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Poco, a stray, was brought in by the shelter and needs a home.
Finding Forever Homes
April 25, 2025
Following fall break next school year, ESC 205 students will be spending 10 days in Costa Rica.
Tropical Marine Ecology Students Going International
April 22, 2025
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
Senior Shawn Baxter earned All-ODAC second team at first base.
And Then There Was One
May 16, 2025
First year Mirenda Shields drove in the only run in the Panthers' postseason run.
Softball Goes Two and Out in ODAC Tournament
May 10, 2025
Ferrum finished as the six seed, heading into the conference tournament. The team will take on Randolph-Macon in the first round of Pod Play on Saturday.
Softball Splits Final Regular-Season Double Header
April 30, 2025
Softball's 2025 team clinches its first playoff berth since 2022.
Softball Punches Ticket Into Playoffs
April 27, 2025
Senior Kyle Markowitz prepares to take a swing.
Baseball Takes Two
April 24, 2025
Orchestra Appalachia performs in Vaughn Chapel for the Rootin', Tootin', Hootenanny.
A Rootin’ Tootin’ Hootenanny
April 24, 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
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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The Student News Site of Ferrum College

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Kyle Markowitz

Kyle Markowitz, Editor

Hello, my name is Kyle Markowitz.  I’m a senior at Ferrum College majoring in Media and Communication, with a minor in Journalism.

I’m a student-athlete at the school, playing baseball.

After college, I’m looking to pursue a job in sports broadcasting.

 

All content by Kyle Markowitz
Senior Shawn Baxter earned All-ODAC second team at first base.

And Then There Was One

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
May 16, 2025
First year Mirenda Shields drove in the only run in the Panthers' postseason run.

Softball Goes Two and Out in ODAC Tournament

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
May 10, 2025
Ferrum finished as the six seed, heading into the conference tournament. The team will take on Randolph-Macon in the first round of Pod Play on Saturday.

Softball Splits Final Regular-Season Double Header

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 30, 2025
Softball's 2025 team clinches its first playoff berth since 2022.

Softball Punches Ticket Into Playoffs

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 27, 2025
Following fall break next school year, ESC 205 students will be spending 10 days in Costa Rica.

Tropical Marine Ecology Students Going International

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 22, 2025
Junior Tiaan Diedericks is the first Ferrum golfer to win a tournament in seven years.

Diedericks Scratches Seven-Year Itch

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 21, 2025
Senior Autumn McMillen is honored before the team's double-header against Sweet Briar.

Softball Splits on Senior Day

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 16, 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

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
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

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 11, 2025
Carlos Castillo leads the Panthers in hits with 48 through 31 games.

For the Love of the Game

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 10, 2025
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
Junior Riley Young trots around the bases after her solo home run against EMU.

Softball Takes 3 of 4 in Conference

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 8, 2025
First-year Sophia Peters tallied the only Panther hit in game one against Randolph-Macon.

Softball Drops Two Against Randolph-Macon

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 27, 2025
FOFP's planned layout for this year's market area.

FOFP Looks to Make Park Upgrades

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 27, 2025
First-year Nicole Emerson is hitting 16-36 in the month of March.

Softball Splits Doubleheader to Begin ODAC Play

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 20, 2025
Emily Wood threw a complete game shutout with six strikeouts to help Ferrum earn its first win of the season.

Softball Wins Four During Spring Break

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 14, 2025
Tae Allen, senior, scored 11 in the loss to Roanoke in the first round of the ODAC playoffs.

Panthers Fall to Maroons in Quarterfinal Matchup

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 27, 2025
Emily Hopper, junior, leads the team in batting average and co-leads in hits through the first four games.

Softball Falls to Ranked Opponents

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 27, 2025
Men's Basketball looks for its third consecutive first-round playoff win in tonight's matchup against Roanoke College at 7 p.m.

Men’s Basketball Begins Playoff Push in Roanoke

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 26, 2025
Junior, Gerren Jones laces five threes and tallies 27 points in the Panthers' win against Randolph College.

Men’s Basketball Locks Up 6-Seed in ODAC Tournament

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 25, 2025
Athletic Director Cleive Adams speaks to students, faculty, and staff, following the official announcement of Ferrum College joining D-II Conference Carolinas next school year.

College to Officially Join Conference Carolinas in 2025-26 School Year

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 23, 2025
Students have $200 dining dollars per semester they can use at any of the retail venues on campus.

[Photo] Editorial: Meal Swipes Deserve Flexibility

February 26, 2025
Charles Tart III, senior, scored a career high 26 as a Panther in the team's 101-68 win against Washington and Lee.

