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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

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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...

L-RAJE was formed in 2021 with a plan to provide free menstrual products in all college buildings by this academic year.

Menstrual Equity Project faces funding difficulties

By Kate SantaMaria, Contributing Writer March 1, 2024

Lafayette for Reproductive Autonomy, Justice and Empowerment — the campus organization for sexual and menstrual health known as L-RAJE — has struggled with uncertainty about funding for its Menstrual...

Natalia Ferruggia ‘26 earned the title of Individual Sweepstakes Champion with three first place finishes. (Photo courtesy of Natalia Ferruggia 26)

Speech and debate team sweeps state championship

By Miley Hamilton, Contributing Writer February 23, 2024

Lafayette’s Speech and Debate team won the Pennsylvania Forensic Association Championship this past weekend with several individual members of the team placing amongst the top performers in their respective...

The Career Fair was held on Feb. 21 and had a record turnout according to Gateway Career Center.

Humanities students feel lack of opportunity at career fair

By Kate SantaMaria, Contributing Writer February 23, 2024

For some humanities majors, the Gateway Career Center's semesterly Career Fair on Wednesday did not cater to their employment needs.  Gateway's website claims that the fair connects “employer partners...

In the future, Remy Oktay 24 hopes to spearhead events that bring many students onto the Quad.

Students turn Quad into snowball battleground

By Andreas Pelekis, Assistant News Editor February 16, 2024

In 1897, Pardee Hall was under attack by a disgruntled philosophy professor, with the building turned to ashes. On Tuesday, Pardee Hall, while not destroyed, was under attack by thousands of snowballs. Approximately...

Professors can tailor their AI syllabus policies any way they choose.

Faculty votes to mandate AI statement in syllabi

By Alana Kipnis, Contributing Writer February 9, 2024

The faculty of the college passed a motion to require all professors to have an AI policy in their syllabi this spring after deliberations last semester. The rules regarding AI are now up to the professor's...

Cinco Cantina is the first of multiple pop-up restaurants planned by the colleges dining services.

Cinco Cantina opens for 3-day trial period

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer February 9, 2024

Cinco Cantina, a pop-up restaurant designed by Lafayette Dining, opened for lunch from Tuesday to Thursday. Students were able to use a digital pass and eat for free as part of Lafayette's plan to formally...

Residents of Watson Hall reported water damage in the days before a ceiling collapsed in one room. (Photo courtesy of Kira Baker 27)

Ceiling collapses in Watson Hall dorm room

By Trebor Maitin, Managing Editor February 2, 2024

When Tim Jarkow '27 saw that mud had accumulated outside of his dorm room last Friday night, he figured that his roommate had failed to wipe off her shoes. But when he entered his room on the second floor...

The FAFSA application has been released for several weeks but is still experiencing glitches.

FAFSA issues impede 2024 admissions cycle

By Emma Li, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

The college has been forced to adjust its financial aid deadlines as students struggle to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known by its initials, FAFSA. FAFSA notified students late...

The stipend for writing associates has not increased in the last 15 years.

Writing Associates without work due to budget constraints

By Kate SantaMaria, Contributing Writer February 2, 2024

Many writing associates, student employees of the College Writing Program, will not be assisting classes this spring semester and therefore are not being paid due to budget constraints. The program...

Pard Pantry is located in the basement of Farinon College Center and can be used by all students.

College receives grant for Pard Pantry

By Madeline Convy, Contributing Writer January 26, 2024

The college received a $7,000 grant from Swipe Out Hunger for the Pard Pantry, a free student resource that provides non-perishable food items and hygiene products for those residing on campus during school...

No members of the class of 2026 delegation returned to the general body.

Meet your new Student Government representatives

By Andreas Pelekis, Assistant News Editor December 8, 2023

The incoming Student Government executive board accepted 20 students onto the general body for the 2024 term on Dec. 4. The 2026 and 2027 delegations are an entirely new set of faces, with one vacancy...

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