Nintendo Switch 2 and Why $80 Games Aren’t Justified
If you have not been keeping up with news revolving technology and the gaming industry, Nintendo’s newly revealed console, the Nintendo Switch 2, has gotten a lot of backlash recently.…
F&M Awards PhDs (No Grad School Required)
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. Here at Franklin and Marshall College, an undergraduate institution located in Amish Country, Pennsylvania,…
Trump Administration Accidentally Leaks Group Chat With War Plans
Last week, a Trump administration group chat was leaked to the public, which revealed United States war plans. The chat, using the messaging platform Signal, included key cabinet officials and…
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…
Andrew Rich, Dean of CCNY’s Colin Powell School, Appointed President of Franklin & Marshall College
Photo courtesy of Deb Grove, Franklin & Marshall College/Communications Office LANCASTER, Pa.—Andrew “Andy” Rich, dean of the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at the City College of…
Battle of the Mascots
Junior Carrie Teti is the Arts & Leisure Editor for The College Reporter. Her email is cteti@fandm.edu.
Community, Common Spaces, and Kitchens: What Shapes Our Shared Spaces?
Image of Lucy Nolan ’27 and Nina Lazarovici on Hartman Green. Photo courtesy of Lily Andrey ’27. With a student body of 1,900, we have collectively mastered the liberal arts…
What’s Going on With TikTok Right Now?
On April 24, 2024, the United States government passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The bill prohibits the distribution and operation of social media platforms owned…
President Trump’s Inauguration and Elon Musk’s Controversial Hand Gesture
After an electoral victory of 312 votes and a popular vote victory of 49% to 48%, Donald Trump has found himself in the White House for a second term. On…
Neighbors at Odds: The Threat of Tariffs on U.S. and Canadian Trade
On November 25, 2024, former President-Elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, citing concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking, namely fentanyl. This marks…
We Need Global Warming, It’s Freezing
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. On January 19th, 2025, something tragic happened. A winter storm has arrived in Lancaster,…
Lancaster City Voters Approve Home Rule
Big changes are soon to come to Lancaster City. On November 5, 2024, Lancaster voters approved a home rule charter. Home rule is a type of municipal government where governmental…
The 2024 Verdict: What American Women Face in an Era of Resurging Patriarchy
The College Reporter strives for editorial independence, and the views expressed in this piece are those of the author alone. The 2024 election delivered a profound and unsettling message to…
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…
Race and Gender at the Ballot Box: Insights for the 2024 Election
“I voted” stickers in English and Spanish, Virginia, USA, November 2014. Courtesy of OSCE In a recent analysis of the 2024 election dynamics, Sarah Niebler, Associate Professor of Political Science…
Elon Musk: The Trump Campaign’s Secret Weapon?
In the final weeks leading up to the election, Donald Trump and his 2024 presidential campaign have enlisted the help of the richest man in the world: Elon Musk. The…
New Iowa Poll Shocks Nation: Could This Be A Sign Of An Unexpected Shift?
A brand new poll from Iowa released on November 2nd, 2024 from pollster Ann Selzer of the Des Moines Register showed that Harris was up by 3% in the previously…
Who Is On My Ballot? 2024 Election.
Encouraging someone to be an educated voter is a lot easier than being an educated voter. So, TCR has gathered some resources to make that trip to the polls a…
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…
Autumn Serenity: Capturing the Beauty of Campus in Fall
All Photos Courtesy of Natalie Richards Golden autumn light on campus—perfect for a peaceful moment under the trees. Old Main sits in the Autumn sunlight as students pass for class.…
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…
2024 Madrid Derby Ends in Dramatic Tie; Atlético Handed Huge Fine
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid met again for the intense Madrid Derby on September 29, 2024, with forward Angel Correa of Atletico scoring in overtime to draw the match 1-1.…
Ballon d’Or Nominees: No Messi or Ronaldo for the First Time in 21 Years
For the first time since 2003, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been left off the shortlist for the coveted men’s Ballon d’Or award. The Ballon d’Or award celebrates…
Griezmann Retired From International Football – Les Bleus Will Never Be The Same
Photo Courtesy of Alex Grimm via Getty Images, 2024. On Monday, September 30th, the football world opened their social media accounts only to watch a heartbreaking video posted by Antoine…
To YAF: Hate Speech is Not Free Speech
The laws protecting Freedom of Speech in the U.S. do not mean you can say anything you want. There are limits: incitement, defamation, fraud, obscenity, child pornography, fighting words, and…
HONK Against Abortion: Pro-Life Protestors Litter Harrisburg Avenue
Open discourse and disagreement are pillars of a liberal arts education; fostering critical thinking that shall hopefully lead students to comfortably challenge their own assumptions, arriving at a state of…
The First Harris-Trump Debate: Who Won and What Does This Mean?
On September 10, 2024, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for their first, and possibly only, presidential debate. Over 67 million people watched…
Behind the Cover: The Collective Narrative In College Yearbooks
Yearbooks are vivid tapestries of shared experiences, a lasting illustration of a collective narrative that reveals the nature of human connection and experience. Each photograph and inscription weave together the…
Second Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump was subject to a second assassination attempt in 2024 on Sunday, September 16. The shooter, identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, hid in the bushes near…
Norris Wins Electric Singapore Grand Prix; Battle For Championship Title Heats Up.
Lando Norris won his third career race at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, September 22, edging out three-time World Drivers’ Champion and current championship leader Max Verstappen, who finished…
The Men’s Dips Soccer Are Back After Breaking Tying Curse.
After almost a year since the tragic end of the men’s soccer season, the dips were back at Tylus Field on Friday the 6th, yes the same day and time…
A Historic Paralympic Games for Team USA–Here’s Why.
Shortly after winning the 400m T62 final at the 2024 Paralympic Games, Hunter Woodhall holds up the American flag. Photo Courtesy of Ezra Shaw/Getty Images. Ok, be honest: aside from…
Speak No Evil Hits Theaters
Undoubtedly the best night for a horror movie to be released is Friday the 13th – which is exactly what the new film Speak No Evil did. Premiering last Friday,…
Protect Women In Sports – But Only Some of Them!
The 2024 Paris Olympics provided both entertainment and a great sense of national pride to millions, and deeply endeared many medalists and competitors alike to spectators worldwide. Unfortunately, not all…
Dear Class of 2028 and Any Other Nostalgic Franklin and Marshall College Students
Photo Courtesy of Sarah Forkin I can remember back to July of 2021; sitting in my room, wondering how significantly my life would change in the years to follow, and…
Lineage and Legacy: The Invisible Strings Tying Abraham Lincoln to Lancaster
Abraham Lincoln: The Nation’s Martyr. American Civil War 1861-1865. Courtesy of Picryl. “A more glorious morning never dawned” than that of February 22, 1861, recounted a writer from the Daily…
Cafe Curator: Salswee Cafe
All Photos Courtesy of Teagan Durkin I made a mistake. Receiving a Writers House micro-grant to explore and report back on several NYC cafes sent me spiraling on a research…
Far Right Parties Take Over Europe
While the world is increasingly focused on American politics as national elections are approaching and a new event in the presidential race happens every day, the public eye has largely…
A Look at Biden’s Decision to Bow Out
On Sunday, July 21, President Joe Biden announced that he was no longer seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential race. In his statement posted on the social media platform X,…
The Greatest Computer Outage in History: The CrowdStrike Incident
On July 19, 2024, the cybersecurity platform CrowdStrike released an update for all Windows systems. This update, called the Falcon Sensor Update, was automatically downloaded on 8.5 million Windows systems…
Summer Recommendations: Books, Movies, Music, and More!
Photo Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna Whether you are hunting for your next beach read, binge-worthy TV show, or a new spot to try in Lancaster, we’ve got you covered with…
What Is TCR Listening to This Month? SUMMER EDITION
Photo Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna I Love You, I’m Sorry – Gracie Abrams Freakin’ Out On the Interstate – Briston Maroney Misses – Dominic Fike Older – Lizzy McAlpine Lost…
The History and Future of the Benjamin Franklin and John Marshall Statues
(Benjamin Franklin Statue, Covered in Chocolate Syrup and Rainbow Feathers, credit to Martin College Library Archives) They’re easy to miss. If one was dashing to class, or frantically attempting to…
Coachella 2024: Songs, Stars, Special Guests, And More!
The internet’s favorite music festival – Coachella – has recently come and gone, but not without some highlights worth discussing. If you don’t know, Coachella is an annual music and…
GRTC’s Little Women Review
Photo courtesy of Michelle Johnsen. In all transparency, it’s impossible for me to be unbiased in this review of the Green Room Theatre Club’s production of Little Women, as I…
Who Will Win The 2023/24 Premier League?
