Kappa Sigma Fraternity purchases new house after decade-long search
By Steven Viera || Senior Editor Last week, the Kappa Sigma fraternity, Delta Rho chapter purchased a new house located at 441 College Ave. They anticipate moving out of their…
Masthead: The College Reporter needs you: Newspaper serves vital yet dwindling function
Full Staff Opinion We, the editing staff of The College Reporter, are all dedicated F&M students. That’s why we know the caliber of our fellow classmates. Here at F&M, we…
Editor urges F&M community to hold Paris in the light
By Amy Schulman || Opinion & Editorial Editor Friday night, tragedy struck Paris. A New York Times update on my phone notified me that hoards of people were being murdered by…
Students can overlook benefits of a true liberal arts education: Writer challenges students to look beyond grades for meaning
By Lauren Muliawan || Contributing Writer Liberal Arts Institution. We throw this phrase around a lot– so much so that sometimes I think we have forgotten what it means. Reader,…
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 University…
Myanmar’s recent election boosts belief in democracy
By Adi Ramachandran || Contributing Writer The recent democratic election in Myanmar is a much needed boost to those of us that still believe in much maligned democracy–a system, which…
Football, masculinity, and the curse of Dr. Barbie: Writer examines place, privileges amid male-dominated spheres
By Morgan Kincade || Contributing Writer When I walked into the Brickyard this past Sunday to watch the New York Giants face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, most of the…
Attacks in Paris prompt writer to contemplate how to defeat terrorism
By Nicholas Riebel || Staff Writer I was going to write an article on House Representative Joe Pitts’ announcement of his retirement and its implications. I also considered writing about…
The Philadelphia 76ers are off to yet another sad start
By Joe Giordano || Staff Writer The beginning of this basketball season has seen the return of a familiar headline for Philadelphia sports fans: the Sixers are winless. After starting…
Silantra brings quirky, fresh cuisine to downtown Lancaster
By Erin Moyer || Senior Editor I am here to tell you that the revolution will not be televised. No, it will be served to you on a big, chrome…
Dance company previews Fall Dance Concert, discusses the art of dance
By Christa Rodriguez || Staff Writer On Thursday, F&M students and community members had the opportunity to preview the Fall Dance Concert, which will be held Dec. 3, 4 and…
Newest James Bond flick is a “spectre” of what could have been
By Preman Koshar || Arts & Entertainment Editor I recently saw Spectre, the latest James Bond film, at the theaters. I am, perhaps, a poor choice of a reviewer for…
Throwback of the Week: Reliving Letterman’s interview with Paris Hilton helps editor believe in TV’s political potential
By Erin Moyer || Senior Editor I believe, as elderly page Kenneth Parcell once asserted, that television is the true American art form. I believe there are certain moments within…
Diplomatic Congress’ discussion highlights importance of well-being, nutrition
By Steven Viera || Senior Editor Last Tuesday, Nov. 3, F&M’s Diplomatic Congress (DipCon) hosted a forum in the Great Room of Bonchek College House entitled “Well Being of the…
Masthead 11-9-15: Donald Trump’s mild SNL appearance worrying sign of declining satire
Full Staff Opinion There is precious little we love in this world. We love politics. We love political satire. We love TV. And we love when political satire is on…