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Friends of Ferrum Park is hoping to get as many people to tomorrows Board of Supervisors meeting as possible.

Friends of Ferrum Park Proposal Denied by Development Department

Kyle Markowitz, Editor March 18, 2024

Friends of Ferrum Park’s plan to bring a community park to Ferrum since March of 2023 was denied by the Development Department. FOFP was in competition with another proposal, and both were denied...

Cullen Nash-Cleek, senior, prepares to tee off using a forehand throw.

A Little Deeper Than Just Discs

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

This weekend, on March 16, the college will host an event called Panther Strong alongside the disc golf tournament on campus. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, there will be a Spartan DEKA Strong Competition,...

 Guest Speaker Paul Chapman raves about the many upcoming opportunities and events for members of the community offered by Franklin County Parks and Recreation at the February meeting of Ferrum Forward.

Ferrum (Steps) Forward at Monthly Meeting

Eliza Copes and Grace Weaver February 19, 2024

This past Tuesday, Ferrum Forward members assembled and commenced with the introduction of the night’s speaker, Paul Chapman, director of Franklin County Parks and Recreation. Chapman expressed appreciation...

BSU Hosts Black Excellence Sunday

Refentse Maselwa, Editor February 16, 2024

The Black Student Union (BSU) collaborated with the Inner-Faith Fellowship Ministries Church Feb. 4 to organize a soul-lifting, spirit-tingling, joy-spreading Sunday service. “I think planning was...

Darrian Johnson, senior, throws for a record at the Liberty Open.

Track and Field Breaks Two School Records at Liberty Open

Kyle Markowitz, Editor February 14, 2024

Track and Field traveled to Liberty University for the Liberty Open, the first weekend of February.  Darrian Johnson and Antaveon Steele finished the weekend beating their own personal and school...

Kayla Fedison stands in front of her first place poster at NCHC conference in Chicago.

Kayla Fedison takes First Place at NCHC Conference

Kyle Markowitz, Editor February 1, 2024

The Windy City held host to the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) conference, where Kayla Fedison’s presentation blew the judges away, as she won first place. Fedison’s project topic was...

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Tool or Infection?

Cody Gibson, Sports Editor January 30, 2024

 A new chapter unfolds—one where the line between creator and creation is redrawn, and the very essence of consciousness is challenged.  The above sentence sounds pretty good doesn't it? What...

Martin standing next to the mountain  in her office she calls a daily reminder of her vision.

Martin Talks College’s Vision

Kyle Markowitz, Editor January 24, 2024

In the late winter before the Spring 2023 semester, Mirta Martin joined as the interim president. October 27, 2023, Martin became the thirteenth president of Ferrum College. "The interim title had...

Campus sidewalks are coated in ice following the winter weather that greeted the college as this Spring semester began.

Winter Weather Offers More Than Just a Wonderland for Commuting Students

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

While the small Village of Ferrum failed to receive the “White Christmas” for which many were hoping, the Spring Semester commenced with a flurry of wintery white here on campus. With a scenic Winter...

The cast of Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas  performs the final number of the show during the curtain call.

Emmet Otter Opens

Compiled by Staff December 6, 2023

In one scene, a 35-foot mural scrolled from wing to wing while a makeshift rowboat piloted by otters floated down the river. In another, critters from throughout all of Waterville gathered at the...

Music Department Plans England Trip

Music Department Plans England Trip

Refentse Maselwa, Editor November 27, 2023

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”--Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss couldn’t have said it better, because the music department is...

Thirty-three vendors and more than 300 people were on hand for Ferrum Forwards final Farmers Market of the season.

Ferrum Forward Hosts Farmer’s Market Finale

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

This past April, Ferrum Forward began hosting a Farmers Market in the Village, and its final market--The Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 11--was the biggest of the year. “We ended up with 33 vendors and around...

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