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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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Lafayette has reported no new cases since August 24. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

College confirms first positive case of COVID-19 at Lafayette

By Claire Grunewald
May 1, 2020
A screenshot of the preview screen of the now suspended Twitter account, @BdanJafarSaleem.

Alaska man pleads guilty to false bomb threats against Lafayette

By Claire Grunewald
April 22, 2020
The room and board credit is the only specific for of reimbursement the college is providing for this semester's disruption. (Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19)

Room and board credits for individual students to be announced April 10

By Claire Grunewald
April 9, 2020
The Democratic Primaries in several states have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

Registered in Northampton County? Here’s how to vote in this year’s Democratic Primary

By Claire Grunewald
March 25, 2020
Photo courtesy of Lafayette Website

Remainder of spring semester moved online, commencement rescheduled for Aug. 1

By Claire Grunewald
March 25, 2020
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

By Claire Grunewald
March 13, 2020
Director of Special Collections and College Archives Thomas Lannon worked at the New York Public Library before coming to Lafayette. (Photo by Claire Grunewald '20)

Thomas Lannon joins college archives, special collections as Director: Hopes to increase connection between history, community, representation

By Claire Grunewald
February 14, 2020
Five students and one employee have tested positive this semester. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

Lafayette student with respiratory symptoms tested for Coronavirus

By Claire Grunewald
February 7, 2020
The college welcomes a new Educational Equity and Title IX Coordinator and a new Director of Student Involvement this spring. (Photo by Irwin Frimpong '21)

New Faces, Empty Spaces: Division of Campus Life experiences staffing changes

By Claire Grunewald
January 31, 2020
The college has successfully implemented several initiatives from phase one of the Climate Action Plan. (Photo by Elle Cox '21).

Lafayette joins Pennsylvania leaders encouraging clean energy policies: Phase one of Climate Action Plan partially achieved

By Claire Grunewald
December 6, 2019
Ivan Baquerizo '21 (left) was known for his talkative personality and positive attitude. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Gleckner '21).

Ivan Baquerizo ’21 remembered for energetic, talkative, compassionate spirit

By Claire Grunewald
November 22, 2019
The Karl Stirner Arts Trail and the City of Easton are close to finalizing land acquisition necessary for trail expansion. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

City to close negotiations on Easton Iron & Metal Co. site in December to begin Karl Stirner Arts Trail expansion

By Claire Grunewald
November 8, 2019
The next steps from the administration are unclear as the presidential transition in June approaches. (Photo by Hana Isihara '17)

Tuition increase lowest in past three years: Cost of attendance nears $74K

By Claire Grunewald
October 11, 2019
CNN reporter and Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria spoke in honor of the International Affairs Major's 60th Anniversary. (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

Delving deeper into globalization, political trends, education: An interview with Fareed Zakaria

By Claire Grunewald
October 6, 2019
The new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion council was newly appointed by President Byerly to more adequately address related efforts around campus. (Photo by Elle Cox '21).

President Byerly appoints three-person council to oversee diversity, equity, inclusion efforts

By Claire Grunewald
September 27, 2019
Students can apply for grants up to $1,000 for special financial assistance. (Photo by Ian Morse '17)

Student Emergency Fund provides financial assistance in extraordinary circumstances

By Claire Grunewald
September 13, 2019
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

By Claire Grunewald
August 30, 2019
Zulaihat "Zuli" Yusif '19 will take on the new role of Sexual Violence Education and Support Fellow this year. (Photo courtesy of Zuli Yusif '19)

New fellow, policy suggestions aim to address sexual misconduct process concerns

By Claire Grunewald
August 30, 2019
Mister Lee's Noodles in the Easton Public Market has been named a Top 28 ramen restaurant by the Food Network. (Photo by Claire Grunewald '20)

Mister Lee’s Noodles named ’28 Best Ramen Restaurants’: attributes success to ‘fresh,’ ‘seasonal’ ingredients

By Claire Grunewald
December 7, 2018
517 Clinton Terrace, designed by William Michler in the 1900s, is to be moved under the new settlement between the college and the residents. (Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19)

With lawsuit settled between city and residents, college’s construction on McCartney to begin spring 2019

