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The colleges bookstore moved from the basement of Farinon to the first floor of the new McCartney dorms in April 2021. As of now, the space in the Farinon basement is not being used. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Government in talks to transform previous bookstore into new student space
The new trail, which will go behind the Simon Center for Economics, will connect with the steps pictured here. (Photo courtesy of LafNews)
Hurd administration announces new trail that will connect to downtown Easton
Numerous Lafayette alumni, including the founder of the college and several past presidents, are buried in the Easton Cemetery. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
Historic Easton Cemetery staff call for partnership with Lafayette due to financial burdens
Considering its location next to the Delaware River, Lafayette professors believe that climate change may create greater possibilities of flooding in Easton. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton website)
Lafayette staff and students contribute to Easton’s recently approved climate action plan
While only serving as interim Vice President, Beckers policy goals include completing the Markle parking deck replacement and the Kunkle Hall renovation. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Finance and Administration)
President Hurd appoints interim vice president of finance and administration
Photo of Katy Bednarsky.
Lafayette welcomes Katy Bednarsky as student advocate and prevention coordinator
Students light a menorah
Hillel Society fosters community and a sense of ‘home’ with Hanukkah events
A large synthetic skating rink is just one of the many attractions that are a part of the Easton Winter Village. (Photo courtesy of city of Easton)
Weekend Winter Village brings a holiday wonderland to downtown Easton
Members of the Jazz Combo combined classic jazz pieces with compositions of their own in their recent performance. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Jazz Combo integrates global influences and original compositions in fall concert
Through their art, Sadie Graeff 22 asks viewers to question what makes a person who they are. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student artist spotlight: Sadie Graeff ’22 explores facets of identity with art
Athletics has begun the national search process for a new head football coach. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Head Coach John Garrett dismissed after five seasons
Announced to the 2022 executive board, Juniors Lauren Salbinski (left), Arden Westphalen (middle) and Abby Hammel (right) plan to continue to foster a positive and close-knit environment for the team. (Photo courtesy of Arden Westphalen 23).
Crew team announces 2022 executive board and plans for next season
The basketball team talking strategy during their Monday night win over Columbia University. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Men’s basketball trounces Columbia in second victory of season
The Lafayette Equestrian team celebrates sophomore Zubair Ali’s first show. (Photo courtesy of Zubair Ali 24)
Lafayette Equestrian Team rides into a new year
Senior Malik Hamm (#99) led the 12 Leopards who received All-Patriot League Honors this season. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)
Twelve Lafayette Football Players receive All-Patriot League Honors, three with academic honors
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?
Cronin tied for third place at the conference championship in May. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)
Senior Brendan Cronin becomes first Lafayette golfer to be named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
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

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
Lucie Lagodich asks a question to Pullitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Jeffrey Gettleman. (Photo by Craig Gibson for the New York Times)

A conversation with Editor-in-Chief Lucie Lagodich ’22 on her time at COP26 and New York Times Climate Hub

Katie Frost and Deanna Hanchuk
November 19, 2021
The executive board for L-RAJE (L-R, starting in back row, Leah Bartlett ’23, Hope Durlofsky ’22, Charlotte Vierling ’24, Sophie Himmel ’24 and Lia Charles ’22) was elected earlier this month. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

New organization L-RAJE is ready to educate campus on reproductive, sexual and menstrual health

Katie Frost, Managing Editor
November 12, 2021
The Chateau was owned by the Kirby family until 1983 when it was donated to the college. Photo taken in 1983. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Special Collections)

Lafayette’s castle on the hill: A look at the Chateau

Katie Frost, Managing Editor
November 5, 2021
Morgan Limmer 21 and Lisa Green 24 recorded their Colton Corner podcast in the Skillman Library podcast studio. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Green 24)

New interfaith podcast ‘Colton Corner’ connects faith and academia

Katie Frost
May 21, 2021
‘Lift the Mask’ is a documentary created by the Quell Foundation. The film won a Mental Health America 2020 Media Award this past June. (Photo courtesy of Mental Health Newswire)

‘This is not something that ends here’: College hosts screening of mental health documentary ‘Lift the Mask’

Katie Frost
May 14, 2021
Rivalry memes about Lehigh are common in the @spicylafmemes account.

Spicy of @spicylafmemes passes the meme torch

Katie Frost
May 7, 2021
Anna Zittle ‘22 is the vocal director for the upcoming Marquis Players production of ‘The Wedding Singer. (Photo courtesy of Anna Zittle)

Student Artist Spotlight: Anna Zittle ‘22 on the integration of music and math

Katie Frost
April 30, 2021
Around 50 students helped clean up the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers on Earth Day, 1970. (Photo from the April 24, 1970 issue of The Lafayette)

‘The time is right, in fact, it may be too late’: A look back at the college’s first Earth day

Katie Frost
April 23, 2021
Outdoor dining remains popular in downtown Easton. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Outdoor dining, live music and market festivities: It’s officially spring in Easton

Katie Frost
April 16, 2021
Rod’s Hot Dogs will be the Easton Public Market’s third vendor to open in the last year, after ThreeBirdsNest coffee shop last fall and Green Vida Co. in March. (Photo by Deniz Ozbay 22)

Easton Public Market’s newest vendor Rod’s Hot Dogs to open this summer

Katie Frost
April 16, 2021
Landis Center logo

‘Breaking a barrier between abled and disabled’: The college’s first Disabilities Awareness Week starts Monday

Katie Frost
March 19, 2021
Amanda Gorman speaks at the inauguration.

Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem ‘raised hope’: Poetry readership on the rise

Katie Frost
March 5, 2021
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