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The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
There are two races with no candidates in this year's Student Government election. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Unpacking Student Government candidate platforms
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
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
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
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
Many of the music technology classes take place in the Williams Center for the Arts computer lab.
College announces new minors
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
The Indigenous Studies minor will involve courses across several departments.
Indigenous Studies minor approved
The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
There are two races with no candidates in this year's Student Government election. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Unpacking Student Government candidate platforms
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting
Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting
Student Goverment's executive positions are elected on a calendar year basis. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
One year later, Student Government leaders fall short on campaign promises
The last ad hoc committee that was passed by the faculty was in 2018 about college expansion.
Ad hoc faculty committee for evaluation of college academic finances passed
Austin Haytko, Lafayette's director of student conduct and restorative practices, joined the college in 2022. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa State Daily)
Director of student conduct resigns
The college scheduled eight listening sessions to talk to campus community members about the strategic plan.
College announces proposed strategic plan
Amanda Haninick has worked in higher education for almost 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Title IX coordinator exits, VP for Inclusion serving in interim
Allison Williams previously advised the student government of Centenary University.
New student involvement staff member to support Student Government
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
The Express-Times is headquartered in downtown Easton.
Local Easton newspaper to shut down print production in 2025
Ideal Food Basket currently has a location in Bethlehem.
New Easton grocery store looks to ease food desert
As of Wednesday night, Easton is not forecasted to see rain until Nov. 7.
Lehigh Valley sees record drought, burn ban results
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
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
Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)
Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges
The victim of Tuesday's shooting is current not cooperating with officials. (Photo courtesy of Easton Police Department)
Man injured in Easton shooting, suspect still at large
The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.
Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House
Peter Milius was formally arraigned at the Northampton County Courthouse on Sept. 19.
Criminal court scheduled in Milius case
The bicentennial celebration will incorporate long-standing Lafayette traditions. (Media by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Initial bicentennial plans revealed
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
The Marquis Dining Hall salad bar and deli area, which was closed for several days, features soups, salad ingredients and customizable sandwiches.
Dining hall closed after health hazard incident
The 90-minute Q&A session focused on bipartisan issues.
College hosts former congressman, RNC chair in bipartisan discussion
Students react to the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 10.
Students weigh in on campus political climate
The Crayola Experience provides 65,000 square feet of space for colorful fun.
What can college students do at the Crayola Experience?
The pit orchestra of "Bright Star" features a professional violin player on the fiddle, as well as many student musicians playing its bluegrass-inspired score.
Performance Review: College theater’s ‘Bright Star’ shines bright
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
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
The college's new Gospel Choir rehearses every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettegospelchoir on Instagram)
New gospel choir to uplift campus voices
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’
Music by Lilly Hercik '27 can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music. (Photo courtesy of @lillymoss.music on Instagram)
Student Artist Spotlight: Lilly Hercik ‘27 puts a new spin on country music
Over the summer, McKenna Graf '26 read aloud her newest original collection of poetry in New York City. (Photo courtesy of Emily Graf)
Student Artist Spotlight: ‘Mortals, Myths, and Maybes’
The pit orchestra of "Bright Star" features a professional violin player on the fiddle, as well as many student musicians playing its bluegrass-inspired score.
Performance Review: College theater’s ‘Bright Star’ shines bright
"The Magic Toyshop" combines surrealist and whimsical writing with dark themes. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: ‘The Magic Toyshop,’ magical surrealist nightmare
Ralph Fiennes is already receiving award-season buzz for his role as Cardinal Lawrence in “Conclave” (2024). (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Conclave’ beautifully blends all star cast with intense setting
"Perfume and Pain" combines biting modern humor with a 20th century inspiration. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Selma’s Shelf: Modern lesbian pulp fiction? Now that’s royale!
The director's cut of "Kingdom of Heaven" adds a new layer of sophistication to the film. (Photo courtesy of rogerebert.com)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ director’s cut brings film to greatness
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
Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)
Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery
Julian Shorter ‘27, Liam Ward '27 and Jack Marich '27 import bagels weekly from New Jersey to make breakfast sandwiches. (Photo courtesy of Jack Marich '27)
Small Business Spotlight: Bean’s Bagels brings homemade breakfast sandwiches to your door
Josie's New York Deli was remodeled last year.
Small Business Spotlight: Josie’s New York Deli brings big city charm to Easton
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 fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
Art Jam has activities for all forms of creative expression, from playing music to drawing and painting. (Photo courtesy of McKenna Graf '26)
Art Jam: Art Society’s weekly hub of creativity
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
The faculty play was a time-honored tradition at the college for nearly 40 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
What happened to faculty plays?
"The Laff-a-lot" was the first-ever satirical version of The Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The history of The Scoffayette
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Student Government protested the slow-moving process of building a student center in the spring of 1988.
The long road to Farinon College Center
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
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefner's Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 
Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon
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
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Junior wide receiver Elijah Steward gets tackled by a Colgate University defender. (Photo by Shea Widerman for GoLeopards)
Football wins after 4th quarter comeback at Colgate
Senior guard Abby Antognoli drives to the basket against Saint Francis University. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball tallies 1st win of season, loses against Marist
The women's volleyball team earned its second Patriot League win of the season on Nov. 9 against Holy Cross. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Colgate, snaps losing streak against Holy Cross
Junior wide receiver Elijah Steward gets tackled by a Colgate University defender. (Photo by Shea Widerman for GoLeopards)
Football wins after 4th quarter comeback at Colgate
Senior defensive back Saiku White snatches a one-handed interception against Bucknell University last Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Football loses key Patriot League matchup against Bucknell
The football defensive line prepares for a Holy Cross snap in Saturday's loss. (Photo by Emma Sylvester '25)
Football’s comeback falls short against Holy Cross
Freshman quarterback Jason Penza looks to evade a defender against Sacred Heart University last Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football rebounds with out-of-conference win against Sacred Heart
Sophomore tight end Ethan Hosak brings in a catch against Fordham University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football edges Fordham, notches first Patriot League win
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
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Senior center Justin Vander Baan looks to finish through contact against Villanova. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses season opener to Villanova
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Senior guard Eric Sondberg shoots over a Bucknell defender earlier this year. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball ends regular season with fourth consecutive loss
Junior guard Luka Savicevic shoots over a Lehigh defender during the Leopards' loss. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops three games in a row
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
Freshmen Tyler and Aidan Mahaffey are looking to double up on the tennis team this year.
Double trouble
Senior Arman Ganchi went 2-4 in his matches over the weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis competes at Lehigh Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from a rough outing this weekend at the Lehigh Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated in dual matches against Monmouth, Rider
The women's tennis team opened its fall season at Bucknell this weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s tennis compete at Bucknell Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from an 8-15 record last season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis starts season at Bloomsburg Invitational
Sophomore outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to dig the ball. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins in 5 against Fordham, silenced twice by FDU
Freshman outside hitter Paige Chmura and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to contest a Virginia Tech player. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics)
Volleyball falls to Winthrop, wins against Virginia Tech at weekend tourney
Senior outside hitter Abby Nieporte and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to block a Syracuse player. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)
Volleyball begins season 3-1 at Salt City Classic Tournament
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Op-ed: The best of us
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Nicole Hurd looked Vladimir Putin in the eyes and "got a sense of his soul."
Hurd ends all global conflicts
Don't worry, the Quaddlers can't count to 84,000.
New Bowd of Twustees talks goals, kitties
“I don’t get the sense that the men were ever afraid to show how smart they were in a classroom,” Thaddeus Robert Barron Pardee ‘33 said.
Men of first class look back 191 years after graduating
Do not come.
Lafayette College announces ‘Hibachi for Harris’
Defenestrate the frat men? Fine, we'll do it, twist our arms.
Greek life rebrands as French life
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
Emma Chen

