A Plan to be Ampersand, Not Amper-sad
On Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM, the Diplomatic Congress released an email with the following information regarding future student email guidelines and limitations: “We are in the process of…
Cows?
Image Courtesy of Teagan Durkin Franklin and Marshall College has adopted a new, unofficial mascot. Cows. Several months ago, the College Entertainment Center (CEC) soft-launched a new mascot to be…
From Betrayal to Hopelessness to Uncertainty: How do we proceed from the 2024 Election?
As F&M students, faculty, and staff are acutely aware, the campus climate surrounding the 2024 election results, to say the least, is charged. The day after the election felt heavy…
Stories on Lakota History, Language, and the Boarding School Experience
Eugene Black Crow Sr, a distinguished guest, and speaker, spoke to Brooks College House on Monday, November 11 at 4:30 p.m.. Crow, an Oglala Lakota from Pine Ridge, South Dakota,…
Post-Election Campus Teach-In
On Saturday, November 16th, a campus-wide teach-in was hosted at Franklin and Marshall College. Organized in response to the re-election of former President Donald Trump, this teach-in sought to unpack…
Praise for I Hate Shakespeare
A Director who is not only pantsed on stage, but also takes a pie to the face. A belligerent audience member who dares to interrupt Hamlet’s soliloquy. And zombies. So. …
Mock Trials, Real Results: F&M Mock Trial Has Strong Showings in Fall Pre-Season
F&M Mock Trial’s “Team Amtrak” chugging their way to victory at Dickinson College, Oct. 13, 2024. Authors Richie Dockery and Leo Puntoni are members of the Mock Trial team. Franklin…
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…
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…
Diplomats and Double Standards: U.S. Foreign Policy Public Forum Held At Franklin & Marshall
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Franklin & Marshall College hosted one of four U.S. Foreign Policy Forums sponsored by The Council on Foreign Relations. As part of the CFR Election…
Why Should I Write For The College Reporter?
We aren’t a required assignment. The appeal of pushing back a task that isn’t immediately due is sometimes inescapable. I’ve fallen victim countless times; I get it. However, something is…
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.…
Not Bad for a Football Coach: Tim Walz Takes the Stage in York, PA
Governor Tim Walz Takes the Stage at York Fairgrounds. All Photos Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna On the cloudy afternoon of October 2nd, Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, spoke to…