• The Award-Winning Iron Blade--First-Place National Award for College Newspapers--The American Scholastic Press Association
  • The Award-Winning Iron Blade--First-Place National Award for College Newspapers--The American Scholastic Press Association
Advertisement
28°
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
The Student News Site of Ferrum College

Iron Blade
The Student News Site of Ferrum College

Iron Blade
Eliza Copes

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer

Hey, I’m Eliza Copes, a student in the Agricultural program, minoring in ag business and equine studies. I love to make art, read, and write. I’m excited to be a part of the team here at the Iron blade as a Staff Writer!!.

All content by Eliza Copes
From left, Alyssa Lagomarsino, sophomore, (Napoleon Dynamite); Makenzie Williams, junior, (Inflatable Car Dude); and Hannah Williams, sophomore, (Gru); prep for the costume contest.

A Few Tricks and A Lot of Treats

Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor
November 5, 2024
Hannah Huffman. senior, readies herself for the next shot with the tennis team.

It Spin An Adventure for Huffman

Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor
October 10, 2024
The Brazilian Drum Line stands ready to march, awaiting the command from their drum major, right.

Culture, Music, and Fun!

Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor
October 8, 2024
Scout Lynch, senior, performs an artistic demonstration at the first coffee house of the semester.

The Home of Poetry and Coffee

Eliza Copes, Social Media Editor
September 12, 2024
Aaron McNeal, junior, takes in a vertical algae sample with the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Project.

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.

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.

‘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.

Revealed

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Ferrum Farmers Market is announcing its Re-opening April 18 from 3-7.

Farm Fresh to Ferrum

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Russell Golembe, junior, smashes a hit for the Panthers.

Baseball goes 1- 3

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Morgan's Message supports all athletes battling with metal health.

The Battle on Mental Health and Ending a Stigma

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
Punt looks off in the distance as the sun rises.

Horsin’ Around

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
Senior, Juan Garcia, takes an at-bat for the Panthers against Bridgewater College.

Baseball Drops Two Double Headers

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
The revamped LEaP Studio is open from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

LEaPing Into Progress

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
Bryce Thacker swings as the pitch comes closer.

Baseball Goes 3-2 March 10-16

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Jordan Smith, senior, pitched three innings against Alfred State, earning one strikeout.

Baseball Goes 1-2 in Opening Games

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
Guest Speaker Paul Chapman raves about the many upcoming opportunities and events for members of the community offered by Franklin County Parks and Recreation at the February meeting of Ferrum Forward.

Ferrum (Steps) Forward at Monthly Meeting

Eliza Copes and Grace Weaver
February 19, 2024
Emily Arrington, Senior, looks at her creation.

Students Capture a Permanent Rainbow

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Lee O'Dell leads centering exercises in a restorative yoga session.

Relax and Restore

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Adrian Samano, sophomore, battles valiantly for his victory.

Wrestling Dominates Shenandoah

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024
Load More Stories
Donate to Iron Blade