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Nicole Eramo will work with President Hurd on the strategic plan. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Eramo)
Chief of staff added to president’s office
Student Lifes party registration policy has faced student concerns since its introduction last year.
Party registration policy off to slow start
The South College bell has been ringing three minutes late since the start of the semester.
Malfunctioning bell tower ticks off campus
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
Lafayette Activities Forum attributed much of the uproar surrounding 100 Nights to misinformation. (Graphic courtesy of @laf_activities on Instagram.)
100 Nights changes provoke student pushback
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 
Danielle Lemisch ’23, Meg Dodge ’23 and Jed Alterman ’23 were awarded for their excellence in engineering. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Three students receive competitive engineering scholarship
Skillman Library offers a variety of technology for loan, including calculators, laptops, projectors and cameras.
You get a condom! You get a calculator! You get a camera!
The textbook delays can be attributed to supply chain issues, over-enrollment, late textbook requests and more.
Students left waiting for textbooks
The bulk of Student Government spending goes toward club sports.
Who should fund Lafayette’s club sports?
Atheeque wants to make the budget process easier to understand for student organizations. (Photo courtesy of Areeb Atheeque 25)
Areeb Atheeque ’25 named Student Government treasurer
Kaitlyn Hilley 23, a representative on Student Governments Sustainability Committee, has been at the forefront of Lafayettes sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Hilley 23)
Student Government passes composting resolution, calls for college accountability 
Going forward, Student Government would like to improve communication with the student body.
Student Government reflects on fall semester
The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.
Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty
Adamson enjoys working with metrics to improve sustainability. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College.)
Recent Sustainability hire, Melissa Adamson, talks background, goals
Each of the newly-endowed professors expressed gratitude for their named positions. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College and Helena Silverstein)
Three professors awarded endowed chairs
Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)
Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life
Professors Suzanne Westfall (left) and Deborah Byrd (right) each built up integral programs of the college. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College)
Longtime professors Suzanne Westfall, Deborah Byrd to retire
Professors Jennifer Talarico and Ilan Peleg say it is important for colleges to call out antisemitic behavior like Ye’s. (Photo courtesy of the New York Post)
Professors on danger of Ye’s antisemitism
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
Over 70 bras were donated to Paxinosa and West Ward families. (Graphic courtesy of Charlotte Vierling 24)
L-RAJE hosts bra drive for Easton community, discussion about history of bras
Lafayette’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network (FRN) has donated nearly 5,000 pounds of food, though FRN has not been operating for the past two years.
Dining hall food donation program dormant since 2020
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
Public Safety said that Easton Police Department is currently looking for a suspect.
Easton police continues investigation after ‘suspicious activity’ reported near Wawa
The Suffolk County, N.Y. district attorney is looking to upgrade the charges against Flanagan (pictured). (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Kyle Flanagan ’22 due back in court this November, seeks plea deal
Nicole Eramo will work with President Hurd on the strategic plan. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Eramo)
Chief of staff added to president’s office
The bulk of Student Government spending goes toward club sports.
Who should fund Lafayette’s club sports?
Lafayette receives $40k for sexual violence prevention grant
Students have been paid to promote the app, but some question the source of the funding.
Fizz floods campus, defying regulations
Lafayette is one of the most expensive colleges in America. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Lafayette among lowest in nation for Pell grant recipients
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
The second fire to engulf Pardee Hall occurred in 1897. (Photo courtesy of College Archives)
The professor who set fire to Pardee: Your burning questions answered
Custodian and artist Joe Swarctzs work is on display in the Williams Visual Arts Building. (Photo courtesy of Joe Swarctz)
Joe Swarctz, custodian of the arts – and the arts campus
WGS 350: Intersectional Feminist Activisms collected accessibility data to curate a detailed report.
Women, gender and sexuality studies class project highlights campus accessibility barriers
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
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
Dina Azar 25 charges $35 for a manicure and $40 for a Gel-X set with nail extensions. (Photo courtesy of Dina Azar 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Dina Azar ’25 delivers manicures centered around self-care
Rapper Téo Rodriguez 24 is currently working on new music that will be released by May. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: ‘My music is vulnerable’: Téo Rodriguez ’24 opens up through rap
The Guncle by Stephen Rowley was my top read of the break. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Maddie’s Library: Winter break reading review
Missing follows the story of a teen girl trying to track down her mother through the computer screen. (Photo courtesy of The Movie Spoiler)
Movie Review: ‘Missing’: An electrifying mystery told through iconic screenlife aesthetics
Two of Frederik Backmans books made the list for best of the year. (Photo courtesy of AliExpress)
Maddie’s Library: 2022 in Review
Jenna Ortega leads the new Wednesday Addams teen mystery, now streaming on Netflix. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ reimagines Addams family for modern age