By Claire Grunewald
November 30, 2018

Student Government passes resolution on religious inclusivity; Students leading effort hope to ensure “meaningful” religious practice

By Claire Grunewald
November 16, 2018
Lafayette College presented its preliminary land development plan for the McCartney Dorm Project to the Easton Planning Commission. (Photo by Claire Grunewald '20)

Lafayette clears first hurdle with preliminary approval of reconfigured McCartney dorm plan

By Claire Grunewald
November 9, 2018
The most recent designs for the college's McCartney Dorm Project. (Photo courtesy of Roger Demareski)

Lafayette gets involved in expansion lawsuit between residents and Easton

By Claire Grunewald
November 2, 2018
Meant to help ease access to resources for handling concerning behavior of peers, crimes and other incidents around campus, One Pard has already been utilized by some community members. (Photo by Deanna Hanchuk '22)

One Pard form provides catch-all reporting system

By Claire Grunewald
October 5, 2018
Photo by Elle Cox '21.

Two rapes reported in two days, investigations ongoing

By Claire Grunewald
September 28, 2018
Arthur Conway '68 remains an important part of the Lafayette community through his legacy of giving. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Conway)

Arthur Conway ’68 leaves behind a spirit of generosity

By Claire Grunewald
September 21, 2018
Over 27,000 donors contributed to the capital campaign exceeding its $400 million goal. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

Capital Campaign exceeds $400 million: Focus aimed at maintaining momentum

By Claire Grunewald
September 14, 2018
Donna and Jim Krivoski retired after 28 and 33 years at Lafayette respectively. Photo Courtesy of Jim Krivoski

The Krivoskis leave a lasting impact: Donna and Jim reflect on their three decades at the college

By Claire Grunewald
September 7, 2018

The Mill Series shifts from conservative initiative to student-run focus on all views

By Claire Grunewald
September 7, 2018
A screenshot of the preview screen of the susupended Twitter account @BdanJafarSaleem

College receives backlash over communication, reviews its systems after May 5 bomb threat

By Claire Grunewald
August 31, 2018
Courtesy of the President's office.

City council to vote on ordinances changes next week, new land development plan to follow

By Claire Grunewald
May 5, 2018
Kenzie Corbin is the Pepper Prize recipient for the Class of 2018. The Pepper Prize is awarded annually to the senior “who most nearly represents the Lafayette ideal.” (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

Kenzie Corbin ’18 wins Pepper Prize, says serving the mental health community is “why [she’s] here on this Earth”

By Claire Grunewald
May 4, 2018
Construction for the Rockwell Integrated Science Center will continue throughout the summer. Photo by Elle Cox '21

College prepares for summer projects: ISC construction, pedestrian safety projects, Hogg Courtyard renovation

By Claire Grunewald
April 27, 2018
Upper Dining Hall in Farinon.

Questions surround college meal plan requirements: College calls dining “integral” to residential experience

By Claire Grunewald
April 20, 2018

Easton PD seeks information from community: Man allegedly tried to lure girl into car

By Claire Grunewald
April 20, 2018

Fired physics professor’s appeal of 2014 case struck down: court rules he retaliated against alleged harassment victims

By Claire Grunewald
April 20, 2018
The Easton City Council Meeting discussed the widely debated zoning ordinance changes for Lafayette's expansion project. Photo by Claire Grunewald '20

Zoning ordinance changes remain tabled: Vote expected for mid-May

By Claire Grunewald
April 13, 2018
A debate on Nationalism vs. Globalism‚ featuring Vicente Fox, President of Mexico from 2000-2006, and Nigel Farage, former leader of the UK Independence Party and chief architect of Brexit at Colton Chapel on Friday. Michael Kubel / Zovko Photographic. Photo courtesy of Lafayette Division of Communications

Transparency and accountability: campus group checks facts of Farage and Fox during debate

By Claire Grunewald
April 8, 2018
Student groups and faculty members are organizing counter-events in protest of tonight's debate between Nigel Farage and Vicente Fox (Photos courtesy of Wikipedia and Michael Vadon).

