Contributing Writer reviews Academy Award-winning war film, “1917”
By Ryan McCarthy || Contributing Writer In April of 1917, Lance Corporals Schofield and Blake were given a seemingly impossible task of delivering a message in order to stop 1,600…
Bernie wins New Hampshire; Buttigieg close behind in nation’s first primary
By Katherine Coble || News Editor The nation’s first official primary kicked off last week in New Hampshire, where Democratic presidential hopefuls made their case to face Donald Trump in…
Importance of taking a break, going easy, and asking for help
By Sojin Shin || Op-Eds Editor By this point in the semester, most of us are settled in. We have memorized our schedules. We know which library to stay at…
Student writes on environmental impact of Australian wildfires
By Olivia Capasso || Junior Editor Photo Courtesy of PBS.org Since July of 2018, wildfires have been spreading throughout Australia with an intensity and frequency that has not been observed…
Why an increasing number of pro-athletes are choosing to retire early
By Jamie Belfer || Sports Editor Choosing whether or not to continue the sport one loves is an incredibly difficult decision for athletes. However, recently, an increasing number of professional…
F&M Wrestling earns senior night victory in last home meet of season
By Gabby Goodwin || Managing Editor This past Thursday night, the Franklin & Marshall wrestling team celebrated senior night with a 23-10 victory over Millersville, bringing the Rupp Cup trophy…
[Students] Statement of Solidarity
Diplomatic Congress diplomatic.congress@fandm.edu Feb 13, 2020, 8:48 AM A Statement of Solidarity Dear Members of the F&M Community, As you may be aware, there has been much social unrest due…
F&M’s chapter of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity facing charges, hearing held
By Alex Pinsk || Editor-in-Chief Ruby Van Dyk || Assistant Managing Editor On Friday, January 31st an administrative hearing was held in regards to an ongoing investigation concerning the Phi…
Writer Mira Lerner describes effective ways to use meal plans to reduce waste.
By Mira Lerner || Copy Editor Every week, students produce numerous pounds of food waste, especially at the Dining Hall. Maybe you took too much and can’t finish what’s on…
Coronavirus and Xenophobia on Franklin & Marshall campus
Sojin Shin || Op-Eds Editor A new disease of any kind is scary. There is no vaccine to prevent it, and without proper facilities and medical support, the prognosis becomes…
Why Mayor Pete Buttigieg lacks support from young Democrats
By Ruby Van Dyk || Assistant Managing Editor Photo Courtesy of Politico This last week in the Iowa Caucuses, Mayor Pete Buttigieg proved himself to be a candidate to beat…
Common Hour speaker advocates for multilingualism in education systems.
By Nina Kegelman || Contributing Writer This week’s Common Hour speaker was Dr. Kimberly Potowski, a Professor of Spanish Linguistics at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Potowski directs a…
Iowa caucus results falter due to technical difficulties; Buttigieg triumphs
By Ellyn Fritz || Staff Writer The first nominating contest of the 2020 election cycle began this past week on Monday, February 3rd with the Iowa Caucuses. Iowa’s caucus night…
World Health Organization declares 2019 coronavirus a public health emergency
By Olivia Capasso || Junior Editor On February 1st, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency due to its global reach and the fast-moving…
Senate votes to acquit President Donald Trump on two articles of impeachment
By Jeremy Mauser || Staff Writer On February 5, 2020, the United States Senate acquitted Donald J. Trump of two articles of impeachment: abuse of power and obstruction of justice.…