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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

The Lafayette

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All content by Michael Antonacci
Members of the Dear Lafayette executive board (pictured above) hope to welcome new members to their organization with recruiting events this fall. (Photo by Naomi Ganpo-Nkwenkwa 22)

‘We’re talking about a bigger issue’: Dear Lafayette discusses past success and future plans

October 22, 2021
The main reason behind the delay in approving the club budgets were the obstacles created by the pandemic (Photo by Pierson White 24).

Student organizations left waiting weeks for Student Government budget approvals

September 24, 2021
Lafayettes chapter of Mu Sigma Upsilon is named after the goddess of the moon in South American mythology, Huitaca. (Photo courtesy of Morocco Chauca 22).

Lafayette’s first multicultural sorority Mu Sigma Upsilon discuss future plans for organization

September 17, 2021
Located behind Marquis Hall, the former Tri Delta Sorority house is currently housing upperclassmen. (Photo by Kwasi Obeng-Dankwa 23)

No decision on future of former Tri Delta house after sorority’s disbanding last spring

September 10, 2021
In the strive for more normal campus operations, herd immunity through vaccines has been the recommended way forward. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Lafayette to announce decision on vaccine mandate in coming weeks

May 21, 2021
Lehigh University is requiring return students to receive a vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University)

Lehigh to mandate COVID-19 vaccines next fall, uncertain if Lafayette will follow suit

May 14, 2021
The military leaders of the future: A look at Lafayettes Reserve Officers Training Corp

The military leaders of the future: A look at Lafayette’s Reserve Officers Training Corp

April 23, 2021
The Lion Trophy is presented by the national board of Delta Kappa Epsilon to one chapter each year. (Photo by Kwasi Obeng-Dankwa 23).

Delta Kappa Epsilon wins the prestigious Lion Trophy for the second time

March 26, 2021
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