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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
The new trail, which will go behind the Simon Center for Economics, will connect with the steps pictured here. (Photo courtesy of LafNews)
Hurd administration announces new trail that will connect to downtown Easton
Numerous Lafayette alumni, including the founder of the college and several past presidents, are buried in the Easton Cemetery. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
Historic Easton Cemetery staff call for partnership with Lafayette due to financial burdens
Considering its location next to the Delaware River, Lafayette professors believe that climate change may create greater possibilities of flooding in Easton. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton website)
Lafayette staff and students contribute to Easton’s recently approved climate action plan
While only serving as interim Vice President, Beckers policy goals include completing the Markle parking deck replacement and the Kunkle Hall renovation. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Finance and Administration)
President Hurd appoints interim vice president of finance and administration
Photo of Katy Bednarsky.
Lafayette welcomes Katy Bednarsky as student advocate and prevention coordinator
Students light a menorah
Hillel Society fosters community and a sense of ‘home’ with Hanukkah events
A large synthetic skating rink is just one of the many attractions that are a part of the Easton Winter Village. (Photo courtesy of city of Easton)
Weekend Winter Village brings a holiday wonderland to downtown Easton
Members of the Jazz Combo combined classic jazz pieces with compositions of their own in their recent performance. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Jazz Combo integrates global influences and original compositions in fall concert
Through their art, Sadie Graeff 22 asks viewers to question what makes a person who they are. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student artist spotlight: Sadie Graeff ’22 explores facets of identity with art
Athletics has begun the national search process for a new head football coach. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Head Coach John Garrett dismissed after five seasons
Announced to the 2022 executive board, Juniors Lauren Salbinski (left), Arden Westphalen (middle) and Abby Hammel (right) plan to continue to foster a positive and close-knit environment for the team. (Photo courtesy of Arden Westphalen 23).
Crew team announces 2022 executive board and plans for next season
The basketball team talking strategy during their Monday night win over Columbia University. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Men’s basketball trounces Columbia in second victory of season
The Lafayette Equestrian team celebrates sophomore Zubair Ali’s first show. (Photo courtesy of Zubair Ali 24)
Lafayette Equestrian Team rides into a new year
Senior Malik Hamm (#99) led the 12 Leopards who received All-Patriot League Honors this season. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)
Twelve Lafayette Football Players receive All-Patriot League Honors, three with academic honors
Photo courtesy of Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
The Lafayette fencing team initiated their season at Temple University, with the match being highlighted by sophomore Amanda Manubag placing 16th in saber. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Rupp)
Fencing ready for the season after first outing at Temple
Op-Ed: The illusion of safety
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
Cronin tied for third place at the conference championship in May. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)
Senior Brendan Cronin becomes first Lafayette golfer to be named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
College still co-ed
College still co-ed
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
All content by Jaclyn Moses
Colin Jost performed standup comedy Wednesday at the college (Photo by Marie Bucklin 20).

And Live from Lafayette: Colin Jost sits down for exclusive interview

April 28, 2017
Breaking Bad star speaks on activism

‘Breaking Bad’ star speaks on activism

April 14, 2017
A Stray (2016) will show on Apr. 12 as the third film in the Movies and Meaning film series (Photo courtesy of Roger Ebert).

Film series aims to generate values-based conversation

March 31, 2017
Lia Embil 17 poses with a triptych from her project (Photo courtesy of Mailinda Hoxha 19).

Traveling the world through an art thesis: Art provides opportunity to explore

March 3, 2017
Connor Pirruccello-McClellan creates another world in his senior art thesis project (Courtesy of Connor Pirruccello-McClellan 17).

Introducing Venoca: A world of steel, Student’s thesis imagines organic metal

February 24, 2017
Campus Pizza is now open, but without its late night hours. (Courtesy of Lafayette Communications).

Relay fundraising season: Restaurant Week on College Hill

February 17, 2017
Graphic by Amanda Sananikone 19.

Got Plans? Students plan for the day of love

February 10, 2017
Easton native Heather Williams receives criticisms from Gordon Ramsay on Hells Kitchen. (Courtesy of Heather Williams).

