  opened the doors to the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum to welcome its members and guests Aug. 13. As the clock neared 6 p.m., it was soon time to commence a monthly meeting. A soft...

Scout Lynch, sophomore and Chrysalis editor, leads the reveal in the Panther's Den.

Revealed

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

The room was lightly lit. Poets, writers, and artists shared laughter and smiles. Many in attendance had contributed to the newest publication of Chrysalis for Spring 2024--and this was their moment. The...

Elgie stalks the grounds outside the library among the plants and flowers.

The First of His Name, The Last of His Kind–Grand Master Elgie

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

Prior to the release of summer break and the commencement of the semester, each work-study department evaluates its employees based on a series of performance-based categories. These evaluations incorporate...

Seniors grab their cap and gowns in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room.

The Years Are Short; The Days Are Long

Cody Gibson, Sports Editor April 25, 2024

It's almost time for the class of 2024 to start a new chapter in their life. Luke Morgan, senior, is about to take the next step after being a Panther for the past four years. "It was crazy kind...

Gabriel Alavarez, sophomore, sends the ball to the opposing side of the court.

Tennis Closes Spring Season

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

The Panthers have fought hard as the spring 2024 tennis season is coming to an end, striving to close on a good note. Sat. April 13, both teams were off, by road trip, to Virgina Beach to compete against...

A sign directs attendees to the location of the grand reopening of the Farmer's Market.

Fresh and Fun Featured at Farmer’s Market Reopening

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

April 18 was a Thursday evening long-awaited in the Village of Ferrum. Months upon months, to be exact. It wasn't a particular holiday, memorial or remembrance day, or seasonal tradition of the locality,...

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