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College Revives 'Emmet Otter' for the Holidays

College Revives ‘Emmet Otter’ for the Holidays

Tina Hanlon, Special to the Iron Blade November 30, 2024

As fall semester winds down at Ferrum College, sessions of hammering and harmonious singing expand inside Schoolfield Hall, with the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre (BRDT) and Performing Arts program preparing...

Veterans and active military personnel gather on the steps at Vaughn Chapel for a photo.

Celebrating Service

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor November 23, 2024

Vaughn Chapel was filled with the sounds of the song "National Emblem" as a crowd filed towards it for a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11. As the clock ticked past 11:30 a.m., the program began. The...

Panther and Bobcat athletes link arms in a show of solidarity and support. At center is Ferrum President Mirta Martin.

Not Self But Others

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 14, 2024

"Come in," she said. "I'll give you shelter from the storm."--Bob Dylan Lees-McRae College was flooded when Hurricane Helene rolled through Banner Elk, NC. But when the storm clouds dispersed, 120 student-athletes...

Alfredo Abel-Rivera, junior, drives the ball inside against a Bridgewater opponent in last year's ODAC tournament.

Men’s Basketball Opens Season Against Carolina Christian

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 8, 2024

Following back-to-back playoff appearances and first round wins, the 2024-25 season is all about getting back to the tournament and making a deep run. The start of that run begins tonight at 7 p.m....

Senior Kayla Fedison scored her first goal of the season in the team's final game.

Team Has Bitter-Sweet End to the Winningest Women’s Soccer Season

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 7, 2024

Women’s Soccer’s postseason hopes came down to the final game against Lynchburg last Saturday. After Lynchburg scored on a penalty kick late in the first half, the score was 1-0 heading into halftime. At...

From left: Erica Austin, Caroline James, and Ashley Bondurant proudly pose at the steps of their salon, ready to add a touch of beauty to the Village.

Handling with Hair

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor November 7, 2024

Gracefully Rooted is a local beauty salon that strives to be a cut above the rest. Located at 4351 Timberline Road, the business is run by a group of three: Owner and hairstylist Erica Austin, Hairdresser...

Professors and students alike gather around Educational Support Navigator Amy Fender and Associate Director of Education Alma Morgan following the tear-jerking presentation.

Considering Chemo

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor November 5, 2024

Tears flowed like rivers once educational support navigator Amy Fender's presentation was complete last Friday. Crying, laughter, and conversation were served with a side of refreshments during community...

A skeleton sits upon a car with candy, forewarning trail-goers to beware.

Trick, Treat, or Trail?

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor October 31, 2024

Treats. Tricks. Scares. Perhaps even nightmares. Spooky season did not turn shy as Friends of Ferrum Park hosted a trick-or-treat trail and a haunted trail Oct. 18 and 19. Running through a hiking...

A hand-written sign hangs over the Ferrum Forward sign announcing that Friends of Ferrum Park raised enough money to purchase the land for the park.

A Park is Coming to the Village

Kyle Markowitz, Editor October 28, 2024

After a year and a half, Friend of Ferrum Park can swing and slide their way onto the 83 acres of land signed into the non-profit’s name. Director Rebecca Saunders said she feels an incredible amount...

Jaydn Patton scored a goal and had an assist in the Panther's record-setting   4-0 win against Randolph.

Win 13 Puts Women’s Soccer Back in the Record Books

Kyle Markowitz, Editor October 23, 2024

A 4-0 win to start homecoming weekend put Women’s Soccer into the record books once again. This time as the winningest Women’s Soccer team ever on campus. “It means a lot to have the record. There...

The junior class, left, faces the senior class in a Homecoming kick-off contest of tug-of-war.

Homecoming Week Kicks Off

EJ McArthur, Special to the Iron Blade October 16, 2024

It’s homecoming week, and the Block Party kicked everything off. This took place on Mon., Oct. 14, as the first event of the homecoming festivities. As students packed Swartz gym, Chris Ham who...

The Night of Terrors flyer can be found across campus and online, promoting the event and encouraging students to sign up. Interested participants may use the QR code to sign up.

A Night of Terrors

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor October 16, 2024

The Undead Poets are organizing a Halloween-themed Night of Terrors contest on campus, fitting the name of their club into the season of spooky. The event consists of two parts--a few less than Frankenstein's...

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