A Day in the Life of Franklin Pierce is an annual project of the journalism classes at FPU. You can keep in touch with what they do on regular basis by reading the Exchange.
Columns, Op-eds, etc.
Column: Reach for the stars

Column: Reach for the stars

by Tailyr Cross edited by AJ Berube I never thought I would get accepted into college. I went through a stage in my senior year when I paid…

Op-ed: A smoking problem

Op-ed: A smoking problem

by Ted Walsh edited by AJ Berube Is it fair that people who live near the entrances of a dorm have to walk through cigarette smoke every day…

Column: Forever in my heart

Column: Forever in my heart

by Kyle Soule edited by AJ Berube You never know a good thing until it’s gone. That’s what I came to realize when my grandmother, Angie Soule, died…

In-depth: Lack of protein in student’s diets

In-depth: Lack of protein in student’s diets

by Courtney Zorena edited by Lydia Bucklin In some college diets, hunger is eliminated by popcorn, granola bars, doritos, and oreos. Some feel that this is due to…

In-depth: New Hampshire votes to decriminalize marijuana

In-depth: New Hampshire votes to decriminalize marijuana

by John Tenney edited by Michael Davies For years marijuana was seen as a despicable drug used by lazy kids and young adults. Now it seems that that…

Op-Ed: Looming debt from rising tuition costs deterring future students

Op-Ed: Looming debt from rising tuition costs deterring future students

by Karrianne Carter edited by Kristin Carbone After May 12th passes, the majority of graduates of the Class of 2012 will be wondering what direction their lives are…

Column: Gone, but never forgotten

Column: Gone, but never forgotten

by: Zach Murphy Everyone has a person in their life that is special to them.  They can make you laugh, they can help you through tough times and…

Right now

A night on duty with the CA’s

A night on duty with the CA’s

by Gabriel Vega edited by Billy Holland Community Assistant’s Ashley Russell and Scott Martin are…

HAIR rehearsal kicks off in the warehouse

HAIR rehearsal kicks off in the warehouse

by Eric Riley edited by Billy Holland It’s about 6:30 pm when various actors, stage…

Raven Thunder rehearses for performance at Cedar Crest

Raven Thunder rehearses for performance at Cedar Crest

  by Yasmine Akib edited by John Mahon III Fourteen members of the Raven Thunder…

CA in Cheshire says life there is suite

CA in Cheshire says life there is suite

by Rob Church edited by Billy Holland Sophomore Community Assistant Lily Bliss has quite the…

Library gets busy after nine

Library gets busy after nine

by Joe Sousa and Rob Church edited by Billy Holland There are many students in…

Gamers club large and in charge at night

Gamers club large and in charge at night

by Leslie Rodgers edited by Alicia Baldino The Gamers Club began at 8:30 pm. in…

Honey Badgers beat the Amish Pharmacy at the Bubble

Honey Badgers beat the Amish Pharmacy at the Bubble

by Joe Sousa edited by Billy Holland Intramural soccer is one of the many activities…

Rehearsal for “Hair” underway

Rehearsal for “Hair” underway

by Karrianne Carter edited by Alicia Baldino In the Warehouse Theater, 17 students are rehearsing…

Nail biter at the Bubble

Nail biter at the Bubble

by Zach Murphy edited by Billy Holland The Bubble was hectic at 7 p.m. when…

Soloma Furlong visits Franklin Pierce

Soloma Furlong visits Franklin Pierce

by Tailyr Cross edited by Marissa Bilancieri Professor James Maybury introduced Soloma Furlong as someone…

Morning

Library update 11:30

Library update 11:30

by Tailyr Cross edited by Michael Davies The library starts off to a quiet morning while students are either in the cafe or finishing up their morning classes.…

Franklin Pierce hot spots are empty, afternoon rush to follow

Franklin Pierce hot spots are empty, afternoon rush to follow

by Davante Jones edited by Nicholas Vitukevich With classes already underway, the afternoon classes and activities are already taking off. Lunch is ready to be served and those…

Mail room now open

Mail room now open

by Joe Mizell edited by AJ Berube The mail room at Franklin Pierce at 11:30 a.m. is steady, but still a little slow.  Students come and go, checking…

The Depot opens for business

The Depot opens for business

by Alyssa Borelli edited by Lydia Bucklin “The Depot” home of the Fitzwater Centers source for all technological equipment opens at 8 a.m. where three students are already…

Busy day at admissions

Busy day at admissions

by Courtney Zorena edited by Lydia Bucklin Admissions receptionist Melissa Conway explains the active day at admissions today. “We just got the new academic catalog and need to…

Afternoon

Women’s lax plays Keene State at Sodexo Field

Women’s lax plays Keene State at Sodexo Field

by Ted Walsh & Mike Black edited by Kait Taylor At 5:25 p.m. the Women’s Lacrosse team trails Keene State nine to…

Behind the scenes of the pub

by Zach Murphy At 5:30 p.m. the Raven’s Nest (otherwise known as the pub) is nearly empty.  There is no one…

Feeding time at Franklin Pierce

Feeding time at Franklin Pierce

by Brianna Somers Walking into the cafeteria at 4:30 p.m., every student and faculty member is greeted by Peggy, a smiling…

Ravens Sports Network broadcasts women’s lacrosse

Ravens Sports Network broadcasts women’s lacrosse

by Mike Husson edited by Marissa Bilancieri The Ravens Sports Network (RSN) which is broadcasted on The Talon takes to Sodexo…

Printers in the library up and running

Printers in the library up and running

Printers are running in the library after not working this morning ...…