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Adam Atkinson, the former director of photography and videography, worked at Lafayette College for five years.
Director of photography, videography departs college
Lafayette College's endowment topped $1 billion in 2021.
Lafayette stable after tariffs rock country
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.
Milius pleads guilty on all charges
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
The dedicated lounge for English majors often hosts student events and club meetings.
English program at Lafayette remains strong despite national struggles
Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting
Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting
Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting
Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting
Under the new system, students will be able to use Pard Dollars at local establishments that use Grubhub. (Photo courtesy of Google Play)
Online dining ordering system to move to GrubHub
Student Government reports on committee progress, adjusts budgets at March 13, 27 meeting
Student Government reports on committee progress, adjusts budgets at March 13, 27 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
Prospective engineering students have the highest percentage of test score submissions, while prospective humanities students have the lowest.
Faculty vote maintains test-optional policy
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
Syllabi are considered intellectual property, so uploading documents to the repository is optional for faculty.
New syllabus repository released for course registration
President Donald Trump frequently touted the idea of strong foreign tariffs throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
Eastonians express uncertainty with Trump tariffs
Chi Phi was one of four fraternities on campus charged with health code violations in 2025 thus far.
How much do health code violations matter?
With the cuts, local programs will turn to alternative city, county and state grants.
DOGE cuts impact Easton organizations, spur uncertainty
The Park Smarter app is set to replace Easton's current ParkMobile app for payment of metered parking spots.
City adopts new parking payment app
Approximately $5 million of the district’s revised budget will go to design and development costs for the new school.
Easton Area School District faces budget funding deficit amid new high school plans
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.
Milius pleads guilty on all charges
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
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
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
Lafayette College's endowment topped $1 billion in 2021.
Lafayette stable after tariffs rock country
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
Several administrators, faculty, staff and students recount their experiences navigating COVID-19 at Lafayette College. (Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)
‘Everything was normal and then nothing was normal’
"Hands Off!" protests, such as in New York City, swarmed the United States in early April in opposition to recent Trump administration actions. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)
As Trump cracks down on higher ed, Lafayette reluctant to rule out compliance
The winner of each year's Pepper Prize is given the opportunity to speak at Lafayette College's commencement.
Checking in with past Pepper Prize winners
Leslie David Baker and Kate Flannery were co-stars on NBC's Emmy award-winning series "The Office."
Annual Senior Speaker event hosts ‘The Office’ cast members
Dean of Natural Sciences Lisa Gabel has been collaborating with electrical and computer engineering professor Yih-Choung You on her dyslexia research. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Dean of natural sciences spearheads dyslexia research
No Dumb Questions: Why do some trash cans have solar panels?
No Dumb Questions: Why do some trash cans have solar panels?
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" (2025) has been released to critical acclaim, boasting a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Warfare’ brings realism of combat to screen
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
Swetha Tadisina '25 began her glassblowing journey two years ago. (Photo courtesy of Swetha Tadisina '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Swetha Tadisina sparks up creativity with glassblowing
Plus One began as a group of three and has since expanded to six members. (Photo courtesy of Ajani Martin)
Student Artist Spotlight: Plus One brings together musical flair, friendship
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.
‘Lift Every Voice’
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" (2025) has been released to critical acclaim, boasting a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Warfare’ brings realism of combat to screen
"Rent" was written and composed by the late Jonathan Larson, who passed away the night before the show's opening preview on Broadway.
Performance Review: ‘Rent’ pays its dues
"A Minecraft Movie" has a respectable 48% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is a blockheaded blockbuster
"The Hazel Wood" is the first book in a duology. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads).
Nat’s Novels: ‘The Hazel Wood’ is a fairytale failure
“Sunrise on the Reaping” comes second in the series' line of prequel books, with the first, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” released in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Nat’s Novels: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping,’ a prequel that does its job right
Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar is located at 28 N 3rd St. in Easton and is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Small Business Spotlight: Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar blends self-care with family
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
The "Cultural Exchange" event took place in the Grossman House library.
‘Cultural Exchange’ fosters connection over chords, cuisine
Theater Underground was reintroduced to campus last spring. (Photo courtesy of Adam Fox '27)
Making it up as they go
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’
"Fight or Flight Night" began with club members demonstrating basic boxing skills. (Photo courtesy of Anica Kim '27)
Boxing Club, LCEMS debut Fight or Flight Night
The "Lafayette Miner" was born out of Lafayette College's now defunct mining engineering major. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections and College Archives)
Drilling into history of mining, metallurgy engineering
The stained glass panels in the lobby of Pardee Hall — created by a Belgian artist — feature images inspired by various medieval motifs.
A gift from Belgium
Rich and Gerry Jaffé's wedding party was filled with friends from Lafayette College.
A relic of love outside of South
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
Isabel Sorrells '23 changed her major as a junior from Government & Law and psychology to pursue art at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Sorrells '23)
Alum Spotlight: Isabel Sorrells ’23 makes empowering art that blossoms
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
