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The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Easton mayoral debate recap
A Truman Scholar, Cham will work at Bloomberg after she graduates.
Fatimata Cham ’23 wins Pepper Prize
A burglary was reported at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Two students accused of burglarizing Greek life houses
Lafayette Data community provided the above graph of budget allocations by category. (Figure courtesy of Lafayette Data Community)
Data Community Club breaks down Student Government budget
The bear sighting was reported directly to Easton City Hall. (Photo courtesy of @cityofeastonpa on Twitter)
Bear sighted near campus
Some Student Government members drafted a resolution in response to the Faculty Teaching & Learning Committees proposal.
Faculty committee seeks to limit Course Evaluation access
Some biology students were unable to take seats in classes due to staff turnover.
Biology department staffing shuffle causes headaches
This year, Admissions expects around 700 students in the class of 2027.
Second-highest number of applications on record, college plans smaller class of 2027
The last change to the deans excuse policy came over four years ago.
New dean’s excuse form to standardize absence policy
The Leopard for a Day program allows prospective, accepted and incoming students to shadow current students.
Leopard for a Day returns
Lafayette Data community provided the above graph of budget allocations by category. (Figure courtesy of Lafayette Data Community)
Data Community Club breaks down Student Government budget
Some Student Government members drafted a resolution in response to the Faculty Teaching & Learning Committees proposal.
Faculty committee seeks to limit Course Evaluation access
The amended budget guidelines will provide clubs with extra funds for merchandise.
Student Government amends budget guidelines
Student Involvement plans to block employees from OurCampus voting.
Three non-students found to have cast ballots in Student Government elections
Dean Tim Cox will choose Student Government representatives to select Pepper Prize finalists.
Changes made to Pepper Prize selection process
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
Some Student Government members drafted a resolution in response to the Faculty Teaching & Learning Committees proposal.
Faculty committee seeks to limit Course Evaluation access
Professor Khadijah Mitchell will have the opportunity to teach at various medical schools at her new job. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Biology professor Khadijah Mitchell to depart for top cancer center
Some biology students were unable to take seats in classes due to staff turnover.
Biology department staffing shuffle causes headaches
Student Involvement plans to block employees from OurCampus voting.
Three non-students found to have cast ballots in Student Government elections
The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Easton mayoral debate recap
The bear sighting was reported directly to Easton City Hall. (Photo courtesy of @cityofeastonpa on Twitter)
Bear sighted near campus
The primary election will be held on May 16.
Easton election guide: 2023 municipal primary
Clement Swaby was connected to alleged crimes in other jurisdictions with DNA evidence. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
McCartney Street intruder sentenced to rest of life in prison
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
A burglary was reported at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Two students accused of burglarizing Greek life houses
The accident occurred at the intersection of McCartney and High Streets.
College Hill traffic accident leaves student hospitalized
Public Safety has increased its presence on and off campus following the incident.
Gun flashed at students at Cattell Street house
Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents. (Photo by Seth Wenig for the Associated Press)
Lafayette weighs in on Trump arrest
Clement Swaby was connected to alleged crimes in other jurisdictions with DNA evidence. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
McCartney Street intruder sentenced to rest of life in prison
The master plan will be finalized at the end of 2023.
Master plan recap: A year of envisioning change
Students and faculty have pressed the administration to speed up accessibility efforts.
Despite increased awareness, accessibility issues persist
The monument has been moved in the past, according to an Indigenous Rights Coalition leader.
College to consider Sullivan Monument proposals
This year, Admissions expects around 700 students in the class of 2027.
Second-highest number of applications on record, college plans smaller class of 2027
The last change to the deans excuse policy came over four years ago.
New dean’s excuse form to standardize absence policy
Empty Threat was one of the student bands that performed at Lafchella.