The Premier League has lacked true competition for years; Manchester City has conquered world soccer for almost a decade and the other 19 teams in the Premier League can only…
Champions League Quarter of Finals: Bayern, Real Madrid, PSG and Dortmund Qualified For The Semi Finals
Photo courtesy of Visionhaus via Getty Images, 2024 After a week of waiting, the fans finally know the teams who will play in the semi-finals of the Champions League, following…
How Can We Engage and Connect? Former NPR Reporter David Greene Discusses the Future of Journalism with F&M Students
Photo Courtesy of Franklin & Marshall College Office of Communications “Journalism is a cornerstone of our Democracy,” remarked one Franklin & Marshall student while discussing the need to keep news…
Pranks of the Past
(Photo credits to Martin College Library Archives) “We would rather that the blackboards be greased every morning and the bell clapper stolen every night, rather than that the janitor’s livestock…
Champions League Quarter Finals: Everything Is Yet To Decide In The Second Leg
Photo courtesy of Alex Pantling via Getty Images, 2024 Football fans eagerly awaited April, as the most interesting part of the Champions League started on the 9th and 10th. The…
Charm City Collapse
On Tuesday, March 26th, around 1:30 a.m, Baltimore made the news for another tragedy. In just twenty-four hours six men died, a cargo ship lost power, a bridge was destroyed,…
Cafe Curator: Mean Cup
Photo courtesy of Teagan Durkin For any college students in need of highly caffeinated but still delicious coffee, visit Mean Cup. For any college students who want to “lock in”…
Conan Gray “Found Heaven” – And Brought It To His Fans
On April 5, Conan Gray released his third studio album entitled Found Heaven. Prior to the full album premiere, five songs had been released as singles – “Never Ending Song,”…
Fact-Checking the Testimony from Paula Scanlan’s Testimonial at Franklin and Marshall College
Trigger Warning: The following article includes Paula Scanlan’s transphobic language including, but not limited to, transphobic rhetoric, deadnaming, and misgendering. On March 27, at 7:15 PM in Stager’s Stahr Auditorium,…
The Monsters Behind the Scenes: A Review of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kid’s TV
HBO’s recent documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kid’s TV attempts and largely fails to be more than a ‘documentary about Dan Schneider.’ In attempting to broaden its…
CAMPUS LIFE FEATURE: Campus comes together, supports trans students, during Scanlan event
The Ratskis perform in Steinman College Center Wednesday Night at the Block Party Benefit hosted by F&M’s Coalition for Peace and Justice. On a rainy Wednesday night, Franklin & Marshall…
The United States vs. TikTok: TikTok “Ban” Bill Passes the House of Representatives
On March 13, 2024, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would require the Chinese technology giant ByteDance to sell the social media platform TikTok. If the bill becomes…
Phillies Take On The Braves In Opening Weekend
Photo from Opening Night, credit to Emily Myers Major League Baseball (MLB) has started up once again and the Philadelphia Phillies season is finally upon us! Going into the 2024…
First International Break of 2024: EURO Qualifiers and Friendlies
Photo courtesy of Benoit Tessier via REUTERS The first international break of 2024 happened during March for a shorter period than usual. The games mostly included friendlies to prepare the…
Champions League Round of 16: The Big Teams Are Back
Photo Courtesy of Alex Caparros via Getty Images, 2024 March was an important month for the Champions League. The second leg of the total 16 games of the round of…
FA Cup Quarter Finals: Manchester United Stuns Liverpool in Extra Time
The heavily anticipated match up between Manchester United and Liverpool was one to remember. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo in extra time helped Manchester United to beat Liverpool…
France Becomes The First Country To Guarantee The Freedom Of Abortion Into Its Constitution
This decade, the world has witnessed many different takes on abortion like, for example, the reversing of Roe v Wade in the United States in 2022. On the contrary, France…
Trump v. Anderson and Its Implications
On March 4th, 2024, the Supreme Court decided unanimously in favor of Donald Trump in a case appealed from the State Supreme Court of Colorado. The Colorado Supreme Court had…
Cafe Curator: New Holland Coffee Company
Photo courtesy of Teagan Durkin To justify a healthy dependence on caffeinated beverages and a frequent habit of visiting coffee shops, I’ve decided to launch the Cafe Curator. Following a…
Bomb Threats Cancel Lancaster Drag Queen Storytime
It is ironic that last week’s Lancaster Library Drag Queen storytime was so pointlessly vilified that someone called in a bomb threat to ensure the event’s cancellation. In a so-called…
Am I Emaciated Enough?
Photo courtesy of Franklin & Marshall College Drop. Dead. Gorgeous. Hosted on March 21st in the Lisa Bonchek Adams Auditorium, this Common Hour, titled Drop Dead Gorgeous: The Fashion for…
A Timeline of Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis and Public Disappearance
Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced her cancer diagnosis last week. After undergoing abdominal surgery, Kate explained in a publicized video that doctors discovered cancer and advised her to undergo…
A Look Back at F&M’s Journey as a Co-Ed College
All images are courtesy of Franklin & Marshall College Archives and Special Collections. Despite the college’s nearly 240-year prestigious history, women have only been enrolled at F&M for 55 years.…
Dani Alves, Former Football Legend, Convicted of Sexual Assault: The Man Is Not The Athlete.
Photo courtesy of Hector Vivas via Getty Images, 2022 Can we differentiate the man from the artist? This commonly asked question when it comes to visual arts also applies in…
Liverpool Defeats Chelsea During Extra Time And Wins The Carabao Cup Finale
Liverpool won the 2024 English Carabao Cup finale over Chelsea in a 1-0 win. This highly contested matchup went all the way until extra time and it was not until…
Lights Out And Away Goes Formula 1 In 2024
Formula 1 is back! With the release of new “Drive to Survive” episodes and the first race of the season, F1 has hit 2024 with a bang. Season six of…
FITCHPORK REVIEW: William Maranci, Something Was Beautiful
Released: January 1st, 2024 Genre: plunderphonics, sound collage William Maranci started making mashups on his YouTube channel, inspired by Neil Cicierega, whose series of unhinged comedy mashup albums set the…
The Absence Unveiled: An Examination of Grief through Movement
Grief is ugly. It consumes one’s time, passions, and energy, leaving only an empty ache for compensation. Creeping up on an individual as they sit alone with their thoughts, or…
Former President Donald Trump Forced to Pay $454 Million in Civil Fraud Case
New York judge Arthur Engoron has recently ordered former President Donald Trump to pay over $350 million for civil fraud, which is to benefit from intentionally withholding or misrepresenting information.…
Kylian Mbappé announced to leave PSG: what next for the Frenchman?
French superstar Kylian Mbappé is set to leave Paris Saint Germain (PSG) this summer after seven years at the club. It was announced by multiple media outlets on February 15th…
Champions League Round of 16 second half: last minute winners and tied games.
Photo courtesy of Pedro Nunes via Reuters The second half of the first leg of the round of 16 took place on Tuesday the 20th and Wednesday the 21st. The…
What Is TCR Listening to This Month? FEBRUARY EDITION
Photo Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna Forever – Noah Kahan Melrose Meltdown – Suki Waterhouse Sugar – Men I Trust Paul Revere – Noah Kahan, Gregory Alan Isalov Neon Pill –…
Ali Hazelwood Takes a Stab at Other Book Genres
If you’re familiar with the author Ali Hazelwood, you know that most of her books are contemporary romance works that feature a woman in STEM – these would be The…
Champions League Round of 16: Strong Play from Man City, PSG and Real Madrid; Bayern Munich Struggles.
Photo courtesy of Alex Livesey – Danehouse via Getty Images, 2024 As every year, the Champions League is back for Valentine’s Day for all the football lovers. This week, the…
Biden Campaign Embraces ‘Dark Brandon’ Meme, Hailing the Rise of Satirical Campaigning
The rise of “Let’s go Brandon” The meme comes from a NASCAR race in 2021. Spectators chanted “F-ck Joe Biden!” throughout the race, which was misheard as “Let’s go Brandon”…
What’s Up With Apple’s New Mixed Reality Headset, the Apple Vision Pro?
Apple recently released their new mixed-reality headset, called the Apple Vision Pro. The headset, aiming to combine the outside world with the virtual world using holographic displays, has received a…
King Charles Has Cancer. What now?
