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Peter Milius was arrested in October 2023 after filming two Lafayette College students while they were showering.
Milius avoids prison in child pornography, invasion of privacy case
Sean Scanlon will take over for consultant Kim Verstandig who serves as the current interim vice president for advancement. (Photo courtesy of lindauerglobal.com)
Lafayette fills top fundraising post after 2 years
The Kappa Delta Rho interim chapter will have the opportunity to achieve full chapter status at the end of the fall semester.
Kappa Delta Rho cleared for fall recruitment
Recognition as an official student organization grants clubs the ability to request Student Government funds and reserve spaces on campus.
New student organizations added
Student Life staffer Bridget Gunn remembered as ‘the life of the place’
Student Life staffer Bridget Gunn remembered as ‘the life of the place’
Provost Laura McGrane joined Lafayette College in 2024.
Associate provosts to replace academic dean structure
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
Recognition as an official student organization grants clubs the ability to request Student Government funds and reserve spaces on campus.
New student organizations added
Student Government reviews more club approvals at May 1 meeting
Student Government reviews more club approvals at May 1 meeting
Student Government reviews club approvals at April 24 meeting
Student Government reviews club approvals at April 24 meeting
The new cycle aims to reduce the confusion that often occurred during the transitional weeks between budgets.
Student Government streamlines budget cycle
Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting
Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting
Sean Scanlon will take over for consultant Kim Verstandig who serves as the current interim vice president for advancement. (Photo courtesy of lindauerglobal.com)
Lafayette fills top fundraising post after 2 years
Student Life staffer Bridget Gunn remembered as ‘the life of the place’
Student Life staffer Bridget Gunn remembered as ‘the life of the place’
Mary Roth '83 traveled abroad with sophomores on the "Lafayette Engineering in Bonn" program for the first time in 2022 in Germany. (Photo courtesy of Mary Roth '83)
Long-time scholars, lifelong Leopards
Students, faculty and staff attended Alana Klass' retirement celebration on Tuesday.
Gateway career counselor retires
Provost Laura McGrane joined Lafayette College in 2024.
Associate provosts to replace academic dean structure
The Lehigh Valley saw hazardous air quality during the summer of 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
National air quality report gives Lehigh Valley poor grade
Per Easton's charter, an ordinance goes into effect 30 days after it is approved in a vote, meaning the permit program could begin in June at the earliest.
Easton City Council calls for neighborhood permit parking program 
For Lafayette College students, voting can be done in-person on May 20 at Kirby Sports Center between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Easton election guide: 2025 primary election
President Donald Trump frequently touted the idea of strong foreign tariffs throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
Eastonians express uncertainty with Trump tariffs
Chi Phi was one of four fraternities on campus charged with health code violations in 2025 thus far.
How much do health code violations matter?
Peter Milius was arrested in October 2023 after filming two Lafayette College students while they were showering.
Milius avoids prison in child pornography, invasion of privacy case
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.
Milius pleads guilty on all charges
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
Sean Scanlon will take over for consultant Kim Verstandig who serves as the current interim vice president for advancement. (Photo courtesy of lindauerglobal.com)
Lafayette fills top fundraising post after 2 years
Mary Roth '83 traveled abroad with sophomores on the "Lafayette Engineering in Bonn" program for the first time in 2022 in Germany. (Photo courtesy of Mary Roth '83)
Long-time scholars, lifelong Leopards
Fulbright and Goldwater scholarships are primarily funded by the federal government. (Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)
Students win Goldwater, Fulbright scholarships
Students, faculty and staff attended Alana Klass' retirement celebration on Tuesday.
Gateway career counselor retires
Provost Laura McGrane joined Lafayette College in 2024.
Associate provosts to replace academic dean structure
The Easton Municipal Band has members of many ages, from high schoolers to senior citizens.
Easton Municipal Band brings the beat
Zach Whitney '21 was a senior interviewer during his time as a student. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Knowing the ropes
The grey squirrel is the most common squirrel in Pennsylvania.
Lafayette squirrel fan account reveals identity, readies to pass torch
Food Review: A tour of local bagels
Food Review: A tour of local bagels
Mexico Lindo opened in April, 16 years after its first location in Bethlehem began operations.
Restaurant Review: Mexico Lindo brings Latin cuisine to College Hill
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
Swetha Tadisina '25 began her glassblowing journey two years ago. (Photo courtesy of Swetha Tadisina '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Swetha Tadisina sparks up creativity with glassblowing
Plus One began as a group of three and has since expanded to six members. (Photo courtesy of Ajani Martin)
Student Artist Spotlight: Plus One brings together musical flair, friendship
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.
‘Lift Every Voice’
Food Review: A tour of local bagels
Food Review: A tour of local bagels
Mexico Lindo opened in April, 16 years after its first location in Bethlehem began operations.
Restaurant Review: Mexico Lindo brings Latin cuisine to College Hill
What screams romantic confliction more than standing on top of the mountain as the wind blows in your face? (Photo courtesy of IMDB)
Movie Review: 2005 ‘Pride and Prejudice’ gets yearning right
Sidney Lumet's 1957 film "12 Angry Men" received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: 10 movies you should watch before leaving college
"Slow Days, Fast Company: The World, the Flesh, and L.A." by Eve Babitz is a tribute to the many sides of southern California. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Selma’s Shelf: Some summer memoir suggestions
Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar is located at 28 N 3rd St. in Easton and is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Small Business Spotlight: Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar blends self-care with family
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
This is Cadence's third year competing at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. (Photo courtesy of Livia Barclay '26)
A capella groups hit the right notes at ICCA
The "Cultural Exchange" event took place in the Grossman House library.
‘Cultural Exchange’ fosters connection over chords, cuisine
Theater Underground was reintroduced to campus last spring. (Photo courtesy of Adam Fox '27)
Making it up as they go
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’
Between the late 1890s and the late 1930s, Lafayette College sent many students to Persia for educational and missionary efforts. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
Lafayette in Iran
The "Lafayette Miner" was born out of Lafayette College's now defunct mining engineering major. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections and College Archives)
Drilling into history of mining, metallurgy engineering
The stained glass panels in the lobby of Pardee Hall — created by a Belgian artist — feature images inspired by various medieval motifs.
A gift from Belgium
Rich and Gerry Jaffé's wedding party was filled with friends from Lafayette College.
A relic of love outside of South
