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Ferrum Spring Fling brings sunshine, music, smiles, and campus energy.

Spring Fling on the Quad Draws Attendees

Ruby Hall, Staff Writer April 23, 2026

Ferrum College students gathered on April 18 for the annual Spring Fling Festival, an event hosted by the Ferrum Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Engagement Team (SET). Held on campus at...

Kenneth Rosen spoke to students on campus on April 7 and 8 following the publication of his most recent book, 'Polar War'.

From the Arctic to Ferrum

Grace Weaver, Editor April 9, 2026

Award-winning author Kenneth Rosen spoke to students on campus on Mon. April 7 and Tues. April 8 following the publication of his most recent book, Polar War. Polar War details rising concerns of...

Professor Ed Hally's Service Learning and Citizenship class is hosting a charity poker night on Mon., April 6.

Poker Night Fundraiser Set

Grace Weaver, Editor April 2, 2026

Professor Edmond Hally's citizenship and service-learning class will be hosting a charity poker night in the Panther's Den on Mon., April 6, to raise money for No Kid Hungry. No Kid Hungry is an organization...

First-years Sarah Hudgins and Mi'yah Young hold their vision boards.

Students Participate in Self-Care Sunday

Hannah Parks, Staff Writer March 31, 2026

Enjoy a peace of mind with SET and Morgans Message at Self-Care Sunday. That's the goal of the Student Engagement Team led by Melanie Rooks, coordinator, and Hannah Huffman, coordinator of Student...

The newest members of Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society take a moment for a photo after being inducted.

Half a Century of Service

Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor March 24, 2026

“How long do you think it takes to change the life of a child?” That question was posed March 13 as Ferrum College celebrated 50 years of its Bachelor of Social Work program, bringing...

The housekeeping department will be outsourced to CSI International following the Spring Semester.

Housekeeping Outsourced to CSI International

Grace Weaver, Editor March 19, 2026

On March 5 at 11:30 a.m., the housekeeping department was invited to a meeting. After a light lunch, the group was not served dessert, but rather breaking news: Housekeeping was going to be outsourced...

Local Dairy Queen employee, Dillon Mills, practices swirling his cones before Free Cone Day.

Students Look Forward To Free Cone Day

Olivia Holland, Staff Writer March 17, 2026

Students, teachers, and community members with a sweet tooth will have something to look forward to on the first day of spring, as the local Dairy Queen prepares to celebrate its annual Free Cone Day. This...

Students browse through the booths that showcase various clubs around campus.

Campus Hosts Club Fair

Ayden Plautz, Staff Writer February 17, 2026

After its initial cancellation, the college's Club Fair finally happened Feb. 5, in the Panthers Den, encouraging students to interact with members of different clubs. Student representatives for clubs...

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