On February 5th, a formal statement from Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. This news comes after the King underwent a “scheduled treatment” for an…
The Biggest Stage For Movie Trailers: The Super Bowl
If you’re one of the approximately 202.4 million people who tuned in to Super Bowl LVIII last week, you might have seen some new movie trailers. If you happened to…
Always Carve With Compassion: A Review of “Poor Things”
2023 was a year littered with cinematic gems. The “Barbenheimer” craze dominated this last summer, while other, lower-profile releases like May-December, Past Lives, and The Zone of Interest may not…
Noah Kahan’s “Forever” Review: The Final Track on “Stick Season”
It’s been a long time coming, but fans of folk-pop musician Noah Kahan finally have their hands, and ears, on the single “Forever,” the last original track on his long-term…
Billy Joel’s “Turn the Lights Back On” Review
After over 20 years of not releasing new music, Billy Joel has finally returned with a new single called “Turn the Lights Back On.” When I saw the Spotify notification…
The 2024 Diplomat’s Guide to Academic Excellence and Wild Nights
Photo courtesy of Adam Whitlock via Unsplash. The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. Welcome back Diplomats to the Spring 2024…
Neymar Jr, The Disappointment of Football: A Career Retrospective
Photo courtesy of Octavio Passos via Getty Images, 2022 One of the greatest hopes in football now seems like a forgotten memory for the fans. After signing for Al-Hilal from…
Dr. Kimberly Grey Discusses the Specific Challenges of Writing Nonfiction
Dr. Kimberly Grey, an English Department visiting professor, began her craft talk last Thursday with a request that we refer to her as – Dr. Kimmy, or professor Kimmy, or…
Xavi Leaves FC Barcelona After Three Seasons As Head Coach
Photo courtesy of Alex Caparros via Getty Images, 2022 After a disappointing 5-3 loss at home to Villareal on January 27th, Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez announced that he would leave…
International Court of Justice Verdict: Israel Must Prevent Genocide
After many hearings brought about by South Africa’s initial charge, which accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza, the International Court of Justice has delivered its provisional…
The 66th Grammy Awards: Full of Stars and Surprises
In the midst of award show season, the 66th annual Grammy Awards took place just two days ago, on February 4, hosted by Trevor Noah for the fourth consecutive year.…
Deceptive Degrees: Unmasking the Diplomat Email Scammer
As college students, we are likely the last generation of children who didn’t get an iPhone when they practically first learned to talk. Instead, we happily got toys from Disney…
FIFA The Best Award of 2023: Messi, Bonmati and Guardiola
Pep Guardiola Receiving the Best Men’s Coach Trophy of 2023, January 2024. Photo Courtesy of IMAGO/Sportimage On January 15th, the annual Best FIFA Football ceremony was held in London to…
Jurgen Klopp Leaves Liverpool After Nine Years, the End of an Era.
Photo courtesy of UEFA via Getty Images, 2019 It is with surprise that the world of football woke up on January 26th when Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s coach for the past…
Protest Tree: Our Improved Freedom of Expression
Photo courtesy of Gab Neal How can the F&M community productively express concerns within our campus and the broader world with respect and care? The proposed interim Protest Tree guidelines…
A Look Inside Hullabaloo: The Vintage F&M Satire Magazine (HOLIDAY EDITION)
All Photos Courtesy of Lily Vining Alumnus Hank Eberle ’54 gifted Investigative Reporter Lily Vining with an F&M student publication that was established in 1894! Look at the photos below…
Gracious and Principled: The Life and Legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the court, has died at 93 years old after complications related to Alzheimer’s. Appointed to the court…
Crystal’s Corner: The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Welcome back to another edition of Crystal’s Corner my lovely bookworms. I know it’s been a while, but I am back with another book review! For this week’s edition, I…
The Disney+ Percy Jackson Show: The Scoop So Far
Book lovers have rejoiced over break as the well-loved fantasy novel series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, has gotten a brand new TV show adaptation. The first two episodes premiered…
The Colorado Supreme Court Removes Donald Trump from the 2024 Primary Ballot
On December 19, the Colorado Supreme Court declared that they will be removing former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot. As Trump has been under scrutiny for inciting…
Hallmarked Holidays
A Christmas wreath courtesy of Teagan Durkin. The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. My holidays were strange. Arriving home, I…
Family and Faith: A Look Inside Amish Christmas Traditions
Photo Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna If you have time to explore downtown Lancaster during the holiday season, you will find a 40-foot tree with dazzling lights in Penn Square, and…
A Fitness Fanatic Against Unsustainable ‘New Year, New Me’ Resolutions
Every year, I dread January 1st. I enjoy the lull of the slow traffic at my home gym throughout the end of November and December, when even routine gym-goers more…
Winter Recommendations: Books, Recipes, Music, and More
Photo Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna Whether you are hunting for your next read to enjoy as you watch the snowfall, a binge-worth TV show to cuddle up in bed with,…
What Is TCR Listening to This Month? WINTER BREAK EDITION
Photo Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna We’ll Never Have Sex – Leith Ross Bags – Clairo Northern Attitude – Noah Kahan, Hozier Cool About It – Boygenius, Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers,…
My family’s Diwali
Diwali is a festival with a lot of meaning. It has a historical meaning to it. India is one of the biggest countries in the world, with many festivals and…
Dear Franklin & Marshall College: Give Dr. Christina McSherry Tenure
The core of the liberal arts education is to forge a diverse, well-balanced, and driven student body primed to dominate the vocational and academic world. But this education is only…
The Fall and Resurgence of Chi Phi Fraternity
The nine newly initiated members of Chi Phi Fraternity, October 2023. Photo courtesy of Chi Phi Fraternity. This October, nine Frankin and Marshall students were initiated into the Chi Phi…
Concord Floral From A Dramaturg’s Perspective
Photo courtesy of Emily Hanson. This past weekend, the TND Program put on their production for the fall semester, a suspenseful, poetic play entitled Concord Floral. The show is about…
Radio Lives! Spotlight on WFNM DJs FINAL EDITION
Photo courtesy of Lily Andrey. Radio not only lives, it thrives on our campus this semester. Although they all share the same title of radio DJ, each one provides a…
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…
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.…
“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…
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…
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…
The SAG-AFTRA Strike Has Ended – An (Incomplete) Victory for Actors in the Film and Television Industry
For around three months, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has been on strike against their employers, the Alliance of Motion Picture and…
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…
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…
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.…
Reacting to a Broken Present
Students with strong connections to Israel and Gaza are wrestling with a hard question: How can you worry about submitting quizzes or revising rough drafts when your homeland is in…
The Best of Chandler Bing: Five Friends Episodes to Watch to Remember Matthew Perry
I’ve been a huge fan of Friends since I was thirteen years old. I’ve watched the entire show from beginning to end many times, and the more I watch it,…
Failed by the New Course Registration Format
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. It’s everyone’s favorite time of year again: registration season. Last week was just so…
Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Review
Do you want to play a scary, intriguing video game? One where you’re trapped inside an abandoned pizzeria with killer animatronics? No? Well if not, you can watch somebody else…
Taylor Swift Returns To The Stage (Featuring A Romantic Surprise Guest)
Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” finished up the first of its North American legs back on August 27th in Mexico City, Mexico. On Thursday, November 9, the record-breaking tour began once…
Record Labels Fear More “Taylor’s Version”’s
As many people are aware, Taylor Swift has taken the music industry by storm with her “Taylor’s Version” releases. For the past few years, the pop singer has been re-recording…
Heated Objections and Heatstroke: Dickinson College Mock Trial Showdown
Franklin & Marshall College battled eleven elite Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland mock trial teams at the October 2023 Dickinson College Invitational from October 28-29. Representing F&M were two teams,…
“First in and last out”: Dean Jessica Haile shares her experience as a campaign treasurer in a competitive commissioners’ race
In every political campaign and committee, there is someone in control of the purse. Creating and regulating bank accounts, tracking fundraising and spending, ensuring that candidates don’t have to dip…
“Local politics matter”: Professor Susan Dicklitch-Nelson’s Race for West Hempfield Supervisor
Photo of Professor Dicklitch-Nelson posing with a yard sign advertising her campaign for West Hempfield Supervisor, Facebook, September 2021. Appalled by the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Professor of Government…
75 years ago, ‘Dewey Defeats Truman:’ Why we can’t trust journalists
75-years-ago, an excited journalist smashed away at their antique typewriter, anticipating the obvious news that their paper, the Chicago Daily Tribune, was eagerly awaiting. The Republican Party was finally—after three…
Operation Maple Monopoly: Invade Canada!
