Goodell faces serious critique about handling of abuse in NFL
By Joseph Yamulla, Contributing Writer || The start of the NFL season is always an extremely exciting time of year. It is a new opportunity for players, fans, and organizations to…
Scotland Will Be Independent Some Day
By Nicholas Riebel, Contributing Writer || During the time that this was being written, it appeared that the Scottish people had chosen to remain part of the United Kingdom. The referendum,…
Historical Perspective on Failure
By Patrick Huang, Contributing Writer || Starting from the late 18th century, many historians have associated the word modernity with civilization, especially emphasizing the role of modernization in the making of…
Waging War on Ebola
By Aditya Ramachandran, Staff Writer || Recently, in a riveting New York Times editorial, Michael Osterholm, of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, wrote,…
Maze Runner’s plot entertains, acting disappoints
By Preman Koshar, Contributing Writer|| The Maze Runner, the latest young adult novel-to-movie adaptation, has made a valiant attempt to become the next big movie series. Its plot is interesting enough,…
Kevin Smith’s Tusk is most original film to appear on big screen
By Nicholas Farinola, Contributing Writer || Where do I even begin with Tusk? I can confidently say it is the weirdest movie I have ever seen (and I’ve seen The Human…
Early data forecasts challenges for incumbent in upcoming gubernatorial election
By Wyatt Behringer, Contributing Writer || This November, Penn. will hold an election to determine the next governor of the state. Voters will choose between re-electing Tom Corbett (R), incumbent governor,…
F&M students participating in Harvard conference suggest anti-sexual assault policy
By Steven Viera, News Editor || This weekend, two F&M students will attend a conference allowing students from across the nation to discuss specific policy issues within their communities and develop…
F&M recognized by national publications for academics, other initiatives in rankings
By Shira Kipnees, Staff Writer || F&M recently tied for 37th place— along with Dickinson College, Skidmore College, and Whitman College— among the United States’ best liberal arts colleges in U.S.…
Campus libraries to change hours during month of October, gauge student response
By Briana Ferguson, Contributing Writer || This October, the College’s libraries are partnering with Diplomatic Congress (DipCon) to conduct an experiment to switch the late night hours of Shadek-Fackenthal Library (Shad-Fack)…
F&M field hockey continues multi-game undefeated streak
By Nicole Strauss, Contributing Writer || The Diplomats have won all seven of their games this season, remaining undefeated and becoming a serious threat to the other teams in the conference.…
Neeson lives up to star status in Scott Frank’s newest film
By Jeffrey Robinowitz, Staff Writer || There are few actors anymore that can bring out an audience on their name alone. I believe Liam John Neeson is one of those…
F&M launches crowdfunding to support professors’ research
By Danae Diaz, Contributing Writer || In June, F&M started a pilot program to use crowdfunding, or social media, to raise money online through public donations in order to bolster academic…
Enlightening 9/11 generation
By Stephen Wiederhorn, Contributing Writer || Sept. 11th is a day everyone should remember. It has come to symbolize an international day of remembrance and mourning, during which citizens of the…
Masland promoted as College’s Title IX Coordinator, brings experience to new role
By Garrett Largoza, Contributing Writer || Janet Masland rose to the position of F&M’s Title XI coordinator Aug. 1. She replaced for David Proulx, vice president for finance and administration at…