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Seniors grab their cap and gowns in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room.
The Years Are Short; The Days Are Long
April 25, 2024
A sign directs attendees to the location of the grand reopening of the Farmers Market.
Fresh and Fun Featured at Farmer’s Market Reopening
April 22, 2024
Earth Day Jam hosted at the BRIM from 3:00-8:30 p.m.
Monday Night Jam Goes Green
April 22, 2024
Bob Pohlad, left, and Ferrum Forward Chair Jennie West help with the unveiling of the Villages new historical marker
Marker Makes History
April 15, 2024
Michael Hamm, junior, Jamaari Blackburn, freshman, and Joe Bissue, senior, mulch inside the campus center with their track and field teammates.
Day of Service
April 15, 2024
Breanna Weaver hit a walk-off single in softballs 5-4 extra innings win against Randolph.
Softball’s Season Comes Down to Saturday
April 25, 2024
Braden Crossan, freshman, spots up for the three pointer to put his team up ahead 29-24.
Ballers on the Field and on the Court
April 25, 2024
Gabriel Alavarez, sophomore, sends the ball to the opposing side of the court.
Tennis Closes Spring Season
April 22, 2024
Sophomore outfielder Emily Hooper went 2-4 with an rbi in softballs 7-2 win against Averett.
Softball Stays in the Playoff Hunt
April 18, 2024
From left to right, riders Ashly Cutliff, freshman; Abby McGuire, sophomore; and Kolby Snow, sophomore; comprise the equestrian team.
Small Program, Big Dreams
April 11, 2024
The sun gleams into the pavilion as Monday nights jam session commences.
Jamming the Night Away
April 19, 2024
Seniors TK Baker, left, and Ashley Patrick played the roles of Joseph and the Narrator, respectively.
Whimsical Joseph Musical Hits the Mark
April 19, 2024
Around the World in One Room
April 10, 2024
Punt looks off in the distance as the sun rises.
Horsin’ Around
April 4, 2024
The revamped LEaP Studio is open from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
LEaPing Into Progress
April 4, 2024
Theatre Department Begins Joseph Production
Theatre Department Begins ‘Joseph’ Production
March 22, 2024
Rayshawn Dixons 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
Brad Dalton, 77 Restaurant owner, speaks with customers about travel baseball.
Nothing Screams Local Like the 77 Restaurant
November 16, 2023
Former Panther Deshone Hicks (right) drives to the basket for a layup against his defender in a game for the Finland Raider Basket pro team.
Dropping Dimes and Draining Threes
November 1, 2023
Head Football Coach Cleive Adams was appointed the new Athletic Director Monday.
Adams Appointed Athletic Director
October 11, 2023
Alumni Dylan Irby
Alumni Dylan Irby Becomes Environmental Scientist After Graduating
September 8, 2023
Rex Stephenson, Emeritus professor of Drama, cuts ribbon to open the Rex Theatre.
From Flex to Rex
April 26, 2023
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Bob Pohlad is a Faculty Emeritus of Biology and Agriculture at Ferrum College; Senior Scientist with the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Project; President of the Board of Directors at Phoebe Needles Camp and Conference Center; Co-President of the Ferrum Lions Club; and Vice Chair of Ferrum Forward Community Development Group. He also volunteers his time in the community and on campus, providing service and support wherever needed. He is an irrepressible shutter bug, an honorary staff member of the Iron Blade, and provides the publication with many a photo.

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A sign directs attendees to the location of the grand reopening of the Farmers Market.

[Photo] Fresh and Fun Featured at Farmer’s Market Reopening

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Seniors TK Baker, left, and Ashley Patrick played the roles of Joseph and the Narrator, respectively.

[Photo] Whimsical Joseph Musical Hits the Mark

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
April 19, 2024
Burton White proudly speaks on the history of Ferrum.

[Photo] Marker Makes History

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
From left, Django Burgess, freshman, and TJ Baker, senior, perform the roles of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth, respectively.

[Photo] Macbeth Plays to Sold-Out, Packed Houses

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
On left, from left, the Frogtown Hollow Jug Band Jubilee consists of Wendell Porcupine, Charlie Muskrat, Emmet Otter, and Harvey Beaver. In the photo on the right is the band without the make-up. They are from left, Django Burgess, freshman; Stewart Werner, junior; Emily Walker, junior; and Rachel Blankenship-Tucker, assistant director.

[Video] Emmet Otter Jug Band Brings Existing Chemistry to the Stage

Compiled by Staff
December 13, 2023
Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas features many hand-fashioned puppets such as this owl that were built by the crew and actors.

[Photo] Commentary: Spectacular Emmet Otter Show Exceeds Ambitious Goals

Lana Whited, Special to the Iron Blade
December 8, 2023
The cast of Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas performs the final number of the show during the curtain call.

[Photo] Emmet Otter Opens

Compiled by Staff
December 6, 2023
On Oct. 24, Kats Hidden Treasures was defaced with spray paint. What happened next was a welcome surprise for owner Katrina Harrison.

[Photo] Hidden Treasures Graffitied

Darwin Randolph II, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
From left, Joe Presinzano, junior, and Environmental Science Professor Delia Heck examine information collected during the water quality monitoring program.

[Photo] Quality Water

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
November 1, 2023
Students and staff help spread mulch on campus during the Day of Service.

[Photo] Day Of Service

Compiled by Staff
October 13, 2023
Shelby (TJ Baker, junior) looks at herself in the mirror as Truvy (Rebecca Crocker, professor) fixes her hair for her wedding.

[Photo] Review: Theatre Department Performs ‘Steel Magnolias’

Refentse Maselwa, Editor
September 8, 2023
From left, Seijin Campbell, David Johnson, Allison Harl, Tim Pohlad-Thomas, and Eli Harl display their winnings.

[Photo] Disc Golf Tournament Brings Scores of Golfers

Cody Gibson, Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Recreation Leadership Professor Dan Caston, foreground, address the golfers prior to the start of the tournament.

[Photo]

Freshman take part in Day of Service projects Sunday.

[Photo] Incoming Freshman Participate in Day of Service Projects to Finish Off Connections Weekend

Compiled by Staff
August 22, 2023
From left, Truvy (played by Theatre Arts Professdor, Rebecca Crocker), styles Shelbys (played by TJ Baker, senior) hair, while Clairee (English Professor Lana Whited) looks on.

[Photo] Production of ‘Steel Magnolias’ Set to Begin Aug. 24 and Run Through Aug. 27

Compiled by Staff
August 10, 2023
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