Men’s Basketball Extends Win Streak to Three

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 11, 2025
From left, seniors Tae Allen, Zavier Measmer, and Charles Tart III were recognized with family, friends, coaches, and staff prior to the Panthers 90-52 win against Bridgewater.

Men’s Basketball Wins on Senior Day

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 4, 2025
Senior Alfredo Abel-Rivera had a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds in the team's 73-65 loss against Randolph-Macon.

Men’s Basketball 1-2 to Start Spring Semester

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
January 25, 2025

Billy Wagner Enters MLB Hall of Fame

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
January 25, 2025

[Video] ‘Chrysalis’ Revealed

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 23, 2024
Senior Trent Proctor presents playground amenities to Friends of Ferrum Park personnel.

College Students Present to FOFP

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 23, 2024
Junior Alfredo Abel-Rivera scored 20 points to go along with a game high 13 rebounds in the 82-54 win against N.C. Wesleyan.

Men’s Basketball Improves to 3-0

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 21, 2024
Charles Tart III leads the Panthers in scoring (37) after two games.

Men’s Basketball Dominates in Back-to-Back Wins

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 17, 2024
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

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 14, 2024
Panther and Bobcat athletes link arms in a show of solidarity and support. At center is Ferrum President Mirta Martin.

Not Self But Others

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
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

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
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

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 14, 2024
Alfredo Abel-Rivera, junior, drives the ball inside against a Bridgewater opponent in last year's ODAC tournament.

Men’s Basketball Opens Season Against Carolina Christian

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 8, 2024
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
Senior Kayla Fedison scored her first goal of the season in the team's final game.

Team Has Bitter-Sweet End to the Winningest Women’s Soccer Season

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 7, 2024
Senior Bri Bitz added to her ODAC-leading goal-scoring total (19) with two goals against Roanoke.

90 Minutes to Determine a Season

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 1, 2024
The horse pull draws a crowd at the annual Folklife Festival.

New Year, Same Traditions

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
October 31, 2024
A hand-written sign hangs over the Ferrum Forward sign announcing that Friends of Ferrum Park raised enough money to purchase the land for the park.

A Park is Coming to the Village

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
October 28, 2024
Jaydn Patton scored a goal and had an assist in the Panther's record-setting 4-0 win against Randolph.

Win 13 Puts Women’s Soccer Back in the Record Books

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
October 23, 2024
FOFP is holding their second annual Trick-or-Treat Trail tomorrow from 3-5 p.m.

Halloween Comes Early at Trick-or-Treat Trail

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
October 18, 2024
Freshman Breanna Herlihy scores two goals in the Panthers 7-1 win at Sweet Briar.

Women’s Soccer Moves to 3-2 in the ODAC

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
October 18, 2024
Senior Jamie Adams plays with a cat in Women's Soccer day of service.

Women’s Soccer Supports Franklin County Humane Society

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
October 17, 2024
Senior captain Haley Woodward hopes to end her soccer career leaving the program better than she found it.

Forward, Onward, Woodward

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
October 16, 2024
Eight seniors were recognized before the 9-1 win against Hollins.

Women’s Soccer’s Undefeated Streak Ends at 11

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
October 11, 2024
Senior Bri Bitz scored her second hat trick of the season and won ODAC Women's Soccer Player of the Week.

Winning Takes No Breaks

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
October 5, 2024
College students and staff join community members in a musical performance.

Together Through Song

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
September 27, 2024
Senior Ashlynn Mitcham earns Women's Soccer ODAC Player of the Week, as the Panthers start 8-0 for the first time in campus history.

A Team for the Record Books

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
September 27, 2024
Editorial: Check The Box

Editorial: Check The Box

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
September 24, 2024
Yolanda "Poobie" Shields stands in front of the oldest food truck in Franklin County, continuing her father's vision.

A Home-Grown Dream

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
September 24, 2024
Brianna Bitz, grad student, leads the undefeated Panthers in goals scored with seven in six matches. Here, she slips one past the Virginia State goal keeper.

Bitz and Pieces of Adversity Lead to Success

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
September 19, 2024
Ashli Wuss has saved 25 shots in five matches this season.

Losing is a Foreign Language to Women’s Soccer

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
September 18, 2024
Burton White (left), Bob Pohlad, and Rebecca Saunders lead a conversation at Ferrum Forward's annual membership meeting.

Big Ideas For A Small Town

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
September 12, 2024
Ashlynn Mitcham, senior scores twice in season opening win against Mary Baldwin.

Women’s Soccer Starts Undefeated in Week One

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
September 10, 2024
Jaycee Chaffin finishes the weekend with 36 kills in three matches.

