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Kaitlyn Hilley 23, a representative on Student Governments Sustainability Committee, has been at the forefront of Lafayettes sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Hilley 23)

Student Government passes composting resolution, calls for college accountability

Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)

Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life

Professors Suzanne Westfall (left) and Deborah Byrd (right) each built up integral programs of the college. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College)

Longtime professors Suzanne Westfall, Deborah Byrd to retire

Going forward, Student Government would like to improve communication with the student body.

Student Government reflects on fall semester

Professors Jennifer Talarico and Ilan Peleg say it is important for colleges to call out antisemitic behavior like Ye’s. (Photo courtesy of the New York Post)

Professors on danger of Ye’s antisemitism

Portable labs, sent home to students during the pandemic, have become a permanent fixture of the engineering department. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Brown)

COVID-19 teaching changes continue to benefit Lafayette

A new first-year dean will be hired, allowing each class year to have an individual advisor.

Lafayette advising office to undergo major staffing shuffle, new first-year dean to be announced

Danielle Lemisch ’23, Meg Dodge ’23 and Jed Alterman ’23 were awarded for their excellence in engineering. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Three students receive competitive engineering scholarship

Skillman Library offers a variety of technology for loan, including calculators, laptops, projectors and cameras.

You get a condom! You get a calculator! You get a camera!

The textbook delays can be attributed to supply chain issues, over-enrollment, late textbook requests and more.

Students left waiting for textbooks

Kaitlyn Hilley 23, a representative on Student Governments Sustainability Committee, has been at the forefront of Lafayettes sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Hilley 23)

Student Government passes composting resolution, calls for college accountability

Going forward, Student Government would like to improve communication with the student body.

Student Government reflects on fall semester

The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.

Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty

Pard Pantry was temporarily located in the basement of Farinon.

Despite current closure, Pard Pantry is top priority, Student Government says

If all goes according to plan, the Student Government hopes to present its constitution to the Board of Trustees in early December.

Student Government constitution requires further edits, pushing timeline on elections

Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)

Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life

Professors Suzanne Westfall (left) and Deborah Byrd (right) each built up integral programs of the college. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College)

Longtime professors Suzanne Westfall, Deborah Byrd to retire

Professors Jennifer Talarico and Ilan Peleg say it is important for colleges to call out antisemitic behavior like Ye’s. (Photo courtesy of the New York Post)

Professors on danger of Ye’s antisemitism

The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.

Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty

Portable labs, sent home to students during the pandemic, have become a permanent fixture of the engineering department. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Brown)

COVID-19 teaching changes continue to benefit Lafayette

Over 70 bras were donated to Paxinosa and West Ward families. (Graphic courtesy of Charlotte Vierling 24)

L-RAJE hosts bra drive for Easton community, discussion about history of bras

Lafayette’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network (FRN) has donated nearly 5,000 pounds of food, though FRN has not been operating for the past two years.

Dining hall food donation program dormant since 2020

Landis members, pictured with Jeanine Stanilious and Ross Marcus, raised over $2,500 for local food pantries. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Herzog 24)

Landis Center raises funds, awareness for food pantries in Easton

The race between U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D, left) and Lisa Scheller (R, right) for Pennsylvanias Seventh U.S. House District has been marked by yawning policy differences and a barrage of attack ads. (Photo by Rick Kintzel for The Morning Call)

Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, Republican challenger Lisa Scheller talk background, policy with The Lafayette

Republican John Merhottein (bottom) is mounting a challenge to six-term incumbent, Democrat Lisa Boscola (top) during a tough year for Democrats. (Photos courtesy of Lisa Boscola and John Merhottein)

Q&A with state senate candidates Lisa Boscola, John Merhottein

The attorney representing Kyle Flanagans 22 said he hopes to resolve the case quickly. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)

Kyle Flanagan ’22 faces felony charges, pleads not guilty

Clement Swaby of Bethlehem faces nearly 300 years in prison for the rape and attempted assaults of Lafayette and Lehigh students. (Photo courtesy of The Express-Times)

Man convicted of McCartney break-ins, multiple assaults, Lehigh University rape

Public Safety said that Easton Police Department is currently looking for a suspect.

