Jeffrey Lacker provides much-needed voice of reason
BY DOUGLAS ADAIR ‘16 Contributing Writer Making sense of the economy is challenging amidst so many varying opinions from people who understand far more than I do. It’s hard knowing…
Grant dominates pool, prepares for postseason ahead
BY JONATHAN PRESSMAN ’14 Senior Staff Writer Katherine Grant ’15 is no stranger to success in the swimming pool. Last year, in her debut season with the Diplomats, Grant reset…
Mullaney leads squash team to success, impressive win streak
BY MARK ROSSMAN ’14 Sports Editor Ryan Mullaney ’14 has stepped up as a dominant force of the F&M men’s squash team, particularly this season after earning 10 individual wins…
Who turned the lights out? Lights bring crucial delay to game
BY THOMAS ROSS ’14 Contributing Writer The 47th installment of America’s most prestigious game was dealt a “curveball” early in the second half when the lights went out. Water cooler…
Sports for dummies: explaining standard rules of cricket
BY LAUREN BEJZAK ’13 Editor-In-Chief Ever wonder how cricket is played? When I think of cricket, I think of kickball and baseball concurrently, played in backyards by cartoon characters. However,…
Wonderful, Glorious presents fresh sound for old Eels fans
[pullquote1 quotes=”true” align=”center”]Eels embodies optimism while foraying into deeper, darker emotions[/pullquote1] BY MAYA HARRINGTON ’16 Contributing Writer As its title appropriately suggests, the latest album from Mark Oliver Everett, aka…
Beyoncé’s fashion lights up Super Bowl
[pullquote1 quotes=”true” align=”center”]America’s biggest stars steal show with fashion[/pullquote1] BY Elizabeth Furino ’16 Staff Writer Let’s be honest, many of the some hundred million people weren’t even watching the Super…
Sodenbergh thriller Side Effects exactly what doctor ordered
[pullquote1 quotes=”true” align=”center”]Blend of diverse cast, original story creates noteworthy film for genre[/pullquote1] BY GEORGIANNA PISANO-GOETZ’15 Contributing Writer Emily Taylor is depressed. The audience and everyone in Emily’s life — including her…
DJ Flamingosis hypnotizes audience with original beats
[pullquote1 quotes=”true” align=”center”]F&M’s own Velasquez stole show while performing at Chameleon Club[/pullquote1] BY OYERE ETTA ’15 Contributing Writer This past Friday, Aaron Velasquez ’14 (known in the music world as…
Hendi addresses need for multi-faith collaboration, tolerance
BY ALANNA KOEHLER ’15 Campus Life Editor Imam Yayha Hendi, Muslim chaplaincy director at Georgetown University, helped celebrate Multi-Faith Week at F&M with his Common Hour presentation entitled “More in…
SHAC holds first health-related Trivia Night competition
BY LAUREN BEJZAK ’13 Editor-in-Chief The Student Health Advisory Community (SHAC) held its first-annual Health Trivia Night in Steinman College Center at 7 p.m. Friday. Five teams of 10 students…
Surveillance art exhibit explores role of observation
BY ELIZABETH MCMAHON ’13 Senior Staff Writer From Jan. 30 until April 7, the Phillips Museum of Art is hosting a special exhibit, On the Observing of the Observer of…
Multiple tutoring options available on campus for students
By SHIRA KIPNEES ’15 Staff Writer There are many different opportunities on campus for F&M students to receive tutoring in a variety of subjects. Tutoring is offered through institutions such…
Water refill stations approved by Sustainability Committee
BY STEVEN VIERA ’16 Assistant News EditorThe Diplomatic Congress (DipCon) recently approved an initiative to install multiple water-refill stations across campus. This project is being undertaken by Dip Con’s Sustainability…
Influenza epidemic hits F&M, 64 student cases reported
BY KENDRA POIRIER ’15 Contributing Writer According to Dr. Amy Myers, 64 cases of the flu have been reported to Appel Infirmary since the beginning of the semester, a number…