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By Steven Viera and Abigail Quint A series of articles published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, including “What You Need to Know About Yik Yak, an App Causing Trouble…
By Steven Viera II News Editor Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted 62-36 to approve construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. The bill has already passed a vote in the…
By Steven Viera II News Editor Dan Porterfield, president of the College, spoke on F&M’s commitment to preparing students for college and helping them to graduate at the White House…
By Steven Viera, News Editor || On Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 11:30 a.m., the Diplomatic Congress will host its first of several public forums to gauge student opinion on issues that…
Steven Viera, News Editor || Recently, the United States Senate rejected a bill to approve construction of the controversial Keystone Pipeline The proposed pipeline would directly link tar sands oil from…
By Steven Viera, News Editor || Last Wednesday, F&M’s Interfraternity Council (IFC) held its annual executive board elections. Among other things, the IFC is responsible for overseeing the actions of fraternities…
By Steven Viera, News Editor || The College held two sexual misconduct forums — one for members of the faculty and professional staff and another for students—in Stahr Auditorium of Stager Hall…
By Steven Viera, News Editor || Dan Porterfield, president of the College, spoke at a White House workshop on Monday, Sept. 22, where he discussed the need to strengthen programs in…
By Layth Ismail, Contributing Writer || With Reporting By Steven Viera, News Editor || David Lehman ’68, a member of F&M’s Board of Trustees, recently gave a $5 million endowed gift to…
By Steven Viera, News Editor || This weekend, two F&M students will attend a conference allowing students from across the nation to discuss specific policy issues within their communities and develop…
By Steven Viera, News Editor || In order to further protect members of the F&M community, the College’s Board of Trustees approved a decision on Monday, June 9, to equip…
By Abigail Quint, Editor in Chief || With Reporting By Steven Viera, News Editor || Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned anthropologist, primatologist, and author, spoke on her life experiences, her travels,…
By Steven Viera, News Editor || F&M’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently received re-accreditation from the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. The…
By Steven Viera, News Editor || The College recently extended invitations to Alpha Xi Delta and Phi Mu women’s fraternities to colonize and establish chapters on campus in 2014 and 2016,…