Easton police continues investigation after ‘suspicious activity’ reported near Wawa

The Suffolk County, N.Y. district attorney is looking to upgrade the charges against Flanagan (pictured). (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)

Kyle Flanagan ’22 due back in court this November, seeks plea deal

Road markings show the path of the vehicle driven by Kyle Flanagan 22 as it collided with a tree. (Photo by Joe Werkmeister for The Suffolk Times)

Kyle Flanagan ’22 charged with DUI after deadly crash

Kaitlyn Hilley 23, a representative on Student Governments Sustainability Committee, has been at the forefront of Lafayettes sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Hilley 23)

Student Government passes composting resolution, calls for college accountability

Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)

Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life

Many students were happy to have new food options in the dining hall.

Upper Farinon dining hall hosts pilot program

The Portlock Black Cultural Center was re-dedicated on Saturday in front of an audience of a a few dozen. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)

Portlock Black Cultural Center open after second relocation

Only Lafayette Votes! had authorization to register students to vote on campus. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Gooding 23)

Dozens of students unable to vote after registration confusion

The concert will be modeled after NPRs Tiny Desk Concert series. (Graphic courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)

Student band Sold Out Six showcases talents with ‘Tiny Desk Concert’

Hundreds of community members gathered to see the first Lighting of the Quad.

College introduces new Quad lighting holiday tradition

Art capstone projects have been displayed in the Grossman Gallery since Nov. 18.

Capstone students display ‘very vulnerable’ art

Engineering Science 303 students researched ways to make Metzgar Fields more sustainable. (Photo courtesy of David Brandes)

Integrative engineering students unveil Metzgar revitalization plan

Research by Padmanabh Kaushik 25 attempts to use video games to diagnose dyslexia in children. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Student Research Spotlight: Padmanabh Kaushik ’25 works to detect dyslexia with computer game

Satuna Mowrin 24 attempts to dismantle beauty standards in the modeling world. (Photo courtesy of Satuna Mowrin 24)

Student Artist Spotlight: Satuna Mowrin ‘24 rejects modeling stereotypes

Damoi Morgan 25 views music as a way to give the campus color. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan 25)

Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 adds melody to campus with steel drum

Dina Azar 25 charges $35 for a manicure and $40 for a Gel-X set with nail extensions. (Photo courtesy of Dina Azar 25)

Student Artist Spotlight: Dina Azar ’25 delivers manicures centered around self-care

Rapper Téo Rodriguez 24 is currently working on new music that will be released by May. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)

Student Artist Spotlight: ‘My music is vulnerable’: Téo Rodriguez ’24 opens up through rap

Alex Diaz 22 specializes in black and white digital photography. (Photo by Alex Diaz 22)

Student Artist Spotlight: Alex Diaz ’22 empowers queer students of color through art

Two of Frederik Backmans books made the list for best of the year. (Photo courtesy of AliExpress)

Maddie’s Library: 2022 in Review

Jenna Ortega leads the new Wednesday Addams teen mystery, now streaming on Netflix. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ reimagines Addams family for modern age

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are the first open-world RPGs in the Pokémon series. (Photo courtesy of Nintendo)

Video Game Review: Two long-time Pokémon fans talk highs, lows of ‘Pokémon Scarlet,’ ‘Pokémon Violet’

Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan play two New York Times journalists who expose Harvey Weinsteins abuse in Hollywood. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Movie Review: ‘She Said’: Empowering biographical #MeToo drama

True Biz follows the headmistress and students of River Valley, a school for deaf students. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: ‘True Biz’: Stunning portrait of Deaf culture

The Easton Record Exchange emerged from its next-door neighbor, the pawn shop Easton Exchange.

Small Business Spotlight: Easton Record Exchange will satisfy your vintage desires

Pie+Tart is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day except Sunday and Monday. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)

Small Business Spotlight: Pie+Tart combines two women’s love for baking

New owner Martin Ramirez with employee Brian Cortes. Ramirez took over as Tierra De Fuegos owner just last week. (Photo courtesy of Brian Cortes)

Small Business Spotlight: Tierra De Fuego brings modern, traditional Colombian cuisine to Easton

Sia Bassil has owned The Carmelcorn Shop in downtown Easton since 1996. (Photo courtesy of @thecarmelcornshop on Instagram)

Small Business Spotlight: The Carmelcorn Shop serves up sweet treats for Easton

Vanessa Ungvarsky, owner of Taylor Made Polish, creates nail polishes that are not only stylish but also environmentally conscious. (Photo by Alexandra Whitney Daisy Willis For Lehigh Valley Style)

Small Business Spotlight: Taylor Made Polish fuses well-being and self-expression with customizable nail products

The Lafayette Mock Trial team is one of the top 45 teams in the country. (Photo courtesy of @lafmocktrial on Instagram)

Mock Trial team successful at Temple University tournament

The NIA Sisterhood and its house on Monroe Street are spaces where women of color can come together and feel heard.

