Townsend joins F&M wrestling program, shows potential
BY JONATHAN PRESSMAN ’14 Senior Staff Writer During his sophomore year of high school, Sharron Townsend ’16 was on the verge of being cut from his school’s wrestling team. He…
Men’s basketball takes commanding lead in season opener at home
BY MARK ROSSMAN ’14 Sports Editor In the season opener for the F&M Men’s Basketball Team Friday, the team did not disappoint in taking down Penn State Harrisburg in a…
Bland taste-makers leave unfavorable taste in my mouth
[pullquote1 quotes=”true” align=”center”]Legitimate suffering artists at hands of imposters prompts reassessment of values[/pullquote1] BY MATTHEW GIROLAMI ’13 Arts & Entertainment Editor Midway through the third song on Lana Del Rey’s…
Black Friday guide for your sanity
[pullquote1 quotes=”true” align=”center”]Have no fear, this regional map ensures holiday savings[/pullquote1] BY ELIZABETH FURINO ’16 Staff Writer For bargain hunters across America it is the most wonderful time of the…
Campy fun for fans, not so much for functioning adults
[pullquote1 quotes=”true” align=”center”]While this may be best Twilight film yet, it is still a Twilight film[/pullquote1] BY ERIN MOYER ’16 Layout Assistant After four years, five films, billions of dollars,…
Five fresh, recent releases to help you survive until finals
[pullquote1 quotes=”true” align=”center”]Combat homework blues with these strangely appropriate albums[/pullquote1] BY LAUREN BEJZAK ’13 Editor-in-Chief I propose a change of pace. If you’re going to get to finals (I’m looking…
Apocalypse lecture draws big crowd, big applause
BY ELIZABETH MCMAHON ’13 Senior Staff Writer Anthony Aveni, Russell Colgate distinguished university professor of astronomy, anthropology, and Native American studies at Colgate University, came to campus Tuesday. In addition…
Lerner explores divide between Judaism, Christianity in Rome
BY ALANNA KOEHLER ’15 Campus Life Editor Scott Lerner, Arthur and Katherine Shadek professor of humanities, French, and Italian, delivered an endowed chair lecture entitled “The Bishop and Synagogue of…
First-year pre-medical woes would get anyone down before Thanksgiving
BY BRIONA PRICE ’16 Staff Writer I’m not pre-med anymore. Well that’s not exactly true, but it’s what I was thinking last week when I was pulling my third all-nighter of…
While Fiscal Cliff approaches, Republicans forced to change stances
BY CONNOR BURNS ’13 Senior Staff Writer Friday, President Obama and leading Republicans in Congress met to discuss the Fiscal Cliff. Many things hang in the balance of these negotiations,…
Republicans, incumbents make big gains in Lancaster elections
BY STEVEN VIERA ’16 Layout Assistant In addition to the highly publicized presidential contest on Election Day, Nov. 6, 15 elections were held for a number of local offices in…
Crawley places at NCAA National Conference, gets All-American title
BY JUSTIN KOZLOSKI ’14 Senior Editor Sheena Crawley ’13 pulled another win for the F&M cross-country team, placing 13th in the NCAA National Conference Saturday. By placing 13th, Crawley obtained…
Albright Lions steal ECAC Bowl from Dips in final quarter
BY MARK ROSSMAN ’14 Sports Editor The Diplomats final record falls to 7-4 after a postseason home game against Albright Lions Saturday. This was the first game for the Dips…
Spelling Bee shows young director’s love to entertain
BY SHUNQI GAO ’16 Contributing Writer In an interview done one day before the premiere of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical directed and produced solely by…
Panel analyzes education from political, socioeconomic perspectives
BY BRIANNA ROBINSON ’16 Contributing Writer A panel of faculty members participated in American Education Week at the College in the Brooks House Great Room Monday. Students and faculty had…