Billy Joel’s “Turn the Lights Back On” Review
After over 20 years of not releasing new music, Billy Joel has finally returned with a new single called “Turn the Lights Back On.” When I saw the Spotify notification…
Origami is a computer, F&M Professor proves
As reported in Quanta Magazine, Franklin & Marshall College’s own Dr. Thomas Hull proved that –astonishingly – origami can be a computer. Dr. Hull, an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics,…
Accept and Respect Your Illness: Living with Chronic Pain in College
Life as a student with chronic pain often leads to isolation and frustration. When I first started college, I found myself ignoring my pain, pretending it didn’t exist, and attempting…
The 2024 Diplomat’s Guide to Academic Excellence and Wild Nights
Photo courtesy of Adam Whitlock via Unsplash. The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. Welcome back Diplomats to the Spring 2024…
Neymar Jr, The Disappointment of Football: A Career Retrospective
Photo courtesy of Octavio Passos via Getty Images, 2022 One of the greatest hopes in football now seems like a forgotten memory for the fans. After signing for Al-Hilal from…
Lewis Hamilton Announces Major Formula 1 News
The Formula 1 (F1) off-season has shocked fans of the sport once again. In a jaw-dropping move, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has decided to change teams for the 2025…
Dr. Kimberly Grey Discusses the Specific Challenges of Writing Nonfiction
Dr. Kimberly Grey, an English Department visiting professor, began her craft talk last Thursday with a request that we refer to her as – Dr. Kimmy, or professor Kimmy, or…
Heathers The Musical Review
I’d like to preface the article with a hefty spoiler alert as a majority of the plot is spoiled in this article. The dark comedy musical Heathers, performed from January…
72 Hours in New York City
Are you spending a long weekend in the best city in the world? There is something for everyone in the city that never sleeps. Take a quick getaway with tons…
Club Highlight: Diplomats Forever Yearbook
Did you hear that F&M’s yearbook is back? After a brief hiatus, Franklin & Marshall students are thrilled with the return of a classic, memorable tradition. First established as The…
How AI is Affecting Academic Conduct and Learning Culture at F&M
This winter, as Lancaster colleges celebrated yet another hard-earned end to their semesters and sent students home for the first leg of an icy winter, local educators had another anniversary…
Xavi Leaves FC Barcelona After Three Seasons As Head Coach
Photo courtesy of Alex Caparros via Getty Images, 2022 After a disappointing 5-3 loss at home to Villareal on January 27th, Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez announced that he would leave…
6 Months Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: A Preview
As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are coming up in Paris, France, let’s do a historical recap of the most important sports competition in the world. The games started over…
International Court of Justice Verdict: Israel Must Prevent Genocide
After many hearings brought about by South Africa’s initial charge, which accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza, the International Court of Justice has delivered its provisional…
The 66th Grammy Awards: Full of Stars and Surprises
In the midst of award show season, the 66th annual Grammy Awards took place just two days ago, on February 4, hosted by Trevor Noah for the fourth consecutive year.…