Why Euphoria Works
By Rohail Spear || Managing Editor My mom watches Euphoria—a drama about high schoolers navigating relationships, addiction, mental health issues, and sexuality. If that doesn’t tell you something about the…
Mitski Explores the Tension Between Isolation and Artistry on her Latest Album, Laurel Hell
By Lexi Weaver || Copy Editor Laurel Hell, Mitski’s sixth studio album, was released February 4th of this year—her first since 2018’s critically acclaimed Be the Cowboy. In the wake…
ISAB Celebrates Diverse World Languages at Multilingual Poetry Reading
By Lily Vining | Campus Life Editor In celebration of International Mother Language Day on February 21st, International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) hosted a multilingual poetry reading in the Steinman…
good 4 u, Olivia!
By Skylar Zachian || Contributing Writer Breaking news: Olivia Rodrigo has received the title of Billboard’s 2022 Woman of the Year. Now, you might be asking yourself—wait a minute, the…
The Gist: Women Don’t Owe You Pretty
By Olivia Schmid || Opinions Editor Here’s the gist: it’s been awhile. At this point, we’re practically post-winter, post-Euphoria season 2 episode 5 or 6, and quite frankly, post-all the…
A Review of Six Degrees of Separation: Amusing Art Dealers, A Captivating Con Man, & Standing Ovations for All
By Sarah Nicell || Campus Life Editor “I read somewhere that everybody on this planet is separated by six other people,” says Ouisa (Keats Dai), the wife of a money-hungry…
From Beth Harmon to MGK and Megan Fox: The Best Costumes to Wear This Halloween
By Erin Maxwell || News Editor So, it’s Halloween already—and if the months of September and October disappearing didn’t scare you, I don’t know what will. But, whether or not…
Performing Arts Spotlight: An Interview with the F&M Dance Team
By Skylar Zachian || Contributing Writer When I arrived at Franklin and Marshall just over a month ago, my mind was swirling with excitement as I envisioned all of the…
The Gist: Buy Yourself the Fucking Lilies
By Olivia Schmid | | Opinions Editor One of my best friends from home bought me Tara Schuster’s Buy Yourself the Fucking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life…
Is TikTok Timeless?
By Skylar Zachian || Contributing Writer Two weeks ago, after my mint condition iPhone XR tragically took a tumble down the staircase of Bonchek, I found myself in desperate need…
The Gist: Self-Help Books are Never Out of Style!
By Olivia Schmid | | Opinions Editor The Gist is back, and it feels so good!! It’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed a self-help book, so I’m thrilled to get…
FALL in Love with the Best Autumn Themed Cookies
By Skylar Zachian || Contributing Writer Happy Autumn, F&M! It is officially that time of year when we kick off the flip flops, throw on flannels, switch from iced to…
The Best and Worst Dressed at the Emmys Red Carpet
By Karissa Schwab || Contributing Writer The Emmys, one of the most highly publicized red carpet events in Hollywood, is an opportunity for TV actors, writers, and contributors to express…
Right the reset: An F&M alum’s perspective on the education system
By Anna Synakh || Managing Editor As college students, we often settle ourselves in a plan and fear variation from that predetermined path. We pick our top grad programs, select…
Why I Love Britney Spears: A Commentary on the New York Times Documentary “Framing Britney Spears”
By Samantha Milowitz || Op-Eds Editor I’ve always loved Britney Spears. Some people will say this simply after watching the latest documentary Framing Britney Spears, but I swear – I’ve…