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A "Fake is Real" box, seen during a Northampton County fentanyl awareness campaign. (Photo courtesy of Northampton County)
New Narcan box available on campus
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)
Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.
How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?
The dedicated lounge for English majors often hosts student events and club meetings.
English program at Lafayette remains strong despite national struggles
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.
Students help produce local election broadcast
Many of the music technology classes take place in the Williams Center for the Arts computer lab.
College announces new minors
Seven students received honorable Fulbright and Goldwater awards this year. Carter Brand '25 could not be reached for a photo. (Photos by Liv Bamford '24 and Emma Sylvester '25 for The Lafayette; bottom middle photo courtesy of Tess Stanley '25).
Lafayette students awarded Fulbright, Goldwater scholarships
The Indigenous Studies minor will involve courses across several departments.
Indigenous Studies minor approved
Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)
Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
President-elect Alex Brown ‘26 called an election despite not assuming the presidency until January.
Student Government violates bylaws with special election
Rep. Alex Brown '26 has served on Student Government for two semesters. He is a member of academic affairs committee and the census ad hoc committee, which he co-founded. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Student Government)
Alex Brown ‘26 elected Student Government president
The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Professor Caroline Lee, right, works with Lafayette Votes and helped mobilize voters during the 2024 election cycle. (Photo courtesy of Chris Byrnes '26)
Anthropology and sociology professor speaks at the White House
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty pushes for formal endorsement of strategic plan
Walter Snipes began his position at Lafayette on Oct. 7.
Meet your new dean of students
The last ad hoc committee that was passed by the faculty was in 2018 about college expansion.
Ad hoc faculty committee for evaluation of college academic finances passed
The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.
How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?
The Fourth Street Garage, Easton's newest parking garage, opened in 2023.
Easton parking issues loom while city grows
The Nurture Nature Center's "Science on a Sphere" display.
Easton prepares to launch future planetarium
Lafayette faculty and students often conduct research at Bushkill Creek in semesterly or summer projects. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Easton creek restoration receives 6-figure state grant
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.
College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries
Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)
Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges
The victim of Tuesday's shooting is current not cooperating with officials. (Photo courtesy of Easton Police Department)
Man injured in Easton shooting, suspect still at large
The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.
Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House
Peter Milius was formally arraigned at the Northampton County Courthouse on Sept. 19.
Criminal court scheduled in Milius case
A "Fake is Real" box, seen during a Northampton County fentanyl awareness campaign. (Photo courtesy of Northampton County)
New Narcan box available on campus
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Walter Snipes began his position at Lafayette on Oct. 7.
Meet your new dean of students
The bicentennial celebration will incorporate long-standing Lafayette traditions. (Media by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Initial bicentennial plans revealed
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
"Brick Easton" builds iconic Easton landmarks — like Center Square — out of Lego. (Photo courtesy of Brick Easton on Facebook)
‘Brick Easton’ builder crafts Easton with Lego
The writing groups were advertised with posters around campus this semester. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegewritingprogram on Instagram)
New writing groups wrap up first semester
Lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are already receiving award nomination buzz for their performances in "Wicked." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Wicked’ is a spellbinding musical success
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’
Music by Lilly Hercik '27 can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music. (Photo courtesy of @lillymoss.music on Instagram)
Student Artist Spotlight: Lilly Hercik ‘27 puts a new spin on country music
Lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are already receiving award nomination buzz for their performances in "Wicked." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Wicked’ is a spellbinding musical success
"Gladiator II" is Ridley Scott's 29th directorial project. (Photo courtesy of MoviePosters.com)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Gladiator II’ is a sequel that packs a punch
"Crooked House" was published in 1949 and has sold over a billion copies worldwide. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Nat’s Novels: My top 4 favorite Agatha Christie novels
"Remember the Titans" features a powerful performance by lead actor Denzel Washington, as well as an early breakout role by Ryan Gosling. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Remember the Titans’ is an enduring football classic
The pit orchestra of "Bright Star" features a professional violin player on the fiddle, as well as many student musicians playing its bluegrass-inspired score.
Performance Review: College theater’s ‘Bright Star’ shines bright
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
Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)
Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery
Julian Shorter ‘27, Liam Ward '27 and Jack Marich '27 import bagels weekly from New Jersey to make breakfast sandwiches. (Photo courtesy of Jack Marich '27)
Small Business Spotlight: Bean’s Bagels brings homemade breakfast sandwiches to your door
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’
"Fight or Flight Night" began with club members demonstrating basic boxing skills. (Photo courtesy of Anica Kim '27)
Boxing Club, LCEMS debut Fight or Flight Night
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
Art Jam has activities for all forms of creative expression, from playing music to drawing and painting. (Photo courtesy of McKenna Graf '26)
Art Jam: Art Society’s weekly hub of creativity
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
The faculty play was a time-honored tradition at the college for nearly 40 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
What happened to faculty plays?
"The Laff-a-lot" was the first-ever satirical version of The Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The history of The Scoffayette
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
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
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefner's 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
Junior guard Ryan Pettit lays the ball up after a steal against Binghamton University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball hosts inaugural Lafayette Classic
Senior guard Halee Smith attempts to dribble past a FDU defender in Wednesday night's game. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops close matches against Monmouth, FDU
Senior guard Abby Antognoli scored her 1,000th point for the women's basketball team against Monmouth on Sunday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Abby Antognoli joins 1K point club
The ski and snowboarding team is gearing up to start its season in January. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Correll '25)
Checking in on club sports
Student-athletes participate in an activity for the Oaks Leadership Academy. (Photo courtesy of @leopardspotlight on Instagram)
Oaks Leadership Academy cultures student-athlete success
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Lehigh comes into the rivalry matchup at 4-1 in the Patriot League, with a chance to take the conference championship. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Athletics)
Why Lehigh will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Easton High School leads the all-time series 67-44-5 against Phillipsburg High School heading into this year's rivalry matchup. (Photo courtesy of Chris Taverner '25)
‘The rivalry will never leave you’
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 men's soccer team prepares to defend an Army West Point corner in Saturday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoArmyWestPoint)
Men’s soccer secures first Patriot League win at Army
Junior guard Ryan Pettit lays the ball up after a steal against Binghamton University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball hosts inaugural Lafayette Classic
Sophomore forward Joshua Wyche contests a shot against Rhode Island on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops matchups against Cornell, Rhode Island
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Senior center Justin Vander Baan looks to finish through contact against Villanova. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses season opener to Villanova
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
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
Senior defender India Ralph prepares to inbound a penalty corner against Temple University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey loses to Drexel, defeats #20 Temple
Freshmen Tyler and Aidan Mahaffey are looking to double up on the tennis team this year.
Double trouble
Senior Arman Ganchi went 2-4 in his matches over the weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis competes at Lehigh Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from a rough outing this weekend at the Lehigh Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated in dual matches against Monmouth, Rider
The women's tennis team opened its fall season at Bucknell this weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s tennis compete at Bucknell Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from an 8-15 record last season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis starts season at Bloomsburg Invitational
Sophomore outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to dig the ball. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins in 5 against Fordham, silenced twice by FDU
Freshman outside hitter Paige Chmura and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to contest a Virginia Tech player. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics)
Volleyball falls to Winthrop, wins against Virginia Tech at weekend tourney
Senior outside hitter Abby Nieporte and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to block a Syracuse player. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)
Volleyball begins season 3-1 at Salt City Classic Tournament
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
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?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
Nicole Hurd looked Vladimir Putin in the eyes and "got a sense of his soul."
Hurd ends all global conflicts
Don't worry, the Quaddlers can't count to 84,000.
New Bowd of Twustees talks goals, kitties
“I don’t get the sense that the men were ever afraid to show how smart they were in a classroom,” Thaddeus Robert Barron Pardee ‘33 said.
Men of first class look back 191 years after graduating
Do not come.
Lafayette College announces ‘Hibachi for Harris’
Defenestrate the frat men? Fine, we'll do it, twist our arms.
Greek life rebrands as French life
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The Lafayette
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The Lafayette
All content by Kathryn Kelly
The Climate Action Plan 2.0 outlines projects to be completed for Lafayette to obtain carbon neutrality by 2035. (Lauren Fox '19)

