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This fall, Ashley will be pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at Drexel University.
Alex Ashley ‘22 wins Pepper Prize
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
(Photo by Brandon Marin 22)
Faculty votes in favor of restructuring, cuts faculty committees by over half
Student Governments Sustainability Committee worked to pass the resolution calling for an increase in transparency regarding the endowment.
Student Government resolution pushes for sustainability in college investments
Student governments new budget guidelines will require clubs to submit financial requests at designated times, as opposed to every week.
Budget request process for student organizations modified
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)
Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future
Presley Anderson 22 and Abby Esposito 22 were previously the president and vice president of pep band, respectively. (Photo courtesy of Presley Anderson 22)
Student Artists Spotlight: Presley Anderson ’22, Abby Esposito ’22 formed lasting friendships through Pep Band
Josh Peck spoke to students about his experiences in the entertainment business, social media and finding his own happiness. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
‘Hug me brotha’: ‘Drake & Josh’ star Josh Peck welcomed with open arms as Senior Speaker
The food studies exhibit shows off culinary ephemera, or materials related to food and cooking that would not normally have a long shelf life. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)
You are what you(‘re told to) eat: Stefano Mancini ’22 curates food studies exhibit in Skillman
The fundraiser, hosted at LaFarm, will feature prayer, reflection and participation from the local Ukrainian community. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegefarm on Instagram)
‘It’s an act of hope’: LaFarm to hold Sunflowers for Ukraine event on Sunday
The mens lacrosse team found sustained success this season after undergoing a multi-year rebuild, giving hope for the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse has best season in twelve years
Senior Ryan Tall shakes hands with the competition following his 30-foot putt to win the Patriot League Individual Championship. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Individual Championship, Lafayette places second overall
Freshman Carter Dorighi makes a play up the middle during Lafayettes 13-7 Sundays series, clinching win over Navy. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards take series against Navy, build momentum for playoffs
Freshman Michael Hayes looks to pitch the ball back to junior Julius Young during the Lafayette Maroon and White game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football plays annual Maroon and White Game, looks ahead to fall season
Lafayettes sports psychologist Julie Amato strives to make sure that the athletes around campus have the mental health support they need. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)
Lafayette student-athletes discuss mental health challenges
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
The NBA playoffs: Can the newcomers bring new energy to the party?
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Teaching Black literature at Lafayette: A reconsideration
Sidelines: End of lockout/free agency
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls

The Lafayette

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All content by Danielle Mullan
Lafayette Mutual Aid collects donations on Venmo, Cash App and GoFundMe and distributes funds directly to individuals seeking assistance. (Photo Courtesy of @lafmutualaid Instagram)

‘We are all interconnected’: Lafayette Mutual Aid aims to support BIPOC students and community members

February 19, 2021

Speech and Debate team dives into virtual season with OCHOIE tournament

October 3, 2020
The STEM field is not the only discipline with a susceptibility for bias, but it may get away with it more often. (Photo from Creative Commons)

Professor Mary Armstrong speaks on the ‘persistence of bias’ in STEM

September 19, 2020
Cosmic Cup owner Monocacy Coffee will still operate out of Lit Coffee Roastery and Bakeshop in Bethlehem. Photo courtesy of Cosmic Cup Coffee Instagram page.

Cosmic Cup closes its doors after 15 years on College Hill

August 28, 2020
Jim Sanborn’s exhibition explores the trade in stolen and forged antiquities from Cambodia. (Photo courtesy of William Center Gallery)

Jim Sanborn’s exhibition ‘Looted?’ explores authenticity and forged antiquity through Cambodian artwork

March 13, 2020
Each robot in Heddatron is uniquely built in order to serve a symbolic purpose within the storyline. (Photo Courtesy of Jeffrey Helm)

Integrating engineering and the arts: A look at the robots of ‘Heddatron’

March 6, 2020
Satbir Malhi spoke about how love relates to mathematical equations. (Photo by Deniz Ozbay 22)

A new angle on love: Satbir Malhi discusses romantic advice through mathematical equations

February 28, 2020
Remziye Erdogan 20 completed her capstone project last semester. (Photo courtesy of Remziye Erdogan 20)

Student Artist Spotlight: Remziye Erdogan ’20 discusses integration of engineering and art

February 14, 2020
The Easton Baking Company, while under new ownership, will feature several of the original recipes. (Photo Courtesy of Danielle Mullan 22)

Bake in business! Beloved Easton Baking Company reopening later this month

February 7, 2020
Easton offers many study break opportunities for students down the hill. (Photo by Brandon Marin 22)

Need a study break? Head down the hill for holiday fun

December 6, 2019
Lafayette and Lehigh played their first game against each other in 1884. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College archives)

Long-standing competition and ‘absurd’ traditions: a history of Lafayette-Lehigh rivalry

November 22, 2019
Calvin Sharp (right) performs with his group The Bison Boys. (Photo courtesy of Calvin Sharp 21)

Student Artist Spotlight: Calvin Sharp ‘21 creates new music club, aims to establish permanent space for student artists

November 15, 2019
Tori Schoen 20 spends most of her time in the printmaking studio in order to work on her printmaking skills. (Photo by Brandon Marin 22).