As Farage Fox debate nears, controversy remains: campus responds with alternative events, discussion

By Claire Grunewald
April 6, 2018
Public safety cars outside Hugel Science Center. (Lauren Fox '19)

Total number of rape reports this year reaches seven after six reported in one month

By Claire Grunewald
April 6, 2018
The "X" is located on the 1B Parcel that the college is willing to concede if the city votes to pass the ordinance changes. Photo courtesy of President's office

Vote on Cattell and McCartney buildings postponed two weeks: College, city and community continue to discuss concerns

By Claire Grunewald
March 30, 2018
The college recently proposed to reevaluate part of their dorm project in response to continued pushback from the neighborhood. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

College aims to compromise with concerned Easton residents, proposes reevaluation of dorm project

By Claire Grunewald
March 23, 2018
Photo by Elle Cox '21.

Lafayette’s lockdown protocol: what should students do if an active shooter is on campus?

By Claire Grunewald
March 9, 2018
Liam O’Donnell left campus on Wednesday, February 28, creating the second vacancy in the Office of Intercultural Development. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

Liam O’Donnell leaves Lafayette having worked toward making it a place “where students of all kinds could grow and thrive”

By Claire Grunewald
March 2, 2018
Riley Temple ‘71 discussed the works of playwright August Wilson through a theological framework. Photo by Elle Cox '21

Riley Temple ’71 uses theology framework to analyze work of African-American playwright

By Claire Grunewald
February 23, 2018
College initiates Campus Climate Study; focus groups concluded

College initiates Campus Climate Study; focus groups concluded

By Claire Grunewald
February 9, 2018
25 students gathered to call Lancaster residents in an effort to create support for DACA. Photo by Bridget Downey '19.

Lafayette students push for DACA protections with phone bank

By Claire Grunewald
February 9, 2018
Photo by Adriana Barazotti '21

Sexual assaults and rape reported: total number reaches 6 for school year

By Claire Grunewald
February 2, 2018
Amanda Miner '18 studying abroad in Costa Rica fall 2016. Courtesy of Noureen Abdelrahman '18.

Drunk driver sentenced for manslaughter of Amanda Miner

By Claire Grunewald
February 2, 2018
The members of the Dog House with the new dogs, Moby and Stuart. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Crowe '19.)

Double Dog Dare: Lafayette welcomes second class of dogs in training

By Claire Grunewald
January 26, 2018
The proposed design for the renovated black box theater in Williams Center for the Arts. (Photo Courtesy of Michiko Okaya)

“Why have a collection if you can’t use it?”: Original paintings, photographs to be taken out of storage, put on display

By Claire Grunewald
December 8, 2017
The College Writing Program is currently assessing the writing requirement and its effectiveness. (Photo by Adrianna Barazotti '21)

Assessing curriculum and writing outcomes through reaccreditation

By Claire Grunewald
December 8, 2017
(Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19)

Bad vibrations: Integrated Sciences Center construction disrupts classes

By Claire Grunewald
December 1, 2017
The proposed design for the expansion of the Société d’Honneur Plaza behind Pardee Hall. (Photo Courtesy of Roger Demareski)

College reroutes and expands sidewalk to honor more donors

By Claire Grunewald
November 17, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration.

GOP proposed endowment tax may de-incentivize donors, hurt Lafayette’s annual fund

By Claire Grunewald
November 17, 2017
Professor Seo-Hyun Park discussed the current security challenges in East Asia.(Photo by Elle Cox '21)

Jones Lecture discusses value of history in modern East Asia

By Claire Grunewald
November 10, 2017
Student government proposes structural changes, aims to boost participation

Student government proposes structural changes, aims to boost participation

By Claire Grunewald
November 3, 2017
College postpones expansion appeal to City Council

College postpones expansion appeal to City Council

By Claire Grunewald
November 3, 2017
Courtesy of the President's office.

Lafayette appeals denial of McCartney Street plans, will go before city council

By Claire Grunewald
October 20, 2017
The Climate Action Plan 2.0 outlines projects to be completed for Lafayette to obtain carbon neutrality by 2035. (Lauren Fox '19)

Confusion surrounds student athlete Good Samaritan policy: college says same for all students

By Claire Grunewald
October 6, 2017
Kirkpatrick loved exploring the outdoors. (Photo courtesy of Helen Kirkpatrick).

