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This is the inside of a "Gay Agenda" notebook, held by the college's archival collection on student group QueST, Questioning Sexual Taboos, which was previously distributed by the organization.

‘Invisible’ then, what now?

Queer, trans students share campus experience
By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor May 8, 2026

There are not many things that Tim Jarkow ‘27 is allowed to share about his recent initiation into Lafayette College’s chapter of fraternity Delta Tau Delta, but he is not exaggerating when he says...

Jen and her many new friends. (Graphic by Jen Parsons '26)

Jen Tries: Saying goodbye

By Jen Parsons, Design Director May 8, 2026

Jen is feeling bittersweet. This is my last week of classes, last newspaper, last Jen Tries … ever. I am genuinely so sad. I started Jen Tries in my last semester at Lafayette College as a way...

The Wheekly Whammy: A guide to becoming Bingos

The Wheekly Whammy: A guide to becoming Bingos

By Aidan Rose, Humor Columnist May 8, 2026

The crowd of delinquent brokers goes quiet. They don’t want their crony leader to leave them stranded in the mess of legal trouble he caused. Then, launching the team off of rock bottom, Wolfie cries,...

This was the first public performance of student band Hoagie.

Connections made at Connexions Gallery

Students perform to raise money for downtown fire victims
By Gabriela Perilli, Staff Writer May 1, 2026

Lafayette College students joined forces with Eastonians for an evening of music to raise money for those affected by the recent downtown fire. “Within the first five minutes, the donations came flooding...

Launchpad Bikes owner Jimmy Madden has been working on bikes since 2001.

New downtown bike shop puts up kickstand

By Nathan Oun, Staff Writer May 1, 2026

Warming weather means it’s time to put rubber to the pavement again. Whether you’re looking to fix a tire or invest in a new pair of wheels to make the journey downtown a little easier, Launchpad Bikes...

The Prestigious Pardettes wore ties to invoke Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber. (Photo courtesy of Ariana Welch '26)

‘Pardchella’ lights up Kirby Sports Center

By Minttu Ruoho, Contributing Writer May 1, 2026

The Prestigious Pardettes’ fourth annual spring showcase was meant to be hosted on a stage on the Quad, but plans were thwarted by a Saturday filled with rain. Nevertheless, as red curtains hugged the...

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