F&M Slang

Know the slang, know the school. The following is a list of things you really need to know before coming to F&M. The more of these words you know, the better off you'll be.

A**F***

The student nickname for the Alumni Sports and Fitness Center, derived from its acronym: ASFC. “I'm going over to the A**F***, want to come?”

Cake

Easy, as in a piece of. “Of course I don't mind putting a volunteer schedule together; it should be cake!”

CG

The Common Ground

Dip

An F&M student, short for Diplomat. F&M students appear to use this term unselfconsciously and non-ironically.

First-year student

A freshman anywhere else, but in gender-neutral terms.

Fry-daddy

A nickname for President John Fry. “Did you go see the Fry-daddy yesterday?”

FSA

The acronym for faculty, staff, and administration, this is a term that applies to just about everyone over the age of 23 on campus. Don't take their parking spots; they bite when provoked.

Fummer

An F&M student, which is not generally used in conversation; students prefer “dip” to “fummer.”

The Green

The grassy space bounded by the infirmary, Dietz Hall, Steinman, and Schnader residence halls.

Hallcest

The unwise act of dating a person who lives on your residence hall. Very much discouraged for the sake of harmonious living!

I heart [blank]

Based off the pictorial representation of “I love,” this is a gushing expression of affection. “Omigod, I heart F&M!”

OA

An orientation advisor, high-energy, upperclassmen volunteer to show first-years around. Their stock of ice-breaking games is legendary.

The Pit

Otherwise known as the Strength Training Center, which is a bastion of masculinity, you find yourself de-evolving the longer you spend time in this weight-lifting facility.

The Quad

The grassy space bounded by the Bens, Weis, Marshall-Buch, and Schnader residence halls.

RA

A resident assistant. Think of him or her as a stern older sibling, they'll help you out and advise you, but it's their job to bust you when you act stupid. Keep your hall clean and quiet and they'll love you for it.

Sexile

The act of relegating one's roommate from the bedroom in order to engage in sexual activities.

Shaddy/Shad-Fack

Nickname for the social science and humanities library, really named Shadek- Fackenthal Library.