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    Students have been paid to promote the app, but some question the source of the funding.
    Fizz floods campus, defying regulations
    Authorities believe that the suspects used skimming devices to obtain confidential bank account information.(Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
    Wawa skimming operation puts student financial information at risk
    Lafayette is one of the most expensive colleges in America. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
    Lafayette among lowest in nation for Pell grant recipients
    Each of the newly-endowed professors expressed gratitude for their named positions. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College and Helena Silverstein)
    Three professors awarded endowed chairs
    The strategic plan consists of four phases, each of which will last about two to three months.
    Strategic plan, first in roughly 15 years, to begin soon
    Portable labs, sent home to students during the pandemic, have become a permanent fixture of the engineering department. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Brown)
    COVID-19 teaching changes continue to benefit Lafayette
    A new first-year dean will be hired, allowing each class year to have an individual advisor.
    Lafayette advising office to undergo major staffing shuffle, new first-year dean to be announced 
    Danielle Lemisch ’23, Meg Dodge ’23 and Jed Alterman ’23 were awarded for their excellence in engineering. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
    Three students receive competitive engineering scholarship
    Skillman Library offers a variety of technology for loan, including calculators, laptops, projectors and cameras.
    You get a condom! You get a calculator! You get a camera!
    The textbook delays can be attributed to supply chain issues, over-enrollment, late textbook requests and more.
    Students left waiting for textbooks
    Atheeque wants to make the budget process easier to understand for student organizations. (Photo courtesy of Areeb Atheeque 25)
    Areeb Atheeque ’25 named Student Government treasurer
    Kaitlyn Hilley 23, a representative on Student Governments Sustainability Committee, has been at the forefront of Lafayettes sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Hilley 23)
    Student Government passes composting resolution, calls for college accountability 
    Going forward, Student Government would like to improve communication with the student body.
    Student Government reflects on fall semester
    The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.
    Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty
    Pard Pantry was temporarily located in the basement of Farinon.
    Despite current closure, Pard Pantry is top priority, Student Government says
    Each of the newly-endowed professors expressed gratitude for their named positions. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College and Helena Silverstein)
    Three professors awarded endowed chairs
    Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)
    Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life
    Professors Suzanne Westfall (left) and Deborah Byrd (right) each built up integral programs of the college. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College)
    Longtime professors Suzanne Westfall, Deborah Byrd to retire
    Professors Jennifer Talarico and Ilan Peleg say it is important for colleges to call out antisemitic behavior like Ye’s. (Photo courtesy of the New York Post)
    Professors on danger of Ye’s antisemitism
    The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.
    Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty
    Among the construction projects is The Commodore, a mixed-use property at 100 Northampton Street. (Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
    Development projects to bring housing, retail space to downtown Easton
    Milos founder passes away
    Milo’s founder passes away
    Over 70 bras were donated to Paxinosa and West Ward families. (Graphic courtesy of Charlotte Vierling 24)
    L-RAJE hosts bra drive for Easton community, discussion about history of bras
    Lafayette’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network (FRN) has donated nearly 5,000 pounds of food, though FRN has not been operating for the past two years.
    Dining hall food donation program dormant since 2020
    Landis members, pictured with Jeanine Stanilious and Ross Marcus, raised over $2,500 for local food pantries. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Herzog 24)
    Landis Center raises funds, awareness for food pantries in Easton
    Authorities believe that the suspects used skimming devices to obtain confidential bank account information.(Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
    Wawa skimming operation puts student financial information at risk
    The attorney representing Kyle Flanagans 22 said he hopes to resolve the case quickly. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
    Kyle Flanagan ’22 faces felony charges, pleads not guilty
    Clement Swaby of Bethlehem faces nearly 300 years in prison for the rape and attempted assaults of Lafayette and Lehigh students. (Photo courtesy of The Express-Times)
    Man convicted of McCartney break-ins, multiple assaults, Lehigh University rape
    Public Safety said that Easton Police Department is currently looking for a suspect.
    Easton police continues investigation after ‘suspicious activity’ reported near Wawa
    The Suffolk County, N.Y. district attorney is looking to upgrade the charges against Flanagan (pictured). (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
    Kyle Flanagan ’22 due back in court this November, seeks plea deal
    Students have been paid to promote the app, but some question the source of the funding.
