Alumnus donates million-dollar gift to support science and pre-medical studies
By Renee Xiaoyu Wang || Contributing Writer F&M recently received a $1 million gift from Dr. Eric C. Rackow ’67 and his wife, Dr. Sari J. Kaminsky. This gift will…
Trump signs pledge to Republican Party
By Catalina Salazar || Contributing Writer Last week, Donald Trump signed a loyalty pledge to the Republican Party that will effectively rule out the possibility of him running as a…
North China suffers chain of chemical explosions, leaving dead, many wounded
By Xinyu Zong || Contributing Writer On Wednesday, August 12, two massive explosions occurred just seconds apart from each other at a container storage station in Tianjin, North China. The…
Martin Library of Sciences undergoes new renovation for upcoming anniversary
By Lin Phyu Sin || Contributing Writer The numerous renovation projects conducted at F&M over this past summer can be found all over campus. There are many new and remodeled…
Professor Brewer earns prestigious award for research, teaching in chemistry
By Renee Xiaoyu Wang || Contributing Writer Scott Brewer, Associate Professor of Chemistry, was recently named a Henry Dreyfus Scholar-Teacher for his research project, “Exploring Protein Structure and Hydration with…
College to recognize Koomson, Turkle with honorary degrees during Commencement
Steven Viera || Managing Editor Recently, the College announced that it will bestow honorary degrees on two distinguished scholars: Robert Kwesi Koomson ’97 and Sherry Turkle. Dan Porterfield, president of…
Students’ personal files made available via eDisk resulting from accidental data breach
Shira Kipnees || Senior Staff Writer On Thursday, March 19, the College became aware of a data breach of two files containing personal information of approximately 356 students that were…
Prospective students visit F&M for A Closer Look, explore campus, opportunities
Steven Viera || Managing Editor Last Friday, April 17, the College hosted A Closer Look, its annual accepted students’ day. More than 500 prospective students from the Class of 2019…
Obama, Castro summit represents shift in renewal of U.S., Cuba diplomatic ties
By Steven Viera || Managing Editor For the first time in over 50 years, the presidents of the United States and Cuba met face-to-face. This occurred at the Summit of…
Student body elects new Diplomatic Congress executive board, class presidents
By Shira Kipnees || Senior Staff Writer On April 2, students elected a new executive board for the Diplomatic Congress (DipCon): Donnell Bailey ’17, president; Molly Cadwell ’16, vice-president; Charley…
Plepler named commencement speaker in recognition of leadership, passion
The College recently announced that Richard Plepler ’81, chairman and CEO of Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO), will address the Class of 2015 at Commencement, scheduled for May 9. At…
Second annual TEDxTalk sponsored by Black Pyramid Society centers on voice
By Noah Sunshine || Senior Staff Writer The Black Pyramid Senior Honor Society (BPS) hosted its second annual TEDxFranklin&MarshallCollege last Thursday. Co-chairs Rachel Codkind ’15 and Matt Loiacono ’15 organized…