Emma Chen, Managing Editor

Emma has very strong opinions about crust, has never eaten a blueberry, and is a staunch hater of AP style.

All content by Emma Chen
The Kappa Delta Rho fraternity is the former occupant of the 635 High Street dormitory.

Kappa Delta Rho fraternity attempts comeback

By Emma Chen and Elisabeth Seidel
April 26, 2024
Brian Samble, in his role as dean of students, implemented the college's party registration policy. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Dean of Students Brian Samble abruptly departs college

By Trebor Maitin and Emma Chen
January 14, 2024
Juniors are registering for courses today and sophomores and first-years will do the same next week.

Seniors experience glitches in new course registration process

By Emma Chen, Managing Editor
November 10, 2023
Trebor Maitin '24 wrote and passed three resolutions during his time on Student Government. (Photo by Kwasi Obeng-Dankwa '23 for the Student Government of Lafayette College)

Student Government parliamentarian resigns

By Emma Chen, Managing Editor
October 20, 2023
College President Nicole Hurd wishes to better reach middle-income families with her new financial aid plan. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)

Hurd announces loan-free education for middle-income students

By Madeline Marriott and Emma Chen
October 6, 2023
The new process requires clubs to have at least 20 active members, an advisor and a constitution.

Club re-registration process kicks off

By Madeline Marriott and Emma Chen
September 29, 2023
Parkhurst management has denied hearing many of the complaints leveled against it by employees.

‘I don’t think anyone here is happy’

By Selma O'Malley, Trebor Maitin, Emma Chen and Madeline Marriott
September 15, 2023
The admissions department preempted the affirmative action decision by eliminating race-based admissions for the class of 2027. (Photo courtesy of the New York Times)

Lafayette commits to diversity despite affirmative action decision

By Emma Chen, Managing Editor
September 15, 2023
Junior Grace Sanborn poses with one of her clubs. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Lafayette’s lone female golfer

By Emma Chen, Managing Editor
September 8, 2023
Sarah Moschenross' favorite part of her job is forging connections with students and faculty. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Sarah Moschenross begins as new vice president for student life

By Emma Chen, Managing Editor
September 1, 2023
Neha Vora is one of at least two tenured professors to leave the college this semester. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

‘You can’t help but feel underappreciated’: Tenured professor Neha Vora leaving Lafayette

By Emma Chen, News Editor
May 5, 2023
Student Involvement plans to block employees from OurCampus voting.

Three non-students found to have cast ballots in Student Government elections

By Emma Chen, News Editor
April 21, 2023
All the members of the Governance Committee declined to comment.

Silence surrounds faculty committee member resignation

By Emma Chen and Madeline Marriott
April 21, 2023
There was a much higher demand for college-owned, off-campus housing this year compared to last.

Increased housing demand leaves some seniors scrambling

By Emma Chen, News Editor
April 7, 2023
Faculty expressed their frustration over the new dean positions, as well as other structural issues, in a letter to the administration.

Group of faculty air frustrations in letter to Hurd

By Emma Chen and Madeline Marriott
March 10, 2023
Twyleak Sexton, whose alleged actions resulted in the campus lockdown, was arrested in New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of RLS Media)

Campus locked down after shooting downtown, suspect apprehended

By Emma Chen, News Editor
March 3, 2023
Some students are frustrated by the bell's inconsistency.

The bell strikes again: Alarm rings through campus as clock chimes one minute late

By Emma Chen and Jenny Davis
February 24, 2023
President Nicole Hurd said the college hopes to improve financial aid to offset the tuition increase.

Tuition hiked 5.5 percent for 2023-24 academic year

By Jenny Davis and Emma Chen
February 17, 2023
Smith hopes to work closely with students this semester. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Advising)

New first-year class dean named

By Emma Chen, News Editor
February 17, 2023

Op-Ed: Why I’m dropping Student Government

By Emma Chen
February 10, 2023
The Florida course ban is a part of a broader effort by Governor Ron DeSantis and others to restrict critical race theory teachings in schools. (Photo courtesy of Manhattan Institute)

Professors, students talk Florida AP course ban

By Emma Chen and Jenny Davis
February 10, 2023
The South College bell has been ringing three minutes late since the start of the semester.

Malfunctioning bell tower ticks off campus

By Emma Chen and Jenny Davis
February 3, 2023
The It's On Us grant will fund sexual assault response trainings. (Graphic courtesy of Central Penn College)

Lafayette receives $40k for sexual violence prevention grant

By Emma Chen and Jenny Davis
February 3, 2023
Roxane Lalande once chaired the French department. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)

Lafayette mourns loss of former French professor

By Emma Chen and Jenny Davis
February 3, 2023
Students have been paid to promote the app, but some question the source of the funding.

Fizz floods campus, defying regulations

By Trebor Maitin, Madeline Marriott and Emma Chen
January 27, 2023
Each of the newly-endowed professors expressed gratitude for their named positions. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College and Helena Silverstein)

Three professors awarded endowed chairs

By Emma Chen, News Editor
January 27, 2023
Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)

Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life

By Emma Chen, News Editor
December 9, 2022
The attorney representing Kyle Flanagan's '22 said he hopes to resolve the case quickly. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)

Kyle Flanagan ’22 faces felony charges, pleads not guilty

By Emma Chen, News Editor
December 2, 2022
The banner was promptly taken down after the Lafayette Activities Forum received complaints.

