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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

The Lafayette

Op-Ed: The Dr. Seuss debate should be about the kids, not the ‘cancel culture’

Aidan Wood
March 12, 2021
Easton offers several great restaurants within walking distance of the college. (Photo courtesy of Brandon Marin 22)

Off the eaten path: a family weekend restaurant guide

Aidan Wood
October 25, 2019
Easton and the surrounding area offer many exciting things to do in the summer months. (Photo by Brandon Marin 22)

Fun while there’s still sun: What to do in Easton before it gets cold

Aidan Wood
September 6, 2019
The Public Safety building on Bushkill Drive is also the headquarters for Lafayette Facilities and Operations. (Photo by Brandon Marin 22)

New cleaning model will outsource custodial work for non-residential buildings

Aidan Wood
September 6, 2019
Professor Hafsa Kanjwals article in the Washington Post covered the ongoing India-Kashmir conflict. (Photo Courtesy of Hafsa Kanjwal)

Professor Hafsa Kanjwal gives Kashmiris a voice in Washington Post op-ed

Aidan Wood
March 15, 2019
Biology professor Michael Butler discussed the garish animal world of his research in the Jones Faculty Lecture on Wednesday. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

All the colors of the rainbow and beyond: Professor Michael Butler discusses research in Jones Lecture

Aidan Wood
March 1, 2019
The proposed exterior of the Williams Center for the Arts in 1977. (Photo courtesy of F. Schonbach)

In 1983, Lafayette opened Williams Center as first central home for the arts

Aidan Wood
February 15, 2019
Some houses on McCartney Street, which will be the site of a new mixed-use dorm, will be demolished in mid-February. (Photo by Kathryn Kelly 19)

Faculty to be more focused in expansion oversight as demolition on McCartney Street to begin this month

Aidan Wood
February 1, 2019

Performance Review: Percussion Ensemble delivers unique, exceptional performance

Aidan Wood
December 7, 2018
The Jazz Ensembles Wednesday performance was positively exhilarating. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Burke 16)

Jazz Ensemble delivers stunning performance, soloists showcase their talents

Aidan Wood
November 16, 2018
Han Schumans performance tomorrow will be an inclusive jazz history program. (Photo courtesy of Hollis Ashby)

Preview: Han Schuman reaches out to youth, hopes to impact lives through jazz

Aidan Wood
October 19, 2018
Steve Coleman and Five Elements will be performing at the Williams Center tonight at 8 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Hollis Ashby)

Jazz musician Steve Coleman talks on the influence of music, inspirations, style of performance

Aidan Wood
October 19, 2018
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