    Fizz floods campus, defying regulations
    Lafayette is one of the most expensive colleges in America. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
    Lafayette among lowest in nation for Pell grant recipients
    The strategic plan consists of four phases, each of which will last about two to three months.
    Strategic plan, first in roughly 15 years, to begin soon
    Kaitlyn Hilley 23, a representative on Student Governments Sustainability Committee, has been at the forefront of Lafayettes sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Hilley 23)
    Student Government passes composting resolution, calls for college accountability 
    Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)
    Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life
    Shayne Figureoa 99 (front, center) spearheaded a change from Arts to Arts & Entertainment during her tenure. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
    What’s in a name?: The evolution of arts coverage in The Lafayette
    Students traveled to Senegal to partake in a class on African history and culture. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Sterantino 23)
    Lafayette goes global: Winter study abroad recap
    Maria Cangro 24, president of the new English Club, read her work at the first Poetry Slam in October.
    From science to screenplays: Seven new clubs come to campus
    The Queer Archives Project will be on display in Skillman Library until June 4.
    Queer Archives Project display serves as “celebration of courage”
    The Lady Lafayette statue stands in front of the entrance to Skillman Library.
    A tribute to Lafayette’s ladies: Art class designs first female statue on campus
    Satuna Mowrin 24 attempts to dismantle beauty standards in the modeling world. (Photo courtesy of Satuna Mowrin 24)
    Student Artist Spotlight: Satuna Mowrin ‘24 rejects modeling stereotypes
    Damoi Morgan 25 views music as a way to give the campus color. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan 25)
    Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 adds melody to campus with steel drum
    Dina Azar 25 charges $35 for a manicure and $40 for a Gel-X set with nail extensions. (Photo courtesy of Dina Azar 25)
    Student Artist Spotlight: Dina Azar ’25 delivers manicures centered around self-care
    Rapper Téo Rodriguez 24 is currently working on new music that will be released by May. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
    Student Artist Spotlight: ‘My music is vulnerable’: Téo Rodriguez ’24 opens up through rap
    Alex Diaz 22 specializes in black and white digital photography. (Photo by Alex Diaz 22)
    Student Artist Spotlight: Alex Diaz ’22 empowers queer students of color through art
    The Guncle by Stephen Rowley was my top read of the break. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
    Maddie’s Library: Winter break reading review
    Missing follows the story of a teen girl trying to track down her mother through the computer screen. (Photo courtesy of The Movie Spoiler)
    Movie Review: ‘Missing’: An electrifying mystery told through iconic screenlife aesthetics
    Two of Frederik Backmans books made the list for best of the year. (Photo courtesy of AliExpress)
    Maddie’s Library: 2022 in Review
    Jenna Ortega leads the new Wednesday Addams teen mystery, now streaming on Netflix. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
    Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ reimagines Addams family for modern age
    Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are the first open-world RPGs in the Pokémon series. (Photo courtesy of Nintendo)
    Video Game Review: Two long-time Pokémon fans talk highs, lows of ‘Pokémon Scarlet,’ ‘Pokémon Violet’
    The Easton Record Exchange emerged from its next-door neighbor, the pawn shop Easton Exchange.
    Small Business Spotlight: Easton Record Exchange will satisfy your vintage desires
    Pie+Tart is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day except Sunday and Monday. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
    Small Business Spotlight: Pie+Tart combines two women’s love for baking
    New owner Martin Ramirez with employee Brian Cortes. Ramirez took over as Tierra De Fuegos owner just last week. (Photo courtesy of Brian Cortes)
    Small Business Spotlight: Tierra De Fuego brings modern, traditional Colombian cuisine to Easton
    Sia Bassil has owned The Carmelcorn Shop in downtown Easton since 1996. (Photo courtesy of @thecarmelcornshop on Instagram)
    Small Business Spotlight: The Carmelcorn Shop serves up sweet treats for Easton
    Vanessa Ungvarsky, owner of Taylor Made Polish, creates nail polishes that are not only stylish but also environmentally conscious. (Photo by Alexandra Whitney Daisy Willis For Lehigh Valley Style)
    Small Business Spotlight: Taylor Made Polish fuses well-being and self-expression with customizable nail products
    Maria Cangro 24, president of the new English Club, read her work at the first Poetry Slam in October.
