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You cannot impeach the horse. (Graphic by Hungry Hungry Hippo for The Scoffayette)

All administrative vacancies filled by horse

By Hungry Hungry Hippo, The Egg on Your Face March 28, 2025

Lafayette College President Nicole Hurd announced Thursday that, effective immediately, all empty administrative positions will be filled by a horse. The interim horse. “What’s in motion is already...

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty place from day to day. Or so they say. (Graphic by No Money, No Prospects for The Scoffayette)

Mysterious visitors curse athletics, spell doom for championship hopes

By No Money, No Prospects, Already A Burden To My Parents March 28, 2025

The athletic department announced on Monday that it unearthed a plot to “curse” all 23 Division I sports teams at the school. Sophomore lacrosse player Mac Beth was walking to his dorm in the Fishers...

This is action you can't get in a twin XL bed ;). (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for the Scoffayette)

Pervasive PDA prompts privacy pods

By Queen of Kale, Find me in the woman hole March 28, 2025

New “PDA Pods” were installed in Skillman Library and the lower atrium of Farinon College Center last week receiving glowing reviews from the campus community. “We knew it was time when crusty...

Several members of the underground bullying network successfully escaped the pursuit of Public Danger.

Please Contact Public Danger at 626-831- 9333 with any tips. (Graphic by Whora the Explorer for The Scoffayette)

‘I was scared for my life’

By Mega Fetus, pingüino número uno March 28, 2025

In a coordinated raid at Hogg Hall Interfaith Chapel Thursday evening, Public Danger apprehended dozens of students tied to an underground bullying network jointly orchestrated by leaders of The Happiness...

All signs point to the journalistic ranks being depleted. Send help. (Photo by No Money, No Prospects for The Scoffayette)

Scoffayette reporters to be executed for the greater good

By Nude Egg, Hash-Slinging Slasher March 28, 2025

The athletic department revealed the school's new plan for improving the performance of Lafayette’s sports teams. “Starting next week, the on-site reporter for The Scoffayette will be publicly executed...

Murray's Mice comes in several varieties including fried, roasted and disease-free. (Graphic by An Evil Wizard Trapped Me in the Paper for The Scoffayette)

Introducing Murray’s Mice

By An Evil Wizard Trapped Me in the Paper, Send Help March 28, 2025

In place of ye olden Bon Appetit Murray's Chicken, Parkhurst Dining has introduced an alternative, "Murray’s Mice," after avian flu killed off all birds. “Yeah, they're all gone,” Chris Blahahahahaha,...

Cocaine Bear always wins. (Graphic by Cocaine Bear)

A news analysis: The quickest way to Marquis

By Cocaine Bear, Giver of Many GAFs March 28, 2025

The Scoffayette decided to use its limited daylight hours and even more limited Student Government-issued budget to settle the ultimate debate once and for all: what’s the fastest way to Marquis Hall? “I...

NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM. (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer)

Book Review: ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ has philosophical underpinnings Aristotle can only dream of

By pwincess, witerawwy asking for feet pics March 28, 2025

I had the opportunity to get my hands on the book that puts the Gutenberg Bible to shame, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” To be blunt, this is by far the most confusing, mind-blowing piece of literature...

The Lafayette wins 6 2025 Keystone Media Awards

The Lafayette wins 6 2025 Keystone Media Awards

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor March 2, 2025

The Lafayette won six 2025 Student Keystone Media Awards from the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. In the Division II category for four-year colleges and universities with enrollment under 10,000...

Spoon rests are one of Earthen Goat's most popular products. (Photo courtesy of @earthengoat on Instagram)

Small Business Spotlight: Unearth the perfect gift from ‘Earthen Goat’

By Grace Hubler, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Looking for a Valentine's Day gift, admittedly last-minute but thoughtful, nevertheless? The Earthen Goat has pottery as unique as its name. “The main goal is adding an artistic but functional product...

In 2024, 10 general body representatives resigned from Student Government.

‘We’re going to be the eyes and ears of Lafayette’

By Kate SantaMaria and Jadey Mercedes February 7, 2025

Student Government is turning its vacancy luck around with 13 new general body representatives for the 2025-26 year. “They are all very good people,” Student Government President Alex Brown ‘26...

Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.

Editorial: Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025

By The Lafayette Editorial Board January 31, 2025

2024 at Lafayette College was cluttered with change and disagreement but buoyed by a number of firsts. The first student-led theater department show. The field hockey team's first Patriot League championship...

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