Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Elle Gunter Team Goals The Bluefield University men’s soccer team enters the 2025 season with high expectations and a clear goal: to make the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) tournament. With a talented mix of leaders and impactful newcomers, the Rams believe they have the pieces to push for a […]
Month: September 2025
Photos provided by Rampage student photographer Rachel Hendrick. Two teams, one coach. That is the challenge facing veteran coach Kevin John as he now leads both the men’s and women’s volleyball programs at Bluefield University. Coach John came to Bluefield in the fall of 2023 to revive the men’s volleyball program, bringing with him more […]
Campus parking is always a hot topic for Bluefield University students. We asked BU students what they think about parking this year, particularly their thoughts on the newly painted parking spots. From positive feedback to constructive criticism, students provide honest opinions about the changes and what they mean for campus life.
Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Rachel Hendrick. From the rubble of outdated and crumbling buildings stands a new beacon of education and hope for the future of Mercer County’s educational system. For the past eight years, the local school district of Mercer County has been planning to merge Brushfork Elementary and Bluewell Elementary due […]
Photos provided by Rampage student photographer Emily Sansalone. Rilla Cooper has joined the Academic Center for Excellence and Careers (ACEC) as the director of student success. Cooper comes to Bluefield University with 16 years of experience teaching high school juniors and seniors English and study skills, as well as helping them submit college applications. She […]
Wayne Pelts never liked history.
“All we did was define terms and answer questions and take quizzes,” he said.
As an English major at Bluefield State University, Pelts prayed he’d never have to take social studies. But a world history class changed his mind. After graduation, Pelts started teaching high school history.
Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Elei Haynes. A new multimedia audio/video recording studio for the Communications Department is being built in Lansdell Hall that will give students several opportunities to explore different types of broadcasting. No specific date has been set for the studio to be finished, but it is possible for it to […]