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First-year Carys Johnston presents her poster comparing women's rights in the 1960s and the present in the Franklin Hall atrium.
A Blast from the Past, to the Future
April 15, 2025
Gabriel Alvarez, junior, proudly showcases his Venezuela display.
Students Participate in Cultural Fair
April 14, 2025
Sophomores Madeline Sweeney, right, and Caroline Moore pose with their rakes as they place mulch while they volunteer with the women's lacrosse team.
Small Scale, Large Impact
April 14, 2025
Earth Week Events Planned
Earth Week Events Planned
April 14, 2025
Members of the college and Board of Supervisors gather after announcing the Franklin County Resident Impact Scholarship.
College Announces $100,000 Franklin County Resident Scholarship
April 11, 2025
Junior Wynema Thomas closes out game two, to cap off the Panthers' back-to-back shutout wins at Randolph College.
Softball Stays Hot in Conference Play
April 11, 2025
Carlos Castillo leads the Panthers in hits with 48 through 31 games.
For the Love of the Game
April 10, 2025
Airiana Beverley, sophomore, recently broke the school's long-jump record with a distance of 4.55 meters.
Sprinting Past Expectations
April 9, 2025
The Panther LAX squad huddles up prior to the start of the game against Shenandoah
Women LAX Start Rough, Find Success Late
April 8, 2025
Junior Riley Young trots around the bases after her solo home run against EMU.
Softball Takes 3 of 4 in Conference
April 8, 2025
Gabriel Alvarez, junior, performs at the Coffee House.
Chrysalis Sponsors Coffee House
April 9, 2025
Kat Harrison, proud owner of Kat's Hidden Treasures, stands in the doorway of the store in Ferrum.
Pop some Tags
April 8, 2025
Cast and crew of "Mary Poppins" pose for the camera after their performance.
Review: Mary Poppins was Poppin’
April 8, 2025
Junior Aukeim Mitchell holds a snack basket after claiming a Bingo victory.
“HECK YEAH” For BINGO
April 8, 2025
JB Von Preysing, seasonal public service assistant, explains the rules to Courtney Glynn, director of marketing and communications, and Sam Whitt, senior.
Literary Assassins
April 7, 2025
Billy Wagner makes history as the first D-III collegiate baseball player to get into the MLB Hall of Fame.
Billy Wagner Enters MLB Hall of Fame
January 25, 2025
President Mirta Martin and Warren Wilson student Candela Perez-Castellanos speak about Hurricane Helene.
President Mirta Martin’s Thoughts on Lees-McRae Joining Campus After Hurricane Helene
November 14, 2024
Women's Soccer Head Coach Erin Saleeby joins The Panther's Pulse after a record-setting 11-0 start to their season.
Saleeby Salutes Senior Class
November 14, 2024
FOFP Director Rebecca Saunders (Right) and Vice Executive Director Kat Harrison (Left) join The Panther's Pulse to discuss the non-profits "rollercoaster" proposal process.
Friends of Ferrum Park Talks Future
November 14, 2024
As flood waters recede in Swanannoa, NC, a trail of devastation is left in its path.
Hurricane Victim and Former Student Takes Refuge on Campus
October 15, 2024
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Opinion
Some immigrants are already fearful to speak their minds due to recent deportations.
To Deport or Not to Deport?
Kyle Markowitz, Editor • April 8, 2025

When a new president takes office, new changes come into the world we live in. Donald Trump took office Jan. 20, 2025, and it didn’t take...

President Trump's new immigration policies are too extreme, some say.
Pro/Con–Con: Trump’s New Immigration Policy
Ayden Plautz, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

Donald Trump was re-elected for his second term, coming back into office Jan. 20, and almost instantly came back with dozens of changes to pre-existing...

President Trump's new immigration policies are too extreme, some say.
Pro/Con–Pro: Trump’s New Immigration Policy
Ian Babey, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

The United States of America is a nation that was built by immigrants. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of that heritage and is inscribed with...

Students have $200 dining dollars per semester they can use at any of the retail venues on campus.
Editorial: Meal Swipes Deserve Flexibility
February 26, 2025

The 2024-25 academic year brought new institutional changes like the Panther Promise, allowing qualified in-state students to earn free tuition,...

Friends of Ferrum Park hosted a Trick-or-Treat Trail that brought more than 300 families into the woods for candy.
Editorial: Local Groups Want Student Input
Kyle Markowitz, Editor • November 7, 2024

The Blue Ridge Mountains stretch 615 miles long. Along that trail, sits the Village of Ferrum with 9.2 square miles of land and less than 2,500...

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