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At right, Joseph Olalde, junior, stands on the podium with his third-place medal at the ODAC Championship.

Panthers Place Seventh at ODAC Championship, Olalde named All-ODAC Third Team

Elijah Joyner, Social Media Editor February 19, 2025

Panther wrestling finished seventh at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship, with junior Joseph Olalde (157 lbs) earning All-ODAC third-team honors. Olalde went 3-1, starting with a 17-4...

Senior Ariana Beverley sprints against her competitors at the Bast Cregger Invitational.

Track and Field Kicks Off February

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor February 11, 2025

The women's and men's track and field team competed at the Bast-Cregger Multi-Invitational at Roanoke College on Feb. 1. Highlighting the efforts of the Panthers, senior Na-Shawn Greene placed 6th in...

Senior Zach Beckner battles on the mat against Mason Barrett.

Dixon Makes History, Panthers Split Conference Matches

Elijah Joyner, Social Media Editor February 11, 2025

Senior Rayshawn Dixon made history in the Pete Wilson Invitational, as the Panthers split in conference, falling to Averett before bouncing back against Southern Virginia. At the Pete Wilson Invitational...

Charles Tart III, senior, scored a career high 26 as a Panther in the team's 101-68 win against Washington and Lee.

Men’s Basketball Extends Win Streak to Three

Kyle Markowitz, Editor February 11, 2025

After a 4-game skid, men’s basketball has won its last three to move the conference record to 7-6 with three regular-season games remaining. Following the Senior Day win over Bridgewater 90-52, Washington...

At left, first-year Blake McCarty preps to throw as Bryant Smith, first-year, celebrates dropping his last throw in the hole.

Inaugural Cornhole Tournament Features Shocking Upset

Josiah Canales Maldonado, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

A first-round upset set the stage for the Fitness Center Cornhole Championships last Tuesday, which guided sophomores Hunter Duncan and Junior Brandon Jones to a bracket-busting tournament win. The...

Grad Student Aisha Martin drives toward the basket against Lynchburg.

Five Years, 1,000 Points

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Palpable suspense hung in the air like a pendulum caught at the apex of its swing. Grad student Aisha Martin was two points away from a coveted 1,000. The clock ticked down, each second creating...

From left, seniors Tae Allen, Zavier Measmer, and Charles Tart III were recognized with family, friends, coaches, and staff prior to the Panthers 90-52 win against Bridgewater.

Men’s Basketball Wins on Senior Day

Kyle Markowitz, Editor February 4, 2025

Seniors, Tae Allen, Charles Tart III, and Zavier Measmer were all recognized before the Panthers hosted Bridgewater Saturday. When the game began, the offense was clicking early, jumping out to a 28-13...

Sophomore Joseph Toner (184 lbs) earns a tech fall over Dylan Wiegert.

Panthers Split ODAC Matchups, Look Ahead to Invitational

Elijah Joyner, Social Media Editor January 31, 2025

Panther wrestlers had an up and down weekend, falling to Roanoke 38-14 before bouncing back with a 27-20 victory over Shenandoah.  The split leaves Ferrum with a record of  9-5 overall and 3-2 in...

Athletic Director Cleive Adams speaks to athletes and staff at the spring athletic meeting.

Athletics Strives for Excellence Ahead of D-II Transition

Elijah Joyner, Social Media Editor January 27, 2025

On Jan. 20, athletes, coaches, and staff come together in Swartz Gym for the spring athletic meeting to start the semester. Remarks from President Mirta Martin, Director of Athletics Cleive Adams, and...

Senior Alfredo Abel-Rivera had a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds in the team's 73-65 loss against Randolph-Macon.

Men’s Basketball 1-2 to Start Spring Semester

Kyle Markowitz, Editor January 25, 2025

After starting the season 4-0, men’s basketball went 7-3 during winter break. Since students have returned to class, the team has dropped two of their last three games. On Jan. 15, the team travelled...

Billy Wagner Enters MLB Hall of Fame

Kyle Markowitz, Editor January 25, 2025

In true closing fashion, Billy Wagner completed his final save, getting inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility. Wagner was drafted in the 1993 MLB Draft,...

Senior Jordan Booker prepares for her next race at the Finn-Pincus Invitational.

Panthers Compete at the Finn-Pincus Invitational

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor January 22, 2025

Women's and Men's track and field competed at the Finn-Pincus Invitational on Jan. 18 and 19. Seniors Ariana Beverley, Ashtyn Bishop, and Jordan Booker and sophomores Hannah Parks, Emma Kelley, and...

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