Freshmeat!
Welcome back to a brand new academic year, as the most reliable new sources on campus I feel it is our duty here at the Onion Dip to start the…
You Can’t Vote A Mascot Into Meaning
Participation Is Not Authorship: F&M’s Mascot Deserves a Real Design Process The announcement that arrived in my inbox last week left me less interested in which of Franklin & Marshall’s…
Ben & John: Never Just a Mascot but Always a Flawed Legacy
On August 27, 2026, the Franklin & Marshall Communications Department announced the return of Ben and John as physical mascots. Our namesake figures will be given “a fresh look” for…
“Coyote vs. Acme” Review: The Coyote Finally Gets His Day in Court
Just like the fully filmed “Batgirl” from 2022, Dave Green’s “Coyote vs. Acme” was originally shelved by Warner Bros. and claimed as a tax write-off. After their merger with Discovery,…
Star Actors Shine in “The Dog Stars”
Director Ridley Scott’s newest film, “The Dog Stars,” premiered in theaters on August 28 and has received mixed reviews since. Based on the 2012 novel of the same name written…
Are Physical Books Really Necessary?
On the first day of college the first thing I see on the syllabus is one word shining brightly at me: “Recommended.” I assume, “Sweet. I don’t need to buy…
Living in Luxturdy
Following a critical coding error during last year’s housing selection process, 2 students have found themselves living more abstractly than the typical students. Robin and Avery believed they were living…
Diplomatic Congress: Campus Additions, Dining, Mascots, Again?
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2026 marked the first weekly session of the Franklin & Marshall’s 19th Diplomatic Congress. The meeting started with the confirmation of a new Senior Class President, Kylie…
10 Years of Fleabag: Love, Grief and Why It’s Still a Masterful Feminist Piece
“Oh, f- – – it. I have a horrible feeling that I am a greedy, perverted, selfish, apathetic, cynical, depraved, morally bankrupt woman who can’t even call herself a feminist.”…
Are We All in Love with Our Boyfriend’s Brother?
It’s July. It is time for a mindless summer read. However, instead of mindless escape, my recent beach reads continue to leave me slightly unsettled and unnerved because of the…
Norway Refuses American Food, Brings Own 1,000 kg Shipment
The 2026 World Cup inspired a new fervour for soccer in the United States and brought a diverse set of passionate international fans to cities across the country. The city…
Olivia Rodrigo “pretty sad for a girl so in love” In Her Newest Album
Olivia Rodrigo released her third studio album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” on June 12, 2026. The album is a masterclass in storytelling that you…
New Flights Connect Lancaster With Chicago
Students at F&M now have a new long-haul travel option to campus with the launch of SkyWest flights from Lancaster Airport. After winning a contract from the federal government, SkyWest…
Stoner Movies Strike Back: A Review of “Pizza Movie”(2026)
Everything I know about movies is because of my parents. They are big “movie-quoters,” and I, essentially, had to learn their language to survive at the dining table. They will…
Prima Theatre’s Hilarious “The Complete History of America [Abridged]” Showing Now
On April 16, I had the pleasure of attending an invited preview performance of Prima Theatre’s newest comedy, “The Complete History of America .” On Prima’s website, they advertise “The…