Diplomats in D.C.: An ‘Ampersand’ Vision of Higher Education
F&M students pose in front of the Capitol. Left to right: Kai Schwartz ‘27, Emily Harris ‘27, Richie Dockery ‘26, Milo Cabral ‘28, and Sujal Shah ‘27. Image courtesy Richie…
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”…
Origami is a computer, F&M Professor proves
As reported in Quanta Magazine, Franklin & Marshall College’s own Dr. Thomas Hull proved that –astonishingly – origami can be a computer. Dr. Hull, an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics,…
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…
Low ACT Need Not Apply: Dwindling College Admissions in America
College application season rears its ugly head again this fall, as millions of Americans and international students eagerly apply for a limited number of spots. Yearly, the number of applicants…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…