Editor examines “Finding Freedom,” piece by artist in residence, Sonya Clark
By Sojin Shin || Op Eds Editor Have you ever seen a starry night? For those of us from urban areas (or students who have spent too long here in…
News Editor recommends political podcasts for every level of listener
By Katherine Coble || News Editor With the Iowa caucuses (slowly and painfully) coming to a close and the New Hampshire primary on the horizon, the 2020 election season is…
Second half surge puts F&M Women’s Basketball over Green Terror
By Jamie Belfer || Sports Editor The Diplomats have battled against many tough competitors in the 2019-2020 season, their most staggering win being a complete 74-24 domination over Bryn Mawr.…
KC Chiefs become Super Bowl Champions after late-game comeback
By Luke Streett || Contributing Writer This Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs squared off in Super Bowl LIV. Throughout the season, both teams were seen…
[Students] Wellness Center Update
Margaret Hazlett margaret.hazlett@fandm.edu Feb 6, 2020, 4:00 PM Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Again this week, we are writing to reassure you that we have no identified cases of novel…
“Uncut Gems” stars comedy actor Adam Sandler in unique role
By Nina Kegelman || Contributing Writer To be honest, I have a hard time explaining the plot of the 2019 Safdie brothers film Uncut Gems, starring Adam Sandler, Idina Menzel,…
Contributing Writer reviews film “Parasite,” up for Academy Award
By Ryan McCarthy || Contributing Writer I was really looking forward to seeing Parasite. I rarely analyze the deeper meaning of movies, perhaps because I lack the intellect, but this…
Senate votes against allowing witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial
By Ruby Van Dyk || Assistant Managing Editor Last Friday a coalition of Republican senators voted to block new evidence and testimony to enter the impeachment hearings. The move makes…
Prince Andrew Faces Criticism as Epstein Controversy Escalates
By Erin Maxwell || Staff Writer As the Jeffrey Epstein trial continues, it has been revealed that Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has refused to cooperate with American officials behind…
Nature Author David Quammen Expresses Concerns for National Park Habitats
By Nina Kegelman || Contributing Writer This Thursday’s Common Hour speaker was science and nature author David Quammen, whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, The New…
F&M Squash prepared to finish the season strong.
Written by Jamie Belfer || Sports Editor F&M’s men’s and women’s squash teams are quickly approaching the home stretch of the 2019-2020 season. Both teams are fighting to earn their…
Novel Form of Coronavirus Emerges in China, Sparking Concerns From Public Health Officials
By Ellyn Fritz || Staff Writer A new strain of the coronavirus is making waves worldwide after it appeared to originate in early December. According to The Economist, its origin…
The Loss of A Sports Icon: Kobe Bryant
By Luke Streett|| Contributing Writer On Sunday morning, a helicopter containing nine passengers fatally crashed into the hillsides of Calabasas, California, killing all passengers including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and…
Student Describes Current Food Waste Crisis in the United States
By Olivia Capasso || Junior Editor Photo Courtesy of food navigator.com According to The Atlantic, each year Americans collectively dispose of an astonishing 60 million tons of produce, making fruits…
Commemorating Kobe Bryant: Professional Life and Familial Legacy
By Ashani Williams || Contributing Writer Photo Courtesy of Gettyimages.com Can you imagine someone who knows nothing about basketball at all, like can’t even tell the difference between traveling and…