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Veterans and active military personnel gather on the steps at Vaughn Chapel for a photo.

Celebrating Service

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor November 23, 2024

Vaughn Chapel was filled with the sounds of the song "National Emblem" as a crowd filed towards it for a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11. As the clock ticked past 11:30 a.m., the program began. The...

‘Chrysalis’ Revealed

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 23, 2024

The Chrysalis Literary andArts Magazine was revealed to campus Wednesday night in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room. Inside of the magazine is a mix of written poetry, stories, and music, but includes photography...

Senior Trent Proctor presents playground amenities to Friends of Ferrum Park personnel.

College Students Present to FOFP

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 23, 2024

Friends of Ferrum Park was on campus to watch Recreation Professor Dan Caston’s class present their recommendations for the location of park amenities. “The REC 415 class came on our radar after...

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...

President Mirta Martin and Warren Wilson student Candela Perez-Castellanos speak about Hurricane Helene.

President Mirta Martin’s Thoughts on Lees-McRae Joining Campus After Hurricane Helene

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 14, 2024

Mirta Martin and Warren Wilson student Candela Perez-Castellanos came on to The Panther's Pulse to talk about the tragedy Hurricane Helene left and Lees-McRae's arrival following the natural disaster. Martin...

Panther and Bobcat athletes link arms in a show of solidarity and support. At center is Ferrum President Mirta Martin.

Not Self But Others

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 14, 2024

"Come in," she said. "I'll give you shelter from the storm."--Bob Dylan Lees-McRae College was flooded when Hurricane Helene rolled through Banner Elk, NC. But when the storm clouds dispersed, 120 student-athletes...

FOFP Director Rebecca Saunders (Right) and Vice Executive Director Kat Harrison (Left) join The Panther's Pulse to discuss the non-profits "rollercoaster" proposal process.

Friends of Ferrum Park Talks Future

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 14, 2024

FOFP joined The Panther's Pulse to talk about their proposal process and what's next as they now own 83 acres of land. Full episodes of The Panther's Pulse take place Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. only on Ferrum...

From left: Erica Austin, Caroline James, and Ashley Bondurant proudly pose at the steps of their salon, ready to add a touch of beauty to the Village.

Handling with Hair

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor November 7, 2024

Gracefully Rooted is a local beauty salon that strives to be a cut above the rest. Located at 4351 Timberline Road, the business is run by a group of three: Owner and hairstylist Erica Austin, Hairdresser...

Professors and students alike gather around Educational Support Navigator Amy Fender and Associate Director of Education Alma Morgan following the tear-jerking presentation.

Considering Chemo

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor November 5, 2024

Tears flowed like rivers once educational support navigator Amy Fender's presentation was complete last Friday. Crying, laughter, and conversation were served with a side of refreshments during community...

The horse pull draws a crowd at the annual Folklife Festival.

New Year, Same Traditions

Kyle Markowitz, Editor October 31, 2024

Nothing screams fall like the annual Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, which took over campus on Oct. 26. The fourth Saturday of October brings generations of families inside and outside of the Village...

A skeleton sits upon a car with candy, forewarning trail-goers to beware.

Trick, Treat, or Trail?

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor October 31, 2024

Treats. Tricks. Scares. Perhaps even nightmares. Spooky season did not turn shy as Friends of Ferrum Park hosted a trick-or-treat trail and a haunted trail Oct. 18 and 19. Running through a hiking...

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

Kyle Markowitz, Editor October 28, 2024

After a year and a half, Friend of Ferrum Park can swing and slide their way onto the 83 acres of land signed into the non-profit’s name. Director Rebecca Saunders said she feels an incredible amount...

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