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The colleges bookstore moved from the basement of Farinon to the first floor of the new McCartney dorms in April 2021. As of now, the space in the Farinon basement is not being used. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Government in talks to transform previous bookstore into new student space
The new trail, which will go behind the Simon Center for Economics, will connect with the steps pictured here. (Photo courtesy of LafNews)
Hurd administration announces new trail that will connect to downtown Easton
Numerous Lafayette alumni, including the founder of the college and several past presidents, are buried in the Easton Cemetery. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
Historic Easton Cemetery staff call for partnership with Lafayette due to financial burdens
Considering its location next to the Delaware River, Lafayette professors believe that climate change may create greater possibilities of flooding in Easton. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton website)
Lafayette staff and students contribute to Easton’s recently approved climate action plan
While only serving as interim Vice President, Beckers policy goals include completing the Markle parking deck replacement and the Kunkle Hall renovation. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Finance and Administration)
President Hurd appoints interim vice president of finance and administration
Photo of Katy Bednarsky.
Lafayette welcomes Katy Bednarsky as student advocate and prevention coordinator
Students light a menorah
Hillel Society fosters community and a sense of ‘home’ with Hanukkah events
A large synthetic skating rink is just one of the many attractions that are a part of the Easton Winter Village. (Photo courtesy of city of Easton)
Weekend Winter Village brings a holiday wonderland to downtown Easton
Members of the Jazz Combo combined classic jazz pieces with compositions of their own in their recent performance. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Jazz Combo integrates global influences and original compositions in fall concert
Through their art, Sadie Graeff 22 asks viewers to question what makes a person who they are. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student artist spotlight: Sadie Graeff ’22 explores facets of identity with art
Athletics has begun the national search process for a new head football coach. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Head Coach John Garrett dismissed after five seasons
Announced to the 2022 executive board, Juniors Lauren Salbinski (left), Arden Westphalen (middle) and Abby Hammel (right) plan to continue to foster a positive and close-knit environment for the team. (Photo courtesy of Arden Westphalen 23).
Crew team announces 2022 executive board and plans for next season
The basketball team talking strategy during their Monday night win over Columbia University. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Men’s basketball trounces Columbia in second victory of season
The Lafayette Equestrian team celebrates sophomore Zubair Ali’s first show. (Photo courtesy of Zubair Ali 24)
Lafayette Equestrian Team rides into a new year
Senior Malik Hamm (#99) led the 12 Leopards who received All-Patriot League Honors this season. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)
Twelve Lafayette Football Players receive All-Patriot League Honors, three with academic honors
Photo courtesy of Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
The Lafayette fencing team initiated their season at Temple University, with the match being highlighted by sophomore Amanda Manubag placing 16th in saber. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Rupp)
Fencing ready for the season after first outing at Temple
Op-Ed: The illusion of safety
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
Cronin tied for third place at the conference championship in May. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)
Senior Brendan Cronin becomes first Lafayette golfer to be named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
College still co-ed
College still co-ed
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
Bernadette Russo

Bernadette Russo, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor

All content by Bernadette Russo
Photo of Katy Bednarsky.

Lafayette welcomes Katy Bednarsky as student advocate and prevention coordinator

December 3, 2021
Students light a menorah

Hillel Society fosters community and a sense of ‘home’ with Hanukkah events

December 3, 2021
Larry Stockton poses with students

Music Department Head Larry Stockton to retire this year, reflects on decades at college

November 19, 2021
3 people running

Annual Take Back the Night events aim to rewrite narrative around sexual assault

November 12, 2021
Rods Dogs restaurant

Restaurant Review: Newly-opened Rod’s Dogs is bursting with nostalgia and flavor

November 5, 2021
Holiday Helpers campaign poster.

Holiday Helpers to provide gifts for low income families in Easton

October 29, 2021
Members of the play, The Wedding Singer.

‘Omigod! Omigod you guys!’: ‘Legally Blonde’ announced as spring musical

October 22, 2021
A street full of people surrounded by stands.

After a year-long hiatus, Easton Garlic Fest makes its anticipated return

October 8, 2021
Liu 25 plays ukulele at the Trolley Stop Diner.

The Marquis Players raise funds for charity at Trolley Stop event

October 1, 2021
Matt Pinsley, Christian Festa, Ben Putnam, Anouk Sarma and Tommy Henschen pose for a picture during rehearsal for their band.

Student Artist Spotlight: New sophomore band Pizza Delivery holds first live performance

September 24, 2021
A group of 8 Lafayette students hold up squash at LaFarm.

College’s first LaFarmapalooza to be held on Sunday

September 10, 2021
Grayce Walker 22, Louis Wingfield III ‘22, and Jovanté Anderson ‘19 (pictured from left to right) began conducting research on the history of Lafayettes Association of Black Collegians in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Grayce Walker 22)

Grayce Walker ’22 looks ahead to third summer of research for the ABC Archives Project (AAP)

May 21, 2021
Percussion ensemble recorded their performance for this spring, which can be viewed on the college website. (Photo courtesy of Larry Stockton)

Music ensembles make a steady return to live performances

May 14, 2021
The Marquis Players production of The Wedding Singer will take place next week. A filmed version of the production will be streamed sometime in May. (Photo courtesy of Lizzie Gumula 22)

Marquis Players navigate COVID-related obstacles, prepare for in-person show next week

April 30, 2021
Black Feminist Video Game, an interactive play written by Darrel Alejandro Holnes and directed by Victoria Collado, centers on an autistic teenagers journey to confront his misconceptions about the women in his life through video games. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette communications)

Interactive play ‘Black Feminist Video Game’ premieres next Thursday at the Williams Center

April 23, 2021
Grayson Thompson selfie

Grayson Thompson, intercultural development specialist, to leave at the end of the month

April 9, 2021
Sarah Blitz smiling outside. She is wearing a lab coat and a stethoscope.

Lafayette alumni from the class of 2020 reflect on entering the medical field during a pandemic

March 26, 2021
The colleges Newman Association has been meeting at Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Easton. (Photo courtesy of Molly Dougher 22)

Religion at Lafayette: How students continue to worship and celebrate amidst a pandemic

March 12, 2021
Shirley Liu 23 originally wrote their award-winning poem for a creative writing class at the college. (Photo courtesy of Bernadette Russo 24)

Shirley Liu ’23 wins Jean Corrie Poetry Prize with poem ‘黄,’ an exploration of internalized colorism and identity

March 5, 2021
Kaitlyn Ahern 23 sitting with her hands folded on top of a desk.

Student Activist Spotlight: Kaitlyn Ahern ’23 discusses activism, from social media to senate campaigns

February 26, 2021
The events of this years Native American Heritage Week included two Zoom events and three social media campaigns. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Engel 22)

‘We want to keep the conversation going’: Second annual Native American Heritage Week aims to raise awareness for Indigenous groups

November 13, 2020

‘A justice that challenges anthropocentrism’: Harlan Weaver speaks on antagonization of the pitbull

November 6, 2020
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