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Hues and Cues was one of the games featured at Game Night.

Young Life Holds Game Night

Hannah Parks, Staff Writer April 25, 2026

Ferrum Young Life became competitive with a game night April 8. The small group played a few games like, Hues and Cues, which is a game that can play 3-10 people, and it is focused on communication...

A blood drive sign sitting in front of the fitness center.

Blood Drive Exceeds Goal

Ayden Plautz April 7, 2026

Ferrum hosted a blood drive in room 110 of Vaughn Chapel lower floors on March 25, organized by the American Red Cross. Students were encouraged to participate to help save lives due to a critical need...

This photo, taken form the college Instagram page, shows a Ferrum employee making sure the campus is ready for students.

Snow Week Forces College to Pivot

Zander Slough, Sports Editor February 10, 2026

A week of snow and ice forced the campus to shift to remote operations. Still, faculty, staff, and student-athletes said the disruption highlighted the campus community’s ability to adapt while maintaining...

Ferrum Forward Committee discusses important business during its monthly meeting.

Ferrum Forward Holds January Meeting

Ayden Plautz, Staff Writer February 5, 2026

The Ferrum Forward committee commenced its annual meeting Tues., Jan. 14, in Garber 221 at 6 p.m., due to the temporary closure of the Blue Ridge Mountain Institute. The meeting began late due to the...

Students, faculty, and staff can scan the above QR code to submit to 'Chrysalis'.

‘Chrysalis’ Blooms Again

Marq Martin, Staff Writer January 30, 2026

Creative voices across campus have a new opportunity to be heard as Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine opens submissions for its Spring 2026 edition. Students are invited to submit original work in...

Jasmyn Layton, junior, presents her research presentation on stress, burnout, and anxiety to the class.

Statistics with Purpose

Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor January 26, 2026

Students in PSY-307, Advanced Research and Statistics, taught by Professor Abigail Jamison, are using research to ask meaningful questions about the world they live in, with hopes of creating a better...

Friends of Ferrum Park is set to host its third annual Holiday Craft Bazaar on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

‘Tis The Season

Grace Weaver, Editor November 20, 2025

Friends of Ferrum Park will host its 3rd annual Holiday Craft Bazaar on this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is set to feature more than 40 vendors, from holiday crafts to woodworking,...

Attendees of the Ferrum Forward Committee gather around a set of tables in the Blue Ridge Institute and Farm Museum as they chatter amongst themselves before the November meeting begins.

Taking Note of November

Grace Weaver, Editor November 13, 2025

The Ferrum Forward Committee discussed further committee changes and upcoming community events at its November meeting Nov. 11 in the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum. As the pre-meeting chatter slowed...

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