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. My fellow Americans, it’s high time we manifest our destiny by returning to the…
Letter to the Editor: Administrative Censorship of the Protest Tree
Franklin & Marshall College’s Protest Tree, November 3, 2023. Photo Courtesy of An Bach. Dear Editors, I am writing to share my concerns about administrative censorship of the Protest Tree.…
The Protest Tree, Nov. 2023: Photo Story
A collection of photographs of Franklin & Marshall’s Protest Tree from November 3, 2023. Postings on the tree have picked up after 2023 escalations in the Israel-Hamas War, including an…
Franklin and Marshall College Welcomes Autumn
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. Franklin and Marshall College welcomes the autumn season with open arms! As the weather…
The One Where We Lost a Friend
Photo courtesy of Flickr. On Saturday, October 28th, the whole world lost a friend following the unexpected passing of Matthew Perry at 54 years old. He was discovered in his…
The Arc of a Scythe: A Trilogy Well Worth The Read
Photo courtesy of Emily Myers. Interested in reading about a dystopian world where death is no longer natural? More specifically, if the ending of life instead comes in the form…
What is TCR listening to this month? NOVEMBER EDITION
Photo Courtesy of Olivia Schmid. Puttin’ On The Ritz – Taco Farewell Transmission – Ohia One Of Your Girls – Troye Sivan Every Breath You Take – The Police A…
Radio Lives! Spotlight on WFNM DJs
Photo courtesy of Lily Andrey. Radio not only lives, it thrives on our campus this semester. Although they all share the same title of radio DJ, each one provides a…
A Letter From F&M Votes
Photo Courtesy of Brooke Proctor In 1979, the Supreme Court granted college students the right to vote in their college towns with the Symm v. U.S. decision. In response, then-professor…
Biden Issues Executive Order on the Use and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
On Monday, October 30th, President Biden issued an executive order on the use of artificial intelligence in the U.S. and the risks that accompany the advancement of this technology. Artificial…
What’s at Stake on Election Day 2023
It may be an off-year, but much is still at stake on Election Day 2023. This year, Democrats have overperformed their electorate’s partisan lean by an 11-point average in special…
Who’s on the ballot if you’re voting at the Lancaster Theological Seminary?
A voter’s guide for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, for Lancaster Precinct 0904. JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT Vote for one. Daniel McCaffery (DEM) Carolyn Carluccio (REP) JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR…
Lewiston, ME Shooting: Overview, Political Response
On October 25th, 2023, Maine resident and former army reservist Robert Card opened fire at Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grill in Lewiston, ME. Eighteen were killed and thirteen…
The Wait for a New House Speaker Finally Ends
After an historic vote to remove Kevin McCarthy from his position as Speaker of the House and the tumultuous weeks of voting that followed, the Republican-majority House of Representatives finally…
Pennsylvania Elections: Anti-Abortion Judge Runs for Supreme Court
Come election day on November 7th, Pennsylvania will elect a State Supreme Court Justice to a ten-year term. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is currently split 4-2, with liberals holding a…
Lancaster County Elections: Extremism, Abortion, and a Republican Judge Running with the Democrats
Elections are coming to Lancaster County on November 7, 2023! Voters are preparing to elect the Lancaster school board of directors, municipal boards, commissioner, and clerk. On the state-level, Lancaster…
Perspective on Gaza from 90 Miles Away
Right now, I’m studying abroad in Amman, Jordan. I’m living closer to the Gaza Strip than the distance from my home in New Jersey to F&M. The pictures out of…
1989 (Taylor’s Version) Delivers More Than Our Wildest Dreams
At 7:00 A.M. on Friday, October 27, I woke up ready to listen to Taylor Swift’s re-recording of my favorite album: 1989. It was an album that, when first released…
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Game Review: Nintendo’s Traditional 2D Platformer Takes A Creative And Wacky Twist
It has been almost eleven years since Nintendo’s gaming icon Mario starred in a mainline original 2D platformer, with the last game being New Super Mario Bros. U in 2012.…
Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
So, you’re not a Halloween person and you woke up this morning to this text in the groupchat: Hey! Halloween party TONIGHT at 10! Wear your best costume, and BE…
An Exclusive Look into Fall Athletics
Fall is associated with the first day of school, but for some students, it’s the start of a grueling but exciting athletic season. With numerous wins already, the fall athletic…
FITCHPORK REVIEW: Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, SAVED!
FITCHPORK: Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, SAVED! genre: Appalachian folk, hymns, noise (?) Released October 20th, 2023 Warning: this review contains mentions of domestic violence and suicide. Reader discretion advised. “No…
F&M Hauntings: A Collection
All Images Courtesy of Franklin & Marshall College Library Diagnothian Hall Constructed in 1856, Diagnothian Hall was used as a hospital for wounded soldiers from the Battle of Gettysburg and…
You’re Wearing that for Halloween?
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. It’s finally that time of year. As Mean Girls so poignantly put it, Halloween…
“Don’t let fear destroy your destiny”: Enron Whistleblower Sherron Watkins shares lessons from the lecture trail
“Known internationally as the Enron whistleblower, Sherron speaks around the globe to a broad range of audiences about ethics and leadership, and the lessons to be learned from the collapse…
Part 1: Suburban Sprawl and The Isolating Effect of American Car Culture
This is the first in a two-part series of articles looking at the effects of car culture on American social life, the origins of suburban living and the options for…
Eric Who? The Story of Saying Yes to a Concert Invitation
No offense to those deeply submerged in the K-pop community, but no one I’ve talked to knows who Eric Nam is. No one that wasn’t at his concert, that is.…
France under new terrorism attacks: one teacher killed, the Louvres and Versailles under bomb alert
On Friday the 13th of October, a French High School in the small northern city of Arras was a victim of a terrorist attack from an alumnus, Mohammed Mogouchkov. The…
The 2023 New Zealand Election: What’s Happening Down Under?
New Zealanders went to the polls on October 14th to decide who they would send to Parliament. The election was contested by the favored center-right National Party, led by Christopher…
A Campbell Soup CEO’s Perspective on Leadership
Perhaps more than other college students, Franklin and Marshall students have a constant, looming reminder of how this school will prepare us to be effective leaders of the world. Perhaps…
Care and Kindness According to Hausman Lecturer Gabrielle Calvocoressi
Earlier this month, poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi visited F&M as the 2023 Hausman Lecturer. While on campus, they had a craft talk, reading, and one-on-one meetings with select students. In one…
Franklin & Marshall College: Where Seasonal Depression Meets Midterms – A Survival Guide
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. Hey F&M! Is that seasonal depression kicking in? Dang, that’s too bad. Here’s a…
Commander Biden Breaks Silence After White House Exit
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. In an exclusive interview with The College Reporter, the two-year-old German Shepherd looks back…
Radio Lives! Spotlight on WFNM DJs
Photo courtesy of Lily Andrey. Radio not only lives, it thrives on our campus this semester. Although they all share the same title of radio DJ, each one provides a…
How to Spend a Day in Lititz, PA
Over fall break, a friend and I spent a lovely day wandering around Lititz, PA, a little town about 30 minutes from F&M. I absolutely loved our time in Lititz.…
Shaking It Off At The Eras Tour Movie Premiere
Photo courtesy of Emily Myers. Taylor Swift’s record-breaking “Eras Tour” came to the big screen last weekend, and it performed just as well as you could imagine. The film brought…
A Reading and Interview with Hausman Poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi
On October 3rd and 4th, 2023, renowned poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi visited Franklin and Marshall College as the 2023-2034 Richard and Edna Hausman Lecturer. In a break from tradition, this year’s…
A Spotlight On Librarian Christopher Raab
I had the pleasure of interviewing Associate Librarian for Archives and Special Collections Christopher Raab. The department is made up of Mr. Raab, Louise Lobello, and Heidrun Perez. The archives…
Project 2025: Should We Be Worried?
In April 2023, The Heritage Foundation published a comprehensive 920-page plan for the next Republican president to “rescue the country from the grip of the radical Left,” according to Project…
A New Era Of Live Music at F&M
Photos courtesy of Lily Andrey. Ankle biting, tracksuits, haircuts, and not one, but two renditions of the Scooby-Doo theme song: an authentic DIY scene experience. On Friday, September 29th, Phi…
Call It What You Want: Rumors Of Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Just Keep Flying
The world of pop culture practically exploded when Taylor Swift first attended a Kansas City Chiefs football game, and had people speculating all kinds of things about her relationship with…
Who Could Be the Next Speaker of The House?
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. After Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) motion to vacate led to the House of Representatives narrowly…
The Expanding Cultural Imperialism of the Basic Fall Girl
By Dafni Vitsou The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. One of the most interesting aspects of the American youth culture,…
John Green is Taking Down Tuberculosis
John Green’s obsession with tuberculosis started in 2019, he says in a video from August 15th: “I visited the Lakka tuberculosis treatment center in Sierra Leone and met this boy,…
What is Going on With the House of Representatives?
