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Poor Saylor just can't control herself. Poor girl. (Graphic by Stubert Jehosephat Romano for the Scoffayette)
President’s dogs use college property as personal toilet, Hurd enables
Baby bye bye bye (bye bye!) (Graphic by Cocaine Bear for the Scoffayette)
Pardee falls into sinkhole, investigation underway
The Morning Call plans to avoid the noun ban, replacing any mention of Trump with the word "hubbahubba." (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for The Scoffayette)
Trump bans nouns, nation struggles to identify who, what, where
This article has nothing do with Jalen Hurts, just a reminder that he is a Super Bowl MVP. (Graphic by Crangis McBasketball for The Scoffayette)
Baseball team signs Big Justice, The Rizzler
Hole's next song is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for the Scoffayette)
Student Artist Spotlight: That guy in your dorm with a guitar
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
Maya Nylund

Maya Nylund, Staff News Writer

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Lafayette Data community provided the above graph of budget allocations by category. (Figure courtesy of Lafayette Data Community)

Data Community Club breaks down Student Government budget

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
Signs have been posted in dining halls notifying Muslim students of Ramadan accommodations.

How dining halls accommodate for Ramadan

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garcés spoke to students individually about sexism in her line of work. (Photo by Adam Atkinson for Lafayette College Communications)

Former UN General Assembly president speaks at Lafayette

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
The Data Community will process data to visualize trends in Student Government budget allocations.

New data club to audit Student Government budget allocations

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Some Executive Board members' classes conflicted with Student Government meetings.

Student Government shake-up brings dismissals, one resignation

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Student Life's party registration policy has faced student concerns since its introduction last year.

Party registration policy off to slow start

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
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

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Student Government's Sustainability Committee worked to pass the resolution calling for an increase in transparency regarding the endowment.

Student Government resolution pushes for sustainability in college investments

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
PSAFE is offering nine and 12 hour courses, as well as one hour preview courses to any groups that are interested.

Public Safety sheds light on Rape Aggression Defense program

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Cham hopes to pursue a Master’s Degree in Global Gender Studies. (Photo courtesy of Fatimata Cham '23)

Fatimata Cham ’23 wins coveted Truman Scholarship

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022
The company Aunt Flow will be providing the menstrual products at a cost of $8400. (Photo courtesy goauntflow.com)

Student Government green-lights menstrual equity program

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
Many students complained about the high pricing and lack of communication as it relates to housing. (Photo by Caroline Burns '22 for The Lafayette)

The price of private off-campus housing

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Kristen Steudel participates in research in a variety of fields at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy Lafayette College Athletics)

Kristen Steudel ’22 within reach of Marshall, Fulbright scholarships

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
February 4, 2022
The documentary film marks Drew Swedberg's feature directional debate. (Photo courtesy of Maya Nylund '23)

Professor-led project invites audience to linger in spaces lost to gentrification

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Reilly, CEO of the City Investment Corporation, plans to expand into Easton after success with urban development in Allentown and Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy of Discover Lehigh Valley)

Successful entrepreneur and alumnus returns to Easton with upcoming development projects

By Maya Nylund, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
The Marquis, a 40,000 square foot mixed-use complex and one of four large development projects in Easton, would replace the Pine Street Parking Garage. (Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania News Today)

New development projects in Easton set to bring new apartments and people

By Maya Nylund
October 8, 2021
Students from Kaleidoscope and Dear Lafayette support a community service requirement, which they say would allow students to learn while giving back to the Lehigh Valley. (Photo courtesy of Kaleidoscope's Facebook)

Students spearhead effort to add community service requirement to Common Course of Study

By Maya Nylund
September 17, 2021
The four founding members of the 65th Chapter of Mu Sigma Upsilon sorority. (Photo courtesy of Emily Morocho Chauca '22)

‘A very genuine sisterhood’: Lafayette’s first-ever multicultural sorority builds their presence on campus

By Maya Nylund
April 30, 2021
The newly built diner, The Trolley Stop, will not be offering takeout for the time being. (Photo by Pierson White '24).

