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Poco, a stray, was brought in by the shelter and needs a home.
Finding Forever Homes
April 25, 2025
Following fall break next school year, ESC 205 students will be spending 10 days in Costa Rica.
Tropical Marine Ecology Students Going International
April 22, 2025
First-year Carys Johnston presents her poster comparing women's rights in the 1960s and the present in the Franklin Hall atrium.
A Blast from the Past, to the Future
April 15, 2025
Gabriel Alvarez, junior, proudly showcases his Venezuela display.
Students Participate in Cultural Fair
April 14, 2025
Sophomores Madeline Sweeney, right, and Caroline Moore pose with their rakes as they place mulch while they volunteer with the women's lacrosse team.
Small Scale, Large Impact
April 14, 2025
Senior Shawn Baxter earned All-ODAC second team at first base.
And Then There Was One
May 16, 2025
First year Mirenda Shields drove in the only run in the Panthers' postseason run.
Softball Goes Two and Out in ODAC Tournament
May 10, 2025
Ferrum finished as the six seed, heading into the conference tournament. The team will take on Randolph-Macon in the first round of Pod Play on Saturday.
Softball Splits Final Regular-Season Double Header
April 30, 2025
Softball's 2025 team clinches its first playoff berth since 2022.
Softball Punches Ticket Into Playoffs
April 27, 2025
Senior Kyle Markowitz prepares to take a swing.
Baseball Takes Two
April 24, 2025
Orchestra Appalachia performs in Vaughn Chapel for the Rootin', Tootin', Hootenanny.
A Rootin’ Tootin’ Hootenanny
April 24, 2025
Gabriel Alvarez, junior, performs at the Coffee House.
Chrysalis Sponsors Coffee House
April 9, 2025
Kat Harrison, proud owner of Kat's Hidden Treasures, stands in the doorway of the store in Ferrum.
Pop some Tags
April 8, 2025
Cast and crew of "Mary Poppins" pose for the camera after their performance.
Review: Mary Poppins was Poppin’
April 8, 2025
Junior Aukeim Mitchell holds a snack basket after claiming a Bingo victory.
“HECK YEAH” For BINGO
April 8, 2025
Billy Wagner makes history as the first D-III collegiate baseball player to get into the MLB Hall of Fame.
Billy Wagner Enters MLB Hall of Fame
January 25, 2025
President Mirta Martin and Warren Wilson student Candela Perez-Castellanos speak about Hurricane Helene.
President Mirta Martin’s Thoughts on Lees-McRae Joining Campus After Hurricane Helene
November 14, 2024
Women's Soccer Head Coach Erin Saleeby joins The Panther's Pulse after a record-setting 11-0 start to their season.
Saleeby Salutes Senior Class
November 14, 2024
FOFP Director Rebecca Saunders (Right) and Vice Executive Director Kat Harrison (Left) join The Panther's Pulse to discuss the non-profits "rollercoaster" proposal process.
Friends of Ferrum Park Talks Future
November 14, 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
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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
Earth Week Events Planned

Earth Week Events Planned

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025
From left to right; Michael Oliver, senior, and Trent Ray, senior, hammer a board into place on Ferrum Park's new shed.

Students Help Build Shed for Ferrum Park

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
April 10, 2025
Zack Beckner, senior, trains for the NCAA D-III wrestling nationals.

Old Dog, New Tricks

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
From left, Forestry and Wildlife Professor Todd Fredericksen and Trent Ray, senior, set up a trail camera by Adams Pond.

Beaver Fever

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Grad Student Aisha Martin drives toward the basket against Lynchburg.

Five Years, 1,000 Points

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
February 6, 2025
Allyson Cassell, junior, led the Panthers with 18 points against the Royals last Saturday.

Lady Panthers Flush Royals

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Aisha Martin, grad student, drives the ball toward the basket for a lay up.

Panthers Swipe Down the Pride

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
January 20, 2025
The Bluegrass Brass Explosion marches past the Stratton House during the Festival of Lights.

The Most Wonderful Time of Year

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
December 20, 2024
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
To send or not to send? It is a question of aid.

PRO/CON: Con–The US Should Not Keep Sending Aid to Ukraine

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
From left, seniors Erick Nolasco, Jaedyn McKinney, Callum Harrison, and MJ Upchurch, stand alongside their families while being honored for senior night.

Men’s Soccer Ties Royals at Home

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor
November 6, 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
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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