NIA Sisterhood breaks down ‘clean girl aesthetic,’ empowers women of color

Students sat for henna drawings at ISAs Wednesday event Decolonizing Beauty in South Asia.

Around the world in a week: International Education Week cultivates cultural understanding

MAFia welcomed all students to perform in its lip-sync battle. (Photo courtesy of Sebastiano Riverso 24)

The Hill is alive with the sound of music!: Evening of A Cappella, MAFia lip-sync competition dazzle Lafayette

Previous chair of the Board of Trustees Larry Ramer financially supported the development of the Ramer History House.

The history behind the history house

Previous Rivalry Week traditions included erecting sky-high bonfires on the center of the Quad. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)

Rivalry Week traditions through the years

The $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Joseph Crater would be nearly $90,000 in todays money. (Photo courtesy of The New York Daily News).

The Lafayette alum who became the ‘missingest man in America’

Garlic Fest started as part of an Easton Farmers Market-themed event.

But why garlic?: How Easton’s Garlic Fest came to be

Members of ALW march in the colleges first Take Back the Night in 1993. From L-R, Nora Isaacs 94, Eileen Kelly 94, Laine Fast 94, Jennifer Devlin Burke 94, Ellie Dunham Kelley 94, Laura Bennett Brogan 94, Katrina Zafiriadis 95 and Jennifer Edwards 94. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Devlin Burke 94)

‘If we don’t, who will?’: Fifty years of sexual assault peer education at Lafayette

Documentarian and journalist Sean Ryon ‘12 studied English and film and media studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sean Ryon 12)

Alum Spotlight: ‘Dateline’ field producer Sean Ryon ’12 on documentary production

Author Ross Gay 96 was inspired to become a writer by professors at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of SF Station)

Best-selling author Ross Gay ’96 redefines joy in new collection of essays

Director of Intercultural Development Robert Young 14 was a Posse scholar, an orientation leader and a manager for the men’s basketball team during his time on College Hill. (Photo courtesy of Robert Young 14)

‘This is my home’: Alumni turned faculty, staff share their Lafayette journeys

The $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Joseph Crater would be nearly $90,000 in todays money. (Photo courtesy of The New York Daily News).

The Lafayette alum who became the ‘missingest man in America’

Tinabeth Piña 93 (left) and Gina Arias 93 (right) spoke about their time at Lafayette during a Latinx Heritage Month event this past Tuesday. (Photo by Rob Young)

Latinx Heritage Month keynote event spotlights accomplished Latina alumnae

The team poses after its win in the final game of the season.
(Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)

Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester

Junior guard MaKayla Andrews dishes to a teammate during Lafayettes loss.
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball falls in blowout loss to Columbia

The dance team performed two routines for friends and family ahead of nationals. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Tempkin 24)

Dance team performs in showcase before national competition in January

Grace OMara was one of many Leopards who had a top-three finish.
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Track and Field starts season with impressive showing at Bison Opener

Sidelines: Guide to college football bowl games

Sidelines: Guide to college football bowl games

Seniors Marco Olivas and Malik Hamm lead the Leopards out of tunnel to take on Lehigh.
(Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards).

Hamm wins second Defensive Player of the Year award, five others take home Patriot League Honors

The Leopards celebrate their 2022 Rivalry Game win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Football defeats Lehigh in close defensive match up, marks positive end to Troxell’s first year

Lafayette comes into the Rivalry game having won two out of the previous three matchups and controlling the overall record, 80-72-5.
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Why Lafayette will win the 158th Rivalry game

Lehigh comes to the Hill following their first win since early September.
(Photo by Xin Chen for The Brown and White)

Why Lehigh will win the 158th Rivalry game

Fordham QB Tim DeMorant drives past the Lafayette defense to put up seven points during the Rams 45-10 win over the Leopards.
(Photo by Christain Miccio for GoLeopards)