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are the first open-world RPGs in the Pokémon series. (Photo courtesy of Nintendo)
Video Game Review: Two long-time Pokémon fans talk highs, lows of ‘Pokémon Scarlet,’ ‘Pokémon Violet’
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
Sia Bassil has owned The Carmelcorn Shop in downtown Easton since 1996. (Photo courtesy of @thecarmelcornshop on Instagram)
Small Business Spotlight: The Carmelcorn Shop serves up sweet treats for Easton
Maria Cangro 24, president of the new English Club, read her work at the first Poetry Slam in October.
From science to screenplays: Seven new clubs come to campus
The Lafayette Mock Trial team is one of the top 45 teams in the country. (Photo courtesy of @lafmocktrial on Instagram)
Mock Trial team successful at Temple University tournament
The NIA Sisterhood and its house on Monroe Street are spaces where women of color can come together and feel heard.
NIA Sisterhood breaks down ‘clean girl aesthetic,’ empowers women of color
Students sat for henna drawings at ISAs Wednesday event Decolonizing Beauty in South Asia.
Around the world in a week: International Education Week cultivates cultural understanding
MAFia welcomed all students to perform in its lip-sync battle. (Photo courtesy of Sebastiano Riverso 24)
The Hill is alive with the sound of music!: Evening of A Cappella, MAFia lip-sync competition dazzle Lafayette
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
The second fire to engulf Pardee Hall occurred in 1897. (Photo courtesy of College Archives)
The professor who set fire to Pardee: Your burning questions answered
Shayne Figureoa 99 (front, center) spearheaded a change from Arts to Arts & Entertainment during her tenure. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
What’s in a name?: The evolution of arts coverage in The Lafayette
Previous chair of the Board of Trustees Larry Ramer financially supported the development of the Ramer History House.
The history behind the history house
Previous Rivalry Week traditions included erecting sky-high bonfires on the center of the Quad. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Rivalry Week traditions through the years
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
Author Ross Gay 96 was inspired to become a writer by professors at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of SF Station)
Best-selling author Ross Gay ’96 redefines joy in new collection of essays
Director of Intercultural Development Robert Young 14 was a Posse scholar, an orientation leader and a manager for the men’s basketball team during his time on College Hill. (Photo courtesy of Robert Young 14)
‘This is my home’: Alumni turned faculty, staff share their Lafayette journeys
The $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Joseph Crater would be nearly $90,000 in todays money. (Photo courtesy of The New York Daily News).
The Lafayette alum who became the ‘missingest man in America’
Tinabeth Piña 93 (left) and Gina Arias 93 (right) spoke about their time at Lafayette during a Latinx Heritage Month event this past Tuesday. (Photo by Rob Young)
Latinx Heritage Month keynote event spotlights accomplished Latina alumnae
Sophomore Abby Antognoli goes for a lay up in the waining seconds of the Leopards victory. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball roars back from 17-point deficit to beat Colgate
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
Freshman Josh Rivera elevates for a three during his double-double performance against Colgate last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses to Patriot League leader Colgate
The track and field team warms up for its rivalry match against Lehigh last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Track and field falls to Lehigh despite several impressive finishes
Twelve Leopards either graduated or transferred since last season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Baseball’s Coach Miller begins inaugural season amid significant player turnover
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
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
Senior Hale Lombard pushes the ball up the field as he moves to score during the last minutes of the game against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ties Colgate with late goal by Lombard
Poor shooting in the second half of their game against Lehigh prevented the Leopards from extending their win streak. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball falls after late Lehigh run, trounces Loyola Maryland
Sophomore guard Devin Hines goes up for a rebound during the Leopards losing effort against Cornell. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Basketball drops back-to-back Ivy League matchups
Senior forward Leo O’Boyle puts up a contested shot during Lafayettes 70-57 loss to Penn State. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball falls to Penn State, Drexel, continues rough start to year
Junior Kyle Jenkins protects the ball during Lafayettes loss to St. Joes. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses to St. John’s, St. Joe’s
Junior forward Kyle Jenkins controls the ball during the game against Miami. (Photo by Gabe Sareli for the University of Miami)
Men’s basketball gives Miami a scare in season opener
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
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
Arman Ganchi 25 mid-serve during his court one victory over Loyola. This domination led to his receiving the Patriot League Player of the Week. (Photo Courtesy of Goleopards.com)
Freshman Arman Ganchi named Patriot League Player of the Week
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 from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Op-Ed: Aaron O. Hoff was more than a statue
Op-Ed: Lafayette’s ableism runs deeper than ramps
Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?
Op-Ed: Aaron O. Hoff was more than a statue
Op-Ed: Lafayette’s ableism runs deeper than ramps
Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?
Op-Ed: Surprise gift
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Op-Ed: Look at the sky
Letter to the editor
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Professor Miller gave a presentation last week on his experiences during 9/11.
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Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from 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 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

