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BINGO Returns to Panther’s Den

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor January 31, 2023

Students sat in focus, waiting. Numbers to be called. Boards to be filled. Screams of “BINGO” stopped the concentration. The Student Engagement Team held its first BINGO Night of the spring...

A Walk Down Literary Lane

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor January 24, 2023

A new kind of trail was recently dedicated, thanks to the ideas and hard work of several departments and Ferrum faculty. Located on the west side of Chapman Hall, the Nature Writer’s Trail is a half-mile...

Veterans Day Observance Brings in ’96 Graduate for Ceremony

Compiled by Staff November 18, 2022

As part of its annual Veterans Day observance, the college brought in Derek Baird, a 1996 graduate here and Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. Flanked by English Professor Melvin Macklin, Sgt. U.S....

Undead Poets Society Releases Video

Compiled by Staff November 16, 2022

As part of the resurrection of the English Department's Undead Poets Society, the club partnered with Chrysalis and Iron Blade for the coffee house on Oct. 27 in the Panther's Den. "Our group is enthusiastic...

Fall Concert to Be Held in Vaughn Chapel

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor November 6, 2022

  Training his vocal cords.  Tuning his trumpet   Thumping his upright bass.   Ryon Johnson, junior, has been one of many students who has trained within three ensembles of the music...

Quad Talk: Gabriel Álvarez

Cody Gibson, Sports Editor October 24, 2022

Two minutes, 25 questions while walking the Quad Name: Gabriel Álvarez Major: Psychology   Year in school: Freshman  Hometown: Merck Venezuela  Hobbies: Playing piano and playing video...

Musical Performances Come to Grousbeck

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor October 13, 2022

Lights and music filled the lobby of Grousbeck on Oct. 5 with musical performances were brought to students within performing arts programs. There were also refreshments of cookies, brownies, apple cider,...

Ag Club Hosts Fall Fest, Collaborates with Community

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer October 10, 2022

Music echoed off the walls of the barn.  Pumpkins flew through the air. Kids bounced past with glitter on their cheeks.  The Agriculture Club hosted its annual Fall Festival on Sat. Sept. 24...

Coffee House Returns to Panther’s Den

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor October 6, 2022

Musicians, poets, storytellers, oh my! The Panther's Den was filled with different performers on Sept. 29 for the first coffee house of the school year with a total of 16 performers. "I was ecstatic...

Poet Adan Bean performs spoken word poetry at the Panthers Den Sept. 15.

Poet Adán Bean Performs at Panther’s Den

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor October 6, 2022

Poet Adán Bean came to the Panther's Den on Sept. 15 to give a show of spoken word poetry. “I like that he prioritized engaging with the crowd,” said Melanie Rooks, Coordinator of Residence Life...

Orchestra Appalachia Kicks Off Performance Season

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor September 30, 2022

Sounds of music have been brought to Ferrum College with performances by the Orchestra Appalachia program. "The group’s mission is to celebrate the rich musical traditions of Appalachia, including...

CJ Hughes Intercepts Ball Vs Muskingum

September 13, 2022

In the Panthers home opener, CJ Hughes, sophomore, intercepted the ball against the Muskingum Fighting Muskies.

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