Madeline Squarcia '22 works to make 'farm to table' a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia '22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil '17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil '17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
The baseball team celebrates during its blowout win against Lehigh University on Wednesday afternoon.
Baseball drops 2 of 3 against Navy, dismantles Lehigh
The track and field team will take on a trio of meets this weekend. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Track warms up at Bucknell, West Chester
The men's and women's varsity four crew teams steered their way to victory in their first regatta of the season. (Photo courtesy of Derek Richmond)
Crew kicks off spring season at Knecht Cup, 2 boats win gold
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
Name, image and likeness deals in recent years have upended the financial operations of college football. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Transfer portal shakes up football roster
The football team is already preparing for the 2025 season.
Football adds 21 new players on National Signing Day
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan readies for a header in the Leopards' Sept. 21 matchup against Navy. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer scratches late draw against Boston University
The men's soccer team prepares to defend an Army West Point corner in Saturday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoArmyWestPoint)
Men’s soccer secures first Patriot League win at Army
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker tallied seven saves as part of women's soccer's 3-0 victory against American last Saturday. (Photo by Nathan Feder for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer dismantles American
Senior midfielder Ani Khachadourian fights for the ball against a Loyola University Maryland player. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer ties against Loyola, loses to Princeton
The Leopards continue Patriot League play this weekend after going 1-1 to begin conference play. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer splits first Patriot League games
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
Freshman guard Mark Butler dribbles down the court against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s basketball teams lose in Patriot League playoffs
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore USC guard JuJu Watkins is the favorite to win the Naismith Player of the Year award. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
Sidelines: It’s time to watch the women ball
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips looks to finish through contact against Bucknell University.
Men’s basketball drops key matchups against Bucknell, at Holy Cross
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.
Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross
Senior guard Halee Smith looks to attack the basket against American University on Wednesday night. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)
Women’s basketball notches back-to-back wins
After exiting last week's Patriot League final with a knee injury, senior midfielder Lineke Spaans returned to action to record the Leopards' lone shot attempt. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls in 1st round of NCAA tournament
Sophomore midfielder Stella Malinowski's late fourth quarter goal pushed the field hockey team into overtime against American University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey wins Patriot League championship
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans was one of three Leopards to earn First Team All-Patriot League selections. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey finishes regular season with Colgate win, beats Bucknell en route to Patriot League final
Senior forward Alex Darrah scored her seventh goal of the season against Boston University on Oct. 25. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey puts up back-to-back shutout victories
Senior defender India Ralph prepares to inbound a penalty corner against Temple University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey loses to Drexel, defeats #20 Temple
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
Lacrosse brothers junior Jack and sophomore Billy Irish cite their father, Ryan Irish, as their inspiration for getting into lacrosse. (Photo courtesy of Billy Irish)
Luck of the Irish brothers
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored the Leopards' first goal of the game against Navy. (Photo courtesy of Navy)
Men’s lacrosse stumbles against Navy
The women's lacrosse team currently stands in eighth place out of 10 Patriot League teams. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Loyola Maryland
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
Lacrosse brothers junior Jack and sophomore Billy Irish cite their father, Ryan Irish, as their inspiration for getting into lacrosse. (Photo courtesy of Billy Irish)
Luck of the Irish brothers
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored the Leopards' first goal of the game against Navy. (Photo courtesy of Navy)
Men’s lacrosse stumbles against Navy
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored a third quarter goal against Bucknell University on Friday.
Men’s lacrosse bulldozes Bucknell
The softball team went on a 5-game winning streak over the break. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Catching up on everything we’ve missed over 2 weeks
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
The women's lacrosse team currently stands in eighth place out of 10 Patriot League teams. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Loyola Maryland
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht put up two shots in Saturday's contest against Army. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse stifled by Army
The softball team went on a 5-game winning streak over the break. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Catching up on everything we’ve missed over 2 weeks
The women's lacrosse team begins its in-conference season on Saturday against Holy Cross. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse struggles to score against Villanova
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.
Editorial: Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Second time's the charm
On the Spot: Second time’s the charm
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
Poor Saylor just can't control herself. Poor girl. (Graphic by Stubert Jehosephat Romano for the Scoffayette)
President’s dogs use college property as personal toilet, Hurd enables
Baby bye bye bye (bye bye!) (Graphic by Cocaine Bear for the Scoffayette)
Pardee falls into sinkhole, investigation underway
The Morning Call plans to avoid the noun ban, replacing any mention of Trump with the word "hubbahubba." (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for The Scoffayette)
Trump bans nouns, nation struggles to identify who, what, where
This article has nothing do with Jalen Hurts, just a reminder that he is a Super Bowl MVP. (Graphic by Crangis McBasketball for The Scoffayette)
Baseball team signs Big Justice, The Rizzler
Hole's next song is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for the Scoffayette)
Student Artist Spotlight: That guy in your dorm with a guitar
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"Rent" was written and composed by the late Jonathan Larson, who passed away the night before the show's opening preview on Broadway.

