Challenges Facing International Students
Image courtesy of Head Photographer, Natalie Richards ’27 Life as a college student can be challenging: the endless papers, balancing of exam schedules, and sharing of communal space in dorms.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Letter to Franklin & Marshall College Administration
Political division and social unrest raise complicated questions for academic institutions. What is their responsibility, if any, to take a stance during divisive, fraught times? It is not an easy…
Art Exhibit Showcases Work of Artists with Cognitive Disabilities
Kate Manners Painting “Dragon on Fire”. LANCASTER, Pa.–Franklin & Marshall College’s Best Buddies Chapter presents the ASPIE Art Gallery, an exhibition showcasing the work of talented artists with cognitive disabilities…
2025 Apollo Night Reflections
Image Courtesy of Madisyn Phillips ’25 Apollo Night is more than just a production—it celebrates black art, strength, and excellence through dance, poetry, musical performances, and fashion. Apollo Night exhibits…
Emerging Writers Festival Happening This Week
The Emerging Writers Festival (EWF), a longstanding tradition hosted by F&M’s English department, started on Wednesday, April 2, and continues until Friday, April 4. Every spring, the festival invites five…
Lancaster’s Furry Therapists: How Beau’s Dream Park Serves F&M Students
Missing your family pet? Need a study break that genuinely lifts your spirits? Look no further than Beau’s Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park – a puppy paradise located just…
Community Spotlight: Lancaster County Stem Alliance
One of the most special parts of attending F&M are the various impactful community organizations right around the corner. One such organization is the Lancaster County STEM Alliance, which connects…
Free Plan B Now Accessible on Campus
Plan B One-Step, an emergency contraceptive pill, is now accessible to all F&M students. Students in need of the pill can now avoid the $40-$50 retail price, as it is…
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…