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FF member Tina Hanlon chats with other members as they wait for the October meeting to commence.
Ferrum Forward Conducts November Meeting
November 14, 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
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
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
From left: Erica Austin, Caroline James, and Ashley Bondurant proudly pose at the steps of their salon, ready to add a touch of beauty to the Village.
Handling with Hair
November 7, 2024
Charles Tart III leads the Panthers in scoring (37) after two games.
Men’s Basketball Dominates in Back-to-Back Wins
November 17, 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
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
November 8, 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
November 7, 2024
From left, seniors Erick Nolasco, Jaedyn McKinney, Callum Harrison, and MJ Upchurch, stand alongside their families while being honored for senior night.
Men’s Soccer Ties Royals at Home
November 6, 2024
From left, sophomore Ahna Tyree, Bluegrass Brass Creative Director Rachel Blankenship-Tucker, and Theatre Arts Professor Emily Blankenship-Tucker perform "Twelfth Night: Or What You Will."
Theatre Department Showcases Ren Faire and ‘Twelfth Night’
November 5, 2024
Sophomores, Myles Chambers, left, and Paris Pannell perform a song by Rod Wave.
Karaoke Night Draws Low Numbers but Energy Remains High
October 30, 2024
Joseph Flores, sophomore, prepares to log in to an XBox console.
Old and New
October 22, 2024
The junior class, left, faces the senior class in a Homecoming kick-off contest of tug-of-war.
Homecoming Week Kicks Off
October 16, 2024
The Night of Terrors flyer can be found across campus and online, promoting the event and encouraging students to sign up. Interested participants may use the QR code to sign up.
A Night of Terrors
October 16, 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
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
Theatre Department Begins 'Joseph' Production
Theatre Department Begins ‘Joseph’ Production
March 22, 2024
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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
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
Brad Dalton, 77 Restaurant owner, speaks with customers about travel baseball.

Nothing Screams Local Like the 77 Restaurant

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
President Mirta Martin announces the $10,000 drop in tuition costs to students, faculty, and staff.

Tuition Cut by $10,000 for 2024-25 School Year

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
The draft horse pull is always one of the big draws at the Folklife Festival.

Folklife at Fifty

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Kristian Barcroft, sophomore, gets blood drawn from his arm at the Halloween Blood Drive on campus.

Modern-Day Vampires on Campus Siphon Student’s Blood

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Theatre Arts Professor Rebecca Crocker announces at a press conference that the holiday production for the department this year will be "Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas".

Christmas Comes Early as Theatre Department Announces Holiday Performance

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Franklin County Director of Tourism Kevin Tosh speaks to members of Ferrum Forward about the statistics concerning the Village's tourism.

Ferrum Forward Meeting Focuses On Tourism

Aiden Hedgepath, TJ Justice, and Kyle Markowitz
October 25, 2023

Adams Appointed Athletic Director

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
October 11, 2023
Joseph Bissue makes a pizza during his shift at Panther Pizza on campus.

Aladdin Food Services Award Joseph Bissue $5,000 Scholarship

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Communing with nature, Alex Reed, junior, watches as a bird perches on his finger.

Norton Outdoor Adventures Program Becomes Student Led

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Dog-gone!

Dog-gone!

Kyle Markowitz, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
Bethany Worley, Director of Blue Ridge Institute and Museum presents details of the 50-year anniversary of the Folk Life Festival in Ferrum.

Ferrum Forward’s Annual Meeting Covers New Change and Old Tradition

Kyle Markowitz
September 16, 2023
Seth Deaton kicks one of his two field goal attempts in the Week 1 loss at Muskingum.

Black Hats Look for First Win in Home Opener

Kyle Markowitz
September 8, 2023
Tynair Anderson receives her Aladdin Food Services scholarship last year with Michael Ferguson (left), and Levi Briggs (right).

Aladdin Food Services Offer Scholarship to Student Employees

Kyle Markowitz
September 1, 2023
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