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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

The Lafayette

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Love Phở & PL Cafe opened in Easton this past June. (Photo by Brandon Marin 22)

A cure for homesickness: Love Phở & PL Cafe offers authentic Vietnamese experience

Trang Le
September 6, 2019
The houses on McCartney Street that used to serve as off-campus housing have been vacant this past semester. Photo by Elle Cox 21

Off-campus housing distributed in lottery this week

Trang Le
April 13, 2018
Ayad Akhtar wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Disgraced, that was performed at Lafayette earlier this spring. Photo courtesy of wikimedia commons

Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar discusses spirituality and Muslim identity

Trang Le
March 30, 2018

First-year student brings ONE advocacy movement to campus

Trang Le
March 23, 2018
Justin Kamine ‘11 is the co-founder of an agricultural technology company and has been recognized by Forbes for his successful entrepreneurship. Photo by Elle Cox 21

Forbes 30 under 30 Entrepreneur Justin Kamine ’11 speaks on importance of communication

Trang Le
February 23, 2018

From dropping out to starting up: Young CEO speaks with IDEAL Center

Trang Le
February 9, 2018
Photo by Trange Ke 21

Liliana Madrid joins Lafayette as Assistant Dean and Director of Intercultural Development

Trang Le
February 2, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Brandon Van Dyck

Steamboat Institute recognizes Professor Van Dyck with Courage in Education Award

Trang Le
January 26, 2018

Professor Gary Gordon honored for excellence in teaching mathematics

Trang Le
January 26, 2018
Students participate in the Oxfam Hunger Banquet during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. (Photo by Claire Grunewald 21)

Oxfam Hunger Banquet provides food for thought

Trang Le
November 17, 2017
(Photo Courtesy of Rachel Tenney 18)

Senior’s poster for sustainability research wins first prize at national conference

Trang Le
November 10, 2017
(Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Kelly)

College-wide grant encourages new problem-solving approaches

Trang Le
November 3, 2017
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