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Bait and Switch
September 22, 2023
Foreground, Mary Turner, left; Don Vineyard, right; and Rebecca Saunders, far right; steady the sign while Ed Saunders (behind the sign) fastens hardware to it.
Ferrum Forward Updates Both Ends of Village
September 19, 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
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
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
September 1, 2023
Women’s Soccer Battles Hard in ODAC Loss
September 25, 2023
Women’s Soccer Takes Close One Over EMU
September 22, 2023
Thabelo Nemulodi, junior, dribbles the ball with no defender in sight.
Ready To Take On Medicine
September 19, 2023
Students participate in disc golf at the colleges practice tee.
Norton Outddors Announces Events/Activities
September 15, 2023
Women’s Soccer Edges Out Meredith
September 15, 2023
Thabelo Nemulodi, junior, dribbles the ball with no defender in sight.
Ready To Take On Medicine
September 19, 2023
Students participate in disc golf at the colleges practice tee.
Norton Outddors Announces Events/Activities
September 15, 2023
Scout Lynch, sophomore, performs a song and paints a picture of Makaila Veney, junior, at a previous coffee house.
Coffee House Slated for Tonight
September 13, 2023
From left, Rachel Blankenship-Tucker; Professor Emily Blankenship-Tucker; and Rex Stephenson, professor emeritus; perform a Jack Tales story at the Ag Fair.
Franklin County Agricultural Fair Host Jack Tales Players and Orchestra Appalachia
September 8, 2023
Theatre Department Performs Steel Magnolias
Theatre Department Performs ‘Steel Magnolias’
September 8, 2023
Students Engage in Ferrum Friday Activities
Students Engage in Ferrum Friday Activities
September 15, 2023
English Department Releases Promo Video
English Department Releases Promo Video
September 13, 2023
Undead Poets Society, Chrysalis, Iron Blade to Sponsor Coffee House
Undead Poets Society, ‘Chrysalis’, ‘Iron Blade’ to Sponsor Coffee House
September 5, 2023
Students, Staff Gather for Annual Convocation
Students, Staff Gather for Annual Convocation
August 22, 2023
Disc Golf Course Has Grand Re-Opening
Disc Golf Course Has Grand Re-Opening
August 10, 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
Softball Complex Dedicated
April 19, 2023
Abigail McGovern, Ferrum graduate, poses for a pic in Key West, FL on a family vacation in 2021.
McGovern Writes Her Future
January 17, 2023
Bryan Slater, Class of 82, has had a whos-who history in politics.
Bryan Slater Tapped to Be Virginia’s Secretary of Labor
August 12, 2022
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Marina J. Powell

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor

Marina J. Powell is a Music Business major with a minor in Art. She is a musician, an author, and an artist, as well as an editor for the Chrysalis Literary and Arts magazine. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends or working on creative projects.

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Lindsey M. Foster is graduating after serving as editor for two years.

Foster Leaves a Legacy

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
May 2, 2023
Concert Band Performs at their last concert in the Vaughn Chapel. Left to right: Sarah Laliberte, senior; Ryon Johnson, junior; David Saleeba, Director of Bands; Ashley Patrick, junior; DJ Dungee, junior; Will Davis, sophomore; Madison Cline, junior; Kristina Cossa, senior; and Julio Salazar, senior.

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Rex Stephenson, Emeritus professor of Drama, cuts ribbon to open the Rex Theatre.

From Flex to Rex

Lindsey M. Foster and Marina J. Powell
April 26, 2023
Chrysalis is seeking submissions for the fall 2023 edition. Submissions are due by Sept. 4.

‘Chrysalis’ Reveal Scheduled for Thursday

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
April 26, 2023
Students dance together during a group song on Karaoke Night.

Karaoke–No Boos, Just Booze

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
April 18, 2023
Stage Audio Class Prepares to Get Into The Mix

Stage Audio Class Prepares to Get Into The Mix

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
April 4, 2023
From left, Sylvia, Evelyn, and Angela Bowman select bowls during the event.

Overflowing Bowls

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
April 4, 2023

Pro/Con Commentary: Should the College Provide Alcohol to Students?–Pro

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
April 4, 2023
Erin Reynolds (2), senior, nets one of her 101 goals for the Panthers.

Reynolds Raises the Bar

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
April 4, 2023
Scout Lynch, sophomore, performs a song and paints a picture of Makaila Veney, junior, at a previous coffee house.

Spring Coffeehouse Tomorrow

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
March 22, 2023
Onyx Steele, sophomore, takes time in the Creativity Suite to sweetly create.

A Soothing Space

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
March 16, 2023
Andrea Velazquez-Juarez demonstrates tamale-making to students and faculty at the recent station takeover in the cafeteria.

Tamale Time!

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
March 13, 2023

Music Department Hosts Evening Concert

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
February 28, 2023
Pro/Con: TikTok Should Be Banned in the U.S.

Pro/Con: TikTok Should Be Banned in the U.S.

Marina J. Powell, Assisstant Editor
February 10, 2023
Music Department Concert Slated for Feb. 8

Music Department Concert Slated for Feb. 8

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
February 3, 2023

Orchestra Appalachia Continues Weekly Jam Sessions

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
February 3, 2023
REVIVE training will be held on Feb. 22 in Vaughan Chapel.

REVIVE Event Coming Feb. 22

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
February 1, 2023
Aiesha Martin, senior, prepares to drop two of her 20 points against Eastern Mennonite.

Martin Leads Panthers to Victory

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
January 31, 2023
Chrysalis is seeking submissions for the fall 2023 edition. Submissions are due by Sept. 4.

Chrysalis Sets Feb. 6 Deadline

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
January 26, 2023

A Walk Down Literary Lane

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor
January 24, 2023
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