Op-Ed: College ratings do not translate to quality of higher education
By Alex Pinsk || Assistant Opinion & Editorial Editor We rank schools. We discuss Harvard like it is the best of the best, as though if you end up there,…
Villeneuve’s Arrival creates conversation about grief through unique film techniques
By Vanessa Chen || Staff Writer As people living in a culture saturated with moving images, we have all acquired a degree of fluency in the language of film. Part…
Drake’s new playlist More Life finally drops after a year of anticipation
By Jesika Islam || Arts & Leisure Editor Admittedly, I am one of the few that truly enjoyed Drake’s album Views when it dropped in 2016, with hits like “One…
M. Night Shyamalan directs movie Split, sparking discussion about mental health disorders
By Alice Lu || Staff Writer At the start of the year, renowned director M. Night Shyamalan released his thriller-horror film, Split. The film centers around a character with Dissociative…
Aldon Morris speaks on W. E. B. Du Bois’ contributions to the field of sociology
By Sarah Frazer || Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 29, Aldon Morris, who is currently a Sociology and African American Studies Professor at Northwestern University, gave an informative talk on…
Interfaith Profile on Buddhism with sophomore Lin Phyu Sin “Betty”
By Julia Ramsey || Staff Writer This semester, Interfaith Student Council is focusing on a different religion each week, with the goal of increasing religious literacy and highlighting the role…
Author Eric Puchner discusses “Wakefield effect” at Writers House craft talk
By Christa Rodriguez || Campus Life Editor Eric Puchner, author and this year’s judge of the Jerome Irving Bank Memorial Prize, gave a craft talk at the Philadelphia Alumni Writers…
Peggy Orenstein talks Girls & Sex, book on hook-up culture, women’s sexuality
By Kathy Hirsch || Contributing Writer On Thursday, March 30, F&M students gathered for this week’s Common Hour presented by The New York Times Magazine writer Peggy Orenstein on her…
Gonzaga, North Carolina clash for championship after memorable tournament
By Joe Giordano || Sports Editor In what has been an incredible few weeks of tournament action, college basketball will finally crown its new champion this Monday. Returning after losing…
F&M Women’s Lacrosse team starts strong, looks for continued success
By Gabby Goodwin || Assistant Sports Editor “It’s a great day to be a Dip!”—a phrase F&M Women’s Lacrosse has been using more and more frequently in the recent weeks.…
In light of academic studies, financial benefits, llamas will soon replace public safety officers
By Kyle Huntzberry & David Martin || Satirical Columnists LANCASTER — Franklin & Marshall College, who is at the forefront of the need-based aid trend, caused a stir in the academic world…