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Students involved in the investigation will go before the Student Conduct Board.
Women’s rugby facing dozens of hazing charges after Public Safety investigation
No members of the class of 2026 delegation returned to the general body.
Meet your new Student Government representatives
The Office of Sustainability earned the silver designation twice before moving into the gold category.
Sustainability programs earn gold rating for green higher education
Henry Kissinger attended Lafayette for two terms in 1944 through an army program. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette Alumnus Magazine)
Henry Kissinger’s Lafayette connections
Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), left, has served as the top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee since last September. (Photo by Bill Clark for CQ Roll Call)
The committee that took down George Santos
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
The Jones Lecture is an annual event featuring faculty members presenting from a variety of disciplines.
Jones Faculty Lecturer Melissa Galloway speaks to importance of chemistry in atmosphere
Michael McGuire, who chairs the Faculty Affairs and Resources Committee, praised the new fund for broadening access for professors.
New faculty fund provides travel opportunities for professors
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
The new lobby of Markle Hall has been completed after over 18 months of construction.
Admissions space looking brighter after Markle renovations
No members of the class of 2026 delegation returned to the general body.
Meet your new Student Government representatives
The Nov. 30 meeting saw yet another slate of bylaws amendments.
Student government report card, Nov. 30
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
Other than a late start to the meeting, Student Government stuck to its agenda.
Student Government report card, Nov. 16
Student Government finished its scheduled agenda in four minutes.
Student Government report card, Nov. 9
Professor Mike Bertuccis research may help combat dangerous diseases caused by streptococcus gordonii. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Chemistry professor receives teacher-scholar award
The bicentennial committee will emphasize bringing together students, faculty, parents and alumni.
College launches committee to prepare for bicentennial celebration
The Jones Lecture is an annual event featuring faculty members presenting from a variety of disciplines.
Jones Faculty Lecturer Melissa Galloway speaks to importance of chemistry in atmosphere
Students hope that offering classes during lunch will ameliorate long lunch lines.
College shakes up course offering schedule after years of delays
The mission statement is a small part of two of Hurds major goals at Lafayette: carrying out both a long-term strategic plan and a master plan.
College seeks community input on mission statement, values
The construction began the week of Oct. 9 and is expected to continue for the remainder of the semester.
Cattell construction seeks to improve safety, poses difficulties to students
Election Day saw a decrease in turnout in Northampton County compared to last years midterm election. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
Democrats wallop Republicans in off-year election
The college has planted 48 trees to account for those removed during the construction of the escarpment trail.
Lafayette works to remedy tree removal dispute
Thursdays shooting was Eastons first fatal shooting since March 2022. (Photo courtesy of Trip Advisor)
Suspect at large after fatal South Side shooting
The group of students was working in the section of the Bushkill Creek in Jacobsburg. (Photo courtesy of Scenic Wild Delaware River)
Student researchers find gun in Bushkill Creek
The colleges yearly crime history is published in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contextualizing the weekly crime log
Thursdays shooting was Eastons first fatal shooting since March 2022. (Photo courtesy of Trip Advisor)
Suspect at large after fatal South Side shooting
Some of those arrested were living at the Hotel Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Meth seized, six arrests made after Downtown raid
The new structure prioritizes technical, safety and communication improvements to Public Safetys emergency preparedness.
Crisis management team revamps campus security procedures
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
One of the alternatives for course evaluation access is a syllabus repository.
Faculty committee considers course evaluation alternatives
Applications for ambassadors are now accepted on a rolling basis.
Admissions overhauls student employee application process
Anyone can currently search for Lafayette students by name in the public directory.
Why does Lafayette have a public directory?
The government and law department hopes to implement aspects of the debate into its curriculum.
Campus community prepares to host 2024 vice presidential debate
The college received more geographically diverse applications this year than in previous cycles.
College sees steady increase in early decision applications
Art students showed off their capstone projects at the Grossman Gallery.
Short films, sculptures and spreading awareness
Tyler and Coogan are the Dog Houses newest service dogs in training. (Photo courtesy of @lafdoghouse on Instagram)
New Dog House pups are su-paw-stars
The alpacas on Callowhill Farm are expertly tended to by Christopher Rafferty ‘26. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Rafferty ‘26)
Christopher Rafferty ‘26, alpaca farmer
Easton Winter Village transformed Centre Square with 40 holiday huts housing local vendors.
