America Must Take Donald Trump’s Campaign Seriously
By Nicholas Riebel || Contributing Writer Donald Trump is not a joke anymore. Even if his candidacy began as one, it is not anymore. He is a serious candidate, not just for…
Masthead: Staff says “thank you”
The College Reporter would like to thank everyone who made our Crowdfunding campaign a success. They say no man is an island, and The College Reporter sure proves…
After uncertainty about pre-orientation program, student finds meaning, appreciation in experience
By Emilia Donnelly || Contributing Writer PIT convocation began at precisely 3:00 p.m. on Aug. 22, 2015. Us Pitters, as we fondly call ourselves, and our parents hurried in the Roschel…
A senior looks back on freshman year, gives advice to new students
By Anam Bibi || Contributing Writer Benjamin Franklin once said: “without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” As freshmen, all we can think…
Trump’s campaign continues to spin out of control
By Anjeli Chapman || Contributing Writer Watching Donald Trump’s presidential campaign feels a little bit like watching a carnival carousel malfunction. At first, it looks harmless enough. It’s entertaining, and everyone…
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 third…
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 chemical…
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 areas…
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 Spectroscopic…
Mr. Holmes features strong acting, but is marred by weak plot
By Preman Koshar || Arts & Entertainment Editor Mr. Holmes, directed by Bill Condon, is the film industry’s latest take on Sherlock Holmes. Ian McKellan stars as the elderly and…
Porterfield talks education, value of liberal arts, at Common Hour
President Dan Porterfield kicked off the first Common Hour of the school year with a talk on the benefits of a liberal arts education in today’s fast-paced world. By Izzy…
Yo La Tengo creates unique, captivating new album
By Kimberly Givant || Managing Editor On August 28, Hoboken-based indie-rock band Yo La Tengo released their 14th studio album Stuff Like That There. Active since 1984, Yo La Tengo…
Now They Got Bad Blood?: Nicki, Taylor, Miley, and How to Be a Better Ally
By Erin Moyer || Senior Editor Celebrities: they’re just like us. In that they don’t really seem to know how to handle this whole “race” thing. This Summer, we of…
Tom Brady no longer serving suspension after legal victory
By Joe Giordano || Contributing Writer On Thursday afternoon after much fanfare and media coverage, a federal judge finally decided to remove Tom Brady’s four game suspension for the upcoming…