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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
Allison Quensen Blatt has juggled a number of jobs in the colleges arts program over her two decades at the college.
Allison Quensen Blatt, titan of the arts, to retire in June
The endowment aims to provide football players with opportunities off of the field. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Brothers of Lafayette Football announces endowment fund
The counseling center is located on the second floor of Bailey Health Center.
Counseling center on spring mental health struggles
Nunes seeks permanent funding to provide archives of student life.
Charlotte Nunes named dean of libraries
Mechanical engineering students often cite nature of materials as a weed-out class.
Do ‘weed-out’ courses exist at Lafayette?
Dean Tim Cox will choose Student Government representatives to select Pepper Prize finalists.
Changes made to Pepper Prize selection process
The College Writing Program is looking to expand its reach through social media.
‘I’ve had zero students come in’: College Writing Program on underutilization
Portable labs, sent home to students during the pandemic, have become a permanent fixture of the engineering department. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Brown)
COVID-19 teaching changes continue to benefit Lafayette
A new first-year dean will be hired, allowing each class year to have an individual advisor.
Lafayette advising office to undergo major staffing shuffle, new first-year dean to be announced 
Dean Tim Cox will choose Student Government representatives to select Pepper Prize finalists.
Changes made to Pepper Prize selection process
The Data Community will process data to visualize trends in Student Government budget allocations.
New data club to audit Student Government budget allocations
There were 60 plus applications to become Student Government members this semester.
Student Government sworn in
Voter turnout tripled from last year as students took to social media to promote their preferred candidates. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Puzio 25)
Olivia Puzio ‘25 elected Student Government president by five votes
A record number of freshmen applied to Student Government.
Student Government sees drastic increase in application numbers
Allison Quensen Blatt has juggled a number of jobs in the colleges arts program over her two decades at the college.
Allison Quensen Blatt, titan of the arts, to retire in June
Nunes seeks permanent funding to provide archives of student life.
Charlotte Nunes named dean of libraries
Forrest Stuart previously worked in financial aid before taking on his role in enrollment management. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Forrest Stuart named permanent VP of enrollment management
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
Mechanical engineering students often cite nature of materials as a weed-out class.
Do ‘weed-out’ courses exist at Lafayette?
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
The past month and a half has been a busy time for politics from the local to the national level. (Photos courtesy of Lehigh Valley Ramblings, Associated Press, Getty, Consolidated News Photos and The Morning Call)
What you missed in politics over break
Among the construction projects is The Commodore, a mixed-use property at 100 Northampton Street. (Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
Development projects to bring housing, retail space to downtown Easton
Milos founder passes away
Milo’s founder passes away
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
Authorities believe that the suspects used skimming devices to obtain confidential bank account information.(Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
Wawa skimming operation puts student financial information at risk
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
Clement Swaby of Bethlehem faces nearly 300 years in prison for the rape and attempted assaults of Lafayette and Lehigh students. (Photo courtesy of The Express-Times)
Man convicted of McCartney break-ins, multiple assaults, Lehigh University rape
Nunes seeks permanent funding to provide archives of student life.
Charlotte Nunes named dean of libraries
Forrest Stuart previously worked in financial aid before taking on his role in enrollment management. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Forrest Stuart named permanent VP of enrollment management
The Quad lights have been taken down as of earlier this week.
Balancing safety, sustainability with college lighting
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
Schools are ranked according to criteria like graduation rate and amount of financial resources available per student. (Photo courtesy of U.S News)
What’s in a number?: Administration, students on influence of U.S. News college rankings
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
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
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
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
LaFarms greenhouse officially opened in January and has enabled cooperation with researchers. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegefarm on Instagram)
LaFarm greenhouse spawns spotted lanternfly mitigation research
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
