More than Franklin and Marshall: My Mount Rushmore of Lancaster City
If you told me at the beginning of summer that my schedule would be packed with sweet treat runs to Wawa, I would have believed you, but if you had…
Eleanor Metz’s Archaeological Expedition to Ireland
This summer I participated in Galway Archaeological Field Schools’ two-week architecture program: Castles, Cloisters, and Churches. I appreciated this opportunity to experience hands-on learning in the field, as we traveled…
On Air: Behind the Scenes of Working in Radio
Photo Courtesy of Catherine Welch The countdown begins to flash on the monitor. The sponsorships and commercials come to a close, and your producer starts the countdown from 5. It’s…
Dear Class of 2028 and Any Other Nostalgic Franklin and Marshall College Students
Photo Courtesy of Sarah Forkin I can remember back to July of 2021; sitting in my room, wondering how significantly my life would change in the years to follow, and…
Lineage and Legacy: The Invisible Strings Tying Abraham Lincoln to Lancaster
Abraham Lincoln: The Nation’s Martyr. American Civil War 1861-1865. Courtesy of Picryl. “A more glorious morning never dawned” than that of February 22, 1861, recounted a writer from the Daily…
Biden Did Not Just Fall Out of a Coconut Tree, So Why Did Americans Act Like It?
Joe Biden was born on November 20th, 1942. Before the first electrical computer. Before the Marshall Plan. Even before the fall of the Nazi Party. He has always been born…
Making the Uncertain More Certain: Freshman-Year Advice From a Rising Sophomore
Freshman year is an uncertain but exciting time which, unfortunately, can bring some stress and anxiety. While a little scary, the new chapter of life you are about to enter…
Cafe Curator: Koneko
All Photos Courtesy of Teagan Durkin “At Koneko, a new cat cafe in downtown Manhattan, just who is rescuing whom?” ~ The New York Times Unlike dogs, cats were never…
Cafe Curator: Kuih Cafe
All Photos Courtesy of Teagan Durkin Tucked away beneath an awning, and waiting for lucky passersby, is Kuih Cafe, an NYC institution that brings Malaysian and Southeast Asian classic desserts…
Cafe Curator: Salswee Cafe
All Photos Courtesy of Teagan Durkin I made a mistake. Receiving a Writers House micro-grant to explore and report back on several NYC cafes sent me spiraling on a research…
Far Right Parties Take Over Europe
While the world is increasingly focused on American politics as national elections are approaching and a new event in the presidential race happens every day, the public eye has largely ignored…
A Look at Biden’s Decision to Bow Out
On Sunday, July 21, President Joe Biden announced that he was no longer seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential race. In his statement posted on the social media platform X,…
The Greatest Computer Outage in History: The CrowdStrike Incident
On July 19, 2024, the cybersecurity platform CrowdStrike released an update for all Windows systems. This update, called the Falcon Sensor Update, was automatically downloaded on 8.5 million Windows systems…
Summer Recommendations: Books, Movies, Music, and More!
Photo Courtesy of Anna Chiaradonna Whether you are hunting for your next beach read, binge-worthy TV show, or a new spot to try in Lancaster, we’ve got you covered with…
Human Flaws, Ambition & Family: “The Bear” Season Three Overview
FX’s The Bear is a dramedy that explores family relationships (given and chosen), human flaws, suicide, ambition, and love in the pressure cooking environment of the restaurant business. The narrative…