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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

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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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