Crystal’s Corner: Better Than The Movies Book Review
By Crystal Olague || Contributing Writer One of the newest romance novels to hit the shelves is Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter. This young adult romance follows two…
America, Home of the Great
For the first time this past fall, students were finally able to go abroad in the fall since covid, and people have not been shy letting everyone know their whereabouts.…
Sacrilege: Pairing Beiler’s and Mean Cup?
By Teagan Durkin || Contributing Writer You know them. If you don’t, everyone from your suitemates to the person who keeps burning ramen at 2:00 AM knows them. The logos,…
My Very Cool, Very Real Winter Break
Hello all. Despite my many prayers to various gods, it would appear that winter break is behind us. In an effort to distract myself from soul-crushing work, I decided to…
U.S. Reaches the Debt Ceiling
By Robel Tadesse || Contributing Writer Lawmakers seek bipartisan solution to avoid a default Thirty-one trillion dollars – that was the amount of the debt ceiling set by Congress at…
F&M Foodies: Izzo In Italia
A Note from the Editors: We are delighted to introduce our newest column, F&M Foodies, where we will feature members of the F&M community who are avid cooks, experimental bakers,…
The Return of Common Hour Encourages Racial Reckoning for F&M
By Anika Willander | Contributing Writer On Thursday, January 26th, 2023, Franklin and Marshall College hosted its first in-person Common Hour since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. James B.…
A Sociologically Informed Critique of the Meritocratic Argument for Inequality
Photo courtesy of Florian Direny. By Florian Direny || Staff Writer A common objection presented by inequality apologists in the face of social and economic disparities pertains to the argument…
Taylor Swift’s 3 AM Bonus Tracks
By Rohail Spear | | Managing Editor At 3 AM on October 21st, after releasing the album Midnights, Taylor Swift released seven more tracks, dubbing the collection Midnights (3am Edition).…
The Ultimate World Cup Preview
By Alex Wintz || Contributing Writer The greatest sporting event in the world will be here before we know it! After its longest absence since World War II, the World…
Platform 7: The Work Behind A Masterpiece
By Emily Hanson || Arts and Leisure Editor A little over a year ago, when I took my first steps into my Playwriting I class in the Writers House, I…
The Onion Dip: Missing Persons Report
By Anonymous Here ye, here ye, the Campus Cryer has an important announcement. The biggest scandal since 1564 is upon us… William Shakespeare is missing. Height: 6 foot Weight: Paper…
Alvvays Updates Shoegaze With a Retro Twist on New Album “Blue Rev”
By Lexi Weaver || Copy Editor Canadian indie pop band Alvvays has been making waves since 2014, with hit song “Archie, Marry Me” cementing the band’s hazy, dreamy style. Led…
Brazil’s Election Day-After
By Felipe Storch de Oliveira | Contributing Writer Commentators said that 2018 would be Brazil’s most tumultuous voting day ever — the country was divided, political parties made offensive statements…
Celebrating Culture and Identity in Campus Inclusion Week Fashion Show and Open Mic
By Lily Vining || Campus Life Editor On Wednesday, October 19th, the Office of DEI and the Writers House hosted a Fashion Show and Open Mic. This event was part…