The federal government temporarily avoided a shutdown with mere hours to spare on Sunday, September 30th. This outcome came as a surprise to many following politics as the government seemed…
Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Ousted as Speaker: Spectacular Downfall of Republican Leadership at the Hands of the Far-Right
Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has been abruptly and shockingly ousted from the position by far-right Republicans. Elected in a tumultuous multi-ballot election across multiple days,…
Lombardo Welcome Center’s Construction of Two-Story Ampersand Will Push Some Counseling Appointments to Telehealth
An initial rendering of the newly developed Lombardo Welcome Center from fandm.edu. Assistant Director of Project Management Sheldon Wenger said past renderings are about 95 percent accurate to the current…
It’s a Love Story: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Timeline
Two weekends ago, on September 24th, the Kansas City Chiefs played the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. But this was no ordinary Sunday NFL game. Fans…
Bets on Halloween 2023
It’s finally getting cooler, and that crisp fall smell is starting to fill the air, overpowering the aroma of fertilizer that reminds you you’re in Lancaster. Right about now, we’re…
Are we really mad about politicians’ ages?
You hear it all the time: politicians are too old, Joe Biden shouldn’t run again, Mitch McConnell should resign. After all, Congress is the oldest it’s ever been with the…
Self Care & Sexual Health in College: Perspectives From Peer Health Educators
Photos Courtesy of Olha Shapovalenko Life can be a dizzying maze of experiences, and you are not meant to handle all of its twists and turns alone. F&M has a…
What is TCR Listening To This Month? OCTOBER EDITION
New Perspective – Noah Kahan Train Song – Vashti Bunyan love is embarrassing – Olivia Rodrigo get him back! – Olivia Rodrigo greedy – Tate McRae NEW DANCE – XG…
Lawsuits and Living Situations: Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’ Divorce Just Gets More Complicated
Some of you may have read my original article about Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner getting divorced, “Divorce and Disillusionment“. Well, there have been some updates since that article got…
An Interview with Vice President Drew Stelljes
Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Stelijes Life isn’t about the destination, it’s about the journey; for Vice President Stelljes, learning to enjoy the process has made all the difference. Andrew Stelljes,…
Fall Activity Spotlight: Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
Photos courtesy of Skylar Zachian. Fall officially began last week, and I’ve spent the past seven days gaslighting myself into believing it’s still summer. I am simply not ready to…
Proper Manners for Tour Guides
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. 5 Things You Should Definitely Do When You See A Tour on Campus It’s…
A Word For New Residents of Thomas Hall
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. If you’re like me and you just started living in Thomas Hall this year,…
President Biden Holds the Line with the United Auto Workers Union
With a major uptick in strikes this year — from the Rutgers University strike and impending Southwest airline worker strike to the much more notorious WGA writers’ strike and the…
The WGA Strike Ends After Four Months With A Victory For Writers
On September 27, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) ended their strike. At slightly over four months, this was the second longest strike in the WGA’s history, only five…
Explosive Scandal Unveiled: Senator Bob Menendez’s (D-NJ) Shocking Corruption Indictment Shakes Capitol Hill
After an ‘explosive’ indictment in New York, embattled Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is under siege from Senate colleagues and prosecutors. Accused of a ‘brazen bribery plot,’ the senator has faced…
Kiwibots: Where Are They Now?
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All content is not to be taken seriously. Junior Berkeley Frost is a staff writer. Their email is bfrost@fandm.edu.
Replacement of Campus Printers: The Good and the Bad
Bad news: the public was not notified or surveyed before the replacement. Good news: the replacements are expected to function similarly to their predecessors. Many students, including library staff, were…
Commodified Authenticity and Why the Floods Were the Best Thing to Happen to Burning Man in Years
A few weeks ago while on my ritual morning doom scroll, I quickly recognized the familiar signs of a Twitter frenzy and squinted through the glare as I tried to…
Lititz Italian Festival Review
I expected to find a farmer’s market with booths showing different Italian dishes, desserts, pastas, sauces, drinks, merchandise and the like at the Italian Festival in Lititz, PA on September…
Ukrainian Honey Cake Recipe
Ingredients Steps 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and honey. 2. Place the mixture on the stove over low heat and…
The Protest Tree Protests
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. By Josh Dratler || Contributing Writer Lancaster, Pa. – The Protest Tree, typically covered…
Mitski Delves Into Lush, Introspective Soundscapes on Her Latest, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We
To the surprise and excitement of Mitski’s worldwide fans, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter announced earlier this summer the release of her seventh studio album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So…
Mindfulness Stargazing
Photo Courtesy of Ella Peeples. I had never been in such black darkness, quite so cold, or gripped by an emotion I didn’t have a name for before. It was…
Playlist of the Week: Songs that Capture the Essence of Fall
Picture this: It’s finally mid-September, and the leaves on the trees are turning a bright orange. You can finally wear your favorite hoodie and jeans outfit (without being drenched in…
Lancaster’s Best Spots: A Staff Guide
Professor Ryan Trainor finds Lancaster to be the right blend of urban excitement and small-town charm after a decade spent in the bustling streets of Los Angeles and previous roots…
Zelensky Visits UN, White House to Lobby for More Support
On Tuesday, September 19th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the United Nations General Assembly in New York City—his first in-person trip since February 2022. The goals of this visit was…
Marvel Studios Promises an Exciting Autumn
Fans of the Disney+ original show Loki, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), don’t have to wait much longer for the premiere of season two. Following the release of…
Professor Spotlight: Dr. Kimberly Grey
Have you ever been interested in creative writing or poetry but didn’t know where to start? Never fear! Our newest F&M professor is here to help. Dr. Kimberly Grey is…
Hozier’s Unreal Unearth: Album Review
Want an album to listen to for the beginning of fall weather? Unreal Unearth by Hozier encapsulates both the coziness of being by a fireplace on a chilly night, and…
A Conversation with Rugby World Cup Winner Ali Williams
By Josh Dratler II Contributing Writer Image of Ali Williams during his playing career with the New Zealand All Blacks. Image courtesy of Alamy.com The 2023 Rugby World Cup began…
2024 Republican Presidential Showdown: The Rise of Vivek Ramaswamy
The Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election are off to the races in the much-anticipated showdown against incumbent President Joe Biden. The stunning defeat of former President Donald Trump…
A New Covid Wave Brings a New Covid Vaccine
Along with all of the other sicknesses that cold and flu season brings, COVID-19 cases have been on the rise. While luckily not catastrophic in comparison to the massive original…
The Champions League is Back: Teams Standings After the First Matchday
Agathe Vanmassenhove || Sports Reporter This week, the greatest European soccer competition began another year after the crowning of Pep’s Manchester City as victors last June. The Champions League kicked…
Campus Housing: A Horror Story
Picture this: it’s exactly one year ago, hurtling straight into Autumn at breakneck speed and I’ve just started my sophomore year at F&M. It feels so nice to not be…
OP-ED: Changes to F&M’s Student Employment Systems
On August 11th, Franklin and Marshall students and campus employers received an email from Student Employment informing students of “important policy changes effective for academic year employment only,” policy changes…
FITCHPORK: Nicole Dollanganger’s Married in Mount Airy
Nicole Dollanganger, “Married In Mount Airy” Released Jan. 6, 2023 Genre: art pop, slowcore, singer-songwriter If her pseudonym’s namesake hadn’t already tipped you off, Nicole Dollanganger is a musician with…
Danny Masterson Trial, and the Cast Letters That Followed
Danny Masterson, best known for his role as Steven Hyde on the hit sitcom That 70s Show, was convicted of rape earlier this year. After months in custody and trial,…
Divorce and Disillusionment: The Story of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s Break-Up
Singer/actor Joe Jonas filed for divorce against his wife, actress Sophie Turner, after being married for four years, with the help of a reliable family divorce lawyer. The pair had…
Tips for College Freshmen
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. Starting college is a stressful experience that introduces a new stage of life: adulthood.…
Google Faces Antitrust Trial from the United States Department of Justice
The California-based technology giant Google is currently facing an antitrust trial from the DOJ (Department of Justice) and state attorneys. Google is currently worth $1.7 trillion and has the third…
Russia Meets with North Korea
With the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un came together Thursday in Russia. The meeting was the first time since 2019 that the…
Crisis in West Africa: The Looming War and Battle for Democracy
War looms over the horizon for West Africa as ideologically-opposed forces led by Nigeria and Niger spar over influence and the right to govern. The unstable region, labeled by some…
The Sweltering Late Season Heat Wave in the U.S.