Sexual misconduct complaint process the subject of scrutiny at panel of college officials

By Kathryn Kelly
May 14, 2019
Last year's Take Back the Night vigil was well attended by students from across campus. (Photo courtesy of Nahin Ferdousi '19)

An underreported crime and a changing culture: survivors of sexual assault say with improved campus climate, some struggles remain

By Kathryn Kelly
May 10, 2019
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

By Kathryn Kelly
May 10, 2019
Some faculty members say they were not consulted on enrollment decisions by the administration. (Photo by Hana Ishara '17)

Faculty passes motion to get rid of appeal to president

By Kathryn Kelly
May 10, 2019
Maddie Smart passed away last Tuesday after her second bout of leukemia. (Photo courtesy of Fiona Smith ‘20).

Friends of Maddie Smart describe her resilience, drive, kindness toward all

By Kathryn Kelly
May 3, 2019
Maddie Smart was a junior neuroscience major at Lafayette. (Courtesy of Maddie Smart's Facebook page)

Maddie Smart tragically loses battle to cancer after fighting with ‘super-human strength’

By Kathryn Kelly
April 26, 2019
Professor Robert Weiner will retire this May after a 50-year long career at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette History Department)

A spirit of inclusivity, mentorship, scholarship: community reflects on career of Professor Robert Weiner, who will retire at end of term

By Kathryn Kelly
April 19, 2019
Moravian College is being sued by one of its students for violating Title IX. (Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19)

With trial date set for Moravian Title IX lawsuit, a look at Lafayette’s sexual misconduct procedures, policies

By Kathryn Kelly
April 19, 2019
The student government office in Farinon. (Photo by Ben Fuller '21)

Student government executive board positions up for election Monday

By Kathryn Kelly
April 12, 2019
Fraynette Familia '20, a Bronx native and government and law major, was elected student government president on Monday. (Photo courtesy of Fraynette Familia '20)

Fraynette Familia ’20, next student government president, looks to channel passion for inclusion, advocacy

By Kathryn Kelly
April 12, 2019
Fraynette Familia '20 (left) and Mia Coutinho '20 (right) are running to be student government president. (Courtesy of Familia and Coutinho, respectively)

Get to know the two candidates for student government president: elections to be held Monday

By Kathryn Kelly
April 5, 2019
Tom Woods spoke about his experience with sexual assault on Wednesday. (Photo by Abi Olofin '22)

Speaking out to heal inside: Tom Woods shares his story of trauma, struggle, recovery

By Kathryn Kelly
April 5, 2019

Impact of Trump’s executive order on campus free speech unclear: President Byerly says college anticipates no effect

By Kathryn Kelly
March 29, 2019

What’s happening over on McCartney Street: an overview of the next 4+ years of construction on the edge of campus

By Kathryn Kelly
March 15, 2019
The Dyer Center will have a new space in the Rockwell Sciences Center, while maintaining a remote office in Hogg Hall. (Photo courtesy of Dyer Center)

In time of growth, Dyer Center looks for more student direction

By Kathryn Kelly
March 8, 2019

Health center pushes for meningitis type B vaccinations: case of potentially fatal disease at Rutgers raises concern

By Kathryn Kelly
March 1, 2019
From top left to bottom right: the fencing team (Photo courtesy of assistant coach Zack Lee), Zeta Psi house (Photo by Lauren Fox), the men's rugby team (Photo by Hana Isihara '17), Tri Delta house (Photo by Elle Cox '21), Delta Kappa Epsilon House (Photo courtesy of Chuck Zovko), Delta Gamma house (Photo by Rachel Bram '20), and the football team (Photo by Elle Cox '21).

