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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...

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...

Mark Cuban has publicly admitted that not investing in Spikeball on Shark Tank is his biggest miss.

Spikeball Club sets up outside

By Sam Wigotsky, Contributing Writer April 17, 2026

When the weather breaks and the ultraviolet rays skyrocket, it doesn’t take long for spikeball nets to appear on the Quad. “I’ve gotten more out of spikeball than I ever thought I would,” said...

"Mean Girls" (2004) was inspired by the non-fiction book, "Queen Bees and Wannabes."

‘Mean Girls,’ nice show

By Gabriela Perilli, Staff Writer April 17, 2026

Despite a rocky start to the season, you will fall, like, in love with the Marquis Players’ performance of “Mean Girls” (2017), or something. The play, based on the 2004 film, follows Cady Heron,...

The 2026 executive board members will hold their offices until December. (Photo courtesy of Student Government)

Who runs the gov? (Girls)

All-woman Student Government exec reflects on power of unification
By Elisabeth Seidel, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2026

Fifty years ago, Lafayette College elected its first female Student Government president. Women have held officer titles countless times since. But this year, they hold them all. The all-female...

Various performers, including the Caribbean and African Dance Club, took to the stage for the festivities.

Black Arts Festival brings out student talent

By Nathan Oun, Contributing Writer February 27, 2026

The Prestigious Pardettes did three high-energy dances back-to-back-to-back for this year’s Black Arts Festival, drawing immense cheers and applause from the audience. “It was a lot of work,”...

Despite powerful wind, LOStgiving organizers said they lucked out with the weather.

A feast to climb for

11 years of Lafayette Outdoors Society's 'LOStgiving'
By Elisabeth Seidel, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2025

Rick went out for a walk on Sunday, pacing a quiet stretch of the Appalachian Trail in the Poconos near an overlook called Totts Gap. With a backpack and Nikon binoculars strapped to his chest, he was...

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