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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

Politics

The May 19 primary will occur months after Lafayette College hosted a forum for Pennsylvania 7th District Democratic candidates.

Easton election guide: 2026 primary election

By Connor Harris, Movie Columnist April 24, 2026

Four Democrats will compete for a spot to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th District in the primary election on May 19. The race is among many contested positions, with...

Over 80 students attended the event in Hugel Science Center.

Lawyer discusses ICE, immigration rhetoric

By Hadley Meyer, Contributing Writer April 17, 2026

Kari Hong believes the United States immigration system’s current flaws are not the result of Donald Trump’s presidential administration. “All of what we are seeing today was created in 1996 when...

Jeanne Clery's murder resulted in changes for campus crime reporting standards.

‘Foundationally changed campus safety’

40 years since Lehigh Valley rape-murder reshaped crime reporting
By Makenna McCall, Assistant News Editor April 3, 2026

Forty years ago, on April 5, 1986, Lehigh University freshman Jeanne Clery was raped and killed in her dorm room by another student. Clery’s parents sued the university, alleging their daughter would...

The grants were announced after Easton community members hosted a community block party supporting Hotel Hampton fire victims.

State funds Easton fire recovery efforts

By Harrison Meyer, Assistant News Editor March 13, 2026

Federal and state funding is heading Easton’s way, following a February fire that ravaged multiple downtown buildings. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on March 6 that the state’s request for federal...

No professors have reported feeling pressured into changing their curriculum.

What’s the current state of higher ed?

College largely unaffected
By Harrison Meyer, Assistant News Editor March 6, 2026

As college students nationwide dream of spring break vacations, the second Trump administration continues to apply pressure on higher education institutions across the country. Lafayette College has held...

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