[Photo] Performance Review: ‘Rent’ pays its dues

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor
April 18, 2025
Locava CEO Judson Dunne '27 began working on the app last academic year.

[Photo] New student-made app to highlight local spots

By Grace Hubler, Staff Writer
April 18, 2025
The baseball team celebrates during its blowout win against Lehigh University on Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Baseball drops 2 of 3 against Navy, dismantles Lehigh

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2025
The award-winning poem, "dear wormwood," by Benry Juno James '25 was celebrated at a reading on April 3.

[Photo] Victorian language poem ‘dear wormwood,’ wins H. MacKnight Black Poetry Prize

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
April 11, 2025
Attendees of the march heard speeches from local politicians and activists.

[Photo] Easton community rallies against Trump administration

By Victoria Hneleski, Staff Writer
March 31, 2025
Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.

[Photo] Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails

By Victoria Hneleski, Contributing Writer
March 14, 2025
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.

[Photo] Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
College theater's production of "Much Ado About Nothing" highlights queerness in the story.

[Photo] Performance Review: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ adds much to classic tale

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor
March 7, 2025
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence

By Luca Ferrucci, Business Director
February 28, 2025
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army

By Josh Horenstein, Contributing Writer
February 28, 2025
The repair crew is expected to complete "ground level resurfacing" of the path by the end of the week.

[Photo] Pardee pathway interrupted by sinkhole

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor
February 28, 2025
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.

[Photo] Phishing scams 101

By Jadey Mercedes, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
In his speech, Kenneth Harris discussed the importance of mentorship throughout his career.

[Photo] Lafayette hosts Forbes 30 under 30 recipient at annual event

By Connor Harris, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2025
Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross

By Luca Ferrucci, Business Director
February 21, 2025
Taste of Soul featured a wide variety of dishes, each highlighting different aspects of Black cultures.

[Photo] A flavorful celebration

By Jadelyn Camey, Contributing Writer
February 14, 2025
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.

[Photo] Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face

By Alexandra Scott, Contributing Writer
February 14, 2025
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin drives inside against Loyola Maryland University on Wednesday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball wins against Colgate, falls short against Loyola

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2025
The Easton Public Library's Marx Room is open every Monday through Saturday.