Was 2023 the hottest summer on record? The answer: yes. While tropical-like weather conditions are no stranger to the United States, late August and the first week of September brought…
Morocco Earthquake: What We Know
In the late hours of September 8th, an earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6.8 tore through the countryside near Marrakech, Morocco to a catastrophic degree. The quake demolished…
Club Highlight: Colleges Against Cancer
Colleges Against Cancer is an organization that works toward collecting funds for the American Cancer Society, simultaneously spreading awareness of its mission and the way Cancer affects society as a…
The Dips Undefeated at Tylus Field: Mens Soccer at its Finest
With a streak of four undefeated games, the Franklin & Marshall Men’s Soccer team is ready for their three upcoming away games at the beginning of this 2023 fall season.…
Top 10 Fall Favorite Movies To Watch This Season
Whether the Starbucks release date of the PSL, the sound of crisp leaves under your feet on your walk to class, or the subtle shift from shorts to jean weather…
The Future of The Pit
This past spring, it was announced that The Pit was being relocated. Students may notice a change in College Square. The space formerly housed by the Diplomat Strength Center is…
Getting Gutsy: A Comprehensive Review of Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS”
Back in February, I wrote an article on Olivia Rodrigo becoming Billboard’s 2022 Woman of the Year following the success of her first album. Now that she has just released…
Anonymity, support groups, and construction: Here’s what to expect this year from counseling services, according to the team
Story last updated on September 19, 2023 at 9:37 a.m. College is hard, and life is harder. Whether you are overwhelmed by courses, dealing with personal matters, or just feeling…
Is My Waffle Maker Writing this or Am I?
In the olden days, our professors used to wrestle with existential questions like “Why are we here?” and “What’s the meaning of life?” These days, they find themselves cogitating a…
A New Connection
Dear Diary, I’ve found my husband. He’s perfect if perfect is even possible – he’s made me think it is. He goes to a college nearby, and we have 96…
It’s Been A Long Time Coming… What To Expect From Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Film
Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” is already taking the world by storm, with Swift having only just finished the first North American leg of the tour. Starting in March 2023 and…
Netflix’s One Piece Live-Action Review
One of the most beloved and highly praised anime series, One Piece, has recently released a live-action adaptation that is currently available on Netflix. On August 31, 2023, Netflix debuted…
Welcome, Diplomats!
It’s that time of year! Target is packed with dorm essentials you’ll purchase in bulk and then leave to gather dust under your painfully elevated bed. The dining hall is…
Heartstopper Season 2: Better Than The First?
On August 3rd, 2023, fans of the hit Netflix series Heartstopper rejoiced as the second season finally dropped on the streaming platform. The show is based on an extensive webcomic…
Sexual Assault at the Women’s World Cup
By Ella Peeples || Contributing Writer August 20th, 2023. The final match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Spain vs. England. Both teams had never made it to the Women’s…
The Red Zone
By Anna Chiaradonna || Staff Writer The first semester of college is a thrilling experience filled with budding friendships, boundless learning opportunities, and an expanded sense of individuality. What runs…
An Introduction and Analysis of the 2024 Republican Presidential Candidates
By Catherine Welch || Contributing Writer The race for the GOP presidential nomination has begun with only a little over a year left until the next presidential election. This year’s…
Summer Renovations, 2023: Bonchek Air, Shadek’s New Turf, SCC Mail Lockers, & More
By Sarah Nicell || Editor-in-Chief This story was last updated at 5:28 p.m. on August 1, 2023. A brief lap around South Ben Franklin Hall on Tuesday evening, July 25th,…
College or Clothing Brand? The Story of the Other Franklin and Marshall
By Lily Vining || Managing Editor If you had the opportunity to travel on a European holiday this summer, you have likely seen the mirage of collegiate sweatshirts from “unis”…
The Face Behind the News: A Journalist’s Reflection on Her Expansive Career
By Catherine Welch || Contributing Writer For many, two in the morning evokes thoughts of sleepy eyes and the coziness of a warm bed. For Melissa Sheketoff, however, 2 a.m.…
Summer Recommendations: Books, Recipes, Music, and More
By Staff Whether you are hunting for your next binge-worthy tv show, beach read, windows-down soundtrack, or refreshing recipe (mocktails, anyone?) we got you covered with our round-up of summer…
A Diplomat’s Declassified International Survival Guide
By Muna Sultana || Contributing Writer While I take pride in being a Franklin & Marshall Diplomat, much of my work experience in college involves diplomacy outside of the country.…
Ukrainian Counteroffensive Stalls as Nuclear Plant’s Fate Hangs in the Balance
By Carl Parkin || Contributing Writer Despite aid continuing to flow in from NATO, Ukraine’s attempt to take back territory in the country’s East is failing to make meaningful progress.…
Larry Nassar, Disgraced Former USA-Gymnastics Doctor, Stabbed in Federal Prison
By Anna Chiaradonna || Staff Writer Former United States Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing young athletes under the guise of medical treatment, was assaulted inside…
In the Wake of Dobbs: This is America
By Anna Chiaradonna || Staff Writer In the year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, the ramifications have, for…
The Hollywood Film and Television Industry Goes Dark as Writers and Actors Strike
By Nicholas Carpenter || Staff Writer Starting on July 14, 2023, the Hollywood film and television industry has been indefinitely shut down. Two unions, the Writers Guild of America (WGA)…
Red, White & Royal Blue Film: What To Expect
By Emily Hanson || Arts and Leisure Editor Back in 2019, novelist Casey McQuiston published their debut book, entitled Red, White & Royal Blue. I haven’t been shy about my…
The Eras Tour: From the Perspective of a Non-Swiftie
By Kate McBride || News Editor To avoid us getting off on the wrong foot, please allow me to articulate the reasoning behind my adoption of the non-Swiftie epithet. Not…
F&M Foodies: Anika Willander
By Anika Willander || Contributing Writer If you know my family or me, you know we LOVE food. We like to say our love language is food. We love to…
Ready? Set. GO!
By Abigail Glickman || The Onion Dip Editor Marathon runners are rather a different breed of athletes. Yes, becoming a student-athlete is one of the hardest things to do, falling…
#TextbookBroke: College Library Survey Exposes Price Inequity of Required Course Materials
By Lily Vining || Managing Editor F&M #TextbookBroke Wall posted in Shadek-Fackenthal Library during March shows the exorbitant totals students of various disciplines paid for textbooks in a given semester.…
F&M Foodies: Kevonte Beard
Photos courtesy of the author. By Kevonte Beard || Contributing Writer. Hi, my name is Kevonte Beard. I’m a senior here at F&M and I grew a passion for cooking…
Crystal’s Corner: An Update
By Crystal Olague || Staff Writer this week, I’ve decided to do something different. Ever since I’ve started writing these book reviews and giving you guys recommendations, I’ve had conversations…
Student Scribbles: Finals Season
By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer Freshman Teagan Durkin is a staff writer for The College Reporter. Her email is tdurkin@fandm.edu.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie by Illumination: No-Spoiler Movie Review
By Nicholas Carpenter || Contributing Writer Ever since the box office bomb and critical failure of Super Mario Bros. (1993), Nintendo has been reluctant to allow a movie studio to…
Crystal’s Corner: Verity Book Review
By Crystal Olague || Staff Writer Welcome back my lovely book worms. I hope you had a wonderful week and hopefully read some interesting books. For this week’s edition, I…
Second Annual Asian American Alliance (AAA) Night Market
By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer On Saturday, April 8th, from 5:00 to 7:00, the Asian American Alliance hosted its second annual Night Market. Mixing community and food, marketplace and…
Instagram Reels vs. Tik Tok
Instagram Reels vs. Tik Tok By Crystal Olague | Staff Writer Today I want to talk about something that holds a special part of my heart…Instagram reels. I have heard…
“An Overdue Ode to Women’s Rugby”
By Olivia Pinilis & Abigail Metcalf || Contributing Writers The Franklin and Marshall Women’s Rugby Team has existed for 42 years. Up until five years ago, the team has carried…
Campus Expression Survey Report Finds Students Reluctant To Freely Share Their Views
By Robel Tadesse || Contributing Writer Students’ self-censorship contributes to lack of viewpoint diversity, requiring a culture change on college campuses. Heterodox Academy—a non-profit organization whose mission is to “improve…
Former President Donald Trump Indicted by Manhattan Grand Jury
By Nicholas Carpenter || Contributing Writer The Indictment: On Thursday, March 30, 2023, a grand jury in New York indicted former United States president Donald J. Trump. New York District…
Student Scribbles: School Daze
By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer Freshman Teagan Durkin is a staff writer for The College Reporter. Her email is tdurkin@fandm.edu.
