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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

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All content by Morgan Sturm
For his capstone, Spencer Reynolds 19 completed a series of paintings focused on the anatomy of the human body. (Photo courtesy of Spencer Reynolds 19).

Spencer Reynolds ’19 connects independent studies through fixation with human figure

May 10, 2019
Faculty and students in academic departments like biology and computer science are looking forward to the move to Rockwell. (Photo by Morgan Sturm 19)

Academic departments, centers prepare for move to Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center

May 3, 2019
Two Lafayette students studying abroad visited Notre Dame the day before the cathedral caught fire. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

A monument that ‘defines’ our humanity: abroad students discuss witnessing fire at Notre Dame

April 26, 2019
Results of the student government executive board elections broken down by percentage of votes received by candidates from participating voters. (Graph by Morgan Sturm 19)

Student government executive board election results

April 19, 2019
Moricis has created decades of memories for Easton residents and Lafayette students. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Morici’s closes after 45 years of business

April 12, 2019
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Grammy-winning violinist, will perform at the Williams Center for the Arts. (Photo courtesy of the Williams Art Center)

Grammy-winning violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja to perform tonight

March 29, 2019
Three campus dining locations were cited for food safety violations by the City of Easton Health Bureau. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

A couple bad apples: campus dining locations marked for ‘critical’ violations in inspections

March 15, 2019
Julia Crawfords capstone painting series titled Family Portrait, completed last semester, gave her validation surrounding her thesis idea. (Photo courtesy of Julia Crawford 19)

Express yourself, de-stress yourself: Julia Crawford ’19 connects art-making, psychology in honors thesis

March 8, 2019
The mock trial B team received a bid to attend ORCS, the next round of competition, at the regionals tournament last Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Freedman ‘15)

Mock trial B team receives bid to attend next round of competition, team prepares to advance

March 1, 2019
After the demolition on McCartney Street, College Hill residents are struck by the look of emptiness. (Photos by Elle Cox 21, Morgan Sturm 19)

With McCartney dorm on horizon, College Hill residents reflect on homes that once stood

February 22, 2019
Over 27,000 donors contributed to the capital campaign exceeding its $400 million goal. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

While college’s capital campaign exceeded total $400 million target, some categories fell short of goals

February 15, 2019
Pedro Barbeito has most recently been working in the realm of 3D printing. (Photo by Morgan Sturm 19)

Inspired by technology: Pedro Barbeito discusses his multidimensional exhibit

February 15, 2019
Over 100 students from around campus have become ill with what is likely to be norovirus, according to Dr. Goldstein. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

As stomach virus spread, students frustrated with late notice from college

February 8, 2019
Fyre Festival: The Greatest Party That Never Happened takes viewers through the downfall of what was supposed to be a luxury music festival. (Photo courtesy of IMDb.com)

The power of social media marketing in ‘Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened ‘

February 8, 2019
Bailey Health Center (Courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Stomach bug, likely norovirus, sickens over 100 students

February 6, 2019

College receives $30,000 grant to combat sexual assault

February 1, 2019
Diane Shaw is preparing to retire after a 33 year-long career with Special Collections. (Photo by Jess Furtado 19)

A historic legacy: archivist Diane Shaw retires after three decades of growing college’s collections

December 7, 2018
On Friday, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos proposed new rules regarding cases of sexual misconduct for colleges and universities under Title IX. (Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore)

College’s sexual misconduct policies would see ‘significant changes’ under proposed federal rules

November 30, 2018
Former Girl Code commentator Nicole Byer had her audience roaring in laughter Wednesday in Colton Chapel. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Nicole Byer entertains the college with unapologetic humor

November 16, 2018
The Tree of Life Synagogue (pictured) in Pittsburgh was the site of the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in U.S. history. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

As nation reels from Pittsburgh shooting, campus responds with grief and solidarity

November 2, 2018
Billys Downtown Diner opened its third Lehigh Valley location in Easton on Oct. 10. (Photo by Morgan Sturm 19)

‘Not your ordinary diner’: Billy’s Downtown Diner comes to Easton

October 26, 2018

Confusion surrounds public safety’s response time to men’s intramural soccer head injury

October 19, 2018
GoPeer, an online tutoring company, was founded by three Lafayette students. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Binder 19)

Students’ business establishes presence on 53 college campuses

September 28, 2018
Drake Bell will perform Sunday night at One Centre Square. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Drake Bell to play at One Centre Square, talks performing

September 21, 2018
Alex Ruiz 22 hopes to share his passion for mariachi music with the college community by forming a group on campus. (Photo Courtesy of Ashley Saldivar).