[Photo] Marx Room offers slice of history to Easton residents

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor
February 7, 2025
Senior center Justin Vander Baan releases a free throw in the men's basketball team's close loss to American on Wednesday night.

[Photo] Men’s basketball skids against Lehigh, American

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

[Photo] Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor
January 31, 2025
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.

[Photo] Football falters in 160th Rivalry game

By Grace Sanborn and Dan Sullivan
November 23, 2024
The drought has had noticeable effects on water levels in the Bushkill Creek.

[Photo] Easton drought continues despite rain

By Jadey Mercedes, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
Senior guard Abby Antognoli tries to sneak a shot over a Notre Dame defender in Sunday's game.

[Photo] Women’s basketball routed by No. 6 Notre Dame at home despite strong performance

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
The Express-Times is headquartered in downtown Easton.

[Photo] Local Easton newspaper to shut down print production in 2025

By Victoria Hneleski, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2024
Students sign up to get donuts at an Election Day sponsored by Lafayette Votes.

[Photo] 2024 Election Day on campus

By The Lafayette Staff
November 5, 2024
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.

[Photo] Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’

By Allison Stein, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Porchfest attendees got to experience a vibrant musical scene followed by a parade last weekend.

[Photo] Porchfest turns College Hill into multi-genre music festival

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
October 4, 2024
JoAnn Male works with everybody in the admissions office, including counselors and student workers.

[Photo] Meet JoAnn Male, the face of admissions

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
October 4, 2024
Before closing earlier this month, The Bayou was open for seven years in downtown Easton's center square.

[Photo] Downtown Easton staples close

By Claire Coker, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2024
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.

[Photo] Criminal court scheduled in Milius case

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
September 27, 2024
Construction on the new downtown hotel is slated to start in the upcoming months.

[Photo] New hotel development coming to downtown Easton

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
September 27, 2024
Lafayette previously allocated close to 60 College Avenue parking spaces for permit parking.

[Photo] College parking to be converted into bike lane

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Mesa was voted the best Mexican restaurant in the 2022 Reader-Voted Lehigh Valley Restaurant Awards.

[Photo] Downtown restaurant staple accused of liquor law violation

By Jadey Mercedes, Contributing Writer
September 20, 2024
Until this academic year, the college had offered four routes to students through the LCAT shuttle.

[Photo] New pilot program replaces college shuttle routes

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
September 20, 2024
Maria (left), a mixed breed, is a friendly face in the English department.

[Photo] Dog owner, dog professor

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
September 13, 2024
Professor Trent Gaugler's Politics and Polling First Year Seminar allows students to understand how media affects politics.

[Photo] Politics and Polling FYS fosters civil conversation

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
September 6, 2024
Award-winner Chris Byrnes '26 is a McKelvy Scholar and member of the GovLab research group.

[Photo] College administration sees interim structural changes

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor
September 6, 2024
The Wallach Sports Performance and Lacrosse Center will feature a new weight room and nutrition center enhancement onsite.

[Photo] Lacrosse complex under construction at Metzgar

By Luke Gutleber, Staff Writer
September 6, 2024
Silent Meditation and Tea runs Mondays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Hogg Hall's Interfaith Chapel.

[Photo] ‘Silent Meditation and Tea’ brings Buddhist meditation to College Hill

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
September 6, 2024
The Contemporary Music Ensemble performed a variety of modern pieces during their concert.

[Photo] Contemporary Music Ensemble concert showcases student compositions

By William Gutiérrez, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Matthew Moise ‘24 (center) is passionate about showing his peers that networking can be more than a handshake.

[Photo] Networking scavenger hunt creates new connections

By Elisabeth Seidel, Design Director
May 3, 2024
"Disparate Measures: The Intersectional Economics of Women in STEM Work" has been eight years in the making.

[Photo] Professors explore gender, economics in new book

By Paige Mathieu, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
The choir has begun preparing for its summer performances in Ireland.

