The Background Behind F&M’s Rise in National Regard
By Ellyn Fritz || News Editor Franklin & Marshall College has slowly climbed up the Wall Street Journal College Rankings, from 92nd in 2015 to 91st in 2020, ultimately landing…
Current President Dan Porterfield announces departure in May 2018
By Katherine Coble || News Editor Franklin & Marshall College president Dan Porterfield has announced his departure from the College this morning to take on a position as head of…
President Porterfield named new head of Aspen Institute
By Katie Coble || News Editor Franklin & Marshall College president Dan Porterfield has announced his departure from the College this morning to take on a position as head of…
Student reconsiders future after college president posts on Facebook wall for birthday
By David Martin || Satirical Columnist LANCASTER—Franklin and Marshall College student Will Bradley was reportedly thrilled when College President Dan Porterfield posted on his Facebook wall last Tuesday for his…
Trump’s actions send shockwaves through F&M, Lancaster City community
By Katherine Coble || News Editor Donald Trump had been president for less than a week when he suddenly announced an explosive and controversial executive order regarding refugees and immigration…
College responds to student pressure, alters counseling services policy
By Katherine Coble || Assistant News Editor It takes a village to raise a child…or to change a health policy. That’s what Alison Renna ‘18 figured out over the year…
Government Department holds post-election discussion, ‘What Just Happened?’
By Kimberly Givant || Editor-in-Chief On Friday, November 11, the Government Department at Franklin & Marshall College held a post-election discussion featuring Professors Stephen Medvic, David Ciuk, Elspeth Wilson, and…
F&M president honored with White House ‘Champion of Change’ in education award
By Katherine Coble || Staff Writer President Dan Porterfield has long been a beloved figure among students at Franklin & Marshall, known for his constant enthusiasm and his mini-fridge packed…
Racist comments plaque F&M Yik Yak in light of events at Mizzou
By Lauren Wachspress || Contributing Writer This past week Mizzou could not be avoided on social media. Many F&M students posted Facebook statuses to show support for students at the…