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Scout Lynch, sophmore, performs a song while painting a picture of Makaila Veney, sophmore

Spring Coffeehouse Tomorrow

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor March 22, 2023

Chrysalis, The Iron Blade, and the Dead Poets Society will hold another coffee house tomorrow,  March 23. The event will allow students to read poetry and creative works and also perform musical compositions,...

Use the QR code to submit writing for prizes.

Writing Contest Submission Deadline is Today

Compiled by Staff March 21, 2023

Today is the final day to submit writing to be considered for the Undead Poets Society. Students wishing to take part may use the QR code on the photo above to submit. The themes for the submissions...

Onyx Steele, sophomore, takes time in the Creativity Suite to sweetly create.

A Soothing Space

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor March 16, 2023

The Creativity Suite, a small art studio, is available for student use and is located in the basement of Roberts. The room features painting supplies, sketching tools, stickers, clay and molding supplies,...

Sarah LaLiberte, senior, performs her self-written solo performance.

One-Woman Show

Marina Powell and Refentse Maselwa March 16, 2023

"It was my turn. My turn to take pictures of whatever I wanted," said Senior Sarah 'Lala' LaLiberte during a powerful moment of her self-written solo performance. LaLiberte took the stage to tell the...

Andrea Velazquez-Juarez demonstrates tamale-making to students and faculty at the recent station takeover in the cafeteria.

Tamale Time!

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor March 13, 2023

A recent station takeover in the cafeteria included a special dish--Tamales. Mariya Dzhyoyeva, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, and Andrea Velásquez, Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, organized...

R. Rex Stephenson will help resurrect the dinner theatre with his adaptation of Mark Twain.

Stephenson to Perform as Mark Twain

By Tina Hanlon, Special to the Iron Blade March 13, 2023

Rex Stephenson has returned to the classroom and the stage on campus this spring. After retiring more than a decade ago and 50 years after he began teaching here, the professor emeritus of drama is...

Music Department Hosts Evening Concert

Marina J. Powell, Assistant Editor February 28, 2023

The Music Department held an event in the Panther's Den recently, inviting music majors and minors to play pieces for students and faculty. Performances ranged from Elton John hits, to musical theatre,...

Students game on PCs at the grand opening.

Bassett Basement Has Been ‘Hacked’

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor February 26, 2023

Bassett Hall introduced a new attraction to campus Feb. 15 with an opening of the gaming room in the dorm's basement. The room is filled with gaming PCs, and students are allowed to bring their own...

Activities Announced for Feb. 13-19

Activities Announced for Feb. 13-19

Compiled by Staff February 11, 2023

The Office of Student Activities has announced its activity schedule for the week of Feb. 13-19. Beginning Mon., Feb. 13, there will be a Leadership & Professional Development Workshop with Fields...

Boone Honor Students attend the Railyard Dawgs Hockey Game. Pictured left to right: Scout Lynch, freshman; Laurynn Hackett, senior; Sarah Crawford, junior; Emma Brubaker, senior; Lacey Flanagan, senior; Jenna Lambert, senior; Nathan Girardi, senior; and Ryan Gobble, senior.

Dinner and Hockey

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor February 10, 2023

Over the weekend of Feb. 3, several students in the Boone Honors Program took a break from being students hard at work. "I think it’s very easy to get into the habit of focusing intently on your studies,...

Students Sip Mocktails While Creating Art

Jazmin Scarberry February 10, 2023

A guided paint session was offered by artist local April Ropp, last Friday in the Panther’s Den. The event was advertised as a Paint and Sip hosted by Student Activities, who also provided mocktails. “The...

The calendar above shows this weeks activities schedule.

Student Activities Announces Events for the Week of Feb. 6-12

Compiled by Staff February 6, 2023

The Office of Student Activities has announced its lineup for this week, Feb. 6-12. Beginning today, Feb. 6, the Panther's Den will be the scene of Donut Think Twice: Become a Kappa for Life at 7:30...

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