Please Say “Gay” In Schools
By Emily Hanson || Layout Assistant On February 28th, 2022, the Parental Rights in Education Bill (better known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) passed its final Senate committee by…
The Sporting World Finally Takes a Stand
By Alex Wintz || Contributing Writer For the past week, sports from archery to weightlifting have imposed punishments on Russian and Belarussian athletes in their respective competitions. However, many are…
Op-Ed: First Three Days, From a Ukrainian-(American)
By Anna Synakh || Staff Writer I wrote one of my best essays ever in the first semester of freshman year. A sad thing to admit as a second-semester senior,…
Op-Ed: Women’s History Month, Jill Abbott
By Mikki Abbott || Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of the subject. When asked the question “Who is a woman who inspires you?” The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott.…
Adventures at F&M #3: A Comic Series
By Sarah Nicell || News Editor Week 3: Asking the Real Questions. Sophomore Sarah Nicell is the News Editor for The College Reporter. Their email is snicell@fandm.edu.
Black Excellence Gala Keynote
By Makaila Ranges || Contributing Writer I. Introduction Welcome everyone to the first ever Black Excellence Gala. I am beyond honored and thankful that you have given me the opportunity…
“The Granola Bar”: F&M’s New Free Food Resource Center
By Rohail Spear || Managing Editor F&M’s Center for the Sustainable Environment is opening “The Granola Bar” on March 2nd, a new food resource center available for all students and…
The Gist: Everything is F*cked
By Olivia Schmid || Opinions Editor When I first picked up this book at Barnes and Noble, I couldn’t help but laugh— a book about hope… titled Everything is F*cked?…
Op-Ed: A Call to Action – F&M student employees deserve a higher wage
By David Cazares || Contributing Writer “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the…
Harden Day: Part 1 and 2
By Nimai Shukla || Sports Editor It seems like every 76ers fan has been juiced with pure adrenaline, and has been waiting for their call-up to the league to play…
Two Chapters Suspended, Three Remain: Fraternity Life At F&M “Will Never Be the Same”
By Erin Maxwell || Editor-in-Chief Fraternity life at Franklin & Marshall College is a black box—not only for the non-affiliated student but for members, too. Closed hearings and PR-friendly silence…
Op-Ed: Anti-Asian Violence and the Conditional American Safety
By Trinity Nguyen || Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of Gyana Guity. Christina Yuna Lee was stabbed forty times in her own apartment with her own kitchen knife. She didn’t walk…
Dear Elle: Going Deeper Than Sex (Pun Intended)
Q: Dear Elle, I feel like it’s impossible to find a relationship deeper than sex. What do you recommend? – Hopeless Romantic on Hartman A: Dearest Hopeless Romantic, It seems…
Power, Privilege, and Parties: A Discussion with F&M Greek Life
By Lily Vining | Campus Life Editor What happens when power, privilege, and partying intersect in a frat basement? This question is a key focus for Kathryn Wanner, Director of…
Why Euphoria Works
By Rohail Spear || Managing Editor My mom watches Euphoria—a drama about high schoolers navigating relationships, addiction, mental health issues, and sexuality. If that doesn’t tell you something about the…