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Veterans and active military personnel gather on the steps at Vaughn Chapel for a photo.
Celebrating Service
November 23, 2024
Chrysalis staff and contributors gather following the reveal of the magazine Wednesday night.
‘Chrysalis’ Revealed
November 23, 2024
Senior Trent Proctor presents playground amenities to Friends of Ferrum Park personnel.
College Students Present to FOFP
November 23, 2024
FF member Tina Hanlon chats with other members as they wait for the October meeting to commence.
Ferrum Forward Conducts November Meeting
November 14, 2024
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
Junior Alfredo Abel-Rivera scored 20 points to go along with a game high 13 rebounds in the 82-54 win against N.C. Wesleyan.
Men’s Basketball Improves to 3-0
November 21, 2024
Charles Tart III leads the Panthers in scoring (37) after two games.
Men’s Basketball Dominates in Back-to-Back Wins
November 17, 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
Alfredo Abel-Rivera, junior, drives the ball inside against a Bridgewater opponent in last year's ODAC tournament.
Men’s Basketball Opens Season Against Carolina Christian
November 8, 2024
Senior Kayla Fedison scored her first goal of the season in the team's final game.
Team Has Bitter-Sweet End to the Winningest Women’s Soccer Season
November 7, 2024
College Revives 'Emmet Otter' for the Holidays
College Revives ‘Emmet Otter’ for the Holidays
November 30, 2024
From left, sophomore Ahna Tyree, Bluegrass Brass Creative Director Rachel Blankenship-Tucker, and Theatre Arts Professor Emily Blankenship-Tucker perform "Twelfth Night: Or What You Will."
Theatre Department Showcases Ren Faire and ‘Twelfth Night’
November 5, 2024
Sophomores, Myles Chambers, left, and Paris Pannell perform a song by Rod Wave.
Karaoke Night Draws Low Numbers but Energy Remains High
October 30, 2024
Joseph Flores, sophomore, prepares to log in to an XBox console.
Old and New
October 22, 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
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
Theatre Department Begins 'Joseph' Production
Theatre Department Begins ‘Joseph’ Production
March 22, 2024
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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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Chrysalis staff and contributors gather following the reveal of the magazine Wednesday night.

[Photo] ‘Chrysalis’ Revealed

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 23, 2024
Friends of Ferrum Park hosted a Trick-or-Treat Trail that brought more than 300 families into the woods for candy.

[Photo] Editorial: Local Groups Want Student Input

Kyle Markowitz, Editor
November 7, 2024
From left, sophomore Ahna Tyree, Bluegrass Brass Creative Director Rachel Blankenship-Tucker, and Theatre Arts Professor Emily Blankenship-Tucker perform "Twelfth Night: Or What You Will."

[Photo] Theatre Department Showcases Ren Faire and ‘Twelfth Night’

Cody Agnell, StaffWriter
November 5, 2024
A skeleton sits upon a car with candy, forewarning trail-goers to beware.

[Photo] Trick, Treat, or Trail?

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor
October 31, 2024
Fisheries and Wildlife students boat onto the pond during last week's electrofishing event.

[Photo] A Large-Scale Operation

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor
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.

[Photo] The Sweet Escape

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2024
Aaron McNeal, junior, takes in a vertical algae sample with the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Project.

[Photo] Swimming Through the Data

Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor
September 10, 2024
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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