Social Media is Kinda Horrid
The Onion Dip Column is the satire section. All articles are not to be taken seriously. About a week ago, rumors started spreading that TikTok would be shutting down. Again.…
Spotify’s Joe Rogan Problem: Inside the Controversy
By Kate McBride || Arts & Leisure Editor In 1951, at the mere age of five years old, Neil Young became partially paralyzed from contracting polio. Joni Mitchell was just…
Is TikTok Timeless?
By Skylar Zachian || Contributing Writer Two weeks ago, after my mint condition iPhone XR tragically took a tumble down the staircase of Bonchek, I found myself in desperate need…
Anonymous F&M Student Shares Opinion on Human Rights Violations in China
The following comes from an anonymous author; due to the current political climate in China, it can be dangerous to speak out against the government. Whether it’s jailing civilians for…
Writer Highlights The Importance of Instagram in Sharing Voices of Students on Campus
By Sarah Nicell || Contributing Writer Interaction, regardless of its content, looks very different this year at Franklin & Marshall College. Developing close relationships has become increasingly difficult for those…
Donald Trump’s twitter acts as main source of manipulation, deflection
By Joe Yamulla || Co-Opinion and Editorials Editor Despite the tumultuous and unpredictable nature of Donald Trump’s presidency, I can at least be certain that the president will exercise his…
Op-Ed: Fake Facebook accounts may be used to spy on students at Franklin & Marshall
By Joe Yamulla || Opinion & Editorial Editor Going to a small school like Franklin & Marshall can sometimes be frustrating. Everyone knows you, your business, and many times there…
Increasing presence of social media decreases empathy, increases narcissistic behavior
By Alex Pinsk || Layout Assistant Competitive. Media-oriented. Variable. The world we live in today is nothing like it was a few decades ago. We are more material-based, less empathetic,…
Contributing writer offers insight on influence of media in politics, culture
By Alex Pinsk || Contributing Writer Idealistically, the media and news sources inform us about the happenings in politics. Ideally, they give us accurate representations of our presidential candidates, lowdowns…
Masthead: Social media helps sell election, Media makes spectacle of politics
Full Staff Opinion Social media is, needless to say, important to everyone. However, this topic is very important in regard to our upcoming Common Hour speaker on February 4th, Lonnie…