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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
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

Madeline Marriott, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor
December 3, 2021
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

Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
November 19, 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
Student Artist Spotlight: Kymble Clark 22 on printmaking and self-portraiture as a means of communication and expression

Student Artist Spotlight: Kymble Clark ’22 on printmaking and self-portraiture as a means of communication and expression

Jenna Herzog
April 23, 2021
Skiff was filmed in Easton last July. (Photo Courtesy of Ethan Barsh 21)

Student Artist Spotlight: ‘Once in a lifetime experience’: filmmaker Ethan Barsh ’21 and actor Tim Kearin ’21 discuss original short film ‘Skiff’

Lisa Green
April 9, 2021
Gwen Goldman standing in front of a background full of colorful lines.

Student Artist Spotlight: Artist Gwen Goldman ’21 speaks on her intersecting passions of art and science

Tanushree Sow Mondal
March 19, 2021
Maggie DiGrande 21 runs an Etsy shop called Maggie D by the Sea. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Student Artist Spotlight: ‘Part of my identity now’: Maggie DiGrande ’21 paints scenes inspired by her hometown, college campus

Paige Mathieu
March 12, 2021
Katie Rice portrait

Student Artist Spotlight: Katie Rice ’21 discusses music involvement and conducting experience at the college

Shiloh Harrill
March 5, 2021
Sarah Frankel 21 played Amelia in the colleges fall 2019 production of Vanity Fair. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegetheater Instagram)

Student Artist Spotlight: Sarah Frankel ‘21 on directing plays, connecting castmates and artistic resilience in the time of COVID-19

Madeline Marriott
February 26, 2021
Emily Emick 20 will perform her senior recital and capstone tomorrow, incorporating pieces from different musical eras. (Photo Courtesy of Emily Emick 20)

Student Artist Spotlight: Empowerment through music: Emily Emick ’20 reflects on singing, conducting experiences

Shiloh Harrill
March 6, 2020
Remziye Erdogan 20 completed her capstone project last semester. (Photo courtesy of Remziye Erdogan 20)

Student Artist Spotlight: Remziye Erdogan ’20 discusses integration of engineering and art

Danielle Mullan
February 14, 2020
Kaila Aguerre ’20 completed her senior capstone last semester, which was based off of journals from her gap year in Nepal. (Photo courtesy of Alex Vogel 20)

Student Artist Spotlight: Kaila Aguerre ’20 embraces discomfort and emotion through art

Shiloh Harrill
January 31, 2020
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