[Photo] Choir to perform in Ireland this summer

By Max Adams, Contributing Writer
April 26, 2024
This is the third inspection during which dining halls have earned health code violations during the 2023-24 academic year.

[Photo] Dining halls earn more health code violations

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.

[Photo] Campus ‘over the moon’ for solar eclipse

By William Gutiérrez, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
The applications reported for the class of 2028 mark a slight increase from last year's class.

[Photo] Lafayette College receives second-highest number of applicants ever

By Kate SantaMaria, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2024
Freshman diver Landon Orth was dominant in Nebraska diving.

[Photo] Diving into the successes of Landon Orth

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Rep. Alex Brown '26 and Treasurer Christo Maheras '26 created the Census Ad Hoc Committee.

[Photo] Student Government forms committee to bridge disconnect with student body

By Emma Li, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
After years of sitting vacant, Takkii Ramen opened for business a few weeks ago.

[Photo] Restaurant Review: Takkii Ramen, homely despite robots

By Trebor Maitin and Elisabeth Seidel
March 22, 2024
The accessibility ad hoc committee is one of four ad hoc committees in Student Government.

[Photo] Student Government committee addresses accessibility issues

By Madeline Convy, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Sociology professor Rebecca Kissane hopes to offer a new perspective on gender in her class.

[Photo] ‘Sociology of Sex and Gender’ class breaks down gender roles

By Claire Coker, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2024
Jeff "Tain" Watts' most recent Grammy win was for the Best Opera Recording in 2024.

[Photo] Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts: The Grammy winner you never knew you knew

By Kristen Vincent, Assistant Culture Editor
March 1, 2024
The Career Fair was held on Feb. 21 and had a record turnout according to Gateway Career Center.

[Photo] Humanities students feel lack of opportunity at career fair

By Kate SantaMaria, Contributing Writer
February 23, 2024
Chemisty professor Chip Nataro is currently working on a sequel to his 2020 book.

[Photo] Chemistry professor turns love of Sharksploitation films into books

By Paige Mathieu, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
One scam involves the caller pretending to be a member of the Northampton County Sheriff's Department.

[Photo] Phone scams pop up throughout the Lehigh Valley

By Selma O’Malley, News Editor
February 16, 2024
Professor Daniel Quirós has authored four books, including novels "Verano Rojo" and "Lluvia del Norte."

[Photo] Spanish professor Daniel Quirós synthesizes culture with creative writing

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
February 16, 2024
Professors can tailor their AI syllabus policies any way they choose.

[Photo] Faculty votes to mandate AI statement in syllabi

By Alana Kipnis, Contributing Writer
February 9, 2024
The issues affected numerous students' weekly meal plans last week.

[Photo] Meal swipes charged late after system outage

By Trebor Maitin, Managing Editor
February 9, 2024
Cinco Cantina is the first of multiple pop-up restaurants planned by the college's dining services.

[Photo] Cinco Cantina opens for 3-day trial period

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
February 9, 2024
Printing and Copy Services was previously located in Marquis Hall.

[Photo] Print shop moves to post office

By Jacob Moldover, Business Manager
February 2, 2024
The organizational studies program teaches students about workforce issues.

[Photo] Organizational studies program preps students for future

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 2, 2024
Professor Han Luo holds doctorates in applied linguistics and foreign language education.

[Photo] Interdisciplinary class demystifies language learning

By Madeline Marriott, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
In the coming months, multiple pop-up restaurants will temporarily fill the space that was once Miss Jackson's Kitchen.

[Photo] Pop-up restaurant to open for 3 days at former Miss Jackson’s

By Andreas Pelekis, Assistant News Editor
January 26, 2024
There are two types of officers that work under Public Safety: campus police officers and security officers.

[Photo] Public Safety 101

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
January 26, 2024
The Pard Pantry was created by Student Government members in 2019.

[Photo] College receives grant for Pard Pantry

By Madeline Convy, Contributing Writer
January 26, 2024
No members of the class of 2026 delegation returned to the general body.