May 14, 2019
Last years 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

May 10, 2019
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

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

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

May 3, 2019
Maddie Smart was a junior neuroscience major at Lafayette. (Courtesy of Maddie Smarts Facebook page)

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

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

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

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

Student government executive board positions up for election Monday

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

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

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

April 5, 2019

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

March 29, 2019

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

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

March 8, 2019

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

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 mens 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 7, 2018
The most recent designs for the colleges McCartney Dorm Project. (Photo courtesy of Roger Demareski)

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

November 27, 2018

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 31, 2018
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

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

May 6, 2018
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara 17).

A pivotal summer for Lafayette administrative structure ahead

May 4, 2018

College revokes Bill Cosby’s honorary degree after conviction

May 4, 2018
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 6, 2018
Professor Brett Hendrickson has been protesting the colleges 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

March 23, 2018
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

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”

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

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

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

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

February 23, 2018
Photo by Elle Cox 21

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

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

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

February 2, 2018
Photo courtesy of DD Littleton.

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

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

January 26, 2018
(Photo by Kathryn Kelly 19)

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

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

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

Nine Good Samaritans in five days: uncertainty surrounds increase

November 17, 2017
(Photo Courtesy of Shannon Calvert)

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

November 10, 2017
(Photo by Kathryn Kelly 19)

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

November 10, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration.

Tuition increase pushes cost of attendance over $68k

November 3, 2017
A candlelight vigil was held after Gordon Braxtons 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

October 29, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration.

Capital campaign expected to reach fundraising goal six months early

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

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”

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

October 6, 2017
(Photo by Dilge Dilsiz 19)

New Grossman Gallery exhibit highlights importance of biodiversity

September 29, 2017
Womens crew at the Dad Vail Regatta. (Photo courtesy of Emily Smith 18).

Timeout with: Crew club president Emily Smith

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

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

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

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

September 15, 2017
Courtesy of the Presidents office.

Expansion unfazed: the college explores options after rejection

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

September 15, 2017
Courtesy of the Presidents office.

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

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

Facing resignations, student government looks to connect with marginalized students

September 8, 2017

Easton Out Loud looks to revitalize downtown

September 8, 2017
Class of 2021: Who are Lafayettes newest 681 students

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

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

The Bayou brings southern charm to downtown Easton

September 1, 2017

Letter from the Editor

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

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

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

Eighth sexual assault of the school year reported

May 5, 2017
A design for Lafayettes planned development on McCartney Street. (Courtesy of the presidents office.)

College gets green light to build McCartney dorm

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

Inclusive dialogue committee claims conservative views underrepresented

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

College Hill residents say Lafayette should remember history

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

Lecturer urges internationalism: says Trump foreign policy ‘incoherent’

April 21, 2017
A design for Lafayettes planned development on McCartney Street. (Courtesy of the presidents office.)

Expansion plans vote postponed, more concerns voiced

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

Sword snatched: The Marquis unsheathed

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

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

Student government aims to open political dialogue

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

Housing lottery goes digital

March 3, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara 17).

College seeks re-accreditation

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

Two reports of possession with intent to deliver filed

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

Sexual assault reports reach seven for school year

February 17, 2017
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