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This fall, Ashley will be pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at Drexel University.
Alex Ashley ‘22 wins Pepper Prize
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
(Photo by Brandon Marin 22)
Faculty votes in favor of restructuring, cuts faculty committees by over half
Student Governments 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
Student governments new budget guidelines will require clubs to submit financial requests at designated times, as opposed to every week.
Budget request process for student organizations modified
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)
Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future
Presley Anderson 22 and Abby Esposito 22 were previously the president and vice president of pep band, respectively. (Photo courtesy of Presley Anderson 22)
Student Artists Spotlight: Presley Anderson ’22, Abby Esposito ’22 formed lasting friendships through Pep Band
Josh Peck spoke to students about his experiences in the entertainment business, social media and finding his own happiness. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
‘Hug me brotha’: ‘Drake & Josh’ star Josh Peck welcomed with open arms as Senior Speaker
The food studies exhibit shows off culinary ephemera, or materials related to food and cooking that would not normally have a long shelf life. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)
You are what you(‘re told to) eat: Stefano Mancini ’22 curates food studies exhibit in Skillman
The fundraiser, hosted at LaFarm, will feature prayer, reflection and participation from the local Ukrainian community. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegefarm on Instagram)
‘It’s an act of hope’: LaFarm to hold Sunflowers for Ukraine event on Sunday
The mens lacrosse team found sustained success this season after undergoing a multi-year rebuild, giving hope for the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse has best season in twelve years
Senior Ryan Tall shakes hands with the competition following his 30-foot putt to win the Patriot League Individual Championship. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Individual Championship, Lafayette places second overall
Freshman Carter Dorighi makes a play up the middle during Lafayettes 13-7 Sundays series, clinching win over Navy. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards take series against Navy, build momentum for playoffs
Freshman Michael Hayes looks to pitch the ball back to junior Julius Young during the Lafayette Maroon and White game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football plays annual Maroon and White Game, looks ahead to fall season
Lafayettes sports psychologist Julie Amato strives to make sure that the athletes around campus have the mental health support they need. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)
Lafayette student-athletes discuss mental health challenges
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
The NBA playoffs: Can the newcomers bring new energy to the party?
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Teaching Black literature at Lafayette: A reconsideration
Sidelines: End of lockout/free agency
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

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
Maya Nylund

Maya Nylund, Staff News Writer

Maya Nylund is an English and Art History major with a Film & Media Studies minor at Lafayette. Her writing has appeared on The Huffington Post, The New York Times online, and No Prizes #5 literary magazine. She is a recipient of Lafayette’s Jean Corrie Poetry Prize, The Gilbert Prize for excellence in English, and the Eugene P. Chase Beta Kappa Prize for demonstrated scholarship.

All content by Maya Nylund
Student Governments 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

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

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

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

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

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

February 4, 2022
The documentary film marks Drew Swedbergs feature directional debate. (Photo courtesy of Maya Nylund 23)

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

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

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

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 Kaleidoscopes Facebook)

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

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

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

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

April 9, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

November 13, 2020

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

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

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

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

September 4, 2020
The Dyer Centers 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

March 13, 2020

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

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

February 28, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 4, 2019
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