NHL, NHLPA reach agreement, allow hockey season to begin
BY ALANNA KOEHLER ’15 Campus Life Editor The morning of Sunday, Jan. 6, a ripple of excitement ran through the hockey community. “Hockey is back!” proclaimed many sources, including sports…
Sports for Dummies: learning ins, outs, intricacies of playing squash
BY LAUREN BEJZAK ’13 Editor-in-ChiefSports in general are difficult for me to understand. I sometimes have to remind myself how American football works while the tiny men are running around.…
Kerkesner brings impressive resumé to F&M wrestling program
BY JONATHAN PRESSMAN ’14 Senior Staff Writer On the street, first-year Chuckie Kerkesner’s size is enough to turn heads and intimidate nearly anyone. On the mat, he is the smallest…
Members of track team earn individual records at first meet
BY JONATHAN PRESSMAN ’14 Senior Staff Writer School records were shattered, events were dominated by F&M individuals, and a jubilant disposition ensued during the track & field teams’ opening meet…
Football banquet marks official end to football season, awards players
BY ELIZABETH MCMAHON ’13 Senior Staff Writer Each year at the end of the football season, the football association puts on a banquet in honor of the players. This gives…
Andy Murray, tennis phenom, debatably sportsman of the year
BY DYLAN GORDON ’14 Contributing Writer You probably read the title of this article and thought to yourself, “Why is this kid writing about tennis? All four grand slams have…
Racer Vettel wins third consecutive Formula 1 Championship last Sunday
BY RUMIT GAMBHIR ’15 Contributing WriterLast Sunday, German Formula 1 star Sebastian Vettel made history by winning his third F-1 championship and thus becoming the youngest Formula 1 driver to…
Townsend joins F&M wrestling program, shows potential
BY JONATHAN PRESSMAN ’14 Senior Staff Writer During his sophomore year of high school, Sharron Townsend ’16 was on the verge of being cut from his school’s wrestling team. He…
Men’s basketball takes commanding lead in season opener at home
BY MARK ROSSMAN ’14 Sports Editor In the season opener for the F&M Men’s Basketball Team Friday, the team did not disappoint in taking down Penn State Harrisburg in a…
Crawley places at NCAA National Conference, gets All-American title
BY JUSTIN KOZLOSKI ’14 Senior Editor Sheena Crawley ’13 pulled another win for the F&M cross-country team, placing 13th in the NCAA National Conference Saturday. By placing 13th, Crawley obtained…
Albright Lions steal ECAC Bowl from Dips in final quarter
BY MARK ROSSMAN ’14 Sports Editor The Diplomats final record falls to 7-4 after a postseason home game against Albright Lions Saturday. This was the first game for the Dips…
Field hockey wins Conference Championship, taken down in NCAA
BY JONATHAN PRESSMAN ’14 Senior Staff Writer After the most successful season in the program’s history, a Centennial Conference Championship title, and an 18-game win streak, the F&M women’s field…
Philadelphia Eagles’ biggest concern this season: Head Coach Andy Reid
BY DYLAN GORDON ’14 Contributing Writer For all of you Philadelphia Eagles fans out there, you are probably familiar with Andy Reid’s famous press conference words, “Time’s yours.” But as…
Football wins big against nationally ranked Johns Hopkins
BY MARK ROSSMAN ’14 Sports Editor This week was a week to remember for F&M football. The team, now 7-2, 6-2 in conference play, took on nationally ninth-ranked Johns Hopkins…
Stabbe combines passion for sports, communications as commentator
BY LILA EPSTEIN ’14 News Editor For the past three and a half years, the voice behind F&M Athletics has been student commentator, Bryan Stabbe ’13. Stabbe worked with his…