Volleyball Defends Homecourt to Start the Season

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
September 6, 2024
Jamal Neal, freshman, listens to Leo Bruno (Area Director South Roanoke Valley) speak about FCA.

Club Fair Promotes Student Involvement

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
August 30, 2024
Ashlynn Mitcham, senior, passes the ball in preseason match against Carolina University.

Women’s Soccer Starts Season on the Road

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
August 30, 2024
Senior, Aubrie Hixon in pre-season scrimmage against Carolina University.

Women’s Soccer Laces Up for Final Season in the ODAC

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
August 23, 2024
Ferrum community members stand in support of FOFP.

Friends of Ferrum Park’s Proposal Negotiations Approved

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
August 22, 2024
Breanna Weaver hit a walk-off single in softball's 5-4 extra innings win against Randolph.

Softball’s Season Comes Down to Saturday

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 25, 2024
Earth Day Jam hosted at the BRIM from 3:00-8:30 p.m.

Monday Night Jam Goes Green

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 22, 2024
Sophomore outfielder Emily Hooper went 2-4 with an rbi in softball's 7-2 win against Averett.

Softball Stays in the Playoff Hunt

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 18, 2024
Riley Young, freshman, hit the go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning of softball's win over Bridgewater.

Softball 3-7 in ODAC Play

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 11, 2024
The map of Conference Carolinas starting in the 2025-26 school year.

College Goes D-II

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 11, 2024
Gentry Locke's Spring Presentation Hosts and Speakers will be speaking on the subject of Artificial Intelligence.

Gentry Locke Spring Speaker Series to Focus on A.I.

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 8, 2024
Sophomore Brianna Michaels takes an at-bat against #9 Virginia Wesleyan.

Softball Starts ODAC Play 2-4

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 1, 2024
The Ferrum Farmer's Market will mark the entrance to what will become Ferrum Park. Supervisors last week voted to allow the Friends of Ferrum Park proposal to proceed.

Park Proposal Passes

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
April 1, 2024
Leanna Bartrug, junior, beats the throw to third base in a game against Pfieffer.

Softball Starts ODAC Play Sunday

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 22, 2024
After massive community support last night, the Board of Supervisors decided to hold a special vote March 25 on the FOFP Park Proposal.

Supervisors Table FOFP Proposal

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 20, 2024
Willow Cooper, senior, controls the ball in the opening game of the season against Brevard where she scored six goals and recorded an assist.

Senior LAX Player Calls Ferrum ‘Light at the End of Her Tunnel’

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 19, 2024
Friends of Ferrum Park is hoping to get as many people to tomorrow's Board of Supervisor's meeting as possible.

Friends of Ferrum Park Proposal Denied by Development Department

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 18, 2024
Carsen Hogston, sophomore, hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh to give softball their first home win of the season.

Softball Gets Into Win Column During Spring Break

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 15, 2024
Police and bystanders disperse following the shooting at the Kansas City Super Bowl parade celebration.

Commentary: Super Bowl Parade Another Wake-Up Call

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
March 4, 2024
Sarah Perry speaking with student about Morgan's Message.

Morgan’s Message Spreads Through Ferrum

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 29, 2024
Senior, Breanna Weaver went 3-7 with 4 RBI's and 2 walks in their double-header against Methodist last weekend.

Softball Loses Two

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 29, 2024
Rayshawn Dixon strikes familiar pose this season.

Rayshawn Dixon’s Perfect Season

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 22, 2024
Wynema Thomas, sophomore, starting pitcher in game one against #8 Christopher Newport, pitched five innings and had three strikeouts.

Softball Drops Two Opening Weekend

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 22, 2024
Breanna Weaver, senior, had the second-highest batting average on the team last season, coming in at .304, and her fielding percentage was at .964.

Softball to Start Season Saturday

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 15, 2024
Darrian Johnson, senior, throws for a record at the Liberty Open.

Track and Field Breaks Two School Records at Liberty Open

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 14, 2024
Kayla Fedison stands in front of her first place poster at NCHC conference in Chicago.

Kayla Fedison takes First Place at NCHC Conference

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
February 1, 2024
Martin standing next to the mountain in her office she calls "a daily reminder of her vision."

Martin Talks College’s Vision

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
January 24, 2024
Thirty-three vendors and more than 300 people were on hand for Ferrum Forward's final Farmer's Market of the season.

Ferrum Forward Hosts Farmer’s Market Finale

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
Phoebe Needles Executive Director Inge Terrill presents different lodging, rental, and community center buildings at Ferrum Forward's November meeting.

Ferrum Forward’s November Meeting Highlights Phoebe Needles

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
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