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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
Lafayette student passes away at home
Lafayette student passes away at home
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Norovirus is common nationally during the winter months. (Graphic by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Campus experiences viral bug outbreak
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
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
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.
Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.
Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails
Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.
Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction
Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.
‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
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
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.
Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning
MK Asante '04, Lafayette's 2025 commencement speaker, is an author, filmmaker, poet and professor.
A look at past Lafayette commencement speakers
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
Professor Mary Armstrong, Ellen Poriles Wieler '83 and Helena Koffigoh '23 all spoke at "Sip & Speak."
Women speak on gender, professional identity at Sip & Speak
A sustainable night market was one of many events sponsored by the "Swipe It Forward" initiative.
‘Swipe It Forward’ forwards sustainability initiatives
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
Professor Michael Feola's book was published in July. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Professor publishes book examining far-right ideology
"Improv for Entrepreneurs" combined business speaking skills with the theatrical nature of improv.
‘Improv for Entrepreneurs’ is all funny business
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
Senior Shaylee Daniels qualified for the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships for the first time in her collegiate career. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Diving sends 2 to regionals, including first female athlete
Senior épée Zoe O'Connor had the best finish for the women's team on Saturday at NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Fencing finishes season at NCAA Regionals
The women's lacrosse team begins its in-conference season on Saturday against Holy Cross. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse struggles to score against Villanova
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Love at first write
Love at first write
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
Makenna McCall

Makenna McCall, News Editor

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Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.

Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette

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

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

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
March 14, 2025
Tess Stanley '25 will be completing research in the department of physiology, development and neuroscience at Cambridge University. (Photo courtesy of Tess Stanley '25)

Senior receives prestigious scholarship from across pond

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
March 7, 2025
The "Small Worlds" exhibit at the Nurture Nature Center features a wide variety of art styles.

‘Small Worlds’ exhibit graces Nurture Nature Center

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
February 28, 2025
The men's alpine team took first place at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of @lafskiandboard on Instagram)

Ski and board suits up at regional championships

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
February 28, 2025
The Delta Kappa Epsilon house is one of several sites on campus of mouse infestation this semester. (Graphic by Angel Estrada '28)

Mouse infestations reported across campus

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
February 14, 2025
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)

The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
February 7, 2025
The interior of Marquis Hall, from the imagined perspective of a mouse.

Dorm infested with mice

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
January 31, 2025
The radio station's fixes required the hiring of sound engineers.

WJRH to resume student shows after 18-month hiatus

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
December 6, 2024
The Crayola Experience provides 65,000 square feet of space for colorful fun.

What can college students do at the Crayola Experience?

By Makenna McCall and William Gutiérrez
November 15, 2024
The podium at Mackenzie’s watch party sits front and center as attendees wait for speakers.

[Photo] 2024 Election Day on campus

By The Lafayette Staff
November 5, 2024
Space Fest had a plethora of activities including stomp rockets and telescope viewings.

Annual Lehigh Valley Space Fest lifts off from campus

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
October 25, 2024
The land, formerly the Easton Iron and Metal Site, has remained vacant since 2015.

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

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

College begins next phase of sidewalk construction project

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
October 25, 2024
Eastonians love their garlic grub. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)

We sampled stinky Garlic Fest snacks

By Andreas Pelekis, Clara Witmer and Makenna McCall
October 11, 2024
The interfaith prayer service was held in Colton Chapel, and included a sermon from Chaplain Alex Hendrickson followed by a moment of silence for prayer and reflection.

Lafayette community reflects on Oct. 7, one year later

By Clara Witmer and Makenna McCall
October 11, 2024
Sept. 26 Student Government meeting includes strategic plan discussion, budget approvals

Sept. 26 Student Government meeting includes strategic plan discussion, budget approvals

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
October 4, 2024
Construction on the new downtown hotel is slated to start in the upcoming months.

New hotel development coming to downtown Easton

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
September 27, 2024
The renovation of the hillside stairs and escarpment trail were completed in 2023.

College hill erosion issues remain despite some improvements

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
September 27, 2024
A rendering of Pardee Hall after future renovations. (Photo courtesy of SmithGroup)

College makes progress on master plan creation

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
September 13, 2024
Karmen Brown's office is located on the first floor of the Feather House.

New student advocacy director joins Lafayette

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
August 30, 2024
Jeffrey Goldstein joined the college in 2000. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Magazine)

Jeffrey Goldstein to depart role as director of health services

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
May 20, 2024
Compost buckets for collecting food waste can be spotted around campus.

How did composting do?

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
The company plans to expand nationwide, according to CEO and founder Rudy Ferraz.

Lehigh Valley rideshare app may soon provide free services to locals

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Taiba Sultana has served on Easton's city council since 2022. (Photo courtesy of LehighValleyNews)

Petition calls for city councilwoman Taiba Sultana to resign

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
This is the third inspection during which dining halls have earned health code violations during the 2023-24 academic year.

Dining halls earn more health code violations

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
The Lehigh Valley Railroad currently sits abandoned on the Delaware River, located half a mile away from Downtown Easton.

Lehigh Valley explores possible passenger rail routes

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
The deadline to apply for Easton Alfresco is March 31. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Business)

Easton restaurant outdoor dining fee hiked up to 500 percent

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
The senior housing lottery will take place March 6 and 7, with lotteries for the junior and sophomore classes to follow.

Residence Life changes senior lottery system

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
The speeches came during the Public Comments portion of the Feb. 13 meeting in Easton. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley News)

Students, faculty member lead ceasefire discussion at City Hall meeting

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Monica Salas Landa was placed on the watchlist for her course on museum studies. (Photo courtesy of Professorwatchlist.org)

Anthropology professor placed on right-wing ‘watchlist’

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Cinco Cantina is the first of multiple pop-up restaurants planned by the college's dining services.

Cinco Cantina opens for 3-day trial period

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
February 9, 2024
All police officers in Pennsylvania are required to undergo deescalation training.

How Public Safety aims to deescalate situations

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2024
Applications for ambassadors are now accepted on a rolling basis.

Admissions overhauls student employee application process

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2023
The college received more geographically diverse applications this year than in previous cycles.

College sees steady increase in early decision applications

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
December 1, 2023
Currently, PAVE is working under the direction of Dean of Students Brian Samble.

Student advocacy and prevention coordinator role remains vacant

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
November 17, 2023
The college has planted 48 trees to account for those removed during the construction of the escarpment trail.

Lafayette works to remedy tree removal dispute

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
November 10, 2023
Cadence, one of Lafayette's five a cappella groups, made inclusivity-oriented changes at the start of the fall semester.

A capella groups drop gender restrictions

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2023
While the WJRH radio station is traditionally student run, it has brought on professional engineers.

WJRH Radio down for months, spoiling student shows

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2023
The grant will allow professor Christian López to collaborate with students on his upcoming project. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Bringing machine learning to the classroom

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2023
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