South College banner arouses controversy

By Emma Chen, Trebor Maitin, Jenny Davis and Shirley Liu
November 18, 2022
Landis members, pictured with Jeanine Stanilious and Ross Marcus, raised over $2,500 for local food pantries. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Herzog '24)

Landis Center raises funds, awareness for food pantries in Easton

By Emma Chen, News Editor
November 11, 2022
Calvin Cochran '24 (left) and Magdalen Larsen '23 (right) cohosted one of the 30-minute episodes. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Ye)

Policy studies students partner with PBS39 to create election programming

By Emma Chen, News Editor
November 4, 2022
Dara Horn (left) discussed the inspiration for her book and the conversations it sparks in Colton Chapel last week.

‘People Love Dead Jews’ author Dara Horn challenges Jewish trauma narrative

By Emma Chen, News Editor
October 21, 2022
Public Safety said that Easton Police Department is currently looking for a suspect.

Easton police continues investigation after ‘suspicious activity’ reported near Wawa

By Emma Chen, News Editor
October 21, 2022
While there was once a small initiative at Upper and Marquis dining halls, a more extensive composting program never materialized.

Composting initiative stagnant: Financial, bureaucratic reasons to blame

By Emma Chen and Trebor Maitin
October 21, 2022
The promoted professors come from every corner of campus. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College)

Nearly two dozen professors receive promotions

By Emma Chen and Trebor Maitin
September 30, 2022
Economics professors Hongxing Liu and Joaquín Gomez-Miñambres say that this valuation shows the importance of LaFarm to students.

Nonmarket valuation appraises LaFarm at almost $500,000 annually

By Emma Chen, News Editor
September 23, 2022
Becker wrote that the college's construction remains a top financial priority.

Lafayette in ‘good shape’ financially despite inflation-induced challenges

By Emma Chen, News Editor
September 16, 2022
Students across campus were left without power this past Tuesday.

Parts of campus left in dark for over 30 hours

By Emma Chen and Shirley Liu
September 9, 2022
Professors have expressed frustration with the growing class sizes of first year seminars.

College enrolls oversized freshman class, stressing First Year Seminars

By Emma Chen, News Editor
September 2, 2022
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

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
May 6, 2022
Hillel placed signs on the quad with facts about the Holocaust.

Hillel fosters education and awareness for Holocaust Remembrance Week

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
April 29, 2022
The Contingent Faculty Working Group is advocating for higher pay, lighter workloads and greater stability for non-tenured professors.

Faculty protest working conditions of non-tenured professors

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
April 22, 2022
The Confluence, which will include numerous amenities, is set to benefit the local economy and provide the government with real-estate and income tax revenue. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)

Easton’s new multi-purpose building to break ground by September

By Brenna Girard and Emma Chen
April 22, 2022
Lucy Cai '23 hopes to create more in-person opportunities for community building and solidarity creation in addition to the social media page. (Photo courtesy of @anti.violence.laf)

@anti.violence.laf account resumes digital activism

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
March 11, 2022
L-RAJE hopes to partner with the company Aunt Flow to make period products much more widely available on campus. (Photo by Emma Sylvester '25)

L-RAJE to provide free menstrual products in campus bathrooms

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
February 25, 2022
Sixty sophomore, junior and senior Leos will replace the 47 PARDners and 70 Orientation leaders of the past year. (Photo by Caroline Burns '22 for The Lafayette)

New Leo Program to replace orientation leader and PARDner positions

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
February 18, 2022
Construction has begun in Centre Square, with the circle planned to grow in size by 20 feet. (Photo by Deanna Hanchuck '22 for The Lafayette)

Renovations begin in Easton Centre Square

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
February 11, 2022
Chelsea Morrese has worked at Landis most of her time at Lafayette and is excited to build stronger relationships with the Easton community partners. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Chelsea Morrese steps into role of Landis Director

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
January 28, 2022
The new athletic facility will include a weight room that all Division I athletes at Lafayette may use. (Photo by Pierson White '24)

New athletic facility to be constructed at current site of Maroon Club Strength Center

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
December 10, 2021
The college's 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

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2021

Rumors about Monday fire in Hugel Science Center were ‘unfounded,’ Public Safety says

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
November 19, 2021
Student Government is considering consolidating the budget applications into semester or quarterly requests instead having both annual and as-needed requests. (Photo by Baris Yazici '25)

Student Government calls for clubs to spend annual budgets and request less funding

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
November 5, 2021
Prior to coming to Lafayette, Bates served as Program Manager for Fraternity and Solidarity Life at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. (Photo courtesy of Jakes Bates).