The Lafayette’s guide to Easton Winter Village
(Graphics by Elisabeth Seidel for The Lafayette)
Lafayette Fashion Society on what’s in this holiday season
Olivia Hofmann 24 and Olivia Bamford 24 both transitioned from violin to oboe before high school.
The Olivias of the oboe section
Chris Nappo 27 first started making pottery in the ninth grade. (Photo courtesy of Chris Nappo Ceramics)
Student Artist Spotlight: Chris Nappo ’27 sells pottery from Easton to Alaska
For Those Who Waited uses songs Téo Rodriguez 24 has written over the last three years. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Rapper Téo Rodriguez ‘24 releases debut album
Carnival Craze puts carnival fun into an interactive board game.
Matthew Moise ’24 develops new board game
Elena Duffy 24 is currently working on a new EP. (Photo courtesy of Elena Duffy 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Elena Duffy ‘24 finds her voice
These four holiday albums will warm your soul this season. (Photos courtesy of Spotify)
Soulful holiday albums to soothe your spirit
The Holdovers is a movie to rewatch every holiday season. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘The Holdovers’ is a Christmas movie for the books
“Vampires of El Norte” by Isabel Cañas tells the story of childhood friends who have to deal with both war and mythical creatures. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Maddie’s Library: Winter break reading list
Spamalot shines in comedy and in song. (Photo courtesy of Playbill)
Performance Review: ‘Spamalot’ is the crown comedy of Broadway
Miracle on 34th Street has a cast of over 20 people made up of students, staff and alumni.
Performance Review: Holiday cheer flurries in ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
Fox Bakerys shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.
Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.
Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs
Belleville Market features handmade goods and has a homey energy.
Small Business Spotlight: Belleville Market brings Parisian charm to Pennsylvania
The Raven 96 was opened out of Raven Gabriels love for the restaurant industry.
Small Business Spotlight: The Raven 96 proves breakfast is most important meal of day
The Prestigious Pardettes will be performing at basketball games this winter. (Photo courtesy of Janiya Hood 25)
Prestigious Pardettes perform at first ever fall showcase
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Ari Ismail ‘26 and Ariel Haber-Fawcett ‘25 created the Middle Eastern Studies Association to raise awareness of issues in the region.
From the court to the stage
Meredith Forman 24 hopes that the addition of pride flags on the arts houses will spur more LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Pride flags installed at art houses as ‘visual show of allyship’
Benjamin Herman 23, Joshua Hale 23 and Shirley Liu 23 said that their trip to Tokyo was one to remember. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Liu 23)
Forensics team takes on Tokyo
The Presidents House has a rich history that spans over a century.
A look into the President’s House then and now
Rick Fisher (right), who was the Leopard mascot for 15 years, poses with the current mascot, Dysean Alexander. (Photo courtesy of Dysean Alexander)
Unmasking the Leopard
The current spring concert, Lafchella, features student bands and local performers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
History of the spring concert
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
Ted Norton eventually resigned from his position at Lafayettes library after being accused of having communist ties. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Communists on campus?: Letters illuminate Lafayette’s Red Scare
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 Hefners 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
Shayne Figueroa 99 first became interested in food studies after taking an American Studies class at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Shayne Figueroa 99)
Alumni Spotlight: NYU professor Shayne Figueroa ’99 shares passion for food history
Amy Emerick Clerkin 03 landed a Capitol Hill gig just months after graduation. (Photo courtesy of LegiStorm)
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Emerick Clerkin ’03 on climbing Washington’s ranks
Members of the mens soccer team has been reading books about teamwork to the students. (Photo courtesy of Lawrence Aydlett 25)
Earn Your Spots book club connects soccer players with local students
College President Nicole Hurd hosted four teams that beat Lehigh this fall. (Photos courtesy of @presidenthurd on Instagram)
Building a tradition
Florida State will play in the Fiesta Bowl after being robbed of a chance at the championship. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
College football bowl preview
Bob Foltz can be found on the sidelines of nearly every basketball game.