College releases more information on hazing charges

By Kathryn Kelly
February 22, 2019
Commencement speaker Wes Moore is a the founder of educational foundation BridgeEdu. (Photo courtesy of Amunankhra House Ltd)

Wes Moore to speak at commencement: CEO of poverty-fighting foundation strives to increase educational opportunity

By Kathryn Kelly
February 22, 2019
The health center is encouraging students to be vaccinated for pertussis after a student was diagnosed last week. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

Health center pushes for booster shots after case of whooping cough, aims to improve communication after norovirus

By Kathryn Kelly
February 15, 2019
The new playground next to the Early Learning Center will be open to the public after business hours and on the weekends. (Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19)

Toddlers of the Early Learning Center to gain a new playground

By Kathryn Kelly
February 8, 2019
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara '17).

Faculty ad hoc committee to make annual recommendations on expansion: committee members to be chosen in coming weeks

By Kathryn Kelly
February 8, 2019
McCrae Williams was a freshman lacrosse player from Weston, Mass. (Photo courtesy of Mccrae Williams Facebook)

McCrae Williams’ parents sue seven students and three former students over son’s death

By Kathryn Kelly
February 1, 2019
A screenshot of the preview screen of the now suspended Twitter account, @BdanJafarSaleem

Alaska man charged with perpetrating last May’s bomb threat

By Kathryn Kelly
December 15, 2018
Alan Cooperman, Director of the Religious Center at Pew, will visit the college in March. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)

Lafayette Symposium schedules speaker from Pew Research Center, the first since formation of committee

By Kathryn Kelly
December 7, 2018
The McCartney Street residence halls will begin construction in the first week of June following approval on the project from the board. (Photo courtesy of Roger Demareski)

McCartney dorm project receives final approval: Easton planning commission gives college the go-ahead to build

By Kathryn Kelly
December 7, 2018
The most recent designs for the college's McCartney Dorm Project. (Photo courtesy of Roger Demareski)

Construction to begin this spring on McCartney Street residence hall for fall 2020 opening, college announces

By Kathryn Kelly
November 27, 2018

PASA executive board reflects on Take Back the Night, holds workshops with athletics

By Kathryn Kelly
November 16, 2018
Speakers at the keynote and vigil of Take Back the Night emphasized that there is more pride in being a survivor of sexual assault than there is shame. (Photo courtesy of Nahin Ferdousi '19)

Combating a toxic culture: PASA urges community to act with second annual Take Back the Night keynote, vigil

By Kathryn Kelly
November 12, 2018
Miriam Gershwin (center) poses with family members after speaking on her experience as a Holocaust survivor. (Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19)

Holocaust survivor tells her story “so people never forget”

By Kathryn Kelly
November 9, 2018
Pards Against Sexual Assault invited the campus community to share their messages by decorating shirts for Take Back the Night. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

PASA’s Take Back the Night week prompts reflection on sexual assault: campus shows solidarity with survivors

By Kathryn Kelly
November 9, 2018
Public safety cars outside Hugel Science Center. (Lauren Fox '19)

Sexual assaults and rape reported: with six reports in one month, a look at what it could mean and how survivors can report

By Kathryn Kelly
October 19, 2018
As part of the Lafayette Symposium, Nigel Farage and Vicente Fox debated on April 6 in Colton Chapel on the merits of nationalism versus globalism. (Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Communications).

Lafayette Symposium committee looks to support intellectual dialogue, not attack the marginalized

By Kathryn Kelly
September 21, 2018
Robert Sell succeeds Ed Ahart as Chair of the Board of Trustees. (Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Communications).

Lifelong Leopard takes over as Chair of the Board: Robert Sell ’84 talks expansion, diversity, board’s role

By Kathryn Kelly
September 14, 2018
Sorority houses on campus were alarmed by unannounced, late night entries by a Residence Life graduate intern. Photo by Elle Cox '21

Confusion, suspicion surrounding laundry machine inspection result in learning experience

By Kathryn Kelly
September 7, 2018
Program Manager for the Dyer Center Sylvania Okoye (right) and Director for the CITLS Tracie Addy (left), who recently joined the college (Photo by Kathryn Kelly ‘19).

