• The Award-Winning Iron Blade--First-Place National Award for College Newspapers--The American Scholastic Press Association
  • The Award-Winning Iron Blade--First-Place National Award for College Newspapers--The American Scholastic Press Association
Advertisement
47°
Jayce White, freshman, bowls down the lane at the Panther Takeover Bowling Night.
Strike!
September 3, 2024
Jamal Neal, freshman, listens to Leo Bruno (Area Director South Roanoke Valley) speak about FCA.
Club Fair Promotes Student Involvement
August 30, 2024
Events are on the calendar as Ferrum Forward continues to fundraise for Friends of Ferrum Park.
It Takes a Village to Make a Park
August 27, 2024
Erin Harden, junior, stands with her air fryer after winning in BINGO.
B-I-N-G-O
August 22, 2024
Elgie stalks the grounds outside the library among the plants and flowers.
The First of His Name, The Last of His Kind–Grand Master Elgie
April 29, 2024
Jaycee Chaffin finishes the weekend with 36 kills in three matches.
Volleyball Defends Homecourt to Start the Season
September 6, 2024
Sophomore Daniel Ginocchi defends the ball from his opponent.
Panthers Take Two Wins
September 3, 2024
Jonathan Nacacio, junior, scored three goals in the men's opener against Warren Wilson last Friday.
Men’s Soccer Defeats Warren Wilson in Season Opener
September 3, 2024
Ashlynn Mitcham, senior, passes the ball in preseason match against Carolina University.
Women’s Soccer Starts Season on the Road
August 30, 2024
Head Football Coach Kevin Sherman, right, prepares to undertake his first season at Ferrum.
Preseason for the Panthers
August 29, 2024
Sister Mary Leo (TJ Baker) left, and Sister Mary Hubert (Kristina Stump) right, perform their number.
Review: The Little Sisters of Hoboken Know How to Rock
September 4, 2024
The Singing Panthers group for a photo outside the Salisbury Cathedral. From left to right, the group is: Kylie Atkins, senior; Sarah Gallagher, sophomore; Music Professor Jennifer Ayers-Barnard; D.J. Dungee, alumni; Emily Walker, senior; Gage Shelton, senior; Stewart Werner, senior; Jaylon Hillman, junior; English Professor Lana Whited; Annette Patrick; Ashley Patrick, alumni.
From England Sights to Eager Singers
September 3, 2024
Trent Ray, senior; plays the stand-up bass with Orchestra Appalachia.
A Fair Day for Music and Folktales
August 27, 2024
English Professor Lana Whited sets her scene across stage.
‘Nunsense’ to Premiere Today
August 22, 2024
From left, Puppet (Sister Mary Annette), Emily Blankenship-Tucker (Sister Mary Amnesia), and TJ Baker (Sister Mary Leo) get nunsensical.
Nun’s the Word
August 11, 2024
Theatre Department Begins 'Joseph' Production
Theatre Department Begins ‘Joseph’ Production
March 22, 2024
Rayshawn Dixon's hand is raised after a another victorious match.
Championship Ambitions On and Off the Mat
February 22, 2024
Senior Brodie Johnson, right, and Coach Dan Caston retrieve their discs from the basket and head to the next hole.
Disc Go Dis Way
February 22, 2024
Stuart Werner, junior, and Django Burgess, freshman, perform their set with Werner on the mandolin and Burgess on the keyboard.
Students Show Love for Coffee House
February 20, 2024
BSU Hosts Black Excellence Sunday
BSU Hosts Black Excellence Sunday
February 16, 2024
The Student News Site of Ferrum College

Iron Blade
The Student News Site of Ferrum College

Iron Blade
Opinion
Sister Mary Leo (TJ Baker) left, and Sister Mary Hubert (Kristina Stump) right, perform their number.
Review: The Little Sisters of Hoboken Know How to Rock
Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor • September 4, 2024

The opening performance of Nunsense was a spectacular production of laughs and smiles. The play took place August 22-25 in the Sale Theatre,...

TikTok has caused much fear and uproar on some sides but also support and widespread use on others.
PRO/CON Commentary: TikTok Should be Banned
Franklin Melton, Staff Writer • April 9, 2024

TikTok, an app that has been the source of controversy for years now due to the nature of its content and the Chinese influence behind the scenes,...

TikTok has caused much fear and uproar on some sides but also support and widespread use on others.
PRO/CON Commentary: TikTok Should Not Be Banned
Cody Gibson, Sports Editor • April 9, 2024

TikTok is trending to be the first social media app to be banned nationwide by the U.S. Congress. This would be a mistake. The bill gives...

A Facebook group has been started to allow people to share their experiences with drug testing.
PRO/CON Commentary: Athletes Should Be Tested for Drug Use
Franklin Melton, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024

Should we be checking our athletics for marijuana use? Should we be testing our athletes and teams for drug use? Logically, the answer to these...

A Facebook group has been started to allow people to share their experiences with drug testing.
PRO/CON Commentary: Drug Testing Athletes is a Violation
Grace Weaver, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024

Drug Testing--Two words that strike fear into the souls of most athletes, regardless of sport, level, or position.  Created with the intention...

View All
Editorial Policy
The Ferrum College newspaper, The Iron Blade is a student-written, student-managed, and student-produced newspaper and website. Opinions do not necessarily express or reflect the views of all students or the staff. Letters and opinion pieces may be uploaded to the submissions tab on the website: www.ironbladenews.com or emailed to [email protected]. Letters should be no more than 300 words, and opinion pieces may not exceed 750 words. Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Donate to Iron Blade