Op-Ed: Stop the Stigma
By Gabby Ramos | | Contributing Writer If you look up the definition of “stigma” on Google, you will find that it is “a mark of disgrace associated with a…
Op-Ed: Return to the New Normal?
By Rosy Turner | | Contributing Writer The fall of 2021 is in full swing and it is the beginning of a new normal. With just over a week of…
Op-Ed: Written in the Stars
By Katlyn Clarke | | Contributing Writer Astrological compatibility. Either you have your whole chart memorized or don’t even know your star sign. The endeavor is anything but simple, and…
Op-Ed: Students Returning to a Vaccinated F&M
By Muna Sultana || Contributing Writer With the turmoil of the 2020-2021 academic year, we were all relieved to hear that F&M would be bringing back the entire campus community…
Op-Ed: This Pride Month, I Still Don’t Know Who I Am… And That’s Okay
By Sarah Nicell || Layout Assistant This is the 19th June since I have come into this world, and I still have absolutely no idea how to adequately define myself.…
Op-Ed: The Struggles of Being You
By Vishnu Autar | | Contributing Writer Let’s step away from being a part of the LGBTQ+ community for a second. I hear all the stories about coming out, conversion…
Anonymous F&M Student Shares Opinion on Human Rights Violations in China
The following comes from an anonymous author; due to the current political climate in China, it can be dangerous to speak out against the government. Whether it’s jailing civilians for…
Op-Ed: COVID Testing: F&M Should Work Smarter, Not Harder
By Liz Joslin || Contributing Writer In light of Bonchek College House’s recent emergency quarantine, which followed a positive wastewater test in the dorm building, students are sharing frustrations about…
OP-ED: Anonymous writer expresses concerns about security, Public Safety at F&M
To Whom it May Concern, I am one of many concerned students at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I’m writing to you today because I’m interested in illuminating…
OP-ED: Student’s firm stance that racism can no longer be condoned, accountability, change are essential
By Emma Lenz-Mann || Contributing Writer F&M is all talk and no do. We can talk and talk about racism, but I know that the non white students don’t want…
Accountability and Complicity: Interviews with Two of the Costume-wearers.
By Mira Lerner || Copy Editor Two went as José Cuervo, one went as a rice farmer, one went as a tequila bandit, and another wore a Dashiki. Racist costumes…
Junior Editor discusses religion, its place in modern society
By Olivia Capasso || Junior Editor Over the past century, significant strides have been made in the United States in regards to equality under law and a more widespread understanding…
Doctor at F&M Wellness Center writes letter to editor concerning recent events, his experience with F&M students
To the Editor: I went to college in the 70s at a Jesuit University about the same size as Franklin & Marshall. Pretty much everyone there looked, talked, and thought…
Open letter to F&M concerning incidents of racism, need for change in administration, steps that must be taken
These words aren’t pretty. They aren’t outlined or approved. And they don’t need to be. This past Halloween, a few Franklin & Marshall students took part in racist actions. Put…
Discussion with Provost about potential student position in Franklin & Marshall administration
By Whitney Wyche || Contributing Writer Tonight I spoke with the Provost and Dean of Faculty, Cameron Wesson, about what can be done to work with administration on the issues…