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Writing Contest Submission Deadline is Today

Compiled by Staff March 21, 2023

Today is the final day to submit writing to be considered for the Undead Poets Society. Students wishing to take part may use the QR code on the photo above to submit. The themes for the submissions...

Taxes Too Taxing?

By Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

Let Ferrum College make your taxes look easy. Students at the college have assisted with STEP’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program along with the college’s own VITA site for years. They...

Onyx Steele, sophomore, takes time in the Creativity Suite to sweetly create.

A Soothing Space

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor March 16, 2023

The Creativity Suite, a small art studio, is available for student use and is located in the basement of Roberts. The room features painting supplies, sketching tools, stickers, clay and molding supplies,...

Interim President Mirta Martin, center, and Tim Tatum, Franklin County Supervisor from the Blue Ridge District, left, reveal the new logo for the 50th anniversary. BRI Director Bethany Worley stands behind the podium at right, while Vice President of Academic Affairs, Kevin Reilly, far right, looks on.

BRI Unveils New Logo for Birthday

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor March 2, 2023

This year marks a milestone for one of the well-known additions to the college. Fifty years ago in 1973, the Blue Ridge Institute was established. Along with this, the BRIM is also celebrating the 50th...

Breanna Weaver, junior,  donates blood.

Going Out for a Pint

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor February 17, 2023

Members of the community came to the Fitness Center on Feb. 9 for the first blood drive of the semester, hosted by the American Red Cross and Pre-Professional Health Sciences. The goal was to have 33...

Attendance Counts

Jazmin Scarberry, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

Every semester, Panthers who attend on-campus events are entered into a drawing for chances to win a variety of prizes for the Quality Enhancement Plan, better known as the QEP Some of the most engaged...

Activities Announced for Feb. 13-19

Activities Announced for Feb. 13-19

Compiled by Staff February 11, 2023

The Office of Student Activities has announced its activity schedule for the week of Feb. 13-19. Beginning Mon., Feb. 13, there will be a Leadership & Professional Development Workshop with Fields...

Boone Honor Students attend the Railyard Dawgs Hockey Game. Pictured left to right: Scout Lynch, freshman; Laurynn Hackett, senior; Sarah Crawford, junior; Emma Brubaker, senior; Lacey Flanagan, senior; Jenna Lambert, senior; Nathan Girardi, senior; and Ryan Gobble, senior.

Dinner and Hockey

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor February 10, 2023

Over the weekend of Feb. 3, several students in the Boone Honors Program took a break from being students hard at work. "I think it’s very easy to get into the habit of focusing intently on your studies,...

Students Encouraged to Make Spring Break Travel Plans Soon

Students Encouraged to Make Spring Break Travel Plans Soon

Compiled by Staff February 10, 2023

Spring Break is just around the corner, and the Office of Student Life and Engagement encourages everyone to make travel arrangements ahead of time to avoid stressing at the last minute. "There are...

Students Sip Mocktails While Creating Art

Jazmin Scarberry February 10, 2023

A guided paint session was offered by artist local April Ropp, last Friday in the Panther’s Den. The event was advertised as a Paint and Sip hosted by Student Activities, who also provided mocktails. “The...

The calendar above shows this weeks activities schedule.

Student Activities Announces Events for the Week of Feb. 6-12

Compiled by Staff February 6, 2023

The Office of Student Activities has announced its lineup for this week, Feb. 6-12. Beginning today, Feb. 6, the Panther's Den will be the scene of Donut Think Twice: Become a Kappa for Life at 7:30...

REVIVE training will be held on Feb. 22 in Vaughan Chapel.

REVIVE Event Coming Feb. 22

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor February 1, 2023

The Division of Nursing is helping put together a REVIVE! training session to help prevent opioid overdoses. Participants will learn about the dangers and risks of opioids, but most importantly, how...

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