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The cast of Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas performs the final number of the show during the curtain call.
Emmet Otter Opens
December 6, 2023
Music Department Plans England Trip
Music Department Plans England Trip
November 27, 2023
Thirty-three vendors and more than 300 people were on hand for Ferrum Forwards final Farmers Market of the season.
Ferrum Forward Hosts Farmer’s Market Finale
November 21, 2023
Phoebe Needles Executive Director Inge Terrill presents different lodging, rental, and community center buildings at Ferrum Forwards November meeting.
Ferrum Forward’s November Meeting Highlights Phoebe Needles
November 21, 2023
Brad Dalton, 77 Restaurant owner, speaks with customers about travel baseball.
Nothing Screams Local Like the 77 Restaurant
November 16, 2023
Tahli Oden, senior, glides to the basket for two of his 12 points against Eastern Mennonite University.
Men’s Basketball Continues Unbeaten Streak
December 5, 2023
Jikari Johnson, junior, had a game-high 30 points in the Panthers overtime win against Roanoke College on Wednesday.
A Second-Half Comeback and OT Victory
December 1, 2023
Tahli Oden, junior, drives the ball through the lane for two of his nine points against Averett University.
Men’s Basketball Stays Perfect
November 27, 2023
Kayla Cabiness, senior, brings the ball up the court against Regent University on Sunday in Swartz Gym. Cabiness was the games leading scorer with 28 points.
Women’s Basketball Stays Perfect at Home
November 20, 2023
Bryant Wall, junior, jams the ball through the rim against Regent University Sunday in Swartz Gym. Wall had 11 points for the Panthers.
Men’s Basketball Rolls–Again
November 20, 2023
The cast of Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas performs the final number of the show during the curtain call.
Emmet Otter Opens
December 6, 2023
From left, Gage Shelton, junior; Troy Smith, junior; and Scout Lynch, sophomore; begin the process of bringing puppets to life via needle and thread.
Dinner Theatre Players Prep for Emmet Otter Performances
November 30, 2023
Music Department Plans England Trip
Music Department Plans England Trip
November 27, 2023
English Professor Katherine Grimes introduces emcee and senior Kiersten Jones, far left, for the Chrysalis Reveal in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room on Friday.
Chrysalis Revealed to Packed House
November 18, 2023
Brad Dalton, 77 Restaurant owner, speaks with customers about travel baseball.
Nothing Screams Local Like the 77 Restaurant
November 16, 2023
English Professor Katherine Grimes introduces emcee and senior Kiersten Jones, far left, for the Chrysalis Reveal in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room on Friday.
Chrysalis Revealed to Packed House
November 18, 2023
The Panther Singers perform All Good Gifts at the Fall Concert. From front row left, the singers are: Tanya Benson, junior; Gabriel Alvarez, sophomore; Emily Walker, junior; Ashley Patrick, senior. Row two from left are: Nick Simpkins, junior; Ryon Johnson, junior; Layla Freeman, junior; Tatyana Barley, junior. Third row from left are: Gage Shelton, junior; DJ Dungee, senior; Sarah Gallagher, freshman; Hannah Benson, freshman. Foreground right, Music Professor Jennifer Ayers-Barnard conducts.
Panther Singers and Jazz Combo Perform Fall Concert
November 16, 2023
The draft horse pull is always one of the big draws at the Folklife Festival.
Folklife at Fifty
November 9, 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
Theatre Arts Professor Rebecca Crocker announces at a press conference that the holiday production for the department this year will be Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas.
Christmas Comes Early as Theatre Department Announces Holiday Performance
October 27, 2023
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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I am Refentse Maselwa but everyone calls me Ree. I am from Pretoria, South Africa. I am a sophomore majoring in Accounting and minoring in Journalism. I play field hockey. 

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Music Department Plans England Trip

Music Department Plans England Trip

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
November 27, 2023
Many people stand divided over the recent break-out war in Israel.

PRO/CON: Con–The U.S. Should Not Be Supporting Israel

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
November 10, 2023
From left, Joe Presinzano, junior, and Environmental Science Professor Delia Heck examine information collected during the water quality monitoring program.

Quality Water

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
November 1, 2023
Madison Cruz, junior, instructs members of the Special Olympics Soccer Team prior to the coin toss.

Special Athletes

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
October 31, 2023
Pro/Con Artificial Intelligence

Pro/Con Artificial Intelligence

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
October 24, 2023
Thabelo Nemulodi, junior, dribbles the ball with no defender in sight.

Ready To Take On Medicine

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
September 19, 2023

[Video] Coffee House Returns to Panthers Den

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
September 17, 2023
Review: Theatre Department Performs Steel Magnolias

Review: Theatre Department Performs ‘Steel Magnolias’

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
September 8, 2023

[Video] Students, Staff Gather for Annual Convocation

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
August 22, 2023

Softball Complex Dedicated

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023

Taxes Too Taxing?

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Sarah LaLiberte, senior, performs her self-written solo performance.

One-Woman Show

Marina Powell and Refentse Maselwa
March 16, 2023

Burn, Baby Burn!

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Auditions for Treasure Island are today.

Auditions Begin Today for ‘Treasure Island’–the Musical!

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
For some, online dating is just too dangerous. (Images used with permission)

Con: Online Dating is Too Risky

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
A new eco-friendly To-Go container with a To-Go cup is being introduced by Aladdin Food Services.

To-Go or not To-Go

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
This display contains titles and books in a box of flames that are being banned.

Banned Books

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022

College Corner Becomes ADA Compliant

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
Mackenzie Humphrys, freshman, scored two goals in her debut field hockey performance for the Panthers.

A Vision and Two goals

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
Gapper Recommends Year-Long Break

‘Gapper’ Recommends Year-Long Break

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer Commentary
September 13, 2022
The Iron Blade and the Franklin News-Post have partnered up to provide news to the county and experience to students.

Partnership

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
August 8, 2022
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