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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
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Bob Pohlad

Bob Pohlad, Photographer

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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Sister Mary Leo (TJ Baker) left, and Sister Mary Hubert (Kristina Stump) right, perform their number.

[Photo] Review: The Little Sisters of Hoboken Know How to Rock

Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor
September 4, 2024
English Professor Lana Whited sets her scene across stage.

[Photo] ‘Nunsense’ to Premiere Today

Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor
August 22, 2024
Scout Lynch, sophomore and Chrysalis editor, leads the reveal in the Panther's Den.

[Photo] Revealed

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
A sign directs attendees to the location of the grand reopening of the Farmer's 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 Otter's 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 Otter's 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, Kat's 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.

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 Shelby's (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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