Lafayette administration takes new shape with recent hires, addition of roles, title changes

By Kathryn Kelly
August 31, 2018
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

By Kathryn Kelly
August 31, 2018
A screenshot of the preview screen of the now suspended Twitter account, @BdanJafarSaleem

Lafayette receives bomb threat, college says no indication it was “credible” after search

By Kathryn Kelly
May 6, 2018
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara '17).

A pivotal summer for Lafayette administrative structure ahead

By Kathryn Kelly
May 4, 2018

College revokes Bill Cosby’s honorary degree after conviction

By Kathryn Kelly
May 4, 2018
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

By Kathryn Kelly
May 4, 2018
The ultimate goal of the Campus Climate Survey is to make a more inclusive community. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

Campus Climate Survey closes, results and analysis to come this summer and fall

By Kathryn Kelly
May 4, 2018
One of the initiatives of the Diversity Faculty Committee was the creation of gender neutral bathrooms across campus. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

Diversity committee strives for inclusivity: Measures including increasing all-gender bathrooms and use of preferred names

By Kathryn Kelly
April 27, 2018
Michael Schmidt ‘05 started his own publication during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Suh)

New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt ’05 wins two Pulitzers: articles on Bill O’Reilly settlements and Trump Administration recognized

By Kathryn Kelly
April 20, 2018
As part of the Lafayette Symposium, Nigel Farage and Vicente Fox debated on April 6 in Colton Chapel on the merits of nationalism versus globalism. (Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Communications).

Lafayette Symposium will move forward with committee to choose speakers

By Kathryn Kelly
April 20, 2018
As part of the Lafayette Symposium, Nigel Farage and Vicente Fox debated on April 6 in Colton Chapel on the merits of nationalism versus globalism. (Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Communications).

Professor Van Dyck and Abdul Manan ’18 appear on Nigel Farage’s podcast after debate: both say they regret choices surrounding comments

By Kathryn Kelly
April 13, 2018
“The nature of humanistic inquiry has changed due to the impact of technology,” President Byerly said during her talk. Photo by Elle Cox '21

President Byerly gives talk on Victorian era interconnectedness between science and art

By Kathryn Kelly
April 13, 2018
As part of the Lafayette Symposium, Nigel Farage and Vicente Fox debated on April 6 in Colton Chapel on the merits of nationalism versus globalism. (Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Communications).

Nigel Farage and Vicente Fox engage in debate: nationalism, globalism and free speech addressed

By Kathryn Kelly
April 8, 2018
Marcia Bernicat '75 will deliver the commencement speech at the graduation of the class of 2018. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Ambassador Bernicat ’75 speaks on experience at the college, service abroad: an interview with the commencement speaker

By Kathryn Kelly
April 6, 2018
Professor Brett Hendrickson has been protesting the college's decision to host former UKIP leader Nigel Farage. Photo by Claire Grunewald '20

Students and faculty tell administration Farage is a bigot, should not be debated: College says debate fights bigotry

By Kathryn Kelly
March 23, 2018
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

By Kathryn Kelly
March 23, 2018
Nigel Farage (left) and Vicente Fox (right) share two differing perspectives on the way nations should interact with one another. Photos Courtesy of Gage Skidmore and Flickr

Former President of Mexico and UKIP Brexit architect to debate at the college: President Byerly urges community to “confront the opinions presented”

By Kathryn Kelly
March 9, 2018
Marcia Bernicat ‘75, ambassador to Bangladesh, will be the the commencement speaker at graduation in May. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh to speak at commencement ceremony

By Kathryn Kelly
March 2, 2018
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara '17).

College keeps list of alumni asking questions about free speech climate: two from $1 million plus donor club express concerns

By Kathryn Kelly
March 2, 2018
The arts campus can feel notably empty. Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19

Bridging the gap up and down the hill: the struggle to integrate the arts campus

By Kathryn Kelly
February 23, 2018
A depiction of the college’s emissions of greenhouse gases, measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide (MTCO2E). The graph shows that the college’s emissions have decreased 14% since 2008. Graphic by Elle Cox '21.

