Recent Elections Show the Limits to Dutch “Tolerance”
Last semester, I studied abroad in Amsterdam. While I was there, the country held provincial elections in which the right-wing party, Boer Burger Beweging (the farmer-citizen movement) won the most…
Three Palestinian Students Shot in Burlington, VT
On November 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. three Palestinian college students were shot near the University of Vermont Campus. Two of the three students were wearing Keffiyehs, a traditional Palestinian…
“Anarcho-Capitalist” Cosplayer Turned President of Argentina: The Rise of Javier Milei
The eccentric economist-turned-politician Javier Milei is Argentina’s President-elect after crushing mainstream politician Sergio Massa in the 2023 presidential election. No doubt, Javier Milei’s unusual approach to Argentine politics separates him…
Dublin Riot: Mass School Stabbing Triggers Anti-Immigrant Backlash
On November 23, 2023, the streets of Dublin, Ireland, were set ablaze by a riotous mob — the largest incident of violence on the Emerald Isle in over twenty years.…
Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
Photo courtesy of Emily Hanson When many think of Thanksgiving foods, they picture turkey with gravy, stuffing, pies, creamy mashed potatoes, and all kinds of breads and desserts. For those…
Turkey, Pies, and Writers: A Writers House Friendsgiving
Photo courtesy of Teagan Durkin. On November 15th, the Philadelphia Alumni Writers House hosted its annual Thanksgiving potluck. Preparation had been well underway for weeks beforehand. Writers House employees were…
Is Holiday Spirit Dead?
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. I got the chance to visit New York City a couple weekends ago and…
Game Day with F&M’s Dance Team
Over True Blue Weekend, I had the fantastic opportunity to follow along with the F&M Dance Team as they prepared for their football halftime show performance. Our time together started…
Psychology Panel Talks: Recognizing Racial and Gender Biases
From November 6th and November 13th, the Psychology department invited three candidates in the process of hiring a new psychology professor. These candidates, Candidates A, B, and C, held a…
F1 Meets The Las Vegas Strip: A Complete Overview Of The Eventful Grand Prix Weekend
By Emily Myers || Staff Writer The Formula 1 World Championship has added a new race to its calendar this year right here in the United States – the Las…
Diplomats Girls Soccer Season Review
By Golnar Jalinous || Contributing Writer The Franklin & Marshall Women’s Soccer season came to a close last Saturday after a loss to Tufts 2-1 in the first round of…
Last International Break of 2023: Euro 2024 and World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Agathe Vanmassenhove || Sports Reporter This week marked the third international break of the 2023/2024 season and the last before the new year. The last games for direct qualification to…
Republican Debate: A Race for Second Place
The Republican Presidential debate took place in Miami, Fl. last Wednesday, November 8th. The debate featured 5 of 6 candidates running for the Republican presidential nomination for the 2024 election.…
Return of the King: David Cameron back in British Gov. as Foreign Secretary
In a surprise twist of political fortunes for the outcast politician, former British prime minister David Cameron was suddenly appointed as British foreign secretary after 7 years in the political…
Monitoring the Iceland Volcanic Situation: What Will Happen?
At times, the news is filled with headlines about abnormal volcanic activity and earthquakes, attempting to instill a sense of panic over the eruption of a major supervolcano. This has…