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence
Isabel Sorrells '23 changed her major as a junior from Government & Law and psychology to pursue art at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Sorrells '23)
Alum Spotlight: Isabel Sorrells ’23 makes empowering art that blossoms
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
Madeline Squarcia '22 works to make 'farm to table' a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia '22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil '17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil '17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
The deadline for Division I programs to opt into the NCAA's new revenue sharing plan was June 30.
Patriot League opts out of NCAA revenue sharing
Villanova University football qualified for the FCS playoffs three times in the last four years. (Photo courtesy of Villanova University Athletics)
Villanova to join Patriot League football
The women's volleyball team earned its second Patriot League win of the season on Nov. 9 against Holy Cross. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball hires head coach
Head coach Kelliner Croushore led the softball team to a four-win improvement in Patriot League play in 2025. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Interim softball coach advances to full-time
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Villanova University football qualified for the FCS playoffs three times in the last four years. (Photo courtesy of Villanova University Athletics)
Villanova to join Patriot League football
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Senior Saiku White will try out for the Denver Broncos at the team's rookie minicamp from May 8-11. (Photo by Hana Ishihara for GoLeopards)
Senior defensive back to compete for NFL roster spot
The College of William & Mary finished its 2024 football season with a 7-5 record. (Photo courtesy of W&M Athletics)
William & Mary set to join Patriot League football
Incoming freshman defensive back Christian Watson came up with an interception in the football team's spring showcase on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football team shows promise at spring showcase
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan readies for a header in the Leopards' Sept. 21 matchup against Navy. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer scratches late draw against Boston University
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker tallied seven saves as part of women's soccer's 3-0 victory against American last Saturday. (Photo by Nathan Feder for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer dismantles American
Senior midfielder Ani Khachadourian fights for the ball against a Loyola University Maryland player. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer ties against Loyola, loses to Princeton
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against American University on Feb. 12. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Sophomore standout steps into basketball spotlight
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore USC guard JuJu Watkins is the favorite to win the Naismith Player of the Year award. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
Sidelines: It’s time to watch the women ball
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against American University on Feb. 12. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Sophomore standout steps into basketball spotlight
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
After exiting last week's Patriot League final with a knee injury, senior midfielder Lineke Spaans returned to action to record the Leopards' lone shot attempt. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls in 1st round of NCAA tournament
Sophomore midfielder Stella Malinowski's late fourth quarter goal pushed the field hockey team into overtime against American University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey wins Patriot League championship
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans was one of three Leopards to earn First Team All-Patriot League selections. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey finishes regular season with Colgate win, beats Bucknell en route to Patriot League final
Senior forward Alex Darrah scored her seventh goal of the season against Boston University on Oct. 25. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey puts up back-to-back shutout victories
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
The men's lacrosse team will take on Boston University Friday night in the Patriot League semifinal. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse wins 1st Patriot League tournament game in team history
The women's lacrosse team almost pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against Lehigh in its final game on Wednesday.
Women’s lacrosse ends season with losses to #22 Navy, late nail-biter against Lehigh
The Leopards will face a win-and-in contest to secure a playoff berth on Friday night against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse comes up short against Virginia
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
The men's lacrosse team competed in its first-ever Patriot League semifinals on May 2. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse falters against Boston University
The men's lacrosse team will take on Boston University Friday night in the Patriot League semifinal. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse wins 1st Patriot League tournament game in team history
The Leopards will face a win-and-in contest to secure a playoff berth on Friday night against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse comes up short against Virginia
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review
The women's lacrosse team almost pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against Lehigh in its final game on Wednesday.
Women’s lacrosse ends season with losses to #22 Navy, late nail-biter against Lehigh
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
The women's lacrosse team currently stands in eighth place out of 10 Patriot League teams. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Loyola Maryland
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht put up two shots in Saturday's contest against Army. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse stifled by Army
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Op-ed: I am, but I can’t be
On the Spot: What was your favorite moment of the semester?
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Op-ed: Academic freedom in times of crisis
Op-ed: Academic freedom in times of crisis
Op-ed: I am, but I can’t be
Op-ed: Academic freedom in times of crisis
Op-ed: Academic freedom in times of crisis
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
On the Spot: What was your favorite moment of the semester?
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Second time's the charm
On the Spot: Second time’s the charm
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
Poor Saylor just can't control herself. Poor girl. (Graphic by Stubert Jehosephat Romano for the Scoffayette)
President’s dogs use college property as personal toilet, Hurd enables
Baby bye bye bye (bye bye!) (Graphic by Cocaine Bear for the Scoffayette)
Pardee falls into sinkhole, investigation underway
The Morning Call plans to avoid the noun ban, replacing any mention of Trump with the word "hubbahubba." (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for The Scoffayette)
Trump bans nouns, nation struggles to identify who, what, where
This article has nothing do with Jalen Hurts, just a reminder that he is a Super Bowl MVP. (Graphic by Crangis McBasketball for The Scoffayette)
Baseball team signs Big Justice, The Rizzler
Hole's next song is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for the Scoffayette)
Student Artist Spotlight: That guy in your dorm with a guitar
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
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Emma Sylvester

