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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Easton mayoral debate recap
By Trebor Maitin, Managing Editor • May 9, 2023

The two candidates for Easton mayor sparred on the Colton Chapel stage on Monday evening. The hour-and-a-half-long debate, held just over a week...

A Truman Scholar, Cham will work at Bloomberg after she graduates.
Fatimata Cham '23 wins Pepper Prize
By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor • May 5, 2023
The bear sighting was reported directly to Easton City Hall. (Photo courtesy of @cityofeastonpa on Twitter)
Bear sighted near campus
By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer • May 5, 2023
Empty Threat was one of the student bands that performed at Lafchella.
Lafchella persists, rain or shine
By Paige Mathieu, Staff Writer • May 5, 2023

Saturday’s forecast of rain didn’t stop students and faculty from celebrating...

Lafayette hosted two drag queens despite local backlash over similar events. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegelibrary on Instagram)
Drag Story Hour encourages LGBTQ+ inclusion
By Swetha Tadisina, Contributing Writer • May 5, 2023
Through taking Asian studies courses, Alanna Crotty 23 has found her passion for Japanese art. (Photo courtesy of Alanna Crotty 23)
Alanna Crotty ‘23 discusses Japanese art passion
By Kristen Vincent, Assistant Culture Editor • May 5, 2023
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2023

To the Lafayette community,  As I reflect on this past year and write what likely will be my last words ever for The Lafayette, I feel some sadness but also...

Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
By Emily Rotola, Zubair Ali, Kira McCracken, Isabella Lu, Youmin Park and Andrew Nuth May 5, 2023

Lafayette College facilitates the tokenization of Asians and the oversimplification of the Asian identity while also failing to institutionally support Asians. As...

Malik Hamm will play for the Ravens in his hometown of Baltimore. 
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Senior Malik Hamm signs with Baltimore Ravens
By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor • May 5, 2023

Malik Hamm, two-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year and five-time all-league selection, signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday...

Coach John Troxell celebrates with his team following its last second win over Sacred Heart. 
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor • May 5, 2023
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