Alyssa Borelli

In a fly lab in Marcucella Hall, Dr. Susan Arruda, assistant professor of Biology, and her students are examining the eyes of fruit flies to study their photoreceptors. The important research can help doctors understand the causes of retinal diseases.

Students have enjoyed picturesque Pearly Pond's idyllic setting for generations, lounging on the dock in the summer, kayaking in the fall or playing pond hockey in the winter. Recently, an excess amount of phosphorus has affected the lake.

Eight brave men confidently strode down the red carpet in platform heels, sporting business casual attire, in an all-male, beauty pageant-style competition, aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault on college campuses. At the end of the night, only one could take home the crown of Mr. FPU.

Dr. Verna DeLauer, assistant professor of environmental studies, is interested in how people value and perceive the benefits they gain from ecosystems.

Bianca Acebron Peco '14 recalls the day she stood outside in the freshman area courtyard handing out candy while enthusiastically waving signs, "Bianca Acebron Peco for SGA president."

Fitz@15 marks Franklin Pierce’s year-long celebration of the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication’s 15th anniversary.

For Rindge valedictorian Sam Bureau ’16 (Psychology) the brain was always on her mind, whether on the field or on the ice as an undergrad.