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Lafayette student passes away at home

Lafayette student passes away at home

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2025

Lafayette College student Tasha Cengel ‘26 passed away at home in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. Cengel was on a leave of absence from the college, according to a Wednesday campus-wide email...

The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)

College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor March 14, 2025

Two weeks after the Department of Education’s deadline to end race-based initiatives at federally-funded institutions, Lafayette College appears to have remained steadfast in its programs. The college’s...

Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.

Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette

By Makenna McCall, News Editor March 14, 2025

Nearly 1,000 Lafayette College students may have found their lifelong lovers on Monday, that is, if they trust the ins and outs and tricky algorithms of the nationally-recognized Marriage Pact. The...

Norovirus is common nationally during the winter months. (Graphic by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)

Campus experiences viral bug outbreak

By Mary Romashchenko, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

Lafayette College's communications division sent out a community-wide email notifying students and faculty of a recent surge in viral intestinal illness on March 7. The email referred to the general...

Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting

Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

Student Government reviewed additional club budgets for a short period during its March 6 meeting. The organization entered a 7-minute executive session to approve new budgets. A total of $27,876 was...

Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.

Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails

By Victoria Hneleski, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

An ordinance that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana was rejected by the Easton City Council during Wednesday night's meeting. Supporters of the ordinance said they plan to...

 Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.

Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction

By Jadey Mercedes, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

A proposed 1-million-square-foot warehouse in Easton has prompted the creation of a vocal coalition of local residents. Construction of the warehouse — put forward by Indiana-based real estate development...

Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.

‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor March 14, 2025

President Donald Trump’s March 1 executive order designating English as the official language of the United States has sparked backlash and widespread criticism across the nation. With almost a third...

Juan Martinez owns Don Juan Mex Grill and previously owned Miss Jackson's Kitchen prior to its closure in 2024.

Owner of popular off-campus restaurant running for Northampton County Council

By Makenna McCall, News Editor March 14, 2025

Juan Martinez, the owner of Don Juan Mex Grill and William Penn Storage in Easton, announced his candidacy for Northampton County Council at a Feb. 11 county courthouse press conference arranged by the...

Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.

Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning

Lafayette College received a letter on Monday from the Department of Education warning of “potential enforcement actions” for noncompliance with Title VI, which prohibits discrimination in federally...

MK Asante '04 studied Africana studies and English as an undergraduate. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Multimedia storyteller MK Asante ‘04 to deliver 190th commencement speech

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

Poet, filmmaker, author, rapper, professor and the next Lafayette College commencement speaker, MK Asante ‘04, thinks of different art forms as unique languages. “I think it's really about communicating...

Tess Stanley '25 will be completing research in the department of physiology, development and neuroscience at Cambridge University. (Photo courtesy of Tess Stanley '25)

Senior receives prestigious scholarship from across pond

By Makenna McCall, News Editor March 7, 2025

Tess Stanley ‘25 fell in love with London during a spring study abroad trip. In the fall, she'll return as one of just 35 students from the United States to be named a 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholar. Stanley...

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