The Explosive, Emotional Return of Black Country, New Road on Their Latest, Live at Bush Hall
By Lexi Weaver || Copy Editor For fans of British rock band Black Country, New Road, the band’s future became uncertain after the departure of former lead singer Isaac Wood…
Crystal’s Corner: Book Recommendations
By Crystal Olague || Staff Writer Welcome back my lovely book worms. For this week’s edition I’ve decided to do something a little different. Instead of reviewing books this week,…
Money Is Not Real
By Abigail Glickman || The Onion Dip Editor With the recent Silicon Valley Bank failure, people are beginning to question what banks to trust and how to prevent another Depression.…
Student Scribbles: Housing Lottery, Overnight Guest
By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer Freshman Teagan Durkin is a staff writer for The College Reporter. Her email is tdurkin@fandm.edu.
Six Killed in School Shooting in Nashville
By Emily Hanson || Arts & Leisure Editor Another school shooting struck the United States on Monday, March 27 at The Covenant School—a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.…
Crystal’s Corner: Daisy Jones and The Six Book Review
By Crystal Olague || Staff Writer For this week’s book review, I am going to talk about Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This book is one…
Interview With the Artist: Cristina Conde ‘23
By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer If you were lucky, the weekend before spring break you witnessed Cristina Conde’s The Awakening, an independent student project choreographed, directed, and performed all…
Same Song, Different Key Review
Photo courtesy of the author By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer A roaring round of applause for Same Song, Different Key! Performed at the inaugural Student New Works Festival, this…
Student Scribbles: A Message from TCR
By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer Freshman Teagan Durkin is a staff writer for The College Reporter. Her email is tdurkin@fandm.edu.
Dylan Mulvaney Celebrates One Year of Girlhood
By Mei-Lan Holland || Contributing Writer Dylan Mulvaney is a 26-year-old social media icon in the making. Through her upbeat “Days of Girlhood” TikTok videos that document her life as…
Mental Health in College
By Crystal Olague || Staff Writer Mental health is a tricky thing. It affects us every day, and we never know how it will affect us. I’ve spent the last…
A Breeding Ground for Shame: The Florida Menstruation Ban
By Anna Chiaradonna || Contributing Writer Florida lawmakers are considering a law that will stiffen state control over sex education. The law’s sponsor, Rep. Stan McClain, says it would not…
Student Giving Challenge Inspires a New Generation of Altruists for the Future of F&M
By Lily Vining || Managing Editor What does a philanthropist look like? The Student Giving Committee says: look in the mirror. On Day of Giving 2023, which spanned from March…
Pics or It Didn’t Happen
By Crystal Olague || Contributing Writer As you all know, spring break just happened, and sadly we are all back in gloomy Lancaster. The weekend after the break is one…
Common Hour Speaker Inspires New Club, F&M Action for Refugee Resettlement (FARR)
By: Angela Azar || Contributing Writer Inspired by Dr. Diya Abdo’s Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR), F&M Action for Refugee Resettlement (FARR) began at F&M to encourage learning about the…
Book Review: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer An intricately sketched conch shell slowly consuming the author within their own conflicted identity. A burgundy snake uncomfortably tearing its dead skin away as…
March Featured Reads
By Robel Tadesse || Contributing Writer What are Franklin & Marshall College students, faculty, and staff reading this month? From poignant memoirs to heart-pounding thrillers, from to geopolitics to leadership…
The Awakening, by Cristina Conde ‘23
Photo Courtesy of Cristina Conde By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer Breath, movement, music, cold, and life. The Maiden, the Mother, an interlude of Aphrodite, and the Crone. Cristina Conde…
Movie Review: Everything Everywhere All At Once
By Crystal Olague || Staff Writer *THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN SLIGHT SPOILERS* This past weekend, I had the lovely opportunity to watch Everything Everywhere All At Once thanks to the…
Crystal’s Corner: Ugly Love Book Review
By Crystal Olague || Staff Writer For this week’s review, I decided to talk about a book that I did not like. This may be a shock to some people,…
The Dangers of Crowd Surges: Tips for Concert Safety
By Kate McBride || News Editor To many, one of the greatest joys lies amongst sticky floors, achy feet, dim lighting, and collective chants of song lyrics. Live music is…
Spring Break!
By Crystal Olague || Contributing Writer The time we have all been waiting for is finally here. Spring Break. That one week where we all pretend as if school doesn’t…
What Your College House Says About You
By Carrie Teti & Gab Neal ll Contributing Writers Intro Welcome to your Hogwarts House quiz—oh. Wait, never mind, I just got word from a budget Sorting Hat that this…
F&M Foodies: College Hill Cooks
I used to only be able to cook buttered noodles and roasted broccoli. As the only vegetarian in my family, I struggled with finding creative dining options other than pasta,…
Different Languages, One Voice: ISAB Multilingual Poetry Night Brings Together Students Across Campus
By Lily Vining || Managing Editor Members of ISAB and performers. Photo courtesy of Munahil Sultana. On Tuesday, February 21st, The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) hosted a Multilingual Poetry…
Please, Tell Me Your Story
By Anna Chiaradonna | Staff Writer As a little girl, I had debilitating anxiety that, many times, could only be soothed through reading. As I have grown up, literature, while…
Crystal’s Corner: Magnolia Parks Book Review
By Crystal Olague || Staff Writer For today’s book, I wanted to talk about a teen drama, Magnolia Parks by Jessica Hastings. The main reason why I was drawn to…
Endo Cafe Review
Photo Courtesy of Lily Vining. By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer You know their cozy cafe ambience paired with eclectic creativity, you love that their drink wheel settles any agonizing…
Student Scribbles: Spring Has Sprung
By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer Freshman Teagan Durkin is a staff writer for The College Reporter. Her email is tdurkin@fandm.edu.
President Biden’s Visit to Kyiv
By Anaya Peguero || Contributing Writer “I thought it was critical that there not be any doubt, none whatsoever, about U.S. support for Ukraine in the war,” Biden said. It…
An Honest Review of New Game Hogwarts Legacy
By Emily Hanson || Arts and Leisure Editor The long-anticipated action game Hogwarts Legacy is finally out! The video game, based in the universe of the Harry Potter novels, was…
The Ohio Train Derailment: What We Know
By Emily Hanson || Arts and Leisure Editor On February 3rd, 2023, a freight train operated by Norfolk Southern, carrying many harmful chemicals, derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Thirty-eight of…
Making the Grade: The Prevalence of Eating Disorders on College Campuses
By Lily Vining || Managing Editor Trigger Warning: This article contains information about eating disorders and other mental illnesses. If you or someone you know is struggling with any of…
Women’s Tennis Spotlight
By Mackenzie Sherman || Contributing Writer Photos courtesy of the author. My name is Mackenzie Sherman, and I am a sophomore on the women’s tennis team. Growing up, I always…
Common Hour Review: “Canaries in the Coal Mine: Global LGBTQI+ Rights in the 21st Century.”
By Munahil Sultana || Contributing Writer During last week’s Common Hour, Professor Susan Dicklitch-Nelson and Professor Kasparek of the Government Department presented their work with the F&M Global Barometers in…
Caroline Polachek Remains Ethereal and Enigmatic on Latest Album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You
By Lexi Weaver || Copy Editor Prolific singer, songwriter, and producer Caroline Polachek has returned with her latest project under her own name: Desire, I Want To Turn Into You,…
Crystal’s Corner: The Silent Patient Book Review
By Crystal Olague || Contributing Writer For this week’s review, I’m actually going to talk about one of the books that we read in our book club, which you should…
Chinese Surveillance Balloons
By Anaya Peguero || Contributing Writer US officials have claimed that China has had a “fleet” of surveillance balloons that have been deployed over five continents. Though China insists that…
Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
By Crystal Olague || Contributing Writer As you all know, the Super Bowl just passed and everyone was talking about one thing. Rihanna! After a very long hiatus, Rihanna has…
Blue Line Introduces Square One Coffee
By Teagan Durkin || Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of Teagan Durkin. If you need inspiration for Epilogue’s prompt on beauty, search no further than the new coffee at Blue Line.…
Be Real?
By Anaya Peguero || Contributing Writer The point of the popular app BeReal is to showcase life without filters and live in the moment, which is oxymoronic when you think…
Appreciation: A Comic
By Teagan Durkin || Staff Writer Freshman Teagan Durkin is a staff writer for The College Reporter. Her email is tdurkin@fandm.edu.
Weird Flex But Okay
By Abigail Glickman || Onion Dip Editor Lancaster is at the heart of many American college students’ right of passage moments: soft pretzels at Central Market, awkward Mean Cup run-ins…
Movie Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
By Emily Hanson || Arts and Leisure Editor As an avid Marvel fan, I’m hesitant to admit that within the most recent phase—NOT including the love of my life, Spider-Man:…
Timmy’s Kite: A Satirical Comic
By Carrie Teti || Contributing Writer Freshman Carrie Teti is a contributing writer. Her email is cteti@fandm.edu.
