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A sign directs attendees to the location of the grand reopening of the Farmers Market.
Fresh and Fun Featured at Farmer’s Market Reopening
April 22, 2024
Earth Day Jam hosted at the BRIM from 3:00-8:30 p.m.
Monday Night Jam Goes Green
April 22, 2024
Bob Pohlad, left, and Ferrum Forward Chair Jennie West help with the unveiling of the Villages new historical marker
Marker Makes History
April 15, 2024
Michael Hamm, junior, Jamaari Blackburn, freshman, and Joe Bissue, senior, mulch inside the campus center with their track and field teammates.
Day of Service
April 15, 2024
The map of Conference Carolinas starting in the 2025-26 school year.
College Goes D-II
April 11, 2024
Gabriel Alavarez, sophomore, sends the ball to the opposing side of the court.
Tennis Closes Spring Season
April 22, 2024
Sophomore outfielder Emily Hooper went 2-4 with an rbi in softballs 7-2 win against Averett.
Softball Stays in the Playoff Hunt
April 18, 2024
From left to right, riders Ashly Cutliff, freshman; Abby McGuire, sophomore; and Kolby Snow, sophomore; comprise the equestrian team.
Small Program, Big Dreams
April 11, 2024
Riley Young, freshman, hit the go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning of softballs win over Bridgewater.
Softball 3-7 in ODAC Play
April 11, 2024
Tripoom Jala, sophomore, and Kevin Nester, junior, face their opponents in a doubles match.
Tennis Bounces Back
April 11, 2024
The sun gleams into the pavilion as Monday nights jam session commences.
Jamming the Night Away
April 19, 2024
Seniors TK Baker, left, and Ashley Patrick played the roles of Joseph and the Narrator, respectively.
Whimsical Joseph Musical Hits the Mark
April 19, 2024
Around the World in One Room
April 10, 2024
Punt looks off in the distance as the sun rises.
Horsin’ Around
April 4, 2024
The revamped LEaP Studio is open from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
LEaPing Into Progress
April 4, 2024
Theatre Department Begins Joseph Production
Theatre Department Begins ‘Joseph’ Production
March 22, 2024
Rayshawn Dixons hand is raised after a another victorious match.
Championship Ambitions On and Off the Mat
February 22, 2024
Senior Brodie Johnson, right, and Coach Dan Caston retrieve their discs from the basket and head to the next hole.
Disc Go Dis Way
February 22, 2024
Stuart Werner, junior, and Django Burgess, freshman, perform their set with Werner on the mandolin and Burgess on the keyboard.
Students Show Love for Coffee House
February 20, 2024
BSU Hosts Black Excellence Sunday
BSU Hosts Black Excellence Sunday
February 16, 2024
Brad Dalton, 77 Restaurant owner, speaks with customers about travel baseball.
Nothing Screams Local Like the 77 Restaurant
November 16, 2023
Former Panther Deshone Hicks (right) drives to the basket for a layup against his defender in a game for the Finland Raider Basket pro team.
Dropping Dimes and Draining Threes
November 1, 2023
Head Football Coach Cleive Adams was appointed the new Athletic Director Monday.
Adams Appointed Athletic Director
October 11, 2023
Alumni Dylan Irby
Alumni Dylan Irby Becomes Environmental Scientist After Graduating
September 8, 2023
Rex Stephenson, Emeritus professor of Drama, cuts ribbon to open the Rex Theatre.
From Flex to Rex
April 26, 2023
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Abigail McGovern

Abigail McGovern

Abigail McGovern is a senior at Ferrum College and an English major, with minors in History and French. She has been Editor-in-Chief of Ferrum’s Literary and Arts Magazine Chrysalis for four semesters and is co-president of Help Save the Next Girl. In her free time, when she has some, she enjoys reading and creative writing. After graduating, she hopes to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing in graduate school.

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Clayton Stanford, junior, stretches out in a race against Concord.

Stanford Makes Mark on XC Team

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Submissions for this semesters Chrysalis are due by Feb. 12.

Chrysalis Reveal Set for Friday

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
The coon dogs are always one of the featured attractions at the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival. Here they race into the water at the start of the competition.

Folklife Festival Draws Thousands

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Front row from left: Megan Allen, Kaetlyn Sluss, Caitlyn Reaves. Back Row L-R: Skyler Swaney, Autumn Overfelt, John Phillips, Jenna Lambert, Kavion Hayes, Michael Lopez. Assistant Professor John Phillips and the senior nursing class visited the Carilion Clinic Heliport at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital during their clinical experience on Monday, September 12, 2022. The helipad measures 80 X 80 at an elevation of 1112 and receives 150 helicopters per month.

Nursing Program Admires the View

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022

Student Offers Caveat to Gap Year

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer, Commentary
October 13, 2022
Students in ECT 312, Protected Area Management, participated in collecting acorns for future proliferation. Front row from left: JaQuice Sydnor, Tommy Jackson, Alex Reed, Willow Cooper. Back row from left: Trent Proctor, Michael Spraggins, Cullen Nash-Cleek, Jazmin Scarberry, Emma Loughrey, Joey Provence, A.J. Gaskin.

Ecotourism Program Creates Course for Change

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022

[Video] Ag Club Hosts Fall Fest, Collaborates with Community

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Aubrey Billings, sophomore, prepares to take a corner kick.l Billings had a goal in the final minutes against SVU.

Soccer Team Has Fighting Spirit 

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Stewart Werner, sophomore, performs at last semesters coffee house in April.

Coffee House Set for Thursday

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
Members of the Board Game Club are captured mid-play, demonstrating their skillset.

New and Improved Club Fair Brings Campus Community Together

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
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