Why to Be a “Social Animal” This Winter
Since 2007, the Healthy Minds Network (through the University of Michigan) has studied and reported the mental health of college students through confidential online surveys. The surveys aim to recognize…
F&M Players: My Experience In “Something Rotten”
Being involved in student theatre is a totally unique experience. I’ve done theatre in various settings throughout my life, including community theatre, high school theatre and the TND department here…
Local Business Spotlight: West Art
I recall that when I toured Franklin & Marshall’s campus, I worried that there simply wasn’t anything to do in the city of Lancaster. I knew about bars and clubs…
Diplomatic Congress Review: Commonwealth, Common Hour, and Common Interests
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, Franklin & Marshall’s 18th Diplomatic Congress held its weekly meeting. A Promise for the People The meeting began with the confirmation of the Congress’s newest…
Lancaster Holds Municipal Elections on November 4th
As it marks one year since the presidential elections, Lancaster is not at rest yet as November 4th was the day for municipal elections in the city. This election included…
Shattering The Red Zone: One Table at a Time
The Red Zone Campaign on Franklin & Marshall’s (F&M) campus has concluded, but the fight to spread awareness and the efforts to engage students in violence prevention never stops. The…
What’s Fizzin’
In the Orwellian world of 1984, if one were to do anything, they would know that Big Brother is watching. At Franklin and Marshall College, when a nonchalant Diplomat trips…
F&M Marks Truth and Reconciliation Day
On Tuesday, September 30th, Hartman Green became a site of remembrance, as Franklin & Marshall College marked its inaugural Truth and Reconciliation Day, a community event centered on honoring and…
OSE Unveils New Format for Student Organization Training
It’s now easier than ever to be a club leader at F&M! The Office of Student Engagement rolled out a new and improved format for its Student Organization Training last…
Writers House is 21!
The Writers House is finally legal! No, but genuinely, during this year’s True Blue Weekend on the 20th of September, the Philadelphia Alumni Writers House celebrated its 21st birthday through…
Rising Greek Life on Campus: Kappa Sigma Return to F&M
Re-founding a fraternity on a college campus is no simple feat. Imagine planting a seed of community and brotherhood that you may not fully reap the rewards of yourself. Instead,…
F&M Welcomes Literary Voices of Tomorrow at Annual Writers Festival
Franklin & Marshall College will host its annual Emerging Writers Festival from April 2-4, 2025 – bringing five of the nation’s most promising literary voices to campus for three days…
Heartbreak at Shadek: Diplomats Fall to Muhlenberg in Final Home Game, 23-24
Photo Courtesy of Franklin and Marshall Athletics Department. It was a gut-wrenching game for Franklin and Marshall College football as the Diplomats fell to the Muhlenberg Mules 23-24 at Saturday’s…
On The Road: Diplomats Football Falls Short at Ursinus and Johns Hopkins
Photo Courtesy of Franklin and Marshall Athletics Department. The Franklin and Marshall football team fell in back-to-back Centennial Conference games against Ursinus College and Johns Hopkins University. Despite their defensive…
True Blue Victory: F&M Defeats Dickinson to Secure the Wagon, 23-14
Photo Courtesy of Franklin and Marshall Athletics Department. Franklin and Marshall football brought home “The Wagon” during Saturday’s game against Dickinson College. The Diplomats defeated the Red Devils 23-14 at…