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From left, Forestry and Wildlife Professor Todd Fredericksen and Trent Ray, senior, set up a trail camera by Adams Pond.

Beaver Fever

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

On a sunny but windy afternoon in late January, the Enviro Club set out across campus with a mission. That mission was to capture images of the campus beaver in action using the club's trail cameras. The...

Service vehicles for Appalachian Electric Power line a parking lot in Rocky Mount as they end the day. With power outages extending across the entire county, these employees have many busy days ahead of them.

Too Cool For School

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor February 16, 2025

The college engaged in remote learning on Feb. 11 and 12 as a result of the winter weather. By the 13th and the 14th, the college was forced to cancel classes as a result of the road conditions and...

Alumni Jayme Helms, '02, a former contestant of the Ferrum Pageant, poses for the camera.

Gendered and Sexualities Alliance Club Holds Meeting

Danielle Wilburn, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

The Gendered and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Club at has become a cornerstone of support and inclusion for students seeking a welcoming and safe space where they can be themselves. For many, it’s a place...

The new Mexican restaurant in Ferrum, Jose's, has opened and is attracting patrons from the college and Village. On a recent Saturday, the parking lot is almost full.

Yes Way, José’s!

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor February 11, 2025

And the Village makes three. With its official opening on Jan. 9, Jose's Mexican Grill now has locations in Ferum, Rocky Mount, and Union Hall. The grills are owned by Caesar and Gus Macias, and...

The spring 2025 career and internship fair is set to be held on Feb. 13.

Future-Focused

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor February 11, 2025

The spring career and internship fair is set to be held this Thursday in Franklin Hall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Career and internship fairs have been at the college for decades but lacking the competent...

Professor Dan Caston, recent appointee to the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society, smiles as he finds himself in his element of the great outdoors.

Small-College Professor, Big Things

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor February 6, 2025

Professor Dan Caston was appointed into the Foundation of the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society Board of Directors on Jan. 8. Currently an Associate Professor of Recreation Leadership  here, Caston...

First Year Ashlee Cundiff spots Paris Pannel during the 2025 UCA National Championships.

Ferrum College Sets School Record for Spring Enrollment

Josiah D. Canales Maldonado, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Ferrum College sprung into the new semester with new faces all around campus, as more than 50 new students have been admitted since winter break. This is the largest acclimation of new students for...

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

Students Aid in Park Design

Ian Babey, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

Ferrum recreation student’s were tasked with helping the Friends of Ferrum Park project (FOFP) throughout the planning phase during the fall semester. Rec Professor Aaron Conover taught two classes...

Sophomores Jasmyn Layton and Dominique Sandidge hug each other after moving back on campus.

New Year, New Goals

Elijah Joyner, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

As the 2025 spring semester begins, students return to campus with new ambitions and reflections on winter break. Sophomore Myles Chambers expressed his thoughts for the months ahead. “What I’m...

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

Back in Action

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor January 20, 2025

The Ferrum Forward Committee held its monthly meeting on Jan. 14 after a weekend of wintery weather. The members crowded the lobby of the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum prior to the commencement of...

The Bluegrass Brass Explosion marches past the Stratton House during the Festival of Lights.

The Most Wonderful Time of Year

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor December 20, 2024

Ferrum kicked off the holiday season with its second annual festival of lights, featuring carols, cookies, and Santa Claus. During the event, the Bluegrass Brass Explosion made its way across campus,...

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...

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