Former Lafayette chef lands top three on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

January 27, 2017

Evening of A Cappella hosts groups from Muhlenberg, Lehigh

November 18, 2016
William C. Buck Hall, Williams Arts Campus. (Chuck Zovko)

Bringing Muslim art to campus: APA grant to bring diverse cultural perspectives to Lafayette art

October 21, 2016

Various musings and miscellany

December 4, 2015

The master of marionettes

November 20, 2015
Ross Gay ‘96 recently was shortlisted for the 2015 National Book Award for Poetry [Photo courtesy of Lafayette.edu ]

Alumnus recognized for contribution to literature

November 6, 2015
Pardee Hall after it was burned down in 1897. [Photo courtesy of Lafayette Archives]

Easton’s haunted history

October 30, 2015

The next few steps

October 23, 2015

Art for a cause: New pieces to be sold in order to support the arts trail

October 1, 2015
Deborah Byrd and a student discussing Women’s Studies in 2000. [Photo courtesy of Lafayette Archives]

Three decades of Women’s and Gender Studies

September 25, 2015
Paul Deery, Jim Toia and Mayor Sal Panto pose with a model of “Water Way.” [Photo courtesy of Jim Toia]

Addition to arts trail

September 18, 2015
The new Film and Media Studies building at 219 N. Third Street. [Photo by Julia Brennan ‘17]

Arts campus update

September 11, 2015
Skip Wilkins playing piano.[Photo Courtesy of Skip Wilkins]

Journey into jazz

May 1, 2015
A student in the “Frankenstein 2029” production “protests” in front of Farinon to preview to performance opening next week. [Photo by Elizabeth Lucy ‘15]

A machine and a monster

April 17, 2015
A student celebrates Holi outside Grossman House during last year’s event. [Photo courtesy of Chuck Zovko, Communications Division ]

Bring out the colors of life

April 10, 2015

Spring into National Poetry Month

April 3, 2015
The New Orleans team, the homeowners, and the St. Bernard Project volunteers on the deck the ASB group built. [Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Cirincione ‘16]

Students choose service over seashells

March 27, 2015
Delta Delta Delta sorority house. [Photo by Jullia Brennan ‘17]

Historical roots and set standards

March 13, 2015
Decompressing and destressing the housing lottery

Decompressing and destressing the housing lottery

February 27, 2015
Get GroupFIT

Get GroupFIT

February 20, 2015
Drinky’s 2.0

Drinky’s 2.0

February 6, 2015
Interim Diaries

Interim Diaries

January 30, 2015

Surviving the finals stretch

December 5, 2014

150th halftime show unites a rivalry

November 21, 2014
AnnaLynne McCord finds her voice

AnnaLynne McCord finds her voice

November 7, 2014
Xanadu brings back the 80’s

Xanadu brings back the 80’s

October 31, 2014
Haunted Happenings

Haunted Happenings

October 24, 2014

Lafayette hosts auction to benefit arts trail

October 10, 2014
Inside Look at Proof

Inside Look at “Proof”

October 3, 2014
Weekend of family fun: Guide to Family Weekend

Weekend of family fun: Guide to Family Weekend

September 26, 2014

Dress to impress: Bloomingdales fashion show comes to campus

September 4, 2014
Lower Farinon: Student’s Take

Lower Farinon: Student’s Take

August 28, 2014
There’s an app for that

There’s an app for that

May 2, 2014

Musicians leave lasting impression

April 25, 2014
Lights out on Old Ingrid?

Lights out on Old Ingrid?

April 17, 2014
Big Mountain Blue plays at Fall Fest 2013. Pictured are John Favini ‘14 (left), Kevin Jackson ‘16 (center) and JP Bisciotti ‘14 (right); not pictured is Kyle Tucker ‘14.

The return of Newsic Nights: A quick plug

April 10, 2014

Concert Choir & Chamber Singers preview new piece

April 4, 2014

Lafayette spring breakers: Students share their spring break ventures

March 28, 2014
Lafayette students partake in karaoke Wednesday night at Gilbert’s Cafe

Disney Week takeover

March 6, 2014
Lafayettes got talent

Lafayette’s got talent

February 28, 2014

An exhibit that inspires reflection

February 7, 2014

The Super Bowl of award shows

January 30, 2014

Music series stands strong

November 22, 2013
Carly Trachtman ‘16 practices for the dance company showcase

Fall season finale: Student talents presented tonight

November 14, 2013
Ten members of the Koresh dance company will perform at Williams next week.

Combining cultures: Israeli-American dance company to perform

November 7, 2013

Playwright John Dayo-Aliya transcends words

October 25, 2013

First Wednesday series begins

October 3, 2013

Music ensemble opens lines of communication

September 20, 2013

Origami extravaganza

September 13, 2013
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