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…
“First in and last out”: Dean Jessica Haile shares her experience as a campaign treasurer in a competitive commissioners’ race
In every political campaign and committee, there is someone in control of the purse. Creating and regulating bank accounts, tracking fundraising and spending, ensuring that candidates don’t have to dip…
Letter to the Editor: Administrative Censorship of the Protest Tree
Franklin & Marshall College’s Protest Tree, November 3, 2023. Photo Courtesy of An Bach. Dear Editors, I am writing to share my concerns about administrative censorship of the Protest Tree.…
The One Where We Lost a Friend
Photo courtesy of Flickr. On Saturday, October 28th, the whole world lost a friend following the unexpected passing of Matthew Perry at 54 years old. He was discovered in his…
Who’s on the ballot if you’re voting at the Lancaster Theological Seminary?
A voter’s guide for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, for Lancaster Precinct 0904. JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT Vote for one. Daniel McCaffery (DEM) Carolyn Carluccio (REP) JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR…
“Don’t let fear destroy your destiny”: Enron Whistleblower Sherron Watkins shares lessons from the lecture trail
“Known internationally as the Enron whistleblower, Sherron speaks around the globe to a broad range of audiences about ethics and leadership, and the lessons to be learned from the collapse…
Part 1: Suburban Sprawl and The Isolating Effect of American Car Culture
This is the first in a two-part series of articles looking at the effects of car culture on American social life, the origins of suburban living and the options for…
Lombardo Welcome Center’s Construction of Two-Story Ampersand Will Push Some Counseling Appointments to Telehealth
An initial rendering of the newly developed Lombardo Welcome Center from fandm.edu. Assistant Director of Project Management Sheldon Wenger said past renderings are about 95 percent accurate to the current…
Summer Renovations, 2023: Bonchek Air, Shadek’s New Turf, SCC Mail Lockers, & More
By Sarah Nicell || Editor-in-Chief This story was last updated at 5:28 p.m. on August 1, 2023. A brief lap around South Ben Franklin Hall on Tuesday evening, July 25th,…
A Diplomat’s Declassified International Survival Guide
By Muna Sultana || Contributing Writer While I take pride in being a Franklin & Marshall Diplomat, much of my work experience in college involves diplomacy outside of the country.…
Summer Recommendations: Books, Recipes, Music, and More
By Staff Whether you are hunting for your next binge-worthy tv show, beach read, windows-down soundtrack, or refreshing recipe (mocktails, anyone?) we got you covered with our round-up of summer…
The Face Behind the News: A Journalist’s Reflection on Her Expansive Career
By Catherine Welch || Contributing Writer For many, two in the morning evokes thoughts of sleepy eyes and the coziness of a warm bed. For Melissa Sheketoff, however, 2 a.m.…
College or Clothing Brand? The Story of the Other Franklin and Marshall
By Lily Vining || Managing Editor If you had the opportunity to travel on a European holiday this summer, you have likely seen the mirage of collegiate sweatshirts from “unis”…
A Farewell to Terry & Tuesday Tech Tips: An Uplifting Interview
By Sarah Nicell || Editor-in-Chief “My whole life I’ve wanted to help people use technology,” said Terry, sipping dining hall coffee with a smile on his face, the brightest I’ve…
Phillip’s Museum Spring Exhibition: Bill Hutson
By Teagan Durkin || Contributing Writer The posters appeared on a Wednesday. A collection of four, laminated and colorful, with distinct titles that all proudly advertise the Phillips Museum’s new…