Op-Ed: F&M is Making Changes
By Tira Mercadante || Layout Assistant Some of you may have heard rumors about F&M cutting certain language programs and professors being laid off or not having their contracts renewed.…
The Best Way to Judge a Person, Based On Me
By Darij Kulchyckyj | | Contributing Writer Many people like to choose a judgment of character and personality via spending time with others, music taste, favorite food, favorite color, nut…
Franklin the Turtle: A True Diplomat
By Carolyn South || Contributing Writer We all are acutely, painfully aware of the fact that Franklin & Marshall College was named for Benjamin Franklin and John Marshall. I believe…
What Came First, the Bag or the Egg?
By Akil Smart | | Contributing Writer Eggs. They come in all shapes and sizes. And occasionally bags. If you are a frequent diner at Dhall you may or may…
Give My Money to My Professors
I went to Franklin & Marshall on a promise from the Financial Aid office. They dangled in front of me the possibility of attending a private liberal arts college at…
The War Between Censorship and Free Press: Russia’s Final Independent Newspaper Shut Down
By Sarah Nicell || News Editor As Vladimir Putin’s invasion on Ukraine continues, a simultaneous war on free press intensifies. Under the state’s guidance, Roskomnadzor—Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of…
Bullying is Good
By Rohail Spear | Managing Editor You may be wondering about this title. Surely, I can’t be advocating for bullying people. Well, I am. So.. It is true that most…
Album Review: Omar Apollo’s ‘Ivory’
By Kate McBride || Arts & Leisure Editor On his electric debut album, 24 year-old Omar Apollo wears his heart on his sleeve. Ivory is a collection of sultry, intimate…
Spring Music Recommendations: 5 Great EPs to Expand Your Music Taste
By Lexi Weaver || Copy Editor It’s finally spring, which means there is no better time to start listening to new music. With the multitude of albums out there, it…
Balling on a Budget: The F&M Story
By Akil Smart | Contributing Writer Now, as many of us have seen, the F&M administration has made a small adjustment to our tuition. A mere 3.5% increase! Putting us…
Catfish
By Abigail Glickman || Onion Dip Editor In my opinion, the end of March is the best time of the year. The weather is all out of sorts. One day,…
Spotlight: Florence Pugh
By Emily Hanson || Layout Assistant Photo courtesy of elle.com. There are so many women in the entertainment industry that deserve to be recognized, especially during Women’s History Month —…
Song Review: ‘As it Was’ by Harry Styles
By Rohail Spear || Managing Editor Photo courtesy of billboard.com. Harry kicks off his new album, Harry’s House, with “As it Was,” an eighties synth-pop single about a relationship forever…
Op-Ed: In Response to the Increased Tuition Announcement
By Sofia Netto || Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 29th, Franklin & Marshall declared the increase in major fees for the 2022-2023 academic year. With an increase of 3.5%, the…