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Elected officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and local Congressional representative Susan Wild pose after the roundtable discussion in Easton.

Hakeem Jeffries stops in Easton on day of dignitary Lehigh Valley visits

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor October 20, 2024

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Rep. Susan Wild spoke with local community members at Easton's Greater Shiloh Church for a roundtable conversation on voting rights last Thursday. Jeffries...

The northern lights visibility resulted in a crowding of students on the Quad. (Photo courtesy of Gigi Rauchut '26)

Northern lights put on stunning show at Lafayette

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor October 11, 2024

The sky above Lafayette College was lit by an aurora borealis on Thursday night. More commonly known as the northern lights, the bands of pink and green first appeared in Easton just after 7 p.m., according...

Students facing disciplinary action meet with staff in Feather House to discuss next steps.

Conduct office formalizes non-punitive resolution path

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor October 11, 2024

The Office of Student Conduct instituted a formal restorative practices option to Lafayette College’s conduct process at the beginning of the academic year, providing students with a new pathway for...

Linsey Davis spoke about a variety of topics, including her role as the moderator of September's presidential debate. (Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times)

Presidential debate moderator speaks at online Lafayette event

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Linsey Davis, a broadcast journalist for ABC News and recent moderator of a presidential debate, joined former ABC News anchor Melba Tolliver for a webinar hosted by Lafayette College on Monday. The event...

The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.

Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel October 11, 2024

A Lafayette College student was sent to the hospital early Saturday morning after punching through several panes of glass in a campus residence hall door, leaving some student witnesses with safety concerns...

Committee proposals, Pard Pantry update at Oct. 3 Student Government meeting

Committee proposals, Pard Pantry update at Oct. 3 Student Government meeting

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor October 11, 2024

Student Government’s Oct. 3 meeting saw a proposal for a new financial guidelines ad hoc committee, progress reports from ad hoc committees and a discussion on the restructuring of all committees. Treasurer...

The interfaith prayer service was held in Colton Chapel, and included a sermon from Chaplain Alex Hendrickson followed by a moment of silence for prayer and reflection.

Lafayette community reflects on Oct. 7, one year later

By Clara Witmer and Makenna McCall October 11, 2024

Last Monday marked a significant anniversary in the Israel-Hamas war. After a year of discourse, campus leaders reflected on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East amid a day of interfaith prayer service,...

The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania is Oct. 21. (Photo courtesy of whitehouse.gov)

Easton election guide: A consequential 2024 race

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor October 11, 2024

Election season is now upon us, and the Lehigh Valley’s Nov. 5 contests are looking to be nail-bitingly close this year as American eyes descend on Pennsylvania’s 7th district. This cycle, the Presidential...

McCartney II houses senior students in apartment-style dorms.

First floor of new residence hall remains empty

By Jadey Mercedes, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

The ground-floor unit of McCartney II has been vacant since the residence hall opened to students in August; there is no current plan for what will fill the space. “As the work on finalizing the master...

Plans for the trail are expected to be completed in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

College receives trail grant from Northampton County

By Emma Li, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Northampton County awarded Lafayette College $75,000 through the Livable Landscapes Grant, which will spur the planning process for a multimodal trail connecting Easton's College Hill and West Ward neighborhoods...

McCartney II is Lafayette's newest completed investment in College Hill property.

Easton homeowners, landlords discuss Lafayette development on College Hill

By Madeline Convy, Assistant News Editor October 4, 2024

With a Lafayette College master plan in the works and the recent completion of the college's newest apartment-style dorm, how have Lafayette's most recent developments on College Hill impacted its residents? Phillip...

Sept. 26 Student Government meeting includes strategic plan discussion, budget approvals

Sept. 26 Student Government meeting includes strategic plan discussion, budget approvals

By Makenna McCall, News Editor October 4, 2024

The Student Government meeting on Sept. 26 covered the presentation of Lafayette’s strategic plan draft and several administrative announcements. The Sept. 19 minutes were approved despite the meeting...

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