Greek Life Advisor Jake Bates reflects on first semester at Lafayette

By Emma Chen, Assistant News Editor
October 29, 2021
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Henry Hallock studies adaptive behavior and looks forward to sharing his passion for neuroscience inside the classroom. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette News)

Three new faculty members speak on research in health and psychology

By Emma Chen
October 8, 2021
The cut in pay and retirement benefits, all during the challenges of the pandemic, upset many professors, who responded in an email to the administration in summer 2020. (Photo by Kwasi Obeng-Dankwa '23)

Faculty frustrated by lack of compensation from pandemic pay cuts

By Emma Chen
October 1, 2021
Among the goals for Student Government this semester is to encourage more community service. (Photo courtesy of Pierson White '24)

After a delayed start, Student Government gears up for the academic year

By Emma Chen
September 24, 2021
Public Safety, which is still investigating the situation, encourages anybody with knowledge of who the individual could have been to reach out to their office. (Photo courtesy of Public Safety)

Public Safety responds to rumor about naked man with knife

By Emma Chen
September 17, 2021
Lafayette students worry about the implications of the new abortion law in Texas, citing in particular a provision that allows individual citizens to bring civil suits against those who help facilitate abortion (Photo courtesy of CNN).

Lafayette reacts to Texas abortion law

By Emma Chen
September 10, 2021
Like colleges throughout the country, Lafayette mandates that all students, even those vaccinated against COVID-19, must wear masks in non-residential buildings. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Burns '22)

Mixed reactions among students and faculty to updated COVID-19 protocols

By Emma Chen
September 3, 2021
Mary Zimmerman '21, the subject of the impeachment process, said that members of the executive board failed to follow the parliamentary rules for student government and disclosed confidential information.(Photo courtesy of Gina Beviglia '22)

No resolution expected on impeachment: Zimmerman speaks out about the process

By Emma Chen
May 21, 2021
The College has filled five out of nine tenure-track faculty positions, with others on the way. (Photo by Pierson White)

Rebounding from the pandemic, Lafayette hires new professors with focus on diversity

By Emma Chen
May 14, 2021
Michael Raynor has been nominated by the Biden Administration but awaits confirmation in the Senate before beginning his new position. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia)

Michael Raynor ’84 earns dual nomination as ambassador to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau

By Emma Chen
April 30, 2021
The Student Government Executive Board elections were originally scheduled to be held from April 15 to 17. (Photo courtesy of Gina Beviglia '22)

Student government executive board elections postponed

By Emma Chen
April 23, 2021
Executive board candidates emphasize need for transparency prior to election

Executive board candidates emphasize need for transparency prior to election

By Emma Chen
April 16, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey E. Goldstein of the Bailey Health Center says that as of now, vaccines will be encouraged, but not required, for returning to campus this fall (Photo by Caroline Burns '22).

Lafayette to roll out 1,000 vaccines on campus starting next week

By Emma Chen
April 9, 2021
Eight of the more than 25 ex-members pictured here in front of Kirby Hall. (Photo by Caroline Burns '22)

Why we dropped: Ex-sorority members talk problems in Greek life and their decisions to leave

By Emma Chen
March 19, 2021
Student Government has not explained the reasons behind the impeachment charge. (Photo by Ian Morse '17)

Zimmerman impeachment process begins after four months in limbo

By Emma Chen
March 12, 2021
The Mutual Aid Fund is distributing the money raised to marginalized people at Lafayette and in the Lehigh Valley. (Photos courtesy of SHEESH/LMA Instagram pages)

SHEESH and Laf Mutual Aid team up to raise thousands in donations

By Emma Chen
March 5, 2021
Samble held his previous role at Franklin & Marshall College for five years before joining the Lafayette community. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Brian Samble hired as new dean of students

By Emma Chen
February 26, 2021
The event took place on Tuesday, October 27 over Zoom. (Photo courtesy of Landis Center Instagram)

‘The conversation doesn’t stop here’: LANDIS Center hosts discussion on ICE and the treatment of immigrants

By Emma Chen
October 30, 2020
Senate Republicans are rushing to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the 2020 election. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Court-packing, gender and hypocrisy: Students activists and faculty discuss Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination

By Emma Chen
October 19, 2020
"Lafayette Votes!" is hosting a variety of events including watch parties for the Presidential Debates. (Photo Courtesy of Lafayette College)

Lafayette Votes coalition hosts discussion to inform students on voter mobilization in the general election

By Emma Chen
September 25, 2020
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