Emma Sylvester, Photo Editor

“Photo by Emma Sylvester ’25 for The Lafayette” face reveal!

All content by Emma Sylvester
The grey squirrel is the most common squirrel in Pennsylvania.

[Photo] Lafayette squirrel fan account reveals identity, readies to pass torch

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor
May 9, 2025
Kasey Cohen '27: "I would say overall, just getting to know even more people."

[Photo] On the Spot: What was your favorite moment of the semester?

May 9, 2025
If the Kappa Delta Rho interest group were to complete the recognition process, it would be Lafayette College's seventh fraternity.

[Photo] Fraternity continues attempt to revive campus chapter

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2025
Signatories of the letter include substantial representation from Lafayette College's peer institutions.

[Photo] Hurd signs letter denouncing federal interference in higher ed

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor
April 25, 2025
Lafayette College's endowment topped $1 billion in 2021.

[Photo] Lafayette stable after tariffs rock country

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
April 18, 2025
Prospective engineering students have the highest percentage of test score submissions, while prospective humanities students have the lowest.

[Photo] Faculty vote maintains test-optional policy

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2025
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.

[Photo] Milius pleads guilty on all charges

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2025
Sophomore Derrin Lerner clinched the match against Boston University, securing the program's first-ever win against the Terriers.

[Photo] Men’s tennis drops 3 matches, secures 1st-ever win against BU

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
April 11, 2025
Both student composers and instrumentalists will be featured in the concerts of the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra.

[Photo] Professional orchestra to play student compositions

By Peter Dunckel, Contributing Writer
April 4, 2025
Approximately $5 million of the district’s revised budget will go to design and development costs for the new school.

[Photo] Easton Area School District faces budget funding deficit amid new high school plans

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
April 4, 2025
The Leopards' lone point in Saturday's match was their first against Navy since 2018.

[Photo] Men’s tennis falls to Navy in 1st outdoor match of spring season

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
April 4, 2025
Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.

[Photo] Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction

By Jadey Mercedes, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.

[Photo] Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
March 14, 2025
Juan Martinez owns Don Juan Mex Grill and previously owned Miss Jackson's Kitchen prior to its closure in 2024.

[Photo] Owner of popular off-campus restaurant running for Northampton County Council

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
March 14, 2025
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.

[Photo] Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Lafayette College was the first college in the Lehigh Valley to set a carbon neutrality goal.

[Photo] Sustainability looks to continue progress on long-term climate initiative

By Jadey Mercedes, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
The "Dear Colleague" letter gives educational institutions until Feb. 28 to remove race-based initiatives, or risk losing federal funding.

[Photo] Administration weighs response to ‘Dear Colleague’ letter

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor
February 21, 2025
Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2025
Spectracolor is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

[Photo] Spectracolor serves coffee all around the color wheel

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor
February 21, 2025
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.

