Data Center Planning at former LSC Communications Building
This year, Lancastrians learned that two large data centers will be built in the city, near F&M’s campus. Machine Investment Group and Chirisa Technology Parks will develop the sites to…
No Kings Day Photo Essay
On October 18, 2025, the second No Kings Day Protest was held in Downtown Lancaster. The following images are courtesy of Lyla Loria ’26. Senior Lyla Loria is a Staff…
Will Thomas the Tank Engine be No More? Septa Service Cuts and Potential Closing of Amtrak Keystone Line
Franklin and Marshall College students can easily travel from Lancaster to Philadelphia, and then onto the Philadelphia International Airport, by using the Lancaster Amtrak which offers a fast and relatively…
What Will F&M’s New Mascot Look Like?
Unlike most NFL teams, the New York Giants technically do not have an official mascot. If you tune into a ‘Giants’ game, you won’t see anyone dressed as a giant…
Lancaster MusicFest at Buchanan Park
Image courtesy of Contributing Writer, Lily Coghlan Last Saturday, Lancaster hosted its sixth annual Lancaster MusicFest at Buchanan Park. The festival included local bands and performers like the Young Musician…
Breakdown of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed a large budget bill with an abundance of other provisions, which he called the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law. The bill passed…
Trump Administration Accidentally Leaks Group Chat With War Plans
Last week, a Trump administration group chat was leaked to the public, which revealed United States war plans. The chat, using the messaging platform Signal, included key cabinet officials and…
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…
The Ongoing Aftermath of the LA Wildfires
Over a month has passed since fires blazed over the Los Angeles regions and neighborhoods of California, and there is a question begging to be answered: What will the impact,…
What’s Going on With TikTok Right Now?
On April 24, 2024, the United States government passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The bill prohibits the distribution and operation of social media platforms owned…
President Trump’s Inauguration and Elon Musk’s Controversial Hand Gesture
After an electoral victory of 312 votes and a popular vote victory of 49% to 48%, Donald Trump has found himself in the White House for a second term. On…
Neighbors at Odds: The Threat of Tariffs on U.S. and Canadian Trade
On November 25, 2024, former President-Elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, citing concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking, namely fentanyl. This marks…
Lancaster City Voters Approve Home Rule
Big changes are soon to come to Lancaster City. On November 5, 2024, Lancaster voters approved a home rule charter. Home rule is a type of municipal government where governmental…
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…
Elon Musk: The Trump Campaign’s Secret Weapon?
In the final weeks leading up to the election, Donald Trump and his 2024 presidential campaign have enlisted the help of the richest man in the world: Elon Musk. The…