First-Years Aviva Katz & Katie Clarke Share Why They Came To F&M
By Anna Synakh || Copy and Social Media Editor As a senior in high school, looking through possible colleges and universities, it is common to get overwhelmed and not know…
Meet First-Year Lauren Arnold
By Jamie Belfer || Sports Editor Lauren Arnold is a warm and outgoing first year student looking to be a positive light on the F&M campus over these next four…
In the Midst of Uncertainty, First-Years Brittany Mclarty and Charles Reisner Look Forward with Optimism
By Ruby Van Dyk || Editor-in-Chief Incoming first-years Brittany Mclarty and Charles Reisner have different backgrounds and interests, but when I asked them what they were looking forward to they…
First-Year Mary Fouad, Excited For F&M’s Vibrant Campus Life
By Sojin Shin || Opinion and Editorials Editor Hello, meet Mary! This composed, articulate young woman is an avid lover of life in every way imaginable; On one hand, she…
First-Year Lily Vining, Ready to Leave Her Comfort Zone
By Isabel Paris || Managing Editor Meet Lily! Lily is eager to step outside her hometown bubble and explore the intricacies of both F&M and Lancaster city at large. Her…
International First-Years Decide to Attend Virtually for the Semester
By Danielle Rice || Arts & Leisure Editor When First-Year Apurva Subedi decided on F&M, he did not know he would be attending his first semester virtually. Like many of…
First-Year Olivia Schmid, Close to Home but Eager to be Immersed
By Isabel Paris || Managing Editor Meet Olivia! While living near to F&M, her close proximity never swayed her from looking at everything that Franklin and Marshall have to offer.…
Meet First-Year Alison Waller
By Alison Waller || Contributing Writer When I was a kid, I used to sleepover at my grandparents’ house. I’ve never been the greatest at sleeping in, especially in a…
Meet First-Year Jayden LaCoe
By Jayden LaCoe || Contributing Writer I believe everyone feels awkward talking about themselves or explaining stuff they like. After all, our every day lives just come and go. Activities…
Meet First-Year Ryan Squires
By Ryan Squires || Contributing Writer Hello F&Mily! I’m Ryan Squires from Ellicott City, Maryland. I am so honored and excited to become a part of the F&M community this…
Meet First-Year Audrey Beach
By Audrey Beach || Contributing Writer Hello! My name is Audrey. I am from right here in Lancaster, PA. I am half South African on my mother’s side, and I…
TCR Staff Members Answer First-Year Questions
By Ellyn Fritz || News Editor & Diana Lichtenstein || Staff Writer This year is not an accurate representation of a predictable F&M year. This does not mean that it…
Leave of Absence Deadline Passes Quietly for Fall Semester
By Molly Sproul || Website Manager Last semester, we saw the college transition to remote learning. While some students thrived in a remote setting, others found it challenging to balance…
Fall 2020 Housing Plan Update, how It Impacts Students Directly
By Amani Dobson || Campus Life Editor Over the recent weeks, the F&M community has received more information regarding housing, and what coming back to campus will look like. For…
Campus Life Editor Explores Reality of F&M Fall Housing
By Amani Dobson || Campus Life Editor On July 1, 2020, the long-awaited announcement from Franklin & Marshall College regarding a decision for the Fall 2020 semester was sent via…