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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
Lafayette student passes away at home
Lafayette student passes away at home
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Norovirus is common nationally during the winter months. (Graphic by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Campus experiences viral bug outbreak
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
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
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.
Students help produce local election broadcast
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
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’
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.
Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
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.
Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails
Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.
Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction
Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.
‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
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
Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.
College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.
Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning
MK Asante '04, Lafayette's 2025 commencement speaker, is an author, filmmaker, poet and professor.
A look at past Lafayette commencement speakers
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
Professor Mary Armstrong, Ellen Poriles Wieler '83 and Helena Koffigoh '23 all spoke at "Sip & Speak."
Women speak on gender, professional identity at Sip & Speak
A sustainable night market was one of many events sponsored by the "Swipe It Forward" initiative.
‘Swipe It Forward’ forwards sustainability initiatives
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
Professor Michael Feola's book was published in July. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Professor publishes book examining far-right ideology
"Improv for Entrepreneurs" combined business speaking skills with the theatrical nature of improv.
‘Improv for Entrepreneurs’ is all funny business
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
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
Senior Shaylee Daniels qualified for the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships for the first time in her collegiate career. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Diving sends 2 to regionals, including first female athlete
Senior épée Zoe O'Connor had the best finish for the women's team on Saturday at NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Fencing finishes season at NCAA Regionals
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
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
Love at first write
Love at first write
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
Clara Witmer

Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor

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Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.

‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
March 14, 2025
Psychology professor JJ Togans opened his research lab to students this year.

Researching your guilty pleasures

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2025
Both David and Corey Husic share a love of photography and Appalachian music.

Father and son find their chemistry together

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2025
Chip Bergh '79 speaks at a college ceremony in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)

Two years in, Bergh donation impacts hundreds of students

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2025
As of Wednesday, President Donald Trump has issued 63 executive orders since he took office. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

College addresses Trump’s deportation policies

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2025
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

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2025
Markle Hall is the home of Lafayette College's finance division.

College announces tuition increase for upcoming academic year

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2025
Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)

Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
December 6, 2024
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.

Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2024
State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie defeated incumbent Rep. Susan Wild for a seat in the House of Representatives.

Pennsylvania sees red wave

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
November 8, 2024
Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)

Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
November 8, 2024
Attendees watch expectantly as more results begin to roll in.

[Photo] 2024 Election Day on campus

By The Lafayette Staff
November 5, 2024
Pennsylvania voter registration data has shown that the Democratic voter registration edge over Republicans throughout the state has slipped since 2020. (Graphic by Andreas Pelekis '26 for The Lafayette)

The 2024 election by the numbers

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
November 5, 2024
Eastonians love their garlic grub. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)

We sampled stinky Garlic Fest snacks

By Andreas Pelekis, Clara Witmer and Makenna McCall
October 11, 2024
Committee proposals, Pard Pantry update at Oct. 3 Student Government meeting

Committee proposals, Pard Pantry update at Oct. 3 Student Government meeting

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
October 11, 2024
The interfaith prayer service was held in Colton Chapel, and included a sermon from Chaplain Alex Hendrickson followed by a moment of silence for prayer and reflection.

Lafayette community reflects on Oct. 7, one year later

By Clara Witmer and Makenna McCall
October 11, 2024
Porchfest attendees got to experience a vibrant musical scene followed by a parade last weekend.

Porchfest turns College Hill into multi-genre music festival

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
October 4, 2024
Tim Walz's visit to the Lehigh Valley came 45 days before Election Day on Nov. 5.

Tim Walz visits Lehigh Valley, emphasizes Northampton County importance

By Clara Witmer and William Gutiérrez
September 27, 2024
Until this academic year, the college had offered four routes to students through the LCAT shuttle.

New pilot program replaces college shuttle routes

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
September 20, 2024
Kristofer DeJesus loads up for a kill for Team Klutch Mode. (Photo courtesy of Kristofer DeJesus)

Director DeJesus dominates dodgeball

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
September 20, 2024
The Lehigh Valley Audubon Society fosters appreciation of and education on birds in the Lehigh Valley. (Photo courtesy of lvaudubon.com)

Lehigh Valley Audubon Society spreads its wings in avian education

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
September 6, 2024
Seven students received honorable Fulbright and Goldwater awards this year. Carter Brand '25 could not be reached for a photo. (Photos by Liv Bamford '24 and Emma Sylvester '25 for The Lafayette; bottom middle photo courtesy of Tess Stanley '25).

Lafayette students awarded Fulbright, Goldwater scholarships

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
The Office of Student Life is located in Feather House, one block away from campus.

Vacancies in Student Life continue to impact students

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Mushrooms were found in the laundry room of March Hall.

Mushrooms found growing in March Hall

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
The controversial stair project was completed in September.

Environmentalists continue to raise concerns about deforestation by Lafayette

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Phi Sigma Chi brothers are not revealed to the public until the founding line ceremony occurs. (Photo courtesy of Shahking Gomez '25)

First multicultural fraternity comes to campus

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
The shuttle is often the primary mode of transportation for students taking art, film & media studies or theater classes on the arts campus.

Arts campus shuttle service frustrates students

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
The common lunch hour was abolished at the conclusion of the fall 2023 semester.

Campus adapts to removal of common lunch hour

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Provost John Meier will be relocating to Providence, Rhode Island for his new role. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Provost to leave college for American Mathematical Society

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Interns from the Office of Sustainability displayed a 3D model of energy usage on Wednesday.

Interns analyze campus energy efficiency

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2023
The two resignations create additional vacancies in the 2024 and 2026 delegations. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr and Ani Brutus '26)

Student Government sees 2 resignations, including former president

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
December 1, 2023
Student Government candidates urged students to vote despite all positions being uncontested.

Student Government candidates speak at forum

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2023
The OchoIE tournament featured performances by mostly novice members of the forensics team. (Photo courtesy of @lafayetteforensics on Instagram)

Forensics team hosts annual tournament, excited for what’s ahead

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2023
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.

Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2023
The Landis Center is located in the Feather House.

Landis restructure seeks program unification

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2023
Annika Hesse's work has focused on improving the campus thrift store. (Photo courtesy of University Alliance RUHR)

Sustainability fellow comes from across the globe to save it

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2023
The new composting system was implemented after a lengthy delay due to COVID-19.

Compost system returns to dining halls

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
September 8, 2023
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