[Photo] Meet your new Student Government representatives

By Andreas Pelekis, Assistant News Editor
December 8, 2023
Bob Foltz can be found on the sidelines of nearly every basketball game.

[Photo] Section 5, row B, seat 1

By Andreas Pelekis, Assistant News Editor
December 8, 2023
Easton Winter Village transformed Centre Square with 40 holiday huts housing local vendors.

[Photo] The Lafayette’s guide to Easton Winter Village

By Kendal Davis and Kristen Vincent
December 8, 2023
Art students showed off their capstone projects at the Grossman Gallery.

[Photo] Short films, sculptures and spreading awareness

By Grace Hubler, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2023
"Miracle on 34th Street" has a cast of over 20 people made up of students, staff and alumni.

[Photo] Performance Review: Holiday cheer flurries in ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
December 1, 2023
Olivia Hofmann '24 and Olivia Bamford '24 both transitioned from violin to oboe before high school.

[Photo] The Olivias of the oboe section

By Kendal Davis, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
The class put together an exhibit inspired by the book "Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism" by Ariella Aïsha Azoulay.

[Photo] Class interrogates imperialism with pop-up exhibit

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
November 17, 2023
Through the care of many faculty members and students, Bubba has lived a fruitful life on campus.

[Photo] Meet Bubba, Lafayette’s cuddliest lizard

By Bernadette Russo, Culture Editor
November 17, 2023
Professor Jenn Stroud Rossmann's debut novel came out in 2018.

[Photo] Engineering professor Jenn Stroud Rossmann gets gears turning with creative writing

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 17, 2023
The Jones Lecture is an annual event featuring faculty members presenting from a variety of disciplines.

[Photo] Jones Faculty Lecturer Melissa Galloway speaks to importance of chemistry in atmosphere

By Nikolai Gentes, Contributing Writer
November 10, 2023
The college has recently partnered with St. Luke's Hospital to provide extended hours of care to students.

[Photo] Bailey Health Center overwhelmed

By Jenny Davis, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Student Government will appoint one of its representatives to serve as temporary Inclusivity Officer before a special election.

[Photo] Student Government fails to produce candidate for inclusivity officer

By Andreas Pelekis, Assistant News Editor
November 3, 2023
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[Photo] College shakes up course offering schedule after years of delays

By Trebor Maitin, Managing Editor
November 3, 2023
Student Government candidates urged students to vote despite all positions being uncontested.

[Photo] Student Government candidates speak at forum

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2023
Approximately 10 students are currently eligible to run for executive board positions.

[Photo] Who can run for Student Government executive board?

By Madeline Convy, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2023
College President Nicole Hurd's initial loan-free announcement came on Oct. 6.

[Photo] Administration clarifies international student financial aid limitations

By Evan Johnson, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2023
Brett Hendrickson's students speak to spirits during class time.

[Photo] Seances with students

By Kendal Davis, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Cadence, one of Lafayette's five a cappella groups, made inclusivity-oriented changes at the start of the fall semester.

[Photo] A capella groups drop gender restrictions

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2023
Michael McGuire, who chairs the Faculty Affairs and Resources Committee, praised the new fund for broadening access for professors.

[Photo] New faculty fund provides travel opportunities for professors

By Tom Contrucci, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2023
"Cabaret" was chosen for both its serious themes and its dance numbers.

[Photo] ‘Willkomen, Bienvenue, Welcome…’ to the Marquis Players’ spring musical, ‘Cabaret’

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
October 6, 2023
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.

[Photo] Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2023
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.

[Photo] Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games

By Bernadette Russo, Culture Editor
September 29, 2023
Composting interns do a combination of office work and field work.

[Photo] Composting interns contribute to sustainability changes on campus

By Evan Johnson, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2023
Student Government's decision to raise the student activity fee was influenced in part by the draining of its reserve funds.

[Photo] Student activity fee increases, provides more funding for clubs

By Andrew LaGreca, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2023
The class of 2027 is one of the most diverse in Lafayette history.

[Photo] Lafayette meets goal for Pell Grant eligibility with class of 2027

By Emma Li, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2023
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