Section 5, row B, seat 1
The fencing team practices at 6 a.m. due to facility conflicts. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Fencing captain looks for administrative support
Sophomore running back Jamar Curtis runs past a Delaware defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football falls to Delaware in nail-biter in first round of FCS playoffs
Leopards fans were probably taking pictures at the game with the new iPhone 5s. (Edit by Trebor Maitin for The Lafayette)
The last time football won the Patriot League Championship
The Leopards have a chance to secure the programs first-ever NCAA FCS Playoff win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
FCS playoff preview: Lafayette vs. Delaware
The football team celebrates its commanding victory over Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football routs Lehigh, clinches first Patriot League title since 2013
The Leopards are looking to kill the Mountain Hawks tomorrow. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 159th Rivalry game
Members of the mens soccer team has been reading books about teamwork to the students. (Photo courtesy of Lawrence Aydlett 25)
Earn Your Spots book club connects soccer players with local students
Junior forward Lawrence Aydlett fights off a Boston defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends dominant run with Patriot League championship loss at BU
Members of the soccer team thank fans after their quarterfinal victory over American University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer championship preview
Senior forward Hale Lombard takes a shot against American in the Patriot League quarterfinal game. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer vies for Patriot League title after overtime wins against American, Loyola
Junior forward Andrey MacIntyre jumps up for a header against Bucknell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer finishes regular season with two draws
Bob Foltz can be found on the sidelines of nearly every basketball game.
Section 5, row B, seat 1
Freshman guard Mark Butler elevates for two against Cornell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball extends losing streak to six
Junior center Justin Vander Baan blocks a shot against Monmouth in the Cathedral Classic. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball winless at weekend tournament, falls to Drexel at home
Senior center Justin Vander Baan tries to muscle by a UCLA defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops back-to-back games in California swing
Sophomore guard Ryan Pettit prepares to pass the ball against St. Josephs. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops season opener against St. Joseph’s
Junior midfielder and captain Lineke Spaans dribbles against American in the Patriot League final. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls to American in Patriot League final
The field hockey team celebrates its semifinal win against Boston. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey championship preview
Junior midfielder Lineke Spaans earned First Team honors for her 29-point season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey defeats Lehigh, Boston on way to championship
Sophomore midfielder Josephine van Wijk fires a shot on goal during the Leopards win over Towson. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey brings winning streak to 7 with non-conference wins
The field hockey team hopes to extend its winning streak tonight against Towson. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Field hockey beats BU, Providence to clinch playoff spot
Sophomore Jake Magnusson gets set to receive in the first round of the Bucknell Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams debut at Bucknell Invitational
The tennis team beat Loyola Maryland for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis sets program record in blowout victory over Loyola Maryland
Senior Halle DeNardo waits to return the ball during her match against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis drops senior day match to Lehigh
Sophomore Olivia Boeckman uses the forehand during the Leopards matchup. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis kicks off regular season with decisive victory
Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season
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
Freshman middle back Irelynd Lorenzen spikes the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in blowout matches against Lehigh, Bucknell
Freshman outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to bump the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Loyola in hard-fought match
Christian Kiselica led George Washington to a top-25 ranking prior to coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Christian Kiselica named head volleyball coach
The team poses after its win in the final game of the season. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)
Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester
Letter to the Editor: Response to Pards for Palestine
Op-Ed: How do we fill the stands?
On the Spot: What are your thoughts on Roary, the mascot’s new name?
Op-Ed: Pards for Palestine statement
On the Spot: Who is one professor you appreciate?
Op-Ed: How do we fill the stands?
Op-Ed: Pards for Palestine statement
Editorial: A call for transparency
Op-Ed: A Menstrual Equity Open Letter to the administration and student body: Phase Two
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Letter to the Editor: Response to Pards for Palestine
Letter from the Editor: Student Government debate
Letter from the Editor: Student Government debate
Letter from the Editor
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The Student Government office should reopen in two to four business days, once the clean up crew takes care of the blood.
Student Government Budget Committee beat to death: Happiness Club, SMAC to blame
During his time on the Shanghai Sharks, Scott T. Pippin was named Most Caring Player.
Scott T. Pippin to take over as head men’s basketball coach
Please dont ask her if shes friends with ChatGPT. Thats racist.
Hurd exposed as AI
Thank you rich donor!
Alum donates millions to scholarship for straight white men
Kevin requires a diet of three small dogs per shift.
Chi Phi party empty after no one solves their riddles three
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
Emma Chen

Emma Chen, Managing Editor

Emma Chen (she/her) is a senior studying Anthropology & Sociology and Government & Law. She has been writing for the paper since her freshman fall (Zoom interviews galore). On campus, she is a POSP director, Mentor Writing Associate, President of the Panhellenic Council, a Kaleidoscope coordinator, works in the A&S office, and is involved in her sorority. 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
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 bells 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 Its 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 Flanagans 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 colleges 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 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

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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