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Three more students voted in the special election than in the falls executive board election. (Photos courtesy of Sasha Carter 27 and Ava Gallia 26)

Carter, Gallia secure victories in Student Government special election

By Emma Li, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Student Government released the results of its special election on Tuesday. In the inclusivity officer race, Sasha Carter '27 defeated Virginia Sacotingo '25, the interim inclusivity officer, by a single...

The shuttle is often the primary mode of transportation for students taking art, film & media studies or theater classes on the arts campus.

Arts campus shuttle service frustrates students

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

The college's student shuttle service, the LCAT, has been the source of headaches for students, with schedule changes causing them to be late to classes.  Last year, the college announced improvements...

Students traditionally host a variety of shows on WJRH throughout the academic year.

WJRH makes progress in returning to airwaves

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor March 8, 2024

Lafayette College's student-operated radio station, WJRH, has been down for almost a year due to technical issues. Progress has been made in getting back on the air with the hiring of two engineers who...

Many letters from the Marquis de Lafayette can be found in Special Collections, which is accessible to all students.

College acquires new letter from Marquis de Lafayette

By Alana Kipnis, Contributing Writer March 8, 2024

Special Collections acquired a new letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, as announced by the college on Feb. 29. The signed letter will be part of an exhibit this upcoming fall to honor the bicentennial...

The podcast studio is located in the basement of Skillman Library. (Photo courtesy of Brent Schnell)

Library podcast studio updated with AI, video capability

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor March 8, 2024

A revamped audio-visual podcasting studio will officially open in Skillman Library on March 18 for both student and faculty use. The studio, located in Skillman Library Room 007, is one of two preexisting...

The accessibility ad hoc committee is one of four ad hoc committees in Student Government.

Student Government committee addresses accessibility issues

By Madeline Convy, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

A Student Government accessibility ad hoc committee was formed this semester with the goal of redefining what accessibility looks like at Lafayette. “We have to hold ourselves to a higher standard...

The Life Library program will provide informational sessions as well as resources to check out for up to a semester. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)

Skillman launches Lafayette Life Library

By Kate SantaMaria, Contributing Writer March 8, 2024

Skillman Library debuted the “Lafayette Life Library" last week to help students fill in the gaps to live successfully on campus. Run by Skillman staff, the program is “a combination of circulating...

The Lafayette to embark on Easton adventure

The Lafayette to embark on Easton adventure

By The Lafayette Editorial Board March 8, 2024

Three editors for The Lafayette, joined by Remy Oktay '24 and former editor-in-chief Lucie Lagodich '22, will be visiting every Easton in America over spring break. Two of the editors, Trebor Maitin...

Student Government holds Feb. 29 meeting in violation of bylaws

Student Government holds Feb. 29 meeting in violation of bylaws

By Madeline Convy, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Student Government’s Feb. 29 meeting was rendered null after the meeting agenda was posted only six hours in advance. According to the bylaws, meetings may not take place unless the agenda is posted...

Rob Young 14 began working for the college immediately after his graduation. (Photo courtesy of Rob Young on LinkedIn)

Rob Young ‘14, equity and inclusion pillar, to depart on Monday

By Madeline Marriott, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2024

Rob Young ‘14, the director of intercultural development, will depart the college on Monday after five years in the position and nearly a decade of service to the college. Young will assume the role...

The mission and values statement is now expected to be finalized by the end of the semester.

‘Back to the drawing board’

By Trebor Maitin, Managing Editor March 1, 2024

A motion to approve the final draft of Lafayette College's mission and values statement was withdrawn after a contentious 45-minute debate at last Tuesday's faculty meeting. The withdrawal followed a separate...

The four candidates spoke at a forum on Tuesday night. (Photos courtesy of Virginia Sacotingo 25, Sasha Carter on LinkedIn, William Gutiérrez 27 and Ava Gallia 26)

Student Government special election candidate platforms fact-checked

By Madeline Marriott, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2024

Student Government is currently hosting a special election to fill the inclusivity officer and parliamentarian vacancies. Voting will close on March 4. This week, The Lafayette spoke with each of the...

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