Panel reveals statistics of U.S. sex trafficking epidemic
BY CAROLINE PITKIN ’16 Staff Writer Thursday’s Common Hour addressed the under-recognized, heinous crime of sex trafficking. The talk featured Morgan Perry, executive producer of the documentary film Sex+Money: A…
Kerkesner brings impressive resumé to F&M wrestling program
BY JONATHAN PRESSMAN ’14 Senior Staff Writer On the street, first-year Chuckie Kerkesner’s size is enough to turn heads and intimidate nearly anyone. On the mat, he is the smallest…
Members of track team earn individual records at first meet
BY JONATHAN PRESSMAN ’14 Senior Staff Writer School records were shattered, events were dominated by F&M individuals, and a jubilant disposition ensued during the track & field teams’ opening meet…
Football banquet marks official end to football season, awards players
BY ELIZABETH MCMAHON ’13 Senior Staff Writer Each year at the end of the football season, the football association puts on a banquet in honor of the players. This gives…
Andy Murray, tennis phenom, debatably sportsman of the year
BY DYLAN GORDON ’14 Contributing Writer You probably read the title of this article and thought to yourself, “Why is this kid writing about tennis? All four grand slams have…
Racer Vettel wins third consecutive Formula 1 Championship last Sunday
BY RUMIT GAMBHIR ’15 Contributing WriterLast Sunday, German Formula 1 star Sebastian Vettel made history by winning his third F-1 championship and thus becoming the youngest Formula 1 driver to…
Townsend joins F&M wrestling program, shows potential
BY JONATHAN PRESSMAN ’14 Senior Staff Writer During his sophomore year of high school, Sharron Townsend ’16 was on the verge of being cut from his school’s wrestling team. He…
Men’s basketball takes commanding lead in season opener at home
BY MARK ROSSMAN ’14 Sports Editor In the season opener for the F&M Men’s Basketball Team Friday, the team did not disappoint in taking down Penn State Harrisburg in a…
Bland taste-makers leave unfavorable taste in my mouth
Legitimate suffering artists at hands of imposters prompts reassessment of values BY MATTHEW GIROLAMI ’13 Arts & Entertainment Editor Midway through the third song on Lana Del Rey’s latest EP,…
Black Friday guide for your sanity
Have no fear, this regional map ensures holiday savings BY ELIZABETH FURINO ’16 Staff Writer For bargain hunters across America it is the most wonderful time of the year. That…
Campy fun for fans, not so much for functioning adults
While this may be best Twilight film yet, it is still a Twilight film BY ERIN MOYER ’16 Layout Assistant After four years, five films, billions of dollars, two bonafide…
Five fresh, recent releases to help you survive until finals
Combat homework blues with these strangely appropriate albums BY LAUREN BEJZAK ’13 Editor-in-Chief I propose a change of pace. If you’re going to get to finals (I’m looking at you,…
Apocalypse lecture draws big crowd, big applause
BY ELIZABETH MCMAHON ’13 Senior Staff Writer Anthony Aveni, Russell Colgate distinguished university professor of astronomy, anthropology, and Native American studies at Colgate University, came to campus Tuesday. In addition…
Lerner explores divide between Judaism, Christianity in Rome
BY ALANNA KOEHLER ’15 Campus Life Editor Scott Lerner, Arthur and Katherine Shadek professor of humanities, French, and Italian, delivered an endowed chair lecture entitled “The Bishop and Synagogue of…
First-year pre-medical woes would get anyone down before Thanksgiving
BY BRIONA PRICE ’16 Staff Writer I’m not pre-med anymore. Well that’s not exactly true, but it’s what I was thinking last week when I was pulling my third all-nighter of…