Satuna Mowrin 24 attempts to dismantle beauty standards in the modeling world. (Photo courtesy of Satuna Mowrin 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Satuna Mowrin ‘24 rejects modeling stereotypes
Damoi Morgan 25 views music as a way to give the campus color. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 adds melody to campus with steel drum
Fifteen cookies were pitted against each other in order to find the best for Lafayette College students. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel ’26 for The Lafayette)
Chocolate chip cookie crawl: A quest for the best in Easton
The Last of Us is a breathtaking nod to the original video game. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Television Review: ‘The Last of Us’: The greatest video game adaptation ever made
Fictional tennis legend Carrie Soto attempts to become the oldest woman to win a Grand Slam in Taylor Jenkins Reids latest novel. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Maddie’s Library: ‘Carrie Soto is Back’ stuns with immersive feminist sports story
Love Letters showcased the talent of both students and faculty.
Performance Review: ‘Love Letters’ tells story of romance over 50 years
Babylon transports viewers into the film industry of the Roaring 20s. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Movie Review: ‘Babylon’ passionately depicts good, bad, ugly of film industry
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
New owner Martin Ramirez with employee Brian Cortes. Ramirez took over as Tierra De Fuegos owner just last week. (Photo courtesy of Brian Cortes)
Small Business Spotlight: Tierra De Fuego brings modern, traditional Colombian cuisine to Easton
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
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
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
Junior Peter Lehman attacks the net during his six-goal performance in the Leopards victory over Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse prevails in last-second victory over Colgate
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
Frisbee spent spring break competing in the prestigious High Tide national tournament against teams from all over the country. (Photo courtesy of Sara OKeefe 24)
Frisbee places second in bracket at spring break tournament
Senior Meghan Gillis races down the slope during womens alpine at nationals, where she finished 11th. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Gillis 23)
Ski and board attends nationals, battles harsh weather conditions
The Leopards had a strong offensive outing against American, scoring a record high 15 goals. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to American by one point, Bennett scores six goals
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
Lafayette comes into the Rivalry game having won two out of the previous three matchups and controlling the overall record, 80-72-5. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 158th Rivalry game
Lehigh comes to the Hill following their first win since early September. (Photo by Xin Chen for The Brown and White)
Why Lehigh will win the 158th Rivalry game
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
Senior midfielder Yiannis Panayides dribbles down the field during Lafayettes win against American. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League playoffs after win against American, tie with Army
Lafayette soccer seniors were honored before their game against Loyola. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ties Loyola on Senior Day, falls to Hofstra in final non-conference battle
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?
Standout freshman forward Josh Rivera recorded his second career double-double in the loss to Army. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Shooting woes to blame as men’s basketball falters against Army, barely loses to Colgate
Captain Leo O’Boyle was joined by his parents in a Senior Day celebration before scoring 17 points. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball gets revenge against Boston in overtime thriller
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
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
Sophomore Davus Esslinger fires a backhand during his singles match against Holy Cross last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Despite defeat in playoffs, bright future ahead for Lafayette tennis
Junior Nash Lovallo participating in a doubles match against Bucknell last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated by Bucknell in final regular season match
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
Lafayette volleyball swept New Hampshire before falling to Fairfield in straight sets at the Villanova Classic to open the season. (Photo by Sarah Boekholder for GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in two matches, wins one in season opener
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Op-Ed: Debunking Posse myths
Op-Ed: In Defense of ChatGPT
Op-Ed: Debunking Posse myths
Op-Ed: In Defense of ChatGPT
Op-Ed: Ethical considerations in engineering
Op-Ed: We need to do better
Op-Ed: Reflecting on a year of war
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
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The counseling center is located on the second floor of Bailey Health Center.

