Diplomats and Double Standards: U.S. Foreign Policy Public Forum Held At Franklin & Marshall
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Franklin & Marshall College hosted one of four U.S. Foreign Policy Forums sponsored by The Council on Foreign Relations. As part of the CFR Election…
Why Should I Write For The College Reporter?
We aren’t a required assignment. The appeal of pushing back a task that isn’t immediately due is sometimes inescapable. I’ve fallen victim countless times; I get it. However, something is…
Autumn Serenity: Capturing the Beauty of Campus in Fall
All Photos Courtesy of Natalie Richards Golden autumn light on campus—perfect for a peaceful moment under the trees. Old Main sits in the Autumn sunlight as students pass for class.…
What Is TCR Listening to This Month? OCTOBER EDITION
Photo Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna Cool — Gracie Abrams Buffalo Replaced — Mitski Forward To The Kill — Sydney Ross Mitchell Holidays — Conan Gray The Deal — Mitski Must…
Not Bad for a Football Coach: Tim Walz Takes the Stage in York, PA
Governor Tim Walz Takes the Stage at York Fairgrounds. All Photos Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna On the cloudy afternoon of October 2nd, Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, spoke to…
True Blue Victory: F&M Defeats Dickinson to Secure the Wagon, 23-14
Photo Courtesy of Franklin and Marshall Athletics Department. Franklin and Marshall football brought home “The Wagon” during Saturday’s game against Dickinson College. The Diplomats defeated the Red Devils 23-14 at…
2024 Madrid Derby Ends in Dramatic Tie; Atlético Handed Huge Fine
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid met again for the intense Madrid Derby on September 29, 2024, with forward Angel Correa of Atletico scoring in overtime to draw the match 1-1.…
Ballon d’Or Nominees: No Messi or Ronaldo for the First Time in 21 Years
For the first time since 2003, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been left off the shortlist for the coveted men’s Ballon d’Or award. The Ballon d’Or award celebrates…
Griezmann Retired From International Football – Les Bleus Will Never Be The Same
Photo Courtesy of Alex Grimm via Getty Images, 2024. On Monday, September 30th, the football world opened their social media accounts only to watch a heartbreaking video posted by Antoine…
Casey McQuiston’s The Pairing Book Review
If you’ve been reading TCR for a while, maybe you remember this article that I wrote (almost three years ago, woah). I reviewed one of my favorite novels ever, One…
Movie Review: It’s What’s Inside
Premiering in January at Sundance and just last week on Netflix, It’s What’s Inside promises to keep you up at night – with questions. It offers the perfect Halloween movie…
To YAF: Hate Speech is Not Free Speech
The laws protecting Freedom of Speech in the U.S. do not mean you can say anything you want. There are limits: incitement, defamation, fraud, obscenity, child pornography, fighting words, and…
F&M Petition Against Hate Speech: When Will it End?
There is a line between free speech and hate speech. When exercising the right to speak up for one’s beliefs, I believe we must do so respectfully of one’s identity…
Ben and John, It’s Time to Say Goodbye
If you haven't seen F&M’s mascots in person, you can still see a picture of Ben on the wall in Steinman College Center. Photo courtesy of Carrie Teti.
HONK Against Abortion: Pro-Life Protestors Litter Harrisburg Avenue
Open discourse and disagreement are pillars of a liberal arts education; fostering critical thinking that shall hopefully lead students to comfortably challenge their own assumptions, arriving at a state of…