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The Office of Residence Life is calling for McKelvy Scholars to fill five vacancies at the McKelvy House, otherwise the office might assign non-scholars to this selective academic community. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
McKelvy Scholars Program feuds with Residence Life Office over house vacancies
The new athletic facility will include a weight room that all Division I athletes at Lafayette may use. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
New athletic facility to be constructed at current site of Maroon Club Strength Center
Study abroad interim trips ready for takeoff despite Omicron variant
The new student space should be completed by fall 2022, according to Dean of Students Brian Samble. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Government to contribute $400,000 to new student space
Unlike his acquaintance George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette was a staunch supporter of the emancipation of slavery. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Why the Marquis’ legacy is seldom challenged
Sophie Himmel ‘24 created 100 casts of her chest for students to place around campus in places that they have felt unsafe. (Photo courtesy of Sophie Himmel 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Sophie Himmel ‘24 raises awareness of sexual violence on campus with sculpture project
Dr. Robert Krasner 67 rubbed elbows with the nations most prominent political figures, including George H. W. Bush, during his tenure as Attending Physician to Congress. (Photo courtesy of the Robert CJ Krasner Papers, Special Collections and College Archives)
Former Attending Physician to Congress Dr. Robert Krasner ‘67 donates decades of memorabilia to Special Collections
G Herbo, who performed in Easton last Friday, has been performing for nine years and has created four studio albums. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)
‘I feel like they know me, and I know them’: Rapper G Herbo on his recent concert in Easton
Cameron Cloud 24 smiles.
Cameron Cloud ’23 creates video game to show rapid population growth of the spotted lanternfly
Friday Feasts is a one to two hour Zoom call each Friday where HFA members are given a space to work on applications for internships. (Photo courtesy of @hfa_lafayette Instagram)
Hispanic Finance Association educates and empowers BIPOC students for careers in finance and economics
The new athletic facility will include a weight room that all Division I athletes at Lafayette may use. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
New athletic facility to be constructed at current site of Maroon Club Strength Center
Lafayette tied with seven other schools for first in the nation in Graduation Success Rate (GSR), with 22 of Lafayettes athletic programs claimed a 99% overall GSR. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette’s athletic programs lead nation, place among Ivies in Graduation Success Rate
Freshman forward Chris Rubayo scored four points on Sunday in double overtime loss against NJIT. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Men’s basketball falls in consecutive matches, Fulton awarded Rookie of the Week
The Lafayette club volleyball team placed second last weekend at their home competition, which was just one of three of their successful outings this season. (Photo courtesy of Nina Curko 22)
Club volleyball ends faall season with second place finish at home tournament
Lafayette Cheerleading has been present and spirited at all of the football and basketball games this year. (Photo Courtesy of Caroline Burns 22)
Cheerleading ramps up schedule in 2021 receiving full varsity promotion
Op-Ed: The fight for Roe isn’t over—It’s just getting started
Photo courtesy of Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
The Lafayette fencing team initiated their season at Temple University, with the match being highlighted by sophomore Amanda Manubag placing 16th in saber. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Rupp)
Fencing ready for the season after first outing at Temple
Op-Ed: The illusion of safety
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
College still co-ed
College still co-ed
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long

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When They See Us is an emotionally charged retelling of an infamous and tragic 1989 New York case. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Netflix Review: A series that is necessary: ‘When They See Us’ provides an emotional journey

Elle Cox
February 21, 2020
Yusef Salaam was one of five young black and brown boys from Harlem wrongfully accused of rape and assault in the 1989 Central Park Jogger case. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Keynote speaker Dr. Yusef Salaam reminds community of resilience in the face of adversity

Elle Cox
February 21, 2020
The second season of Sex Education champions and explores queerness and diversity amongst its characters. (Photo Courtesy of Capital FM)

Anticipated season 2 of ‘Sex Education’ shines with spot-on commentary and character development

Elle Cox
February 7, 2020
Styles brings relentless musicality and summer aspirations in his new album Fine Line. (Album cover courtesy of Vice.)

Album Review: Harry Styles’s ‘Fine Line’ is the perfect dose of summertime this winter

Elle Cox
January 31, 2020
The Perfect Date is not so perfect after all, as the movie is predictable and lacks substance. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Netflix Review: Uninspiring and unoriginal, ‘The Perfect Date’ rehashes Netflix’s familiar formula

Elle Cox
May 3, 2019
(Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Sexual Assault Awareness Month ends with a finale hosted by PASA

Elle Cox
May 3, 2019
Kevin Hutchinson 20, also known as Poetik Kindle, said that his family has influenced his musical journey. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Music to nourish the mind: Kevin Hutchinson ’20 champions conscious rap and musical therapy

Elle Cox
April 19, 2019
Sex Education uses a mixture of comedy and emotionally heavy scenes to tackle conversations about sex, sexuality and overall identity. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Netflix Review: ‘Sex Education’ is hilarious, shockingly beautiful outlook on modern lust

Elle Cox
March 1, 2019
‘Big Mouth’ captures the essence of youth through raunchy comedy and adult imagination. (Photo courtesy of Collider.com)

Netflix review: With ‘hormone monsters’ and awkwardness, Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ is a relatable teenage trip

Elle Cox
October 26, 2018
Paper-making acts as a way to cope with tragedy and celebrate resilience. (Photo by Elle Cox 21).

A tribute to peace: ‘Peace Paper Project’ encourages archiving personal history through paper-making

Elle Cox
September 28, 2018
Nappily Ever After appeals to curly-haired memories of hair-anxiety and encourages girls to love their locks.(Photo Courtesy of IMDb.com)

Black Girl Magic sparkles again: Netflix’s ‘Nappily Ever After’ is the hair representation we’ve been looking for

Elle Cox
September 28, 2018
A video still from A Leak from the Top, 2013. Photo by Jess Furtado 19.

‘In Your Way’: an ode to bad-ass women: Kate Gilmore exhibits her powerful line of work

Elle Cox
September 14, 2018
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