F&M recognized by national publications for academics, other initiatives in rankings
By Shira Kipnees, Staff Writer || F&M recently tied for 37th place— along with Dickinson College, Skidmore College, and Whitman College— among the United States’ best liberal arts colleges in U.S.…
Campus libraries to change hours during month of October, gauge student response
By Briana Ferguson, Contributing Writer || This October, the College’s libraries are partnering with Diplomatic Congress (DipCon) to conduct an experiment to switch the late night hours of Shadek-Fackenthal Library (Shad-Fack)…
F&M field hockey continues multi-game undefeated streak
By Nicole Strauss, Contributing Writer || The Diplomats have won all seven of their games this season, remaining undefeated and becoming a serious threat to the other teams in the conference.…
Neeson lives up to star status in Scott Frank’s newest film
By Jeffrey Robinowitz, Staff Writer || There are few actors anymore that can bring out an audience on their name alone. I believe Liam John Neeson is one of those…
F&M launches crowdfunding to support professors’ research
By Danae Diaz, Contributing Writer || In June, F&M started a pilot program to use crowdfunding, or social media, to raise money online through public donations in order to bolster academic…
Enlightening 9/11 generation
By Stephen Wiederhorn, Contributing Writer || Sept. 11th is a day everyone should remember. It has come to symbolize an international day of remembrance and mourning, during which citizens of the…
Masland promoted as College’s Title IX Coordinator, brings experience to new role
By Garrett Largoza, Contributing Writer || Janet Masland rose to the position of F&M’s Title XI coordinator Aug. 1. She replaced for David Proulx, vice president for finance and administration at…
Diplomatic Congress works to improve student experience for campus community
By Miguel Diaz, Contributing Writer || F&M’s central student government, the Diplomatic Congress (Dip Con), examines areas of student life in need of improvement each year in order to foster stronger…
Men’s soccer rises in national rankings, looks forward to season
By Sophie Afdhal, Sports Editor || The Fall season began only a few weeks ago and the F&M men’s soccer team already has a long list of accolades to make the…
Women’s soccer falls to Elizabethtown, takes on Misericordia next
By Nicole Strauss, Contributing Writer || Although the Diplomats women’s soccer team put up a good fight against the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays, they were unable to come back from the…
Jay-Z and Budweiser collaborate on Philly summer concert
By Caroline Dorey-Stein, Contributing Writer || When Jay-Z launched the blueprint for the Made in America Festival it was obvious it was going to be a success. The founder of clothing…
Ridiculous moments in As Above, So Below add to overall enjoyment
By Nicholas Farinola, Contributing Writer || Many horror movies released over the last decade border the line of mediocrity. I had some high expectations for As Above, So Below because its…
Writers House offers new internship partnered with local schools
By Arielle Lipset, Campus Life Editor || This Fall, the Philadelphia Alumni Writers House will oversee a compelling internship opportunity for involved students at F&M. Roughly six to eight students will…
Playwright, actor Van Why recounts “That Day in September”
By Samantha Greenfield, Contributing Writer || Every year people come together to remember what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, and every year the emotions come back as if that dreaded day…
How to stay healthy and safe on campus
By Marcella Labellarte, Contributing Writer || As a student here at F&M, I am not only focusing on my grades, my social life, and my family, but also on my health.…