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Airiana Beverely, senior, gets in position to start another race for the Lady Panthers.

Another Meet, More Records Broken

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor April 15, 2025

Women's and men's track and field competed at the Dennis Craddock Coaches Classic in Lynchburg, Va. on April 12. For the women's team, there were two personal bests and many notable races: Senior...

Jack Tales performers Emily Blankenship-Tucker, Silas Blankenship-Tucker, T.J. Baker, Ahna Tyree, Danielle Wilburn, and Rebecca Crocker pose for a quick selfie after their performances.

Jack Tales Plays to Snow Creek

Danielle Wilburn, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

Snow Creek Elementary School hosted a performance of Professor Emeritus Rex Stephenson's Jack Tales on Thurs., March 20. This year marks five decades of preserving and bringing to life some of the oldest...

A white frosted donut with chocolate drizzle sits expectantly on a napkin from Treat Tuesday.

Sweet Treats and Fresh Fruit

Elijah Joyner, Social Media Editor April 3, 2025

Once a month, the Student Engagement Team (SET) hosts a Treat Tuesday as students get a free snack while going about their day. On Feb. 26, students were treated to a selection of donuts and fruit,...

Skylar Honeycutt, sophomore, puts a backhand across the net for a point.

Women’s Tennis Debuts with Loss

Danielle Wilburn, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

The women’s tennis team kicked their 2025 season off on with a non-conference match on the Burrows-Skeens Tennis Courts, suffering a 5-0 loss against Columbia College. This match also marked the coaching...

Junior Logan McClung sprints in the men's 4x400 track and field relay to bring the Panthers to a strong finish.

Panthers Compete at Mountaineer March Madness

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor March 25, 2025

The women's and men's track and field teams competed at the Mountaineer First Chance meet at Appalachian State University on March 22, 2025. First-years Jamal Jones and Jordan Smith led the Panthers...

The spring 2025 career and internship fair is set to be held on Feb. 13.

Future-Focused

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor February 11, 2025

The spring career and internship fair is set to be held this Thursday in Franklin Hall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Career and internship fairs have been at the college for decades but lacking the competent...

Junior Jaylon Hillman prepares to release his throw in the shot-put event.

Panthers Place at VMI Classic

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor February 11, 2025

Ferrum Track and Field had two Top 10 finishes at the VMI Winter Classic Feb. 8. First-year Max Madsen placed 5th in the long jump with a jump of 6.78m and junior Deontae Lawson took 9th with a 1.89m...

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...

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)...

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