The newest eatery on College Hill, The Trolley Stop, set to open on April 26

By Maya Nylund
April 16, 2021
Scott Kamen '21 (right) has over seven years of experience in forensics. (Photo courtesy of Scott Kamen '21)

Scott Kamen receives Lafayette’s second All-American forensics award in two years

By Maya Nylund
April 9, 2021

Lafayette to abolish the tiered housing system and switch to ‘blended housing’ in the upcoming years

By Maya Nylund
March 19, 2021
Each graduating senior will be allowed two guests at commencement in May. (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

Student ‘campus monitors’ to be hired by Lafayette to remind peers of COVID-19 guidelines

By Maya Nylund
February 26, 2021
The Lafayette Mutual Aid is a BIPOC-centered coalition was created by the Dear Lafayette College Coalition in October 2020. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Mutual Aid)

Dear Lafayette College Coalition narrows their goals and introduces Lafayette Mutual Aid, a BIPOC-student led initiative

By Maya Nylund
February 19, 2021
Delta Tau Delta, in a statement, wrote that they "could not acknowledge the issues present in Greek Life while also participating in the proposed rush period."

All fraternities except DTD to move forward with recruitment this December

By Maya Nylund
November 20, 2020
The process of bringing MSU to campus started three years ago. (Photo Courtesy of MSU Sorority, Inc.)

Lafayette to welcome new multicultural sorority Mu Sigma Upsilon to campus next spring

By Maya Nylund
November 13, 2020

Absorbing the COVID impact: How enrollment and financial aid are changing under the pandemic

By Maya Nylund
October 16, 2020
'The Summoning of Everyman' was adapted and directed by Sarah Frankel '21. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette College Theater Department)

Performance Review: ‘A call to action and a shout into the void’: ‘The Summoning of Everyman’ is a self-aware commentary on modern life

By Maya Nylund
October 3, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Staff and students reflect on the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Maya Nylund
September 25, 2020
Five students and one employee have tested positive this semester. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

So far, so good: Health Director Goldstein reflects on a positive start to a unique semester

By Maya Nylund
September 4, 2020
The Dyer Center's new 3D printers are not just for entrepreneurs, said Dyer Fellow Sebastian Wallach. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

New Dyer Center maker space lets students craft anything from drones to chocolate molds

By Maya Nylund
March 13, 2020

New Trump visa policies unlikely to impact Lafayette students, but hurdles still remain

By Maya Nylund
March 6, 2020
The state of Pennsylvania could lose up to $21,000 of funding per person not counted in the census over the next ten years. (Photo courtesy of Easton Official Facebook Page)

Every person counts: Lafayette gets involved in the 2020 census

By Maya Nylund
February 28, 2020

With a technical vision and dedicated performances, ‘Heddatron’ is a thought-provoking triumph

By Maya Nylund
February 28, 2020
Dahl said he wants to make the Dyer center into the 'best undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the country.' (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)

From running a network of drug houses to building a college-level entrepreneurship program: Dyer Center director Yusuf Dahl discusses journey before Lafayette

By Maya Nylund
February 14, 2020
Lehigh was voted the No. 4 party school in the US by the Princeton Review in 2016. (Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Flickr)

Lehigh puts Greek life on ‘indefinite’ pause following spring recruitment violations

By Maya Nylund
February 7, 2020
Howe said that coming to Lafayette two and a half years ago 'felt like coming home.' (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

Kara Howe assumes critical role as campus registrar

By Maya Nylund
January 31, 2020
Steve Tashner lives 10 miles away from campus with a 'flock of animals.' (Photo courtesy of Steve Tashner)

Digging a little deeper: Groundsman Steve Tashner shares memories, hopes after 18 years at the college

By Maya Nylund
November 22, 2019
With slapstick humor and breaking of the fourth wall, 'Vanity Fair' feels at times jarringly self-aware and of-the-present. (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

Performance Review: ‘Vanity Fair’ echoes modern discourse on gender politics, actors give ‘riveting’ performance

By Maya Nylund
October 4, 2019
Director of Health Services Jeffery Goldstein has never seen a case of mumps at Lafayette, despite breakouts popping up at colleges along the east coast in recent years. (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

Mumps confirmed at colleges in the Lehigh Valley, yet to be found at Lafayette

By Maya Nylund
October 4, 2019
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