Community vigil remembers the life of Joe Kirkpatrick ’19

By Claire Grunewald
September 22, 2017
Satellite image of Hurricane Irma. (Photo Courtesy of NASA Goddard Photo and Video)

A long way from home: Lafayette students’ families face effects of hurricanes

By Claire Grunewald
September 15, 2017
A galaxy cluster. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

Researching for the stars: $120,000 NSF grant to study dark matter

By Claire Grunewald
September 15, 2017
Walkway in front of Skillman Library. (Photo by Lauren Fox).

DACA in danger: future of undocumented students uncertain

By Claire Grunewald
September 8, 2017
Community rallies behind defensive back Kaizer Butler

Community rallies behind defensive back Kaizer Butler

By Claire Grunewald
September 8, 2017
(Photo courtesy of Saeed Malami '20)

Construction commences for college expansion project

By Claire Grunewald
September 1, 2017

College blasts its way into period of construction

By Claire Grunewald
May 5, 2017
(Photo by Lauren Fox '19)

Sexual assault survivors tell their stories at open mic

By Claire Grunewald
April 28, 2017
Sexual Assault survey results note areas for improvement

Sexual Assault survey results note areas for improvement

By Claire Grunewald
April 28, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration.

‘List of concerns’ results in board for marginalized students

By Claire Grunewald
April 21, 2017
The Climate Action Plan 2.0 outlines projects to be completed for Lafayette to obtain carbon neutrality by 2035. (Lauren Fox '19)

Students propose college host refugee families

By Claire Grunewald
April 14, 2017
Steel bridge team build their way to nationals

Steel bridge team build their way to nationals

By Claire Grunewald
April 14, 2017
A design for Lafayette's planned development on McCartney Street. (Courtesy of the president's office.)

College’s plans met with resistance from Easton commission

By Claire Grunewald
April 7, 2017
Location of the parking lot by the forthcoming Bushkill Campus. (Google Maps)

College to cut 60 off-campus parking permits

By Claire Grunewald
April 7, 2017
The student government office in Farinon. (Photo by Ben Fuller '21)

Students raise concerns about inclusive dialogue committee

By Claire Grunewald
March 31, 2017
Corner of Bushkill Dr. and College Ave. Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19.

Student hit by truck near arts campus: College plans to make walk downtown safer

By Claire Grunewald
March 24, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara '17).

Sexual assault policy changes

By Claire Grunewald
March 10, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara '17).

College reaffirms support of LBGTQ community

By Claire Grunewald
March 3, 2017
Chris Hunt, new Dean of Equity and Inclusion. (Courtesy of Chris Hunt)

Dean of equity and inclusion hired

By Claire Grunewald
February 17, 2017
Panel discussion at the first of the Mill series debates. (Photo by Claire Grunewald '20).

Discussion series aims to confront liberal-conservative divide

By Claire Grunewald
February 17, 2017
Courtesy of the President's Office

College to break ground on new science center in May

By Claire Grunewald
January 27, 2017
Dr. Mae Jemison and a boy dressed as an astronaut in Colton Chapel (Claire Grunewald '20)

Mae Jemison, first black woman to go into space, lectures on interstellar exploration

By Claire Grunewald
November 20, 2016
#NotMyPresidentLafayette posters outside of South College residence hall. (Claire Grunewald '20)

Posters spread throughout campus to protest Donald Trump’s presidency

By Claire Grunewald
November 11, 2016

Class polls Lafayette for election: 72 percent for Clinton in voluntary survey

By Claire Grunewald
November 11, 2016

Campus loses power for almost 17 hours

By Claire Grunewald
November 4, 2016
Students behind Lafayette's broadcast with PBS39 (courtesy of the Lafayette Election Broadcast)

Lafayette hosts its second PBS39 election night broadcast, up to six million viewers possible

By Claire Grunewald
November 4, 2016
Don't stop retrieving: Dog House LLC receives puppies in training

Don’t stop retrieving: Dog House LLC receives puppies in training

By Claire Grunewald
October 21, 2016

512 High Street to be demolished

By Claire Grunewald
October 7, 2016
(Courtesy of Twin Maple Farms)

‘It’s fresh food. It’s local food’: Twin Maple Farms delivers fresh potatoes to dining halls

By Claire Grunewald
September 16, 2016
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