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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
Softball's 2025 team clinches its first playoff berth since 2022.
Softball Punches Their Ticker Into the Playoffs
April 27, 2025
Senior Kyle Markowitz prepares to take a swing.
Baseball Takes Two
April 24, 2025
Senior Carlos Castillo tied the school home run record against Covenant with three.
Panthers Climb Back Late in Season
April 22, 2025
Junior Tiaan Diedericks is the first Ferrum golfer to win a tournament in seven years.
Diedericks Scratches Seven-Year Itch
April 21, 2025
Senior Autumn McMillen is honored before the team's double-header against Sweet Briar.
Softball Splits on Senior Day
April 16, 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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Refentse Maselwa

Refentse Maselwa, Editor

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. 

All content by Refentse Maselwa
Seniors TK Baker, left, and Ashley Patrick played the roles of Joseph and the Narrator, respectively.

Whimsical Joseph Musical Hits the Mark

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
April 19, 2024

Around the World in One Room

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
April 10, 2024
Burton White, black shirt, addresses Ferrum Forward members about the need for a disaster preparation plan.

Citizen Proposes Local Emergency Response Team

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
March 19, 2024
Willow Cooper, senior, turns a corner on her Brevard opponent en route to one of her opening-day goals.

LAX Ladies Top Brevard on Opening Day

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
February 24, 2024

[Video] Students Show Love for Coffee House

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
February 20, 2024
Kiana Sommerville Walks into the SET office to get her treats before they run out.

Treat Tuesdays Offer Respite

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
February 19, 2024

[Video] BSU Hosts Black Excellence Sunday

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
February 16, 2024
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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