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Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.

Phishing scams 101

By Jadey Mercedes, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

"This is a $700 a week paid position," or "reply to this email to college President Nicole Hurd," are phrases that Lafayette College students may recognize from their email inboxes. Such emails are typically...

Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.

Trial date set in Milius case

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

The trial of Peter Milius, the former Lafayette College student facing invasion of privacy and child pornography charges, will begin on April 28. Milius, who was released on unsecured bail and is not...

The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.

1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor February 7, 2025

An explosion in an Easton apartment on Monday killed a man in his residence, according to Easton Police Department Lieutenant Matthew Gerould. The explosion took place around the 700 block of West Milton...

The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.

College Hill hemp store forced to close

By Emma Li, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Mindleaf CBD, a hemp store previously operating on Cattell Street, has now closed as a result of the search on July 31 that found marijuana and other products outlawed in Pennsylvania. The building sits...

Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.

College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Eight vehicle thefts, including that of five bicycles, two scooters and one car, as well as numerous auto-burglaries, have been reported on campus this fall semester and are currently being investigated...

Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)

Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor November 8, 2024

A recent Lafayette College alumnus was sentenced to prison for charges of child pornography in a court hearing on Sept. 6 following a guilty plea. Benjamin Kitson ‘24 graduated with a B.S. in mechanical...

The victim of Tuesday's shooting is current not cooperating with officials. (Photo courtesy of Easton Police Department)

Man injured in Easton shooting, suspect still at large

By Jenny Davis, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

The Easton Police Department responded to a shooting on Tuesday at around 6:18 p.m. on the 1300 block of Liberty St. in Easton. Upon arrival at the scene, police found a 44-year-old man suffering from...

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...

Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.

Criminal court scheduled in Milius case

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor September 27, 2024

Peter Milius — the former Lafayette College student facing child pornography and invasion of privacy charges — was formally arraigned on Sept. 19, according to court records. The formal court hearing...

The criminal investigation into Mindleaf CBD began in July.

College Hill hemp store charged with selling marijuana

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor September 6, 2024

The owners of Mindleaf CBD, a hemp store just one block away from Lafayette College, were charged on Aug. 27 for selling illegal marijuana and possessing other illicit products.  According to a news...

The incident comes nearly two months after a shooting occurred in Easton's West Ward. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton on X)

Shots fired into occupied Easton home

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor July 6, 2024

A teenager fired shots into an occupied home in Easton on Monday, according to the Easton Police Department. No one was injured and the suspect is still at large. The reports of a shooting came at 1:30...

Peter Milius' formal arraignment is expected to take place in Courtroom 1 of the Northampton County Courthouse.

Peter Milius waives preliminary hearing, formal arraignment to come

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor June 18, 2024

Peter Milius, the former Lafayette College student charged with possession of child pornography and invasion of privacy, waived his preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Robert Weber last...

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