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As a result of the pandemic and the postponement of last years matchup, this year marks the first time that Lafayette and Lehigh will play twice in one year. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
First for some, 57th for others: Lafayette-Lehigh rivalry attendees look forward to this year’s game
The renovation of the Rinek Rope factory, pictured above, may be postponed because of supply chain issues, according to VP of Finance and Administration Roger Demareski. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Economics professor explains national labor shortages and supply chain issues felt by the college
The financial grants are supposed to cover unexpected expenses, unmet financial need or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Baris Yazici 25)
COVID-19 stimulus funding distributed to Lafayette students
Lafayette Today faces praise, critique more than a year after its inception
Rumors about Monday fire in Hugel Science Center were ‘unfounded,’ Public Safety says
Protesters being arrested holding up signs telling people to register to vote.
$10 million photography gift ‘energizes’ conversation around civil rights
Larry Stockton poses with students
Music Department Head Larry Stockton to retire this year, reflects on decades at college
Meredith Forman 24 of Soulfege sang in one of the many student performances during the Evening of A Cappella. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student-led groups shine at Lafayette Arts Society’s Evening of A Cappella
Two people standing in front of a projector at a startup competition.
Lafayette Consulting Group pitch competition fuels innovation in students
Corey Beck 22 leads Lafayettes Pep Band on and off the field. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Artist Spotlight: Corey Beck ‘22 reflects on time with pep band before conducting at his final football game
Mens basketball triumphs over Rutgers in first win of season
Men’s basketball triumphs over Rutgers in first win of season
Junior running back Jaden Sutton (#1) (pictured) hits the hole during his 70-yard rushing performance during 157th rivalry game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Lafayette falls to Lehigh in 157th Rivalry Game
Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lehigh will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lehigh will win the 157th rivalry game
Junior Jaden Sutton (pictured) splitting the defense during his 140-yard performance on Saturday in loss against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards).
Football falls in heartbreaker to Colgate on senior day
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
Letter from the Editorial Board
Letter from the Editorial Board
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

The Lafayette
A crowd of about 100, including three Lafayette students, marched in protest of the Texas abortion law this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of Meredith McGee 23)

Lafayette students march with locals to protest restrictive abortion legislation

Trebor Maitin
October 8, 2021
While the administration attributes most of the September surge in cases to Greek Life, fraternity and sorority presidents rejected this claim and criticized the suspension on new-member activities in a letter to the College. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College COVID-19 Action Group)

Greek organizations pen letter to administration in response to suspension of new-member activities

Trebor Maitin
October 1, 2021
Just under 2% of the student body–around 50 people–received exemptions to the Coronavirus vaccine that was required for students and staff to return to campus. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Lafayette sees increase in vaccine exemption requests in response to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Trebor Maitin
September 10, 2021
A pool of water in the Kamine Dorms after heavy rains brought on by Hurricane Ida. (Photo Courtesy of Devin Croake 24)

Lafayette goes dark amidst flooding last Wednesday

Trebor Maitin
September 3, 2021
Camp Lafayette on the Lafayette College quad in the early 1900s. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette College Archives)

Sickness through the centuries: How Lafayette handled outbreaks from the Spanish flu to the swine flu

Trebor Maitin
May 21, 2021
Some faculty members say they were not consulted on enrollment decisions by the administration. (Photo by Hana Ishara 17)

Faculty feuds with administration over largest-ever freshmen class

Trebor Maitin
May 14, 2021
The old Student Government office that is now home to the Pard Pantry. (Photo by Ian Morse 17)

Communication breakdown likely contributed to lackluster voter turnout in Student Government elections

Trebor Maitin
May 7, 2021
Hank Scheffler 22 (left) and Lauren Ameruoso 22 (right) ran for the position, the only contested spot on the executive board. (Photos courtesy of Hank Scheffler and Lauren Ameruoso)

Student Government executive board elected: Hank Scheffler ’22 wins Director of Greek Life

Trebor Maitin
April 30, 2021
The Pfizer vaccine was offered in place of the second day of vaccinations through Lafayette after the recall of the Johnson &Johnson vaccine. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Lafayette vaccinates a third of students amid COVID-19 case surge and Johnson & Johnson recall

Trebor Maitin
April 23, 2021
Students receiving their vaccinations in the Kirby Sports Center. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Burns 22).

College roll out of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine halted per FDA recommendations

Trebor Maitin
April 16, 2021
Swarthmore abolished Greek life in 2019 after documents exposed the existence of a rape tunnel. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

How Swarthmore abolished Greek life

Trebor Maitin
April 9, 2021
The Abolish Greek Life at Lafayette Instagram has garnered over 1100 followers since its creation. (Graphic by Deanna Hanchuk 22 and Hayden Fisher 22)

Challenging 150 years of legacy: An exploration of the abolish Greek life movement

Trebor Maitin
March 26, 2021
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