Kennedy accepts position at University of Virginia, leaves campus mid-January
By Shira Kipnees II Staff Writer After seven years with the College, Kelly Kennedy ’04, the director of College Programs and assistant coach of the Women’s Soccer Team, left F&M…
Faculty committee hosts series of forums to discuss future of electronic file storage
By Garrett Largoza II News Editor Last week, the College’s File Storage Working Group initiated a discussion on the needs of the F&M community with regard to electronic file storage…
Summit addresses environmental issues affecting F&M, Lancaster community
By Anh Nguyen II Contributing Writer F&M Diplomatic Congress’ second annual Sustainability Summit was held last Saturday, at Stager Hall. The goal of the summit was to facilitate communication between…
Porterfield speaks at White House event to inspire higher education for students
By Steven Viera II News Editor Dan Porterfield, president of the College, spoke on F&M’s commitment to preparing students for college and helping them to graduate at the White House…
New College website updated with social media interactivity, streamlined approach
By Shira Kipnees II Staff Writer On Monday, Dec. 1, after 20 months, the College launched a completely rebuilt website to replace the old website, which dated back to 2009.…
Diplomatic Congress’ open forum prompts discussion of tobacco-free campus
By Indira Rahman II Contributing Writer Last Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Diplomatic Congress (DipCon), organized the F&M Forum on Tobacco. The event, which took place in Booth Ferris in the…
Diplomatic Congress to hold forums on student issues, such as smoking on campus
By Steven Viera, News Editor || On Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 11:30 a.m., the Diplomatic Congress will host its first of several public forums to gauge student opinion on issues…
Senate rejects Keystone Pipeline bill majority of American public favored
Steven Viera, News Editor || Recently, the United States Senate rejected a bill to approve construction of the controversial Keystone Pipeline The proposed pipeline would directly link tar sands oil…
Workers’ Advocacy lecture touches on labor, wage concerns, revisits successes
By Garrett Largoza, Layout Assistant || Last Friday, Nov. 21, F&M’s Workers’ Advocacy Group (WAG) held a discussion on social justice and workers’ rights entitled “Inequality, Power, and Resistance in…
Work continues on Northwest Gateway Project, will result in athletic complex
By Garrett Largoza, Layout Assistant II The Northwest Gateway Project, a collaborative effort between the College and Lancaster General Health, is officially underway as the 28-acre site on the northern…
Interfraternity Council conducts annual executive board elections for new officers
By Steven Viera, News Editor || Last Wednesday, F&M’s Interfraternity Council (IFC) held its annual executive board elections. Among other things, the IFC is responsible for overseeing the actions of…
Zime Bistro donates to Lancaster’s Water Street Rescue Ministries for second year
By Shira Kipnees, Staff Writer || Zime Bistro presented a check for $1,309.96 to Keith Shetter, director of donor relations for the Water Street Rescue Ministries of Lancaster, Tuesday, Nov.…