Obama, Castro summit represents shift in renewal of U.S., Cuba diplomatic ties
By Steven Viera || Managing Editor For the first time in over 50 years, the presidents of the United States and Cuba met face-to-face. This occurred at the Summit of…
Student body elects new Diplomatic Congress executive board, class presidents
By Shira Kipnees || Senior Staff Writer On April 2, students elected a new executive board for the Diplomatic Congress (DipCon): Donnell Bailey ’17, president; Molly Cadwell ’16, vice-president; Charley…
Plepler named commencement speaker in recognition of leadership, passion
The College recently announced that Richard Plepler ’81, chairman and CEO of Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO), will address the Class of 2015 at Commencement, scheduled for May 9. At…
Second annual TEDxTalk sponsored by Black Pyramid Society centers on voice
By Noah Sunshine || Senior Staff Writer The Black Pyramid Senior Honor Society (BPS) hosted its second annual TEDxFranklin&MarshallCollege last Thursday. Co-chairs Rachel Codkind ’15 and Matt Loiacono ’15 organized…
Survey aims to gather feedback on student satisfaction with campus housing options
On Tuesday, March 24, the Long-Range Plan for Campus Housing Working Group electronically distributed a survey to the F&M student body regarding the current campus housing offerings to gauge student…
Forum brings students, administrators together to discuss alcohol use at F&M
By Steven Viera || Managing Editor Last Tuesday, March 31, in Weis College House, the Diplomatic Congress (DipCon) hosted the latest event in its F&M Forums series. The forum focused…
Senate passes budget along partisan lines, threatens to repeal Obamacare legislation
Early on the morning March 27, the U.S. Senate approved a budget resolution authored by members of the Republican Party. The Senate’s resolution follows the passage of a separate budget…
F&M Poll shows high approval for Wolf, proposed budget as first term commences
Tom Wolf, governor of Pennsylvania, enjoys the support of a majority of the state’s voters according to the most recent F&M Poll. The poll indicated not only a strong approval…
Burke appointed vice president of communications following Cliatt’s departure
The College has named Kevin Burke as vice president for communications, effective March 7. Burke assumes the new office following the departure of Cass Cliatt, former vice president for communications,…
Black Pyramid Society hosts induction to formally welcome cohort of new members
By Indira Rahman || Staff Writer The Black Pyramid Society (BPS) hosted its annual induction ceremony last Friday, March 6. Members of the organization dedicate themselves to knowledge, leadership, and…