F&M expands programs to teach students English
By Shira Kipnees, Staff Writer Beginning this Fall, the College’s Office of International Programs launched a pilot program to offer English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to students on…
College implements changes to degree audit system as part of Project BOOST
By Steven Viera, News Editor The College launched Degree Works, a new system for students and faculty advisers to perform degree audits, Friday. The new system, which is a part…
College releases report pertaining to security concerns, makes information more accessible
By Clarissa Grunwald, Contributing Writer The College recently completed its Safety, Fire, and Security Report, in compliance with the Department of Education’s Jeanne Clery Act, and in order to fulfill…
Lancaster mayor visits F&M, discusses sustainability
by Steven Viera, News Editor Rick Gray, mayor of Lancaster City, came to the College to discuss sustainability in Lancaster as well as his upcoming re-election Tuesday. Currently running for…
Fall Rush Week recruits students for F&M’s Greek organizations
By Mia Konstantakos, Contributing Writer Last week fraternities and sororities on campus held their annual Fall Rush Week. Focusing more on fraternities, Fall Rush Week plays an important role in…
Dean of student affairs position divided between Taber, Dekay
By Cathy Brown, Contributing Writer Unlike past semesters, this year F&M does not have a Dean of student affairs. Following the departure of Dean Steven O’Day in the Spring of…
Number of hospital transports increases compared to last year
By Steven Viera, News Editor Between the first week of August and the second week of September of this year, 14 F&M students were transported to local hospitals for issues…
New Faculty Center to provide resources, spaces for professors
By Shira Kipnees, Staff Writer The College is opening a new faculty center, scheduled to open in early October, as a resource for professors. For the next several years the…
Harwood Leadership Seminar begins second year at F&M
By Itihaas Singh, Staff Writer The Harwood Leadership Seminar, run through the Office of Student and Post-Graduate Development (OSPGD), has now entered its second year. The brainchild of Brett Harwood…
Public health major analyzes mental illness in Lancaster
BY ALANNA KOEHLER ’15 Managing Editor This semester, Eleanor Garlow ’14 became F&M’s first-ever public health major to conduct an independent study upon completion of a research project dedicated to…
Campus elections result in new class presidents
BY STEVEN VIERA ’16 News Editor The Diplomatic Congress (DipCon) held campus-wide elections for sophomore, junior, and senior class presidents, Tuesday, April 16. As members of the Diplomatic Congress, the…
O’Day takes position at Lebanon Valley College
BY STEVEN VIERA ’16 News Editor Steven O’Day, senior associate dean of the College, will be leaving F&M this Summer to accept a position as special assistant to the president…
Greeks host frat crawl, soccer tournament, charitable event
BY STEELE SCHAUER ’15 Greek Life Ambassador This past weekend, the Greek community came together to support each other, to support heart health, and to support a change in the…
Award presented to founder of Civil Rights Week
BY BERV OPONG ’16 Contributing Writer The Black Student Union (BSU) recently honored Chyann Starks ’13 with the prestigious Bridgett Award. Starks was presented the award for her role in…
Recent Higher Education Today episode features F&M projects
BY STEVEN VIERA ’16 News Editor Daniel Porterfield, president of the College, and Shawn Jenkins ’10, director of F&M College Prep, recently appeared on Higher Education Today, a television show…