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The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

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The Village on College Hill gathers for movie screenings, Tai Chi, drum circles and more. (Photo courtesy of Mary Liz Colley)

Residents of College Hill lean on each other

By Bernadette Russo, Culture Editor February 23, 2024

The Village on College Hill, a grassroots community of seniors that support one another, aims to never leave you without a ride to the doctor.  “What we do is try and help people stay in their homes...

Mike Handzo 11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)

Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor February 16, 2024

During his time at Lafayette, Mike Handzo ‘11 developed a passion for the Easton community. “I figured if I’m going to college somewhere, I didn’t want to just stay up on the hill the whole...

Porters Pub has been a part of the Easton community since the 1980s.

From one family to the next

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor February 9, 2024

In their 20s, Jeff, Larry and Ken Porter purchased a fixer-upper with the vision of turning it into a pub called Easton’s Publick House. “What 20-year-old wouldn’t want to own a bar?” Jeff Porter...

Students gained cultural experience during interim abroad programs. (Graphic by Julia Greeley 25 for The Lafayette)

From Big Ben to Big Island

By Grace Hubler, Contributing Writer January 26, 2024

Lafayette's interim abroad programs took students to five different travel and research destinations this winter. The Geological Evolution of the Hawaiian Islands Students got hands-on experience...

Easton Winter Village transformed Centre Square with 40 holiday huts housing local vendors.

The Lafayette’s guide to Easton Winter Village

By Kendal Davis and Kristen Vincent December 8, 2023

As we prepare for the gift-giving season, we’re all trying to find unique presents for our loved ones that are also conducive to a typical college student budget. Easton Winter Village is the place to...

Fred the Ghost is the namesake for the local FREDDY awards.

Meet Fred the Ghost, State Theatre’s permanent performer

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor October 27, 2023

Fred, the manager of Easton’s State Theatre, is a simple man. He loves cigars, a packed theater and women. Also, he’s a ghost. The legend of J. Fred Osterstock has haunted the halls of the State...

Fox Bakerys shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.

Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton

By Elisabeth Seidel, Design Director October 20, 2023

Third Street just got a whole lot sweeter with the opening of a new bakery in September. Fox Bakery is owned and operated by husband and wife Denis and Olga Lissov, who named the establishment after the...

The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.

Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs

By Grace Hubler, Contributing Writer September 22, 2023

What started as a vision for Desiree McMullan to help her son, Seth, who has special needs, get real-world skills and work experience, has transformed into Seth and Co. Coffee, a cafe located in the Bank...

Belleville Market features handmade goods and has a homey energy.

Small Business Spotlight: Belleville Market brings Parisian charm to Pennsylvania

By Paige Mathieu, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

Eclectic vibes and small business vendors are finding a new home in Easton's Paris-inspired Belleville Market. The shop was opened by Warren Clark and his husband Derrick in their latest business venture. The...

The Raven 96 was opened out of Raven Gabriels love for the restaurant industry.

Small Business Spotlight: The Raven 96 proves breakfast is most important meal of day

By Bernadette Russo, Culture Editor September 8, 2023

Every day at 6 a.m., Raven Gabriel opens the doors to her restaurant. Though opening isn’t until 11 a.m., she needs time to prepare with the cooks, brew coffee for the staff and set up for another day...

Casa 401 offers Colombian-made clothing, homeware, accessories and more.

Small Business Spotlight: Casa 401 brings Colombian-made sustainable goods to downtown Easton

By Elisabeth Seidel, Design Director September 1, 2023

Throughout her life, Andrea Rincon has been followed by three numbers: four, zero and one. She spent her childhood with her mother in Colombia in apartment 410, and when she moved from Colombia to Easton,...

Fifteen cookies were pitted against each other in order to find the best for Lafayette College students. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel ’26 for The Lafayette)

Chocolate chip cookie crawl: A quest for the best in Easton

By Elisabeth Seidel and Trebor Maitin March 24, 2023

The chocolate chip cookie: the gold standard of classic American desserts. A universally, objectively good foodstuff, the consumption of the average chocolate chip cookie is an above-average experience....

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