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This semester's 'Chrysalis' will be revealed in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room on Wed., Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. The staff encourages all who can attend to do so.

Chrysalis To Be Revealed Wednesday

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

This semester's Chrysalis reveal is scheduled for Wed., Nov. 20, in the Blue Ridge Mountain room from 8-9 pm. The winners of the art, photography, poetry and prose competitions will all be revealed...

Jahylen Lee, sophomore, runs the ball during the game against Guilford.

Football Defeats Guilford

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor November 7, 2024

Football traveled to Guilford over the weekend where they secured a 20-7 victory against Guilford College. The first points on the board were from Panther kicker Seth Deaton, senior, who placed a field...

Professors and students alike gather around Educational Support Navigator Amy Fender and Associate Director of Education Alma Morgan following the tear-jerking presentation.

Considering Chemo

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor November 5, 2024

Tears flowed like rivers once educational support navigator Amy Fender's presentation was complete last Friday. Crying, laughter, and conversation were served with a side of refreshments during community...

From left, Alyssa Lagomarsino, sophomore, (Napoleon Dynamite); Makenzie Williams, junior, (Inflatable Car Dude); and Hannah Williams, sophomore, (Gru); prep for the costume contest.

A Few Tricks and A Lot of Treats

Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor November 5, 2024

Walking into a gloomy lit room, people arrive to showcase different Halloween costumes that are similar yet scary in their own way. They came out to show their enthusiasm for Halloween and the spirit...

Men's XC warms up on the crisp Saturday morning before their meet begins.

Men’s XC Competes at Roanoke Invitational

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor October 22, 2024

With an 8k trek ahead, men's cross country took on the Roanoke College Invitational at Green Hill Park on Sat., Oct. 19. The Ferrum five ran hard, landing the team in 12th place overall. For junior...

Norton Outdoor Adventures Leader Aaron Conover, right, leads students in a paddling excursion down the James River.

Panthers Roar from the River Shore

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor October 8, 2024

Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream... Several Panthers took on the James River last Sunday with Norton Outdoors' latest adventure. The Panthers won. Norton Outdoor Adventures (NOA)...

An example of surrealist art by sophomore Anna Newman.

Everyone is Invited

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor September 27, 2024

The Honors 211 class will be having a birthday party on Oct. 15. The class will be celebrating the centennial birthday of the surrealism movement. The celebration will be held in Vaughn Chapel, Room...

The Student Counseling Center has many options for folks who need a break from it all or just want to unwind.

Students Find Peace of Mind Above, Below Roberts

Regan Freas, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

The Student Counseling Center, a space located under Roberts Hall, offers a variety of activities designed to help people find inner peace. From meditation to painting and drawing, the suite has what the...

From left to right: Jaycee Chaffin, junior; Wyatt Chaffin, junior; Kenzee Chaffin, junior; Gus Chaffin, sophomore; stand in the bleachers after a baseball game.

Chaffin Nation

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor September 24, 2024

Every family has its traditions, and the Chaffin family's is playing sports at Ferrum. From the duo of Jaycee and Kenzee, to baseball playing cousins Gus and Wyatt. Numbering 22 and 23, Kenzee and Jaycee...

Submission information and guidelines can be found by scanning the QR code above.

$100 Prize and Publication Opportunities Offered

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor September 3, 2024

Submission for the Chrysalis Literary Arts magazine is officially open--with a chance to win $100 for a first-place entry. The magazine offers an opportunity for those in the campus community to submit...

Scout Lynch, sophomore, performs a song and paints a picture of Makaila Veney, junior, at a previous coffee house.

Captivating Creativity at Coffeehouse

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor August 29, 2024

Two organizations. One event. Coffeehouse returns to the Panther's Den again in September. Set to take the stage on Thurs., Sept. 5, from 8-10 p.m., the coffeehouse opens the opportunity to both...

With auditions now complete, cast and crew await announcement of their roles. The production is slated for October.

Southern Accented Auditions

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor August 27, 2024

The world their stage and the actors there to shine, the Theatre Department opened auditions for its October production--right before the weekend's show of Nunsense. Designed to be a Shakespearean comedy...

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