Lafchella persists, rain or shine
Lafayette hosted two drag queens despite local backlash over similar events. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegelibrary on Instagram)
Drag Story Hour encourages LGBTQ+ inclusion
A projected background was utilized to immerse the audience deeper in the play. (Photo courtesy of Timmy Mayrose 23)
Performance Review: Tear-jerking portrayal of PTSD in ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’
Ella Dalgliesh 25 created sculptures inspired by her family. (Photo courtesy of Ella Dalgliesh 25)
Sculpture class project ‘The 100’ makes artistic mark on campus
Remy Oktay 24 organized the dinner as a final assignment for his class. (Photo courtesy of Remy Oktay 24)
Student brings strangers together with secretive steak dinner
Maria Soukup 26 is trained in playing classical music on the violin. (Photo courtesy of Rae Shepard 26)
Student Artist Spotlight: Violinist Maria Soukup ’26 on her love for ‘shared language’ of playing
Hanoi Ragmen has performed in established venues in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Shaan Shuster 23)
Student Artist Spotlight: Shaan Shuster ’23 on his award-winning band
Zach Freiheiter 23 has been composing his own music since his first year at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Zach Freiheiter 23)
Student Artist Spotlight: Zach Freiheiter ’23 on his composing journey
Juliana Soldat 24 sculpted pieces for her independent study that comment on mental health and personal struggles. (Photo courtesy of Juliana Soldat 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Juliana Soldat ’24 depicts mental illness through sculpture
Isabella Lu 25 made archaeological illustrations for professor Ingrid Furniss upcoming book. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Lu 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Isabella Lu ’25 digs into archeology illustrations
A projected background was utilized to immerse the audience deeper in the play. (Photo courtesy of Timmy Mayrose 23)
Performance Review: Tear-jerking portrayal of PTSD in ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’
Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer will add to his impressive filmography this summer. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Five new movies to look forward to this summer
Kendal Davis 26 tried vegan sandwiches and desserts from Easton Public Market. (Photo courtesy of Kendal Davis 26)
The best vegan options in Easton Public Market
Amadeus features critically acclaimed direction and performances. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Movie Review: Sam’s top 5 of all time: #4 ‘Amadeus’
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling give standout performances in La La Land. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Movie Review: Sam’s top 5 of all time: #5 ‘La La Land’
Mia and Maddies offers desserts and flavors from around the world.
Small Business Spotlight: Mia and Maddie’s Bakery serves goodies with a doctor’s touch
Jenny DeLorenzo intends for Plants + Coffee to have a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. (Photo courtesy of WFMZ)
Small Business Spotlight: Plants + Coffee sprouts in Easton
Easton Candle Company is open downtown from Friday through Sunday.
Small Business Spotlight: Easton Candle Company curates clean, unique fragrances
The Easton Record Exchange emerged from its next-door neighbor, the pawn shop Easton Exchange.
Small Business Spotlight: Easton Record Exchange will satisfy your vintage desires
Pie+Tart is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day except Sunday and Monday. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Small Business Spotlight: Pie+Tart combines two women’s love for baking
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
Write to Be opted against a typical club structure in favor of a more close-knit feel. (Graphic by Samantha Peabody 25 for Write to Be)
Write to Be connects student writers of color
LafKid Connect hosts students from Easton Middle School on campus every Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Camille Carthy 23)
LafKid Connect brings Easton Area Middle School students to campus
The Mar-Keys is one of Lafayettes all-voices a capella groups. (Photo courtesy of Alex Thurtle 24)
Starting out on the right note: Mar-Keys compete for first time
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
The display on James Armistead Lafayette will be in Skillman room 209 throughout Black History Month.
Special Collections honors Revolutionary-era Black spy with display
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
Documentarian and journalist Sean Ryon ‘12 studied English and film and media studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sean Ryon 12)
Alum Spotlight: ‘Dateline’ field producer Sean Ryon ’12 on documentary production
Malik Hamm will play for the Ravens in his hometown of Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Senior Malik Hamm signs with Baltimore Ravens
Some members of the crew team will represent Lafayette in Tennessee this month. (Photo courtesy of @lafcrew on Instagram)
Crew sweeps the board at Gifford Pinchot Sprints Regatta
Team members pose after a strong 4x400 performance at the 2023 indoor Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of Lily Dineen 24)
What to expect at Track and Field Patriot League Championship
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Coach John Troxell celebrates with his team following its last second win over Sacred Heart. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Malik Hamm will play for the Ravens in his hometown of Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Senior Malik Hamm signs with Baltimore Ravens
Sophomore Nahjee Adams carries the ball past defenders. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football showcases talent at Spring Game, looks forward to fall
Among the Leopards leaving are defensive lineman Malik Hamm, who declared for the NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football completes 2027 recruiting class, signs 26 new players
Seniors Marco Olivas and Malik Hamm lead the Leopards out of tunnel to take on Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards).
