Why Mayor Pete Buttigieg lacks support from young Democrats
By Ruby Van Dyk || Assistant Managing Editor Photo Courtesy of Politico This last week in the Iowa Caucuses, Mayor Pete Buttigieg proved himself to be a candidate to beat…
Common Hour speaker advocates for multilingualism in education systems.
By Nina Kegelman || Contributing Writer This week’s Common Hour speaker was Dr. Kimberly Potowski, a Professor of Spanish Linguistics at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Potowski directs a…
Iowa caucus results falter due to technical difficulties; Buttigieg triumphs
By Ellyn Fritz || Staff Writer The first nominating contest of the 2020 election cycle began this past week on Monday, February 3rd with the Iowa Caucuses. Iowa’s caucus night…
World Health Organization declares 2019 coronavirus a public health emergency
By Olivia Capasso || Junior Editor On February 1st, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency due to its global reach and the fast-moving…
Senate votes to acquit President Donald Trump on two articles of impeachment
By Jeremy Mauser || Staff Writer On February 5, 2020, the United States Senate acquitted Donald J. Trump of two articles of impeachment: abuse of power and obstruction of justice.…
Editor examines “Finding Freedom,” piece by artist in residence, Sonya Clark
By Sojin Shin || Op Eds Editor Have you ever seen a starry night? For those of us from urban areas (or students who have spent too long here in…
News Editor recommends political podcasts for every level of listener
By Katherine Coble || News Editor With the Iowa caucuses (slowly and painfully) coming to a close and the New Hampshire primary on the horizon, the 2020 election season is…
Second half surge puts F&M Women’s Basketball over Green Terror
By Jamie Belfer || Sports Editor The Diplomats have battled against many tough competitors in the 2019-2020 season, their most staggering win being a complete 74-24 domination over Bryn Mawr. …
KC Chiefs become Super Bowl Champions after late-game comeback
By Luke Streett || Contributing Writer This Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs squared off in Super Bowl LIV. Throughout the season, both teams were seen…
[Students] Wellness Center Update
Margaret Hazlett margaret.hazlett@fandm.edu Feb 6, 2020, 4:00 PM Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Again this week, we are writing to reassure you that we have no identified cases of novel coronavirus virus here at…
“Uncut Gems” stars comedy actor Adam Sandler in unique role
By Nina Kegelman || Contributing Writer To be honest, I have a hard time explaining the plot of the 2019 Safdie brothers film Uncut Gems, starring Adam Sandler, Idina Menzel,…
Contributing Writer reviews film “Parasite,” up for Academy Award
By Ryan McCarthy || Contributing Writer I was really looking forward to seeing Parasite. I rarely analyze the deeper meaning of movies, perhaps because I lack the intellect, but this…
Senate votes against allowing witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial
By Ruby Van Dyk || Assistant Managing Editor Last Friday a coalition of Republican senators voted to block new evidence and testimony to enter the impeachment hearings. The move makes…
Prince Andrew Faces Criticism as Epstein Controversy Escalates
By Erin Maxwell || Staff Writer As the Jeffrey Epstein trial continues, it has been revealed that Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has refused to cooperate with American officials behind…
Nature Author David Quammen Expresses Concerns for National Park Habitats
By Nina Kegelman || Contributing Writer This Thursday’s Common Hour speaker was science and nature author David Quammen, whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, The New York…