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The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The northern lights visibility resulted in a crowding of students on the Quad. (Photo courtesy of Gigi Rauchut '26)
Northern lights put on stunning show at Lafayette
By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor • October 11, 2024

The sky above Lafayette College was lit by an aurora borealis on Thursday night. More commonly known as the northern lights, the bands of pink and green first appeared in Easton just after 7 p.m., according...

"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There's 'No day but today' to learn Marquis Players' upcoming musical: 'Rent'
By Grace Hubler, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

This spring will be a "season of love," as the Marquis Players will perform the critically acclaimed contemporary rock musical...

"Fight or Flight Night" began with club members demonstrating basic boxing skills. (Photo courtesy of Anica Kim '27)
Boxing Club, LCEMS debut Fight or Flight Night
By Emma Li, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024
Students have fun at the craps table.
Casino Night becomes jackpot success
By William GutiĆ©rrez, Assistant Culture Editor • October 11, 2024
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2024

To our readers, Without a journalism major or minor at Lafayette College, The Lafayette is the best opportunity for students to practice and interact with journalism...

Editorial: A call for campus contribution
By The Lafayette Editorial Board October 4, 2024

There are 32 days until the 2024 presidential election, and we want to know what the campus is thinking. Are you registered to vote? Who are you voting for? What...

Sophomore tight end Ethan Hosak brings in a catch against Fordham University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football edges Fordham, notches first Patriot League win
By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

The football team (1-0 Patriot League, 3-2 overall) eked out its first conference victory of 2024 against Fordham University (0-1 Patriot League,...

Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker tallied seven saves as part of women's soccer's 3-0 victory against American last Saturday. (Photo by Nathan Feder for GoLeopards)
Women's soccer dismantles American
By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024
Senior forward Lineke Spaans battles with several Providence defenders for the ball in Sunday's home win. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey records two-win weekend
By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor • October 11, 2024
The Leopards look to recover from four consecutive Patriot League losses with a pair of conference matchups this weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball continues Patriot League losing streak
By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2024