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Jeremiah Walker, senior, staffs the prize table at Bingo on March 12 in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room.

Bingo Night Held in Blue Ridge Mountain Room

Ruby Hall, Staff Writer March 24, 2026

Students packed the Blue Ridge Mountain Room on March 12 for an evening of spirited bingo. Excitement and laughter filled the air as cards were marked, numbers were called, and friendly rivalries flared. “It...

Gerren Jones, senior, prepares to take the ball to the hoop en route to his 33 points.

Jones’ 33 Leads Ferrum Past Barton

Zander Slough, Sports Editor February 3, 2026

Ferrum College’s Men’s Basketball team stayed hot in Conference Carolinas play with an 81-76 road victory over Barton College Friday night at Wilson Gymnasium. Ferrum (12-7 overall, 10-3 Conference...

Sophomore Maslyn Mosbacher works to bring the Lady Panthers back in the game.

Close Call, But Panthers Fall

Grace Weaver, Editor January 26, 2026

Women's basketball lost a tight game against Chowan University Jan. 23 23, leaving Murfreesboro, NC with a score of 48-44. First-year Breyana Kimmons led the way, scoring a total of 18 points across...

Ferrum Younglife hopes to grow this semester and see new faces.

Younglife Meets for Spring Semester

Hannah Parks, Staff Writer January 22, 2026

Ferrum College Younglife sprung into action Jan 14. with the first meeting of spring semester. The first meeting was well attended; the group played flashlight tag and talked about upcoming dates for...

First-year Breeyana Kimmons dribbles the ball toward the goal as she scores 23 points for the Panthers against Emanuel University.

Women’s Basketball Notches Win and Loss

Grace Weaver, Editor January 15, 2026

Women's basketball took no winter break after the Fall 2025 semester as they are powering through the season and stand at 6-10. Entering spring 2026, the first week back on campus has brought more than...

Young Life participants gather at Willow Cree Country Club for a night of festivities.

Willow Creek Hosts Young Life Event

Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor November 20, 2025

Students, parents and community members filled Willow Creek Country Club last Friday for a night of stories, encouragement and connection as Young Life leaders shared how the ministry is shaping the lives...

Sophomore Renee Dove serving the ball in their game against Johnson & Wales University

Panthers Volleyball Storms Through Regular Season

November 4, 2025

The Panther Volleyball team continues to push past the midpoint in their season, picking up a win against Johnson and Wales and are set to compete in a conference matchup against King University at home...

Bingo Night Hits Big

Grace Weaver, Editor September 25, 2025

A PS5, $100 gift card to the Panther Grounds, and Skullcandy speaker were all on the line at Bingo Night last Thursday.  The event was hosted by the Student Engagement Team and Kappa Alpha Sigma, a...

The largest incoming class in almost a decade attends the annual convocation to kick off the fall semester.

Ferrum Rising

Grace Weaver, Editor September 4, 2025

The Class of 2029 marks the largest incoming class at Ferrum College since 2018 upon their arrival on campus for the fall semester. According to President Mirta Martin, the increasing roster is something...

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