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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.

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

Celebrating Service

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
November 23, 2024
This semester's 'Chrysalis' will be revealed in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room on Wed., Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. The staff encourages all who can attend to do so.

Chrysalis To Be Revealed Wednesday

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
Jahylen Lee, sophomore, runs the ball during the game against Guilford.

Football Defeats Guilford

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
November 7, 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

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
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
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
Rayshawn Dixon, senior, earned a fifth-place national finish this season.

Hunting For Glory

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
March 19, 2024
Submissions for this semester's Chrysalis are due by Feb. 12.

Calling Writers and Artists:

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
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
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
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