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A "Fake is Real" box, seen during a Northampton County fentanyl awareness campaign. (Photo courtesy of Northampton County)

New Narcan box available on campus

By Emma Li, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Lafayette College has installed a box of Narcan — a naloxone medication used to reverse opioid overdose — in Farinon College Center to be freely accessible by students during operating hours. The college...

While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.

Faculty rejects strategic plan

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor December 6, 2024

The faculty rejected its endorsement of the college’s current strategic plan, a proposed vision for the college’s future, during Tuesday’s faculty meeting. The motion for the faculty to endorse...

Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)

Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor December 6, 2024

After a special election to fill the positions of parliamentarian and treasurer, Student Government revealed its final 2025 executive board on Thursday. Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 and Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27...

Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting

Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

Student Government’s Nov. 21 meeting consisted of a review of budgets and the organization's endorsement of the current proposed strategic plan. After the previous meeting’s minutes were approved,...

The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.

How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?

By Emma Li and Kate SantaMaria December 6, 2024

"A Mexican-inspired menu" and "a coffeehouse-style cafe" were phrases Lafayette College used to describe Cinco and Gilbert's Cafe last summer, two then-new dining options on campus that have operated...

Last week's removal of March Hall was announced on Nov. 5.

Modular housing demolished, students pleased

By Adam Fox, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

Lafayette College completed its demolition of March Hall last week, the final goodbye of the temporary modular unit that has housed students on March Field since 2017. Scott Kennedy, the director of...

The radio station's fixes required the hiring of sound engineers.

WJRH to resume student shows after 18-month hiatus

By Makenna McCall, News Editor December 6, 2024

Lafayette College's student-run radio station, WJRH, has been down for well over a year due to technical issues. Now, after months of collaboration with two hired engineers to address these difficulties,...

Before the new program, multiple college shuttle routes could take students to locations such as the Lehigh Valley International Airport. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

New Uber program results in varied feedback

By Jadey Mercedes, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

A pilot Uber program implemented by Lafayette College to replace shuttle routes has seen mixed reactions from students in its first semester of use. Tom Iannelli, the college's director of procurement...

Professor Caroline Lee, right, works with Lafayette Votes and helped mobilize voters during the 2024 election cycle. (Photo courtesy of Chris Byrnes '26)

Anthropology and sociology professor speaks at the White House

By Victoria Hneleski, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

Caroline Lee's Thanksgiving break began at the White House. Lee, the anthropology and sociology department head, spoke about the evolution of student voting rights at a White House panel on youth civic...

The Fourth Street Garage, Easton's newest parking garage, opened in 2023.

Easton parking issues loom while city grows

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor December 6, 2024

As Easton nears a population of 30,000, many city residents and officials have pointed to one growing issue: downtown parking. Some call it a lack of parking, mainly on the streets. Others say there...

Oz narrowly lost to John Fetterman in the 2022 Pennsylvania Senate race. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

Students react to Dr. Oz’s spot in president-elect cabinet

By Natacha Ross, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

In 2022, Mehmet Oz, a physician, television presenter and professor, more popularly known by his stage name "Dr. Oz," ran in Pennsylvania for the U.S. Senate. Now, Oz has been nominated by President-elect...

President-elect Alex Brown ‘26 called an election despite not assuming the presidency until January.

Student Government violates bylaws with special election

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor December 4, 2024

Communications issues have plagued a special election for Student Government’s parliamentarian and treasurer positions and led to several violations of the organization’s rules. President-elect...

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