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FOFP is holding their second annual Trick-or-Treat Trail tomorrow from 3-5 p.m.
Halloween Comes Early at Trick-or-Treat Trail
October 18, 2024
Senior Jamie Adams plays with a cat in Women's Soccer day of service.
Women’s Soccer Supports Franklin County Humane Society
October 17, 2024
Fisheries and Wildlife students boat onto the pond during last week's electrofishing event.
A Large-Scale Operation
October 15, 2024
From left to right: Trent Ray, senior; Alex Reed, senior; Perry Roller, junior; Richard Marshall, sophomore; return to campus with the nuts they collected.
Going Nuts
October 15, 2024
Members from the Ferrum Lion Club, Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department, Ferrum Forward Committee, Friends of Ferrum Park, and the Ferrum Community join to make pancakes for the fundraising breakfast.
The Sweet Escape
October 15, 2024
Freshman, Carsyn Diggs spikes the ball during the third set against Johnson & Wales University.
Volleyball Dominates Road Stretch, 4-1 over last 5 matches
October 18, 2024
Freshman Breanna Herlihy scores two goals in the Panthers 7-1 win at Sweet Briar.
Women’s Soccer Moves to 3-2 in the ODAC
October 18, 2024
Senior captain Haley Woodward hopes to end her soccer career leaving the program better than she found it.
Forward, Onward, Woodward
October 16, 2024
Junior Josh Mills leads the pack for the Panthers at last Saturday's meet.
XC Places 6th at Pink Invitational
October 15, 2024
The Panther volleyball team stands in front of the Toccoa Falls waterfall on the campus of Toccoa Falls College.
Drivin’ and Divin’ Around Georgia
October 15, 2024
The junior class, left, faces the senior class in a Homecoming kick-off contest of tug-of-war.
Homecoming Week Kicks Off
October 16, 2024
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
October 16, 2024
The Brazilian Drum Line stands ready to march, awaiting the command from their drum major, right.
Culture, Music, and Fun!
October 8, 2024
College students and staff join community members in a musical performance.
Together Through Song
September 27, 2024
Refentse Maselwa, senior, takes the microphone for her weekly radio show 'Ree's Radio Rhythm'.
College Hosts Three New Radio Programs
September 20, 2024
As flood waters recede in Swanannoa, NC, a trail of devastation is left in its path.
Hurricane Victim and Former Student Takes Refuge on Campus
October 15, 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
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Franklin Melton

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor

My name is Franklin Melton I am a communications major and wrestler here at Ferrum. I also played rugby and football and in my free time I play videogames and lift weights. I also enjoy collecting and reading comics.

All content by Franklin Melton
From left to right: Trent Ray, senior; Alex Reed, senior; Perry Roller, junior; Richard Marshall, sophomore; return to campus with the nuts they collected.

Going Nuts

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
An example of surrealist art by sophomore Anna Newman.

Everyone is Invited

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
September 27, 2024
From left to right: Jaycee Chaffin, junior; Wyatt Chaffin, junior; Kenzee Chaffin, junior; Gus Chaffin, sophomore; stand in the bleachers after a baseball game.

Chaffin Nation

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024

Barreling Through Life

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
August 29, 2024
Trent Ray, senior; plays the stand-up bass with Orchestra Appalachia.

A Fair Day for Music and Folktales

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
August 27, 2024
From left to right, riders Ashly Cutliff, freshman; Abby McGuire, sophomore; and Kolby Snow, sophomore; comprise the equestrian team.

Small Program, Big Dreams

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
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
Ashli Wuss, junior, pies President Mirta Martin as the finale to the DIII Week fundraiser.

Coaches Versus Confections

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
April 7, 2024
Tubby the Goat takes a walk on the quad and is curious about the Iron Blade photographer.

Students Celebrate National Ag Week

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Rayshawn Dixon, senior, earned a fifth-place national finish this season.

Hunting For Glory

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
March 19, 2024
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
From left, Jamerise Holland, freshman and member of the SET, stands with trivia winners Luke Morgan, senior; Airiana Beverley, junior; and Kiana Somerville, senior.

The Answer Is: What is, Black Excellence?

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024

Championship Ambitions On and Off the Mat

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
Submissions for this semester's Chrysalis are due by Feb. 12.

Calling Writers and Artists:

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
Many people stand divided over the recent break-out war in Israel.

PRO/CON: Pro–The U.S. Should Be Supporting Israel

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Students emerge from exploring Tawney's Cave just outside of Blacksburg on a Norton Outdoor Adventures caving trip during the Spring '23 semester.

Caving Trip Offered

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Trent Proctor, junior, moves in on Richard Albert, freshman, in the opening bout of the Black vs. Gold Intersquad Dual. Proctor took the match 10-9.

Iron Sharpens Iron at Wrestling’s Black Vs. Gold Intersquad Dual

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
The band Sinking Monroe performed at the annual Fall Festival.

Agriculture Club’s Ag Fest Recovering from Covid Drought

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Communication Instructor Laura Kelly's Strategies for PR and Media class designed the above flier for the cornhole event to raise ALS awareness.

Cornhole for a Cause

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Students participate in the ropes course on campus as part of a Norton Outdoors Adventures activity.

Norton Outdoors Sets October Event Schedule

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
Th Office of Student Activities has planned an array of events to celebrate Homecoming Week.

Homecoming Week Events Scheduled

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
At right, Thabelo Nemulodi, junior, had a goal and an assist in the season opener against Southern Virginia.

Women’s Field Hockey Opens The Season On The Road With a 1-3 Record

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
Alumni Dylan Irby

Alumni Dylan Irby Becomes Environmental Scientist After Graduating

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
Students try to solve the riddles, puzzles, and mysteries in the most recent Stanley Library escape room.

Stanley Library Creates Escape Room

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
September 5, 2023
Senior Madison Cline worked at Busch Gardens for her summer internship.

Ferrum College Senior Spends Summer Interning for Busch Gardens Horticulture Department

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
August 29, 2023
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