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The Friends of Ferrum Park is hosting its fourth-annual Haunted Trail experience this fall, with its last opening this weekend, Oct. 23 and 24. The FOFP Haunted Trail began as a fundraiser for the development and maintenance of the park. With few Halloween-themed attractions in the surrounding area, the event is a unique one, providing...
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Thousands of visitors visitors from across the region will descend on campus on Saturday as the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival returns for its 53rd year, bringing traditional music, handmade crafts, food, and family-friendly activities to campus. The annual festival, hosted by the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5...
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Students welcomed the fall season last Friday with a Harvest Market for Fun Friday that featured apple cider, popcorn, crafts, and free clothing. The event began at 11 a.m. on the quad, giving students an opportunity to take a break from their usual routines and enjoy a variety of fall-themed activities. Students could enjoy apple...
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Women’s volleyball team returned home Saturday to face Chowan University in a Senior Day matchup at Swartz Gymnasium, where seven Ferrum seniors were recognized for their contributions to the volleyball program. Seniors Danielle Worthy, Daniela Castillo, Makayla Rumley, Emma Kelley, Catherine Bennett, Angela Castillo and Renee Dove were honored during the ev
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The EnviroClub hosted it’s third annual can collection competition on Mon., Oct. 12 on the quad. Each year, the EnviroClub hosts the can collection competition to promote recycling on campus–both engaging and educating students on sustainable practices–that can be practiced on campus. Overall, organizers say the event was a success. Senior Richard Marshall,
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Junior Madison Cox placed third at the 19th Annual Hoppin’ John Fiddler’s Convention in the folk song category on Sat., Sept. 19. Cox made an appearance with Orchestra Appalachia, led by Professor Emily Blankenship-Tucker. Cox also placed second in the non-traditional band competition with Emily Blankenship-Tucker and Rachel Blankenship-Tucker, which was hel
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As temperatures begin to cool and leaves start to change, campus is beginning to feel more like fall. With shorter days and cooler mornings, students are adjusting their daily routines as the weather shifts out of summer. For some, the change means bringing a jacket to class, while others are looking forward to spending more...
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Morgan’s Message recently held a “Tie-dye on the Quad” for students to dye shirts for upcoming sports events in support of the stigma around mental health. “A month ago, we had the idea to do these shirts so people would have something to wear during the dedication games,” said advisor Hannah Huffman. Morgan’s Message was...
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The men’s golf team finished 13th at the Currahee Collegiate Invitational in Toccoa, Georgia, after recording a three-round total of 930 at Currahee Golf Club. Anderson University and Erskine College hosted the tournament on the par-72, 7,382-yard course. The Panthers finished with scores of 309 in the opening round, 310 in the second round, and...
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Two first-years, Selah Dellinger and Lily Ritzema, led the volleyball team in kills last Saturday. Despite their efforts, the team suffered two losses this past weekend in their Conference Carolinas play. Ferrum fell to Francis Marion 3-0 on Friday evening at the Smith University Center before suffering another straight-set loss to UNC Pembroke on Saturday..
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