[Photo] Counseling center on spring mental health struggles

March 24, 2023
Allison Quensen Blatt has juggled a number of jobs in the colleges arts program over her two decades at the college.

[Photo] Allison Quensen Blatt, titan of the arts, to retire in June

March 24, 2023
Nunes seeks permanent funding to provide archives of student life.

[Photo] Charlotte Nunes named dean of libraries

March 24, 2023
The Quad lights have been taken down as of earlier this week.

[Photo] Balancing safety, sustainability with college lighting

March 24, 2023
The former Tri Delta house became Lavender Lane in 2022.

[Photo] Queer people of color speak on Lavender Lane inclusivity issues

March 10, 2023
Faculty expressed their frustration over the new dean positions, as well as other structural issues, in a letter to the administration.

[Photo] Group of faculty air frustrations in letter to Hurd

March 10, 2023
Students can spend an afternoon in the Sigal Museum for only $8.

[Photo] How to spend a day in Easton for under $20

March 10, 2023
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 

[Photo] Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon

March 3, 2023
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[Photo] Seven campus dogs to brighten your ruff day

March 3, 2023
Students in Upper Farinon during the lockdown were not allowed into the dining hall.

[Photo] Campus locked down after shooting downtown, suspect apprehended

March 3, 2023
There were 60 plus applications to become Student Government members this semester.

[Photo] Student Government sworn in

March 3, 2023
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.

[Photo] The 1970s transformation of WJRH

March 3, 2023
The new training table will feature more vegetables and protein options for football players.

[Photo] ‘I needed more meals’: Athletes on campus dining struggles

March 3, 2023
March Hall was built atop a parking lot as temporary housing.

[Photo] You can’t spell ‘modular’ without ‘mold’

March 3, 2023
Chef Mike Kramlich is set to retire on March 8.

[Photo] Marquis egg chef turns in his spatula

March 3, 2023
Some students have expressed frustrations that Miss Jacksons does not accept meal swipes.

[Photo] One semester in: Challenges, opportunities for Miss Jackson’s Kitchen

February 24, 2023
The college plans to separate the general counsel role from human resources, among other changes.

[Photo] College shuffles around administration

February 24, 2023
Alex Cohen drew Snoopy for Valentines Day and masks with other decorations for Mardi Gras.

[Photo] Local high school student Alex Cohen brings seasonal chalk drawings to Gilbert’s

February 24, 2023
President Nicole Hurd said the college hopes to improve financial aid to offset the tuition increase.

[Photo] Tuition hiked 5.5 percent for 2023-24 academic year

February 17, 2023
Professors said one of the reasons they adopt ungrading is to alleviate inequities in the classroom.

[Photo] ‘Ungrading’ policy fosters new perspectives on learning outcomes

February 17, 2023
Student Government and L-RAJE worked with the college to reintroduce STI testing.

[Photo] Bailey Health Center now offering free STI testing

February 17, 2023
A large point of debate was club sports funding.

[Photo] Student Government Executive Board candidates share platforms during Q & A session

February 10, 2023
Vicky Galanos of Mojo 516 Cafe shared some of her favorite drinks to order.

[Photo] What to get at Mojo while reading The Lafayette

February 10, 2023
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[Photo] A peek into geological displays of Van Wickle Hall

February 3, 2023
The display on James Armistead Lafayette will be in Skillman room 209 throughout Black History Month.

[Photo] Special Collections honors Revolutionary-era Black spy with display

February 3, 2023
WGS 350: Intersectional Feminist Activisms collected accessibility data to curate a detailed report.

[Photo] Women, gender and sexuality studies class project highlights campus accessibility barriers

February 3, 2023
The South College bell has been ringing three minutes late since the start of the semester.

[Photo] Malfunctioning bell tower ticks off campus

February 3, 2023
Students have been paid to promote the app, but some question the source of the funding.

[Photo] Fizz floods campus, defying regulations

January 27, 2023
The strategic plan consists of four phases, each of which will last about two to three months.

[Photo] Strategic plan, first in roughly 15 years, to begin soon

January 27, 2023
The Lady Lafayette statue stands in front of the entrance to Skillman Library.

[Photo] A tribute to Lafayette’s ladies: Art class designs first female statue on campus

January 27, 2023
Students appreciate the hourly reminder from South Colleges bell.

[Photo] South College bell rings again after two years out of service

December 9, 2022
Previous chair of the Board of Trustees Larry Ramer financially supported the development of the Ramer History House.

[Photo] The history behind the history house

December 9, 2022
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[Photo] College introduces new Quad lighting holiday tradition

December 9, 2022
Junior Anna Paulsen and sophomores Zoe Meyer and Kristina Torkelsen placed second, fourth and fourth in their categories, respectively, at the Tournament of Champions.

[Photo] Equestrian trots to end of semester at Tournament of Champions

December 9, 2022
Many students were happy to have new food options in the dining hall.