Intramural Basketball: A D3 Liberal Arts College’s Best Friend
By Kyra Caffrey || Contributing Writer Intramural basketball is one of the few activities at Franklin & Marshall where students from almost every different facet of our campus are brought…
F&M Stick n’ Puck: Club Hockey Season Recap
By Zach Long || Staff Writer The F&M club hockey team has recently experienced expansive success in their ongoing season. The team started off with a very strong record, with…
A Farewell to Terry & Tuesday Tech Tips: An Uplifting Interview
By Sarah Nicell || Editor-in-Chief “My whole life I’ve wanted to help people use technology,” said Terry, sipping dining hall coffee with a smile on his face, the brightest I’ve…
Phillip’s Museum Spring Exhibition: Bill Hutson
By Teagan Durkin || Contributing Writer The posters appeared on a Wednesday. A collection of four, laminated and colorful, with distinct titles that all proudly advertise the Phillips Museum’s new…
Out of the Cage and Into the Fire: The Story of Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover
By Nicholas Carpenter || Contributing Writer On October 27, 2022, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, officially became the head of the social media giant Twitter. Musk…
Suicide Bombings in Pakistan
By Anna Chiaradonna || Contributing Writer Citizens of Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan are witnessing the deadliest bombing the country has seen in years. With a harrowing death toll of over…
Movie Review: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
By Zach Long || Contributing Writer In late December of 2022, DreamWorks’ fan-favorite feline fighter returned to theaters after over a decade away from the spotlight. Puss in Boots, the…
Black History Month VS Predominantly White Institutions – The Battle for Inclusion on a Foundation of Exclusion
By Mia Aaronson || Staff Writer A “predominantly white institution” (often referred to using the acronym “PWI”) is a term used to describe institutions of higher education where 50% or…
Is Artificial Intelligence Taking Over the World?
By Emily Hanson || Arts and Leisure Editor Just when you think you’ve seen the weirdest feature the internet has to offer, it rolls out Artificial Intelligence robots that answer…
Working on Campus: Is it worth the $8?
By Crystal Olague || Staff Writer If you’re a college student, you may understand the importance of having a job, especially a job that pays well. Unfortunately, many students don’t…
Food Poisoning: A Fictional Comic Strip
By Sarah Nicell || Editor-in-Chief Link to what we currently know about the food poisoning/stomach bug situation: https://www.the-college-reporter.com/mystery-illness-at-fm-what-we-know/2023/02/ Junior Sarah Nicell is the Editor-in-Chief of The College Reporter.
Mystery Illness Ravages Over 80 Students: What We Know
By TCR Staff Last edited Wednesday, February 8th at 10:00 a.m. Article will be updated with the most current information. Last week, on the morning of February 2nd, rumors of…
Student Directing & Scandalous Day Jobs: Kendall Lipham & the Wonder of 9 to 5
By Sarah Nicell || Editor-In-Chief Upon entering the realm of 1970s office attire, Dolly Parton-esque rhythms, and a student-run liberal arts college theater, one may not expect to laugh out…
Album Review: Dancing with the Devil…The Art of Starting Over
Olivia Pinilis || Contributing Writer Since 2008 when Demi Lovato became a household name following their role in Disney’s Camp Rock, I have been beyond inspired by her willingness to…
Netflix Cancellations
By Laura Manis || Contributing Writer Television. The best way truly to push your worries aside and truly immerse yourself in any fictional world of your choosing. What is most…
Crystal’s Corner: Ninth House Book Review
By Crystal Olague || Contributing Writer For this week’s book review, I wanted to talk about Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. This book is a dark academia fantasy fiction novel…
Glass Onion Review: How Does it Compare to Knives Out?
By Emily Hanson || Arts and Leisure Editor In 2022, the highly anticipated Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery released briefly in theaters. The film shot over to Netflix pretty…
Crystal’s Corner: Better Than The Movies Book Review
By Crystal Olague || Contributing Writer One of the newest romance novels to hit the shelves is Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter. This young adult romance follows two…
America, Home of the Great
For the first time this past fall, students were finally able to go abroad in the fall since covid, and people have not been shy letting everyone know their whereabouts.…
Sacrilege: Pairing Beiler’s and Mean Cup?
By Teagan Durkin || Contributing Writer You know them. If you don’t, everyone from your suitemates to the person who keeps burning ramen at 2:00 AM knows them. The logos,…
My Very Cool, Very Real Winter Break
Hello all. Despite my many prayers to various gods, it would appear that winter break is behind us. In an effort to distract myself from soul-crushing work, I decided to…
The Latest on Ukraine
By Anna Chiaradonna || Contributing Writer Last week, leaders of the United States and Germany announced that both nations will be supplying Ukraine with contingents of tanks, aiding Kyiv in…
U.S. Reaches the Debt Ceiling
By Robel Tadesse || Contributing Writer Lawmakers seek bipartisan solution to avoid a default Thirty-one trillion dollars – that was the amount of the debt ceiling set by Congress at…
The Return of Common Hour Encourages Racial Reckoning for F&M
By Anika Willander | Contributing Writer On Thursday, January 26th, 2023, Franklin and Marshall College hosted its first in-person Common Hour since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. James B.…
F&M Foodies: Izzo In Italia
A Note from the Editors: We are delighted to introduce our newest column, F&M Foodies, where we will feature members of the F&M community who are avid cooks, experimental bakers,…
The Ultimate World Cup Preview
By Alex Wintz || Contributing Writer The greatest sporting event in the world will be here before we know it! After its longest absence since World War II, the World…
Notable Alumni: Major Richard “Dick” Winters
By Anna Chiaradonna || Contributing Writer As Veteran’s Day approaches, it is imperative that the Franklin and Marshall community honors those who have faced tremendous peril to preserve the security…
Platform 7: The Work Behind A Masterpiece
By Emily Hanson || Arts and Leisure Editor A little over a year ago, when I took my first steps into my Playwriting I class in the Writers House, I…
The Importance of Higher Learning and Education
There is a gap between the growing desire to attend college and the shrinking ability to afford it, and it isn’t just theoretical. It’s becoming the central issue in the…
Tales from the Archives I: Manuscripts from James II and VII
Diplomats are probably aware that we have an archives section in Martin Library. However they are less likely to know the specific contents which lie therein. Some of the most…
Diplomats Forever Died With Staff Dismissals
On April 3rd, F&M’s administration sent out a notification of termination to a group of professional staff. While the faculty and staff communities at F&M had been notified previously that…
The Saudi Playbook: Sports, Economics, and Vision 2030
Yasser Bakhsh via Getty Images Over the past few years, the world has watched the Middle East grow its sports industry, drawing millions of viewers and the world’s best athletes.…
50 Years of Women’s Squash: F&M’s Impressive Run at Nationals
Photos Courtesy of Chris McClintick, Director of Communications at US Squash Franklin and Marshall celebrated 50 years of women’s squash at the College during the 2024-25 season, marked by the…
Grand Slam History: Rory McIlroy Wins Coveted Masters Title
Photo Courtesy of Hyosub Shin via Atlanta Journal-Constitution After 20 years of waiting, the world of golf celebrates a historic milestone as Rory McIlroy achieves a Grand Slam. In the…
Minecraft Movie Makes Big Money Despite Mixed Reviews
The pixelated world of the 2011 video game Minecraft has finally made its way to the big screen, and despite the mixed reviews it has received from critics, it’s proving…
Reimagining F&M: Change, Uncertainty, and the Liberal Arts
Franklin & Marshall College is facing a period of significant change, mirroring broader shifts in liberal arts institutions nationwide. On April 2, President Altman announced that “fewer than 20” staff…
AI Jobs: Is It Taking Over?
As a rising senior here at F&M, I have been considering which kinds of jobs I would like to apply to in the future. This means I have been mainly…
Streak Snapped: Muhlenberg Dispatches Diplomats Lax, 9-3
Photo Courtesy of Franklin and Marshall Athletics Department Parents and Diplomat fans gathered at rainy Shadek Stadium, home of the Franklin and Marshall College Diplomats, cheering on the men’s lacrosse…
Lights, Camera…Live Action?
Like many of us, I was excited when Disney remade some of their most iconic animated films in the 2010s. I was there in the theater for “Cinderella” and “Beauty…
New Music Course Offerings at F&M
Looking for a fun music class at F&M? Professor Beebe is offering a new course here at F&M. The course description is as follows: MUS 275; The Birth of Opera…
almost monday – Exclusive Interview
Photo Courtesy of Timothy Brixius After three months of touring and just two days before a noteworthy performance on Jimmy Kimmel, the band almost monday stopped by F&M to headline…