The Red Zone
By Anna Chiaradonna || Staff Writer The first semester of college is a thrilling experience filled with budding friendships, boundless learning opportunities, and an expanded sense of individuality. What runs…
An Introduction and Analysis of the 2024 Republican Presidential Candidates
By Catherine Welch || Contributing Writer The race for the GOP presidential nomination has begun with only a little over a year left until the next presidential election. This year’s…
College or Clothing Brand? The Story of the Other Franklin and Marshall
By Lily Vining || Managing Editor If you had the opportunity to travel on a European holiday this summer, you have likely seen the mirage of collegiate sweatshirts from “unis”…
Ukrainian Counteroffensive Stalls as Nuclear Plant’s Fate Hangs in the Balance
By Carl Parkin || Contributing Writer Despite aid continuing to flow in from NATO, Ukraine’s attempt to take back territory in the country’s East is failing to make meaningful progress.…
Larry Nassar, Disgraced Former USA-Gymnastics Doctor, Stabbed in Federal Prison
By Anna Chiaradonna || Staff Writer Former United States Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing young athletes under the guise of medical treatment, was assaulted inside…
In the Wake of Dobbs: This is America
By Anna Chiaradonna || Staff Writer In the year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, the ramifications have, for…
The Hollywood Film and Television Industry Goes Dark as Writers and Actors Strike
By Nicholas Carpenter || Staff Writer Starting on July 14, 2023, the Hollywood film and television industry has been indefinitely shut down. Two unions, the Writers Guild of America (WGA)…
#TextbookBroke: College Library Survey Exposes Price Inequity of Required Course Materials
By Lily Vining || Managing Editor F&M #TextbookBroke Wall posted in Shadek-Fackenthal Library during March shows the exorbitant totals students of various disciplines paid for textbooks in a given semester.…
Campus Expression Survey Report Finds Students Reluctant To Freely Share Their Views
By Robel Tadesse || Contributing Writer Students’ self-censorship contributes to lack of viewpoint diversity, requiring a culture change on college campuses. Heterodox Academy—a non-profit organization whose mission is to “improve…
Former President Donald Trump Indicted by Manhattan Grand Jury
By Nicholas Carpenter || Contributing Writer The Indictment: On Thursday, March 30, 2023, a grand jury in New York indicted former United States president Donald J. Trump. New York District…
Six Killed in School Shooting in Nashville
By Emily Hanson || Arts & Leisure Editor Another school shooting struck the United States on Monday, March 27 at The Covenant School—a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.…
A Breeding Ground for Shame: The Florida Menstruation Ban
By Anna Chiaradonna || Contributing Writer Florida lawmakers are considering a law that will stiffen state control over sex education. The law’s sponsor, Rep. Stan McClain, says it would not…
The Dangers of Crowd Surges: Tips for Concert Safety
By Kate McBride || News Editor To many, one of the greatest joys lies amongst sticky floors, achy feet, dim lighting, and collective chants of song lyrics. Live music is…
President Biden’s Visit to Kyiv
By Anaya Peguero || Contributing Writer “I thought it was critical that there not be any doubt, none whatsoever, about U.S. support for Ukraine in the war,” Biden said. It…
The Ohio Train Derailment: What We Know
By Emily Hanson || Arts and Leisure Editor On February 3rd, 2023, a freight train operated by Norfolk Southern, carrying many harmful chemicals, derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Thirty-eight of…