    From science to screenplays: Seven new clubs come to campus
    The Lafayette Mock Trial team is one of the top 45 teams in the country. (Photo courtesy of @lafmocktrial on Instagram)
    Mock Trial team successful at Temple University tournament
    The NIA Sisterhood and its house on Monroe Street are spaces where women of color can come together and feel heard.
    NIA Sisterhood breaks down ‘clean girl aesthetic,’ empowers women of color
    Students sat for henna drawings at ISAs Wednesday event Decolonizing Beauty in South Asia.
    Around the world in a week: International Education Week cultivates cultural understanding
    MAFia welcomed all students to perform in its lip-sync battle. (Photo courtesy of Sebastiano Riverso 24)
    The Hill is alive with the sound of music!: Evening of A Cappella, MAFia lip-sync competition dazzle Lafayette
    Shayne Figureoa 99 (front, center) spearheaded a change from Arts to Arts & Entertainment during her tenure. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
    What’s in a name?: The evolution of arts coverage in The Lafayette
    Previous chair of the Board of Trustees Larry Ramer financially supported the development of the Ramer History House.
    The history behind the history house
    Previous Rivalry Week traditions included erecting sky-high bonfires on the center of the Quad. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
    Rivalry Week traditions through the years
    The $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Joseph Crater would be nearly $90,000 in todays money. (Photo courtesy of The New York Daily News).
    The Lafayette alum who became the ‘missingest man in America’
    Garlic Fest started as part of an Easton Farmers Market-themed event.
    But why garlic?: How Easton’s Garlic Fest came to be
    Documentarian and journalist Sean Ryon ‘12 studied English and film and media studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sean Ryon 12)
    Alum Spotlight: ‘Dateline’ field producer Sean Ryon ’12 on documentary production
    Author Ross Gay 96 was inspired to become a writer by professors at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of SF Station)
    Best-selling author Ross Gay ’96 redefines joy in new collection of essays
    Director of Intercultural Development Robert Young 14 was a Posse scholar, an orientation leader and a manager for the men’s basketball team during his time on College Hill. (Photo courtesy of Robert Young 14)
    ‘This is my home’: Alumni turned faculty, staff share their Lafayette journeys
    The $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Joseph Crater would be nearly $90,000 in todays money. (Photo courtesy of The New York Daily News).
    The Lafayette alum who became the ‘missingest man in America’
    Tinabeth Piña 93 (left) and Gina Arias 93 (right) spoke about their time at Lafayette during a Latinx Heritage Month event this past Tuesday. (Photo by Rob Young)
    Latinx Heritage Month keynote event spotlights accomplished Latina alumnae
    Womens basketball poses after their nail-biter home victory last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
    Women’s Basketball comes from behind to beat Lehigh, Loyola Maryland
    Lafayette cheer celebrates outside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fl. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegecheer on Instagram)
    Dance and Cheer compete at nationals for first time
    Sophomore Sean Robinson races during the meet with Mount St Marys. (Photo Courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
    Swim and dive returns from Florida trip, prepares for Patriot League
    The mens lacrosse team traveled to Ohio State to scrimmage the team and play in their new stadium. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettemlax on Instagram)
    Men’s lacrosse hosts local Easton students, scrimmages Ohio State in preparation for spring season
    Tampa Bays fall to Dallas has led to speculation about Tom Bradys future in football. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)
    Sidelines: NFL Playoffs
    Seniors Marco Olivas and Malik Hamm lead the Leopards out of tunnel to take on Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards).
