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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

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All content by Lisa Green
The production of Shakespeares R&J will run from Nov. 18 through Nov. 20 in the Weiss Theater of Buck Hall. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Review: ‘Shakespeare’s R&J’ is a ‘transformative experience’

November 12, 2021
Some sophomores were orientation leaders despite not having their own in-person orientation the year prior. (Photo courtesy of Jess Langlois 24)

Class of 2024 discusses ‘disorienting’ experience being second-year students during first full year on campus

September 17, 2021
Shakespeares R&J will mark the Lafayette theater departments return to the world of in-person plays. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Theater Department)

Theater department launches production of in-person “Shakespeare’s R&J”

September 10, 2021
Jean Améry began speaking about his experience as a Holocaust survivor after the 1964 Frankfurt Auschwitz trials. (Photo courtesy of Buchenwald and Mittelbau-Dora Memorials Foundation)

‘No conflict is ever settled’: Ilit Ferber speaks on the work of Holocaust survivor Jean Améry

April 16, 2021
Skiff was filmed in Easton last July. (Photo Courtesy of Ethan Barsh 21)

Student Artist Spotlight: ‘Once in a lifetime experience’: filmmaker Ethan Barsh ’21 and actor Tim Kearin ’21 discuss original short film ‘Skiff’

April 9, 2021
The cabaret was co-hosted by Annie Krege 23 and Lehigh senior Olivia White. (Photo courtesy of Annie Krege 23)

Marquis Players holds first rivalry cabaret with Lehigh’s Mustard and Cheese Society

March 26, 2021
Third Street Alliance housed 44 adults and 67 children in 2020. (Photo by Josh Joseph 24)

A closer look at Third Street Alliance, a shelter dedicated to families and communities in Easton

March 12, 2021
Taylor Johnsons writing journey began when they were in tenth grade. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Johnson Poems website)

Taylor Johnson speaks on poetic inspirations including intimacy and racial identity

November 13, 2020
Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò discussed the social structures that produce masculinity in his talk on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò website)

Georgetown University Professor Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò discusses masculinity and emotional availability

November 6, 2020
Some Easton restaurants have invested in outdoor heaters in anticipation of the colder months. (Photo by Brandon Marin 22)

Looking ahead to winter: How are Easton restaurants going to adapt to cold weather?

October 30, 2020
Carl Laemmle is known for creating the early Hollywood films, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Dracula.” (Photo Courtesy of IMDb)

‘How do you tell a man’s story who can’t really tell it for himself?’: James L. Freedman speaks on his biographical film ‘Carl Laemmle’

October 16, 2020
Danez Smith was the keynote speaker for this years LGBTQ+ History Month at the college. (Photo Courtesy of Danez Smith Website)

‘Don’t call us dead’ author Danez Smith discusses poetry and the queer Black experience in 2020 America

October 9, 2020
Jordy Rosenberg is the author of Confessions of the Fox. (Photo Courtesy of the University of Massachusetts Amherst)

Jordy Rosenberg discusses the idea of gender in the modern Jewish American community

October 2, 2020
Sarah Frankel 21 adapted The Summoning of Everyman to take place on Lafayettes campus. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Orttung 22)

A College Hill take on a 15th century play: Student-adapted production of ‘The Summoning of Everyman’ premieres next Thursday

September 25, 2020

‘When it comes to what we should believe, morality’s got some bite’: Professors Rima Basu and Joseph Shieber explore the ethics of belief

September 18, 2020
Professors Wilson-Fall and Wills noted the disparities in COVID-19 infection rates for Black Americans. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Philosophy Department)

‘These issues will not go away’: Professors Wendy Wilson-Fall and Vanessa Wills discuss anti-black racism in America

September 4, 2020
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