Football falls to Fordham in penultimate matchup of season

Sidelines: World Cup 2022

Sidelines: World Cup 2022

Senior midfielder Will Echeverria controls the ball during the Leopards 0-1 playoff loss. (Photo by Phil Hoffmann for Navy Athletics)

Men’s soccer season ends with loss in Patriot League quarterfinals, Kitromilides receives academic honors

Senior midfielder Yiannis Panayides dribbles down the field during Lafayettes win against American. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League playoffs after win against American, tie with Army

Lafayette soccer seniors were honored before their game against Loyola. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer ties Loyola on Senior Day, falls to Hofstra in final non-conference battle

Senior Hale Lombard pushes the ball up the field as he moves to score during the last minutes of the game against Colgate.
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer ties Colgate with late goal by Lombard

Sophomore guard Devin Hines goes up for a rebound during the Leopards losing effort against Cornell.
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Basketball drops back-to-back Ivy League matchups

Senior forward Leo O’Boyle puts up a contested shot during Lafayettes 70-57 loss to Penn State. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball falls to Penn State, Drexel, continues rough start to year

Junior Kyle Jenkins protects the ball during Lafayettes loss to St. Joes.
(Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball loses to St. John’s, St. Joe’s

Junior forward Kyle Jenkins controls the ball during the game against Miami. (Photo by Gabe Sareli for the University of Miami)

Men’s basketball gives Miami a scare in season opener

Both the mens and womens basketball teams will begin their season on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Basketball 2022-23 season preview

Sophomore midfielder Lineke Spaans (left) and senior defender Simone Hefting (right) were laureled for their impressive performances this fall. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Spaans, Hefting earn All-Mideast Region awards

Freshman midfielder Josephine van Wijk is recognized before the Leopards beat Holy Cross.
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Field hockey captures final win of 2022 campaign

Fifth-year Molly McAndrew takes the ball up the field during one of her last games as a Leopard.
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Despite dominant road victory, field hockey misses out on playoffs

Senior Molly McAndrew is embraced by the team after she scores one of the Leopards two goals during their 2-0 win over BU.
(Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)

Field hockey splits weekend, notches first Patriot League win of season

Senior defender Sydney Woolston is embraced by her team after scoring her third career goal during the Leopards victory against Richmond.
(Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)

Field hockey splits weekend matches against Lehigh, Richmond

Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season

The mens tennis team competed in several close matches this past weekend at the Villanova Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Arman Ganchi 25)

Men’s tennis participates in annual Villanova Invitational, featuring strong first-years

Sophomore Davus Esslinger fires a backhand during his singles match against Holy Cross last week.
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Despite defeat in playoffs, bright future ahead for Lafayette tennis

Junior Nash Lovallo participating in a doubles match against Bucknell last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s tennis defeated by Bucknell in final regular season match

Arman Ganchi 25 mid-serve during his court one victory over Loyola. This domination led to his receiving the Patriot League Player of the Week. (Photo Courtesy of Goleopards.com)

Freshman Arman Ganchi named Patriot League Player of the Week

The team poses after its win in the final game of the season.
(Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)

Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester

The Lafayette mens club volleyball team poses after its successful first tournament.
(Photo courtesy of @laf_mvb on Instagram)

Men’s club volleyball attends first ever tournament at Kutztown

Volleyball celebrates their 3-1 win against rival Lehigh last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Volleyball triumphs over Lehigh before falling to Bucknell

Sophomore outside hitter Abby Nieporte spikes a ball for a point during the Leopards victory over Manhattan College last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Volleyball wins one, loses two in Big Apple Tournament

Lafayette volleyball swept New Hampshire before falling to Fairfield in straight sets at the Villanova Classic to open the season. (Photo by Sarah Boekholder for GoLeopards)

Volleyball falls in two matches, wins one in season opener

Op-Ed: Aaron O. Hoff was more than a statue

Op-Ed: Lafayette’s ableism runs deeper than ramps

Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?

Letter to the Editor: Surprise gift

Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky

Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky

Op-Ed: Aaron O. Hoff was more than a statue

Op-Ed: Lafayette’s ableism runs deeper than ramps

Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world

Letter to the Editor: Surprise gift

Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky

Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky

Professor Miller gave a presentation last week on his experiences during 9/11.

Letter to the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

President Nicole Hurd showers naked

President Nicole Hurd showers naked

Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent

Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent

Lafayette solves feminism

Lafayette solves feminism

Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea

Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea

Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls

Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls

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