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Professor Mary Armstrong, Ellen Poriles Wieler '83 and Helena Koffigoh '23 all spoke at "Sip & Speak."

Women speak on gender, professional identity at Sip & Speak

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2025

Surrounded by the smell of matcha lattes and chai, seven Lafayette College women sat down to speak to interested students about how their female identity impacts their career experiences. “What I...

A sustainable night market was one of many events sponsored by the "Swipe It Forward" initiative.

‘Swipe It Forward’ forwards sustainability initiatives

By Ben Saalman, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

After a year of research, organization and collaboration, the "Swipe It Forward" initiative arrived at Lafayette College to battle food insecurity, one meal swipe at a time. "It's both used as an opportunity...

The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.

‘geek’ gets nerdy about music

By Grace Hubler, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Try not to freak — or "geek" — out over this new student band. “I love being able to make something really cool with people that I like to be around,” guitarist Jaidan Marano '25 said. geek...

Professor Michael Feola's book was published in July. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Research Spotlight: Professor publishes book examining far-right ideology

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor March 14, 2025

In turbulent political times, Government & Law professor Michael Feola studies the patterns of political far-right extremism. Over the summer, he published a book, "The Rage of Replacement," which...

"Improv for Entrepreneurs" combined business speaking skills with the theatrical nature of improv.

‘Improv for Entrepreneurs’ is all funny business

By Alexandra Scott, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

Theater and entrepreneurship shared space in an "Improv for Entrepreneurs" workshop at the Dyer Center on Tuesday. "Doing improv workshops can help build self-confidence, public speaking, skills, collaboration,...

WJRH is a fully-operational FM radio station, broadcasting across the Lehigh Valley.

WJRH sends radio waves across campus with new, revived shows

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor March 14, 2025

Lafayette College’s radio station WJRH returned this semester after an 18-month hiatus. The station hosts a variety of student-run shows, covering everything from dad rock to friendship. Here are a few...

No Dumb Questions: Why are there showers in academic buildings?

No Dumb Questions: Why are there showers in academic buildings?

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor March 14, 2025

Some questions demand answers. Others just linger in the back of your mind until one day, you open the student newspaper and realize someone cared enough to find the answer. Yes, several academic...

"Alexander" was first released in 2004 to little critical success. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Alexander: The Ultimate Cut’ redefines the film

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist March 14, 2025

Throughout the mid-2000s, the success of “Gladiator” made multiple directors want in on the supposed success of the historical epic. Oliver Stone, best known for films such as “Platoon” (1986)...

"MAYHEM" is Lady Gaga's first solo studio album since the release of "Chromatica" in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Music Review: ‘MAYHEM’ sees Lady Gaga pay homage to her beginnings

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor March 14, 2025

Ever since I was five and my mom played “The Fame Monster” in her car for the first time, I have been a Lady Gaga fan. Each of her albums notoriously brings a distinct sound to the table, some...

Isabel Sorrells '23 changed her major as a junior from Government & Law and psychology to pursue art at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Sorrells '23)

Alum Spotlight: Isabel Sorrells ’23 makes empowering art that blossoms

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2025

Isabel Sorrells ‘23 arrived at Lafayette College with art as her “great love.” “I had always been really into art,” she said. “But I had kind of convinced myself that it had to be a hobby...

Members of the Easton community gathered near Porter's Pub to celebrate Mardi Gras.

Krewes navigate ‘Beer-muda’

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor March 7, 2025

Mardi Gras isn't just for NOLA. Local band Big Easy Easton Brass harmonized Easton’s West Ward neighborhood on Saturday, bringing the sounds of New Orleans to the annual Mardi Gras parade. “We...

This is Cadence's third year competing at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. (Photo courtesy of Livia Barclay '26)

A capella groups hit the right notes at ICCA

By Jadelyn Camey, Contributing Writer March 7, 2025

Lafayette College’s a cappella groups, The Chorduroys, The Mar-Keys, Cadence and Soulfege, competed at the annual International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, or ICCA, a competition that hosts...

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