Student Artist Spotlight: From taking an art course ‘on a whim’ to majoring in it: Tori Schoen ’20 hopes to continue her work post-grad

November 8, 2019
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is considered to be the best jazz ensemble at any stage. They will be performing tonight at 7 p.m. at the Williams Center for the Arts. (Photo courtesy of the Williams Center for the Arts)

Preview: Renowned ensemble, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, performs tonight at Williams Center for the Arts

November 1, 2019
The faculty panel on queer inclusion and STEM spoke on implications that science can have on establishing societal norms. (Photo by Brandon Marin 22)

‘The implications that science can have’: faculty panel explores relationship between queerness and STEM

October 25, 2019
Refugee Action hosted a 12-minute individual virtual reality viewing experience followed by a discussion. (Photo by Brandon Marin 22)

‘I was struck by the loss’: Refugee Action uses virtual reality to present refugee stories in a ‘new light’

October 11, 2019
Eastons Garlic Fest, with food vendors and music venues, will take place downtown this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Jo Moranville)

Vampires beware, Garlic Fest is here: this weekend’s annual festival to provide food, live music

October 4, 2019
The award-winning jazz vocalists said her music career was rooted in necessity. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Blickenstaff)

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Jazzmeia Horn to perform at the college this Friday

September 13, 2019
The Williams Center for the Arts might be quieter than usual this semester, but its usual musician inhabitants are still coming together to make music, virtually. (Photo by Brandon Marin 22)

Williams Center for the Performing Arts renovations to modernize building’s space

September 6, 2019

Pursuing music with a message: new concert choir director Joy Hirokawa shares vision for choir

May 10, 2019
GoPeer is one of the student-led business ventures hoping to expand with the Dyer Center. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Binder 19)

Bergh Startup Accelerator winners GoPeer and CherryTree to expand their businesses this summer

May 3, 2019
Michelle Orr discussed business strides towards sustainability and giving back to the community through the clothing organization My Sisters Closet. (Photo by Danielle Mullan 22)

Shopping for a good cause: My Sister’s Closet in Bethlehem aims for environmental, social change

April 26, 2019
The Moutin Factory Quintet and Kativa Shah are performing tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at the Williams Center for the Arts. (Photo courtesy of The Williams Center for the Arts)

Preview: An ‘organic approach’ to jazz: Moutin Factory Quintet and Kavita Shah discuss their musical background

April 19, 2019
Emily Lugos 20 won the Jean Corrie Poetry Prize for the second time in her college career. (Photo courtesy of Emily Lugos)

Jean Corrie poetry prize winner discusses love, themes for poem ‘Bruises, Tongues, and a Funeral’

April 12, 2019
Middle school students showcase knowledge of the civil rights movement during Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon on Monday. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

‘We still bleed the same color’: March Elementary School students perform, write, direct skits in honor of civil rights movement

April 5, 2019

International students in American education system: workshop aims to educate faculty members on inclusive teaching

March 29, 2019
ISA hopes to broaden elementary school students multicultural experiences through art and music. (Photo courtesy of Dawit Gebeta 20)

The International Student Association aims to enrich younger students’ understanding of other cultures

March 15, 2019
QuEST and Baileys Counseling Center discuss ways in which student-activists can balance their mental health with advocacy. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

‘Activism Without Burning Out’ focuses on importance of mental health while fighting for change

March 8, 2019
Jordi Savall and his orchestra, Le Concert des Nations, will perform tomorrow night at the Williams Center for the Arts. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Award-winning musician Jordi Savall to bring transformative performance to the college

February 22, 2019
Following the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, Special Collections presented influential WWI posters. (Photo by Jess Furtado 19)

The college holds three of Howard Chandler Christy’s most iconic WWI prints

November 16, 2018
In her most recent book What I Have Found in a Thousand Towns, Dar Williams explores her experience as a musician and touring small towns. (Photo by Jess Furtado 19)

Author, singer and songwriter Dar Williams talks on the identities, history and value of American small towns

November 2, 2018
Professor Robert Braun spoke about African prophets in a talk on Wednesday. (Photo by Jess Furtado 19)

Dartmouth professor Robert Baum discusses Africa’s rich history ‘and religion outside of European influence’

October 19, 2018
Kelly Goffs works represent the relationship between humanity and nature. (Video Screenshot courtesy of Vimeo)

Artist Kelly Goff discusses resources, labor, density as sources of inspiration

October 5, 2018
(Photo by Elle Cox 21) Traditional latin folk band plays at the Philadelphia festival Feria del Barrio where student travel was sponsored by Hispanic Society of Lafayette.

Latinx Heritage Month kicks off at the college

September 28, 2018
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