Beginning again: the college looks ahead with formation of new climate action plan

By Kathryn Kelly
February 23, 2018
Photo by Elle Cox '21

A slippery slope to the arts campus: students complain of dangerous and snowy stairs

By Kathryn Kelly
February 16, 2018
910 students voted in the most recent election that filled 9 positions on student government. (Photo by Saeed Malami '20).

Five student government reps remain during transition period

By Kathryn Kelly
February 9, 2018
McCrae Williams '21 had plans to play lacrosse at Lafayette. (McCrae Williams' public Facebook page).

Official investigation into McCrae Williams’ death closed, but college could pursue internal charges

By Kathryn Kelly
February 2, 2018
Photo courtesy of DD Littleton.

ABBA lives on 30 years later with tribute band coming to Easton

By Kathryn Kelly
February 2, 2018
Markle Hall of Administration.

Lafayette applicant pool increases by over 700 in one year: hits record high for second year in a row

By Kathryn Kelly
January 26, 2018
(Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19)

Telling the uncomfortable truth: Novelist and award-winning short story writer visits college

By Kathryn Kelly
December 8, 2017
The state of free speech at Lafayette: campus community weighs in

The state of free speech at Lafayette: campus community weighs in

By Kathryn Kelly
December 1, 2017
An officer stands next to a public safety car. (Elizabeth Lucy '15)

Nine Good Samaritans in five days: uncertainty surrounds increase

By Kathryn Kelly
November 17, 2017
(Photo Courtesy of Shannon Calvert)

Equestrian Team finishes fall regular season first in region: gears up for national show, invitationals

By Kathryn Kelly
November 10, 2017
(Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19)

“Meet the Greeks” panel discusses educational inequities, multicultural Greek organizations

By Kathryn Kelly
November 10, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration.

Tuition increase pushes cost of attendance over $68k

By Kathryn Kelly
November 3, 2017
A candlelight vigil was held after Gordon Braxton's talk. Survivors and their friends were invited to come forward and share their story. (Courtesy of Nahin Ferdousi '19).

Breaking the silence: Pards Against Sexual Assault hosts Take Back the Night

By Kathryn Kelly
October 29, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration.

Capital campaign expected to reach fundraising goal six months early

By Kathryn Kelly
October 27, 2017
Mariela Shaker. (Photo Courtesy of Majd Kanawati)

Violinist advocates for refugees, family through music: Mariela Shaker looks to spread peace in time of war

By Kathryn Kelly
October 27, 2017
Shelby Steele spoke at the college about the effects and possible end of racism in America (Photo Courtesy of Shelby Steele Public Facebook Page).

Lecturer denounces terms “social justice,” “inclusion”: Shelby Steele says liberalism deprives minorities of “personal responsibility”

By Kathryn Kelly
October 6, 2017
Metro Station will preform October 12th at One Centre Square (Photo Courtesy of wikipedia.com).

Metro Station to ‘Shake It’ at One Centre Square

By Kathryn Kelly
October 6, 2017
(Photo by Dilge Dilsiz '19)

New Grossman Gallery exhibit highlights importance of biodiversity

By Kathryn Kelly
September 29, 2017
Women's crew at the Dad Vail Regatta. (Photo courtesy of Emily Smith '18).

Timeout with: Crew club president Emily Smith

By Kathryn Kelly
September 29, 2017
Rob Lyles '86 speaks at the ceremony dedicating the scoreboard to Pete Tomaino. (Photo courtesy of George Robert Lyles III)

Former tennis coach honored with new scoreboard

By Kathryn Kelly
September 29, 2017
The press conference (9/19/2017) held by the Northampton Country District Attorney regarding the investigation into the death of McCrae Williams '21. (Photo by Kathryn Kelly)

Investigators announce role of alcohol, parties in McCrae Williams’ death

By Kathryn Kelly
September 22, 2017
The gnomes standing in the gardeHouse. (Photo by Simon Curtis Ginsberg '20).

