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As a result of the pandemic and the postponement of last years matchup, this year marks the first time that Lafayette and Lehigh will play twice in one year. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
First for some, 57th for others: Lafayette-Lehigh rivalry attendees look forward to this year’s game
The renovation of the Rinek Rope factory, pictured above, may be postponed because of supply chain issues, according to VP of Finance and Administration Roger Demareski. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Economics professor explains national labor shortages and supply chain issues felt by the college
The financial grants are supposed to cover unexpected expenses, unmet financial need or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Baris Yazici 25)
COVID-19 stimulus funding distributed to Lafayette students
Lafayette Today faces praise, critique more than a year after its inception
Rumors about Monday fire in Hugel Science Center were ‘unfounded,’ Public Safety says
Protesters being arrested holding up signs telling people to register to vote.
$10 million photography gift ‘energizes’ conversation around civil rights
Larry Stockton poses with students
Music Department Head Larry Stockton to retire this year, reflects on decades at college
Meredith Forman 24 of Soulfege sang in one of the many student performances during the Evening of A Cappella. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student-led groups shine at Lafayette Arts Society’s Evening of A Cappella
Two people standing in front of a projector at a startup competition.
Lafayette Consulting Group pitch competition fuels innovation in students
Corey Beck 22 leads Lafayettes Pep Band on and off the field. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Artist Spotlight: Corey Beck ‘22 reflects on time with pep band before conducting at his final football game
Mens basketball triumphs over Rutgers in first win of season
Men’s basketball triumphs over Rutgers in first win of season
Junior running back Jaden Sutton (#1) (pictured) hits the hole during his 70-yard rushing performance during 157th rivalry game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Lafayette falls to Lehigh in 157th Rivalry Game
Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lehigh will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lehigh will win the 157th rivalry game
Junior Jaden Sutton (pictured) splitting the defense during his 140-yard performance on Saturday in loss against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards).
Football falls in heartbreaker to Colgate on senior day
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
Letter from the Editorial Board
Letter from the Editorial Board
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
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

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.

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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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