[Photo] 1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
February 7, 2025
Three members of the men's lacrosse team surround an Air Force player in the Leopards' season-opening Saturday victory.

[Photo] Men’s lacrosse starts season strong with win against Air Force

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor
February 7, 2025
Junior guard Kay Donahue fires from downtown against Colgate on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses to Colgate after poor 2nd half

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
Markle Hall is the home of Lafayette College's finance division.

[Photo] College announces tuition increase for upcoming academic year

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2025
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies professor Dana Cuomo is no stranger to the uneven bars.

[Photo] From competition to classroom

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
February 14, 2025
Public Safety is currently investigating who hung the "We love you President Hurd" banner on the Williams Center for the Arts.

[Photo] Hurd hit with successful faculty no-confidence vote

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel
January 31, 2025
College President Nicole Hurd began her tenure at Lafayette College in 2021.

[Photo] Hurd to face historic faculty no-confidence vote

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor
January 24, 2025
Colorful wreaths and a life-sized nutcracker decorate a porch.

Photo Essay: Holiday on the hill

By Emma Sylvester, Photo Editor
December 6, 2024
Lafayette will be "Hot to Go" with this banner.

Rivalry banners unravel on campus

By Emma Sylvester, Photo Editor
November 22, 2024
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.

[Photo] Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
Ideal Food Basket currently has a location in Bethlehem.

[Photo] New Easton grocery store looks to ease food desert

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
The dedicated lounge for English majors often hosts student events and club meetings.

[Photo] English program at Lafayette remains strong despite national struggles

By Jadey Mercedes, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2024
The end of voting at Kirby Spotrs Center.

[Photo] 2024 Election Day on campus

By The Lafayette Staff
November 5, 2024
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech to a gym full of spectators at Muhlenberg College.

Photo Essay: Kamala Harris in Allentown

By Emma Sylvester, Photo Editor
November 5, 2024
Pennsylvania remains one of the major swing states in the 2024 presidential election. (Photos by Emma Sylvester '25 for The Lafayette and The Associated Press)

[Photo] Harris, Trump visit Lehigh Valley in week leading up to Election Day

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
November 4, 2024
Susan Wild has served in the House of Representatives since 2018.

[Photo] Democratic Rep. Susan Wild talks policy with The Lafayette

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
November 1, 2024
The players' families showed extra support for Homecoming Weekend.

[Photo] Football’s comeback falls short against Holy Cross

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.

[Photo] Students help produce local election broadcast

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
As of Wednesday night, Easton is not forecasted to see rain until Nov. 7.

[Photo] Lehigh Valley sees record drought, burn ban results

By Emma Li, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
ThreeBirds offers drinks, treats and a welcoming atmosphere.

[Photo] ThreeBirds soars in USA Today ranking

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
The land, formerly the Easton Iron and Metal Site, has remained vacant since 2015.

[Photo] Easton approves sale agreement of former junkyard site in $1.5 million deal

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
October 25, 2024
Snoopy and friends glow in the dark.

[Photo] Photo Essay: College Hill decor to die for

October 25, 2024
The current phase of construction on the McCartney Street sidewalk is expected to be complete in December.

[Photo] College begins next phase of sidewalk construction project

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
October 25, 2024
The 90-minute Q&A session focused on bipartisan issues.

[Photo] College hosts former congressman, RNC chair in bipartisan discussion

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
October 25, 2024
The salad bar and deli area in Marquis Dining Hall, which was closed for several days, feature soups, salad ingredients and customizable sandwiches to order.

[Photo] Dining hall closed after health hazard incident

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
The thrift store had garments galore that could be purchased on a pay-what-you-can model.

[Photo] Thrift or treat: Campus thrift store holds costume pop-up event

By Abby Howard, Contributing Writer
October 25, 2024
McCartney II houses senior students in apartment-style dorms.

[Photo] First floor of new residence hall remains empty

By Jadey Mercedes, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2024
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.

[Photo] There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’

By Grace Hubler, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Students facing disciplinary action meet with staff in Feather House to discuss next steps.

[Photo] Conduct office formalizes non-punitive resolution path

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor
October 11, 2024
The interfaith prayer service was held in Colton Chapel, and included a sermon from Chaplain Alex Hendrickson followed by a moment of silence for prayer and reflection.

[Photo] Lafayette community reflects on Oct. 7, one year later

By Clara Witmer and Makenna McCall
October 11, 2024
Justus Starr '28: I don't know, because I didn't think people actually watched it.

[Photo] On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?

October 4, 2024
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.

[Photo] Perched on the hill

By Allison Stein, Contributing Writer
October 4, 2024
Liza Colón-Zayas, who spoke at Tim Walz's rally, had just won an Emmy.

Photo Essay: Tim Walz visits the Lehigh Valley

By Emma Sylvester, Photo Editor
September 27, 2024
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