Andy Murray narrowly clinches title in China’s Shenzhen Open
By Sophie Afdhal, Sports Editor || While the world of tennis tends to be so focused on the Grand Slam tournaments, this week saw the completion of China’s Shenzhen Open…
MLB World Series playoffs to begin with much speculation
By Nicole Strauss, Contributing Writer || As we are nearing October, we are looking forward to the foliage, apple picking, and holidays. Most importantly, though, we are nearing the MLB…
NY Yankee legend Derek Jeter retires after impressive career
By Joseph Yamulla, Contributing Writer || Regardless of who your favorite Major League Baseball team is, it is a sad time for baseball. Derek Jeter, one of the greatest and…
Washington captivates viewers in newest film The Equalizer
By Nicholas Farinola, Contributing Writer || Is plot really that important all the time? In the case of The Equalizer, no it is not. The movie is centered around Robert…
Bliss’s Fort Tilden gives experience to viewers, leaves audiences pondering
By Jeffrey Robinowitz, Staff Writer || Every so often, our school gets a visit from some astonishingly talented filmmakers. Last year we had Alan Taylor, and this year we got…
The Drop does not drop ball, entertains audiences
By Preman Koshar, Contributing Writer || Watching The Drop is like wading through a gritty smokescreen. As the story pushes though the viscous air, the characters appear, just loose smoke…
Minter sets scene of turning trash into cash in Junkyard Planet
By Tom Hague, Contributing Writer || Ever stop to wonder what happens to those quarters lost in the cresses of your car? According to Adam Minter, recent guest speaker at…
Moyer argues for regenerative over sustainable farming methods
By Samantha Greenfield, Contributing Writer || The Rodale Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading awareness about organic farming and research. Jeff Moyer is a farm manager at the…
Sa La Thai offers excellent entrees in heart of Lancaster City
From my perspective… — Amy Schulman Tucked away in an unassuming building on Queen Street in downtown Lancaster, Sa La Thai specializes in Thai fare, serving up everything from soups to…
Nostalgic Recollections from a Campus-Loving Upperclassman
By Amy Schulman, Opinion & Editorial Editor || Campus feels unexpectedly different this semester. I arrived in late August, fueled by my confidence and eagerness to be taking classes in…
Social Media App Yik Yak Offers Nothing of Value
By Tran Doan, Contributing Writer || Fed up with all those Facebook statuses, Twitter hashtags, or food photos on Instagram? There’s an app called Yik Yak, a so-called social network…
Flores-Mills hired as new senior associate dean of the College, excited to be at F&M
By Layth Ismail, Contributing Writer || Maria del Carmen Flores-Mills was hired as the new senior associate dean of the College this past summer. Prior to accepting her position at…
Weinman elected freshman class president, aims to foster unity for first-year students
By Wyatt Behringer, Contributing Writer || Last week, first-year students of the College elected Matthew Weinman ’18 as president of the Class of 2018. The election featured 14 candidates running…
Lehman makes endowed gift to wrestling team, largest in history of F&M athletics
By Layth Ismail, Contributing Writer || With Reporting By Steven Viera, News Editor || David Lehman ’68, a member of F&M’s Board of Trustees, recently gave a $5 million endowed…
Athlete Spotlight: Dave Rosenfeld reflects on F&M soccer career
By Sophie Afdhal, Sports Editor || If character and skill are what drive the F&M men’s soccer team, captain Dave Rosenfeld ’15 is the embodiment of that goal. The four-year…