Hamm wins second Defensive Player of the Year award, five others take home Patriot League Honors
The Leopards celebrate their 2022 Rivalry Game win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football defeats Lehigh in close defensive match up, marks positive end to Troxell’s first year
Mens soccer tied ESU at Cottingham Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)
Men’s soccer hosts annual Earn Your Spots Game
The Gummeson Grounds will have several improvements, including a new press box. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)
Construction on new soccer stadium underway
Yazdan Basir 23 creates models to help the mens soccer team visualize its statistics. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)
Yazdan Basir ’23 brings men’s soccer stats to life
Sidelines: World Cup 2022
Sidelines: World Cup 2022
Senior midfielder Will Echeverria controls the ball during the Leopards 0-1 playoff loss. (Photo by Phil Hoffmann for Navy Athletics)
Men’s soccer season ends with loss in Patriot League quarterfinals, Kitromilides receives academic honors
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Adama Sanogo waits to embrace head coach Dan Hurley following their national championship victory. (Photo courtesy of KSL Sports)
Sidelines: Wrapping up March Madness
Sophomore guard CJ Fulton is a key member of the basketball team with an interesting playing history and optimistic view on the Leopards future. (Photo courtesy of CJ Fulton 25)
From Éire to here, basketball’s CJ Fulton fits in
The mens basketball team celebrates its Sunday night win against American, which sent it to the Patriot League finals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
After nail-biting win against American, men’s basketball falls to No. 1 seed Colgate in League Championship
Senior captain Leo OBoyle, who scored his 1,000th career point against American on Sunday, will be key for the Leopards against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Patriot League Championship Preview: Can the Leopards pull off the upset?
Sophomore midfielder Lineke Spaans (left) and senior defender Simone Hefting (right) were laureled for their impressive performances this fall. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Spaans, Hefting earn All-Mideast Region awards
Freshman midfielder Josephine van Wijk is recognized before the Leopards beat Holy Cross. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey captures final win of 2022 campaign
Fifth-year Molly McAndrew takes the ball up the field during one of her last games as a Leopard. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Despite dominant road victory, field hockey misses out on playoffs
Senior Molly McAndrew is embraced by the team after she scores one of the Leopards two goals during their 2-0 win over BU. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Field hockey splits weekend, notches first Patriot League win of season
Senior defender Sydney Woolston is embraced by her team after scoring her third career goal during the Leopards victory against Richmond. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Field hockey splits weekend matches against Lehigh, Richmond
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
The mens tennis team competed in several close matches this past weekend at the Villanova Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Arman Ganchi 25)
Men’s tennis participates in annual Villanova Invitational, featuring strong first-years
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
The Lafayette mens club volleyball team poses after its successful first tournament. (Photo courtesy of @laf_mvb on Instagram)
Men’s club volleyball attends first ever tournament at Kutztown
Volleyball celebrates their 3-1 win against rival Lehigh last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball triumphs over Lehigh before falling to Bucknell
Sophomore outside hitter Abby Nieporte spikes a ball for a point during the Leopards victory over Manhattan College last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins one, loses two in Big Apple Tournament
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Op-Ed: What to do about the fashion in the room?
Op-Ed: Public art at Lafayette College
Op-Ed: Where is tuition going?: Not visiting or adjunct faculty
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Op-Ed: What to do about the fashion in the room?
Op-Ed: Public art at Lafayette College
Op-Ed: Where is tuition going?: Not visiting or adjunct faculty
Op-Ed: Thank you for your support
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
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

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Emma Chen

Emma Chen, News Editor

Emma Chen (she/her) is a junior and is the News Editor for this school year. She has been involved in the newspaper since the beginning of her freshman year (Zoom interviews galore), and it has been her only personality trait ever since. She is a double major in Anthropology & Sociology and Government & Law. When she's not running around like a madman from one interview to another, you can find her either doing one of her many many many other extracurriculars on campus (POSP, Kaleidoscope, Alpha Phi, Panhellenic Council, WA, A&S club, etc.) or napping (1.5 hours minimum). Ask her for her opinions about crusts and her fun fact about blueberries.

All content by Emma Chen
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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