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Franklin & Marshall College’s creatives will gather to honor and educate for a three-day literary celebration this week: the Writers House’s 22nd Annual Emerging Writers Festival (EWF). Beginning with a…
Did you hear that F&M’s yearbook is back? After a brief hiatus, Franklin & Marshall students are thrilled with the return of a classic, memorable tradition. First established as The…
Photo Courtesy of Olivia Schmid. Puttin’ On The Ritz – Taco Farewell Transmission – Ohia One Of Your Girls – Troye Sivan Every Breath You Take – The Police A…
By Olivia Schmid || Social Media Manager I know what you’re probably thinking – how do I go from reviewing my favorite self-help books on the market to writing about…
By Olivia Schmid || Opinions Editor When I first picked up this book at Barnes and Noble, I couldn’t help but laugh— a book about hope… titled Everything is F*cked?…
By Olivia Schmid || Opinions Editor Here’s the gist: it’s been awhile. At this point, we’re practically post-winter, post-Euphoria season 2 episode 5 or 6, and quite frankly, post-all the…
By Olivia Schmid | | Opinions Editor Although it serves as the smallest book in my self-help book collection (so far), the wisdom found within Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four…
By Olivia Schmid | | Opinions Editor I remember sitting in the window seat of Cafe Arabella (which is just about the most adorable little cafe in my hometown, Lititz,…
By Olivia Schmid | | Opinions Editor The Gist is back, and it feels so good!! It’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed a self-help book, so I’m thrilled to get…
By Olivia Schmid | | Opinions Editor Photo Courtesy of the Subject. Shiloh Keeler, a bright and optimistic first-year student, plans to make the most of her academic year here…
By Olivia Schmid || Layout Assistant On Sunday, April 11th, the Writers House welcomed author Amy Morin to F&M for a fireside chat about her journey from therapist to psychology…
By Olivia Schmid | | Layout Assistant For far too long, mental health has been stigmatized. The battle gets harder when the methods in which we choose to execute personal…
By Olivia Schmid | | Layout Assistant Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, psychology lecturer, clinical social worker, and international bestselling author. She’s also the editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind, the biggest…
By Olivia Schmid || Layout Assistant On February 25, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act with the support of all Democrats and three Republicans and a…
By Olivia Schmid || Staff Writer Lancaster City has a plethora of small local businesses that could use our support during the COVID-19 pandemic — and in an effort to…