    Hamm wins second Defensive Player of the Year award, five others take home Patriot League Honors
    The Leopards celebrate their 2022 Rivalry Game win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
    Football defeats Lehigh in close defensive match up, marks positive end to Troxell’s first year
    Lafayette comes into the Rivalry game having won two out of the previous three matchups and controlling the overall record, 80-72-5. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Why Lafayette will win the 158th Rivalry game
    Lehigh comes to the Hill following their first win since early September. (Photo by Xin Chen for The Brown and White)
    Why Lehigh will win the 158th Rivalry game
    Fordham QB Tim DeMorant drives past the Lafayette defense to put up seven points during the Rams 45-10 win over the Leopards. (Photo by Christain Miccio for GoLeopards)
    Football falls to Fordham in penultimate matchup of season
    Sidelines: World Cup 2022
    Sidelines: World Cup 2022
    Senior midfielder Will Echeverria controls the ball during the Leopards 0-1 playoff loss. (Photo by Phil Hoffmann for Navy Athletics)
    Men’s soccer season ends with loss in Patriot League quarterfinals, Kitromilides receives academic honors
    Senior midfielder Yiannis Panayides dribbles down the field during Lafayettes win against American. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League playoffs after win against American, tie with Army
    Lafayette soccer seniors were honored before their game against Loyola. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Men’s soccer ties Loyola on Senior Day, falls to Hofstra in final non-conference battle
    Senior Hale Lombard pushes the ball up the field as he moves to score during the last minutes of the game against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Men’s soccer ties Colgate with late goal by Lombard
    Poor shooting in the second half of their game against Lehigh prevented the Leopards from extending their win streak. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Men’s basketball falls after late Lehigh run, trounces Loyola Maryland
    Sophomore guard Devin Hines goes up for a rebound during the Leopards losing effort against Cornell. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Basketball drops back-to-back Ivy League matchups
    Senior forward Leo O’Boyle puts up a contested shot during Lafayettes 70-57 loss to Penn State. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
    Men’s basketball falls to Penn State, Drexel, continues rough start to year
    Junior Kyle Jenkins protects the ball during Lafayettes loss to St. Joes. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
    Men’s basketball loses to St. John’s, St. Joe’s
    Junior forward Kyle Jenkins controls the ball during the game against Miami. (Photo by Gabe Sareli for the University of Miami)
    Men’s basketball gives Miami a scare in season opener
    Sophomore midfielder Lineke Spaans (left) and senior defender Simone Hefting (right) were laureled for their impressive performances this fall. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Spaans, Hefting earn All-Mideast Region awards
    Freshman midfielder Josephine van Wijk is recognized before the Leopards beat Holy Cross. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Field hockey captures final win of 2022 campaign
    Fifth-year Molly McAndrew takes the ball up the field during one of her last games as a Leopard. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Despite dominant road victory, field hockey misses out on playoffs
    Senior Molly McAndrew is embraced by the team after she scores one of the Leopards two goals during their 2-0 win over BU. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
    Field hockey splits weekend, notches first Patriot League win of season
    Senior defender Sydney Woolston is embraced by her team after scoring her third career goal during the Leopards victory against Richmond. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
    Field hockey splits weekend matches against Lehigh, Richmond
    Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season
    The mens tennis team competed in several close matches this past weekend at the Villanova Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Arman Ganchi 25)
    Men’s tennis participates in annual Villanova Invitational, featuring strong first-years
    Sophomore Davus Esslinger fires a backhand during his singles match against Holy Cross last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Despite defeat in playoffs, bright future ahead for Lafayette tennis
    Junior Nash Lovallo participating in a doubles match against Bucknell last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
    Men’s tennis defeated by Bucknell in final regular season match
    Arman Ganchi 25 mid-serve during his court one victory over Loyola. This domination led to his receiving the Patriot League Player of the Week. (Photo Courtesy of Goleopards.com)
    Freshman Arman Ganchi named Patriot League Player of the Week
    The team poses after its win in the final game of the season. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)
    Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester
    The Lafayette mens club volleyball team poses after its successful first tournament. (Photo courtesy of @laf_mvb on Instagram)
    Men’s club volleyball attends first ever tournament at Kutztown
    Volleyball celebrates their 3-1 win against rival Lehigh last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
    Volleyball triumphs over Lehigh before falling to Bucknell
    Sophomore outside hitter Abby Nieporte spikes a ball for a point during the Leopards victory over Manhattan College last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
    Volleyball wins one, loses two in Big Apple Tournament
    Lafayette volleyball swept New Hampshire before falling to Fairfield in straight sets at the Villanova Classic to open the season. (Photo by Sarah Boekholder for GoLeopards)
    Volleyball falls in two matches, wins one in season opener
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    Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
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    Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
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