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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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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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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 semesters 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 Tawneys 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 Kellys 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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