New art installation on the hill: gnomes represent protection from and fear of unknown

By Kathryn Kelly
September 22, 2017
McCrae Williams '21 had plans to play lacrosse at Lafayette. (McCrae Williams' public Facebook page).

College mourns sudden loss of McCrae Williams ’21

By Kathryn Kelly
September 15, 2017
Courtesy of the President's office.

Expansion unfazed: the college explores options after rejection

By Kathryn Kelly
September 15, 2017
910 students voted in the most recent election that filled 9 positions on student government. (Photo by Saeed Malami '20).

Student government fills positions with special elections as concerns persist

By Kathryn Kelly
September 15, 2017
Courtesy of the President's office.

Expansion plan setback: Lafayette’s land development plans not recommended for approval

By Kathryn Kelly
September 8, 2017
The student government office in Farinon. (Photo by Ben Fuller '21)

Facing resignations, student government looks to connect with marginalized students

By Kathryn Kelly
September 8, 2017

Easton Out Loud looks to revitalize downtown

By Kathryn Kelly
September 8, 2017
Class of 2021: Who are Lafayette's newest 681 students

Class of 2021: Who are Lafayette’s newest 681 students

By Kathryn Kelly
September 1, 2017
The Bayou Southern Kitchen. (Photo by Jess Furtado '19).

The Bayou brings southern charm to downtown Easton

By Kathryn Kelly
September 1, 2017

Letter from the Editor

By Kathryn Kelly
September 1, 2017
Kirby House is an all-male dorm on campus. (Photo courtesy Emily Fidlow '19).

Summer program staff member found dead in Kirby House

By Kathryn Kelly
July 28, 2017
Joe Kirkpatrick '19 is remembered by friends as deeply thoughtful and always willing to help others. (Photo courtesy of Helen Kirkpatrick).

Joe Kirkpatrick ’19: A wise, open soul remembered

By Kathryn Kelly
June 26, 2017
Public safety cars outside Hugel Science Center. (Lauren Fox '19)

Eighth sexual assault of the school year reported

By Kathryn Kelly
May 5, 2017
A design for Lafayette's planned development on McCartney Street. (Courtesy of the president's office.)

College gets green light to build McCartney dorm

By Kathryn Kelly
April 28, 2017
The student government office in Farinon. (Photo by Ben Fuller '21)

Inclusive dialogue committee claims conservative views underrepresented

By Kathryn Kelly
April 28, 2017
View up McCartney St. (Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19)

College Hill residents say Lafayette should remember history

By Kathryn Kelly
April 21, 2017
Provost of Columbia Uniersity John Coatsworth spoke on Trump's foreign policy. (Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19).

Lecturer urges internationalism: says Trump foreign policy ‘incoherent’

By Kathryn Kelly
April 21, 2017
A design for Lafayette's planned development on McCartney Street. (Courtesy of the president's office.)

Expansion plans vote postponed, more concerns voiced

By Kathryn Kelly
April 14, 2017
The sword of the Marquis de Lafayette statue was reported stolen last Sunday.

Sword snatched: The Marquis unsheathed

By Kathryn Kelly
April 14, 2017
Samantha Arnold '18 speaking to a packed Lower Farinon about her attack. (Courtesy of Cristina Usino).

Survived sexual assault, silenced by campus culture

By Kathryn Kelly
April 7, 2017
The student government office in Farinon. (Photo by Ben Fuller '21)

Student government aims to open political dialogue

By Kathryn Kelly
March 24, 2017
Photo of South College, housing first-year students and upperclassmen. Photo by Kathryn Kelly '19.

Housing lottery goes digital

By Kathryn Kelly
March 3, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara '17).

College seeks re-accreditation

By Kathryn Kelly
February 24, 2017
Public safety cars outside Hugel Science Center. (Lauren Fox '19)

Two reports of possession with intent to deliver filed

By Kathryn Kelly
February 24, 2017
An officer stands next to a public safety car. (Elizabeth Lucy '15)

Sexual assault reports reach seven for school year

By Kathryn Kelly
February 17, 2017
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