[Photo] Upper Farinon dining hall hosts pilot program

December 2, 2022
The banner was promptly taken down after the Lafayette Activities Forum received complaints.

[Photo] South College banner arouses controversy

November 18, 2022
The NIA Sisterhood and its house on Monroe Street are spaces where women of color can come together and feel heard.

[Photo] NIA Sisterhood breaks down ‘clean girl aesthetic,’ empowers women of color

November 18, 2022
Pard Pantry was temporarily located in the basement of Farinon.

[Photo] Despite current closure, Pard Pantry is top priority, Student Government says

November 18, 2022
Many LEOs expressed their frustration that they have not been paid at the expected time.

[Photo] LEOs unpaid for over a month

November 11, 2022
Before a non-native plant can be brought on campus, it must be approved by grounds supervisor Jeff Weed.

[Photo] The more you grow: Landscaping on Lafayette’s campus

November 11, 2022
Although the new Markle Parking Deck has been open for use for over a month now, some faculty and staff are still experiencing parking difficulties.

[Photo] Some faculty, staff face parking issues despite new deck 

October 28, 2022
Public Safety said that Easton Police Department is currently looking for a suspect.

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

October 21, 2022
Professors say that the issues with textbook ordering make adding and dropping classes difficult.

[Photo] Professors deny responsibility for textbook delays

October 21, 2022
Kelsey Wong 25 is hoping to make the lost and found bins more visible.

[Photo] Student Government hopes to improve, publicize Lost and Found program

October 7, 2022
The Office of Sustainability hopes to expand the number of electric vehicles already in the colleges vehicle fleet.

[Photo] Emily Bone ’24 leads Sustainability Office research on introduction of electric vehicles to campus

September 30, 2022
Construction for the new residential building is set to be finished by fall 2024.

[Photo] Construction on McCartney Street Phase II project to commence soon

September 30, 2022
Professor Josh Sanborn and Grace Sanborn 25 are just one professor-parent, student-child duo at Lafayette.

[Photo] When Family Weekend is every weekend: Lives of students with professor parents

September 23, 2022
The textbook delays can be attributed to supply chain issues, over-enrollment, late textbook requests and more.

[Photo] Students left waiting for textbooks

September 23, 2022
Azalea Danes 24 hopes to create a space for student expression with the new zine.

[Photo] New zine led by Azalea Danes ’24 puts arts back in liberal arts

September 23, 2022
The spotted lanternfly is threatening crops up and down the East Coast.

[Photo] To kill a lanternfly

September 23, 2022
Students across campus were left without power this past Tuesday.

[Photo] Parts of campus left in dark for over 30 hours

September 9, 2022
Students hoping to get down the hill are encouraged to take a shuttle.

[Photo] The long way down: Closed stairs force detours downtown

September 9, 2022
The fifth floor of Acopian Engineering Center is set to be complete in late October.

[Photo] Construction continues as Lafayette looks forward with new campus master plan

September 9, 2022
The Prestigious Pardettes will be holding auditions to join their dance group on Sept. 14 and 16.

[Photo] New group, Prestigious Pardettes, to bring hip-hop and majorette to campus

September 9, 2022
The new parking deck will create 230 additional parking spaces, several with electric vehicle charging capabilities.

[Photo] Rebuilt Markle Parking Deck features greater accessibility, new amenities

September 2, 2022
Juan Martinez, one of the owners of Miss Jacksons, says he hopes to bring Southern soul to College Hill.

[Photo] Don Juan’s owner to open Southern-style restaurant, replacing Trolley Stop

September 2, 2022
The food studies exhibit shows off culinary ephemera, or materials related to food and cooking that would not normally have a long shelf life. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)

[Photo] You are what you(‘re told to) eat: Stefano Mancini ’22 curates food studies exhibit in Skillman

May 6, 2022
The growth plan for Lafayette was put on hold by the administration due to enrollment challenges caused by the Covid pandemic.

[Photo] College lowers target enrollment for class of 2026, forcing pause on growth plans

April 22, 2022
provided many of resources related to feminism and gender equity. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22 for The Lafayette)

‘Feminist Fest’ celebrates Women’s History Month

By Emma Sylvester, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2022
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