Cell Phones in the Theatre – Opinion Piece
By Bobbi Guire So you are seeing a live performance and your phone buzzes. Do you check it? Because you really shouldn’t. It’s actually pretty rude to both your fellow audience members and the actors...
View ArticleUni in the UK versus College in the USA
By Niamh Sammon Having spent almost an entire academic year immersing myself in the world of American College as a Northern Irish student, I thought it would be useful, if not a bit of craic (fun), to...
View ArticleInspiration behind the “Thought of the Day”
By AnnGardner Eubank Reverend Dr. Jan Nicholson Angle is a religion professor and dean of the chapel who goes the extra mile to make a positive impact on everyone in the community each and every day....
View ArticleTupperware and Operating Times Cause Dining Hall Troubles
By AnnGardner Eubank Ferrum Dining Services are always trying to be innovative with their meal choices and offerings to please students with a variety of nutritious meals. While many students...
View ArticleDennis Dimick: Chronicling Environmental Degradation with Beautiful Photos
By Patrick Duggan Dennis Dimick is a bonafide photography superhero. His devotion to photojournalism and environmental activism blossomed into a decorated career that spanned multiple publications,...
View ArticleVirginia Senator Tim Kaine Visits Ferrum
By Patrick Duggan On April 12, President Spooner hosted another town hall meeting in Vauhn Chapel with special guest Senator Tim Kaine. Kaine talked about his past in public service and policy and his...
View ArticlePeck Receives USA South Pitcher of the Week
By Cj Reed For the third time in five weeks, Sophomore Pitcher Hunter Peck received the USA South Pitcher of the week award. The Ferrum Panthers hosted USA opponent Greensboro College Saturday, April...
View ArticleAn Honest Review of Cabaret
By Staff The Ferrum Theatre Department had high expectations following their hilarious fall performances of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged and the completely captivating and...
View ArticleAll About Residence Hall Association
By Niamh Sammon The Virginia Association of College and University Residence Halls (VACRUH) evaluate the residence halls, ideas, and campus communities of colleges across Virginia on an annual basis....
View ArticleAdvanced Acting Inquiring Minds
By Bobbi Guire On Wednesday, April 5, the students of THA 320 (Advanced Acting) showed a preview of their performance for their final exam. They performed an excerpt from Clytemnestra. Clytemnestra is...
View ArticleCoach of the Year
By Graceanne Gershner Women’s Basketball Coach Bryan Harvey has been named USA South’s 2017 Coach of the Year (COY). This is his fifth time being honored with this award; he was also honored in 2007,...
View ArticleBrexit Begins
By Niamh Sammon Like the majority of referendums, “Brexit” was born out of long-standing promises made by politicians for change, discontent and a sprinkling (or bucket) of bad luck. With fears over...
View ArticleSpring 2017 Chrysalis Magazine Reveal
Join the Chrysalis staff, Ferrum College’s own Literary Arts magazine, on April 24th for the reveal of the spring 2017 edition of the magazine. The staff, students and faculty of Ferrum College have...
View ArticleInquiring Minds
By AnnGardner Eubank Each Wednesday in the LEAP studio of the Stanley Library, there is an hour long information session on various topics from week to week. Most recently, Inquiring Minds showcased...
View ArticleBasketball Senior Day
By Graceanne Gershner Men’s basketball took on William Peace University, falling 72-68. Aside from the loss, Ferrum honored the team’s six seniors. D.J Christian, Brandon Hooks, Jordan Mann, Jovon...
View ArticleFerrum Haunt: An Ouija Experience
By AnnGardner Eubank The ouija board was first introduced in 1891 by Charles Kennard as a method of contacting and speaking with spirits. For years, people have used the ouija board to gain insight on...
View ArticleLove All Around for Valentine’s Day
By Myles Francisco Valentine’s Day is a day of love. Love shown towards your family, friends, and maybe even a special someone. Love can also be shown towards yourself, and if you love and appreciate...
View ArticleAll About St. Patrick’s Day
By Niamh Sammon and Sarah Shuford St Patrick, known as the patron Saint of the Emerald Isle, was born in Britain in 387AD. He was captured and brought to Ireland by Irish pirates at the age of sixteen...
View ArticleBaseball Opener
By CJ Reed On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, the Ferrum Panthers baseball team traveled to Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Coming off a 29 win season a year ago, a 15-3 conference...
View ArticleStudents Visit Carilion Children’s Hospital on Valentine’s Day
By Graceanne Gershner This Valentine’s Day, students from our volleyball and football team made a visit to the Carilion Children’s Hospital in Roanoke. Junior defensive specialist Summer Smart said,...
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