Student Artist Spotlight: Student makes plans to form mariachi group on campus

September 14, 2018
Spring break will fall on a Tuesday and Wednesday in late March to dissuade students from traveling off-campus.

Warm welcome back to campus

August 31, 2018
Dan Goodman 20 and Jared Conner 20 captured mid-duel on the Quad (Photo Courtesy of Clay Wegrzynowicz).

Feeling the force on the Quad

December 8, 2017

The power of oral history: lecturer emphasizes role of the past in social justice

December 1, 2017
Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular will play both Saturday and Sunday (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

Holiday celebrations commence downtown

December 1, 2017
Ryan Cabrera will perform tonight at One Centre Square (Photo by Adrianna Barazotti 21).

Ryan Cabrera to perform at One Centre Square: acoustic show open to all ages

November 17, 2017

‘Not going to let the darkness take over’: Director of ‘Newtown’ documentary visits campus, screens film

November 10, 2017
Samantha Pastrons honors thesis project presents environmental themes. (Photo by Jess Furtado 19)

Samantha Pastron ’18 emphasizes environmental issues in thesis project

November 3, 2017
The sixth annual Bacon Fest will occur in Centre Square tomorrow. (Photo by Liz Schaffer, Courtesy of the Greater Easton Development Partnership)

Bringin’ home the bacon

November 3, 2017
The first mural in the Easton Murals Project.(Photo by Adrianna Barazotti 21)

Project brings new murals to downtown Easton

October 27, 2017
Fall in love with the Lehigh Valley: Autumn activities all around

Fall in love with the Lehigh Valley: Autumn activities all around

October 20, 2017
Betsayda Machado y La Parranda El Clavo performed Wednesday at the Williams Center for the Arts (Photo by Elle Cox 21).

Review: Betsayda Machado y La Parranda El Clavo delivers an emotional performance

October 20, 2017
Brooke Gladstone discusses how media influences reality (Photo by Jess Furtado 19).

Journalist Brooke Gladstone discusses the ‘trouble with reality’

October 6, 2017
Elias Matar documents volunteer experiences in Lebanon in Children of Beqaa (Photo Courtesy of Elias Matar).

Filmmaker spreads awareness on Syrian refugee crisis

September 29, 2017
Kathy Montoro has retired after a 26-year long career with Dining Services (Photo courtesy of Kathy Montoro).

‘Kathy from Upper’ says goodbye after 26 years

September 22, 2017
Dr. Emily Musil Church gave a talk Monday about XPRIZE (Photo by Morgan Sturm 19).

Solving “grand challenges”: former Lafayette professor returns to discuss global learning initiative

September 22, 2017
Ten Lafayette students involved in the election night broadcast were nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award (Photo Courtesy of Rachel Robertson 18).

Policy Studies broadcast nominated for Mid-Atlantic Emmy

September 15, 2017
One Centre Square, a new concert hall and event center, opened in June (Photo courtesy of Morgan Sturm 19).

Goodbye, Drinky’s. Hello, One Centre Square.

September 15, 2017
The Simon Silk Mill is undergoing a four-phase renovation (Photo courtesy of Norman Naveed 19).

Easton develops new art residential community: Simon Silk Mill renovations continue

September 8, 2017
New installation features steel sculptures from local high school students (Photo courtesy of Morgan Sturm 19).

Inspired by Easton: New installation on Karl Stirner Arts Trail celebrates local landmarks

September 1, 2017
(Photo courtesy of Curlee Holton)

Retired professor Curlee Holton looks back on a quarter century at Lafayette

September 1, 2017
Lafayette students held a broadcast on PBS 39, Open for Debate. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Doherty 19).

‘Open for Debate’: Student broadcast focuses on new gene editing technology

May 5, 2017
Coca-Cola Park, home of the Ironpigs. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Coca-Cola Park: Home of the Ironpigs

May 5, 2017
Students will participate in various projects in the Easton community this weekend during Lafapalooza (Courtesy of Lafayette Flickr).

‘We are all a work in progress’: Annual day of service honors Amanda Miner ’18

April 28, 2017
The new Netflix series 13 Reasons Why doesnt seem to concentrate on the right things (Photo Courtesy of the press democrat).

’13 Reasons’ should treat mental health issues with greater understanding

April 21, 2017

Holocaust Remembrance Week brings author, lecture, film screening

April 21, 2017
Last year, the first annual Festival of Paint attracted over 300 students (Courtesy of Lafayette Communications).

Festival of Paint to bring students together through art

April 14, 2017
The Marquis Players rehearse for the Thursday night opening of 9 to 5: The Musical (Photo by Courtney DeVita).

The Marquis Players present ‘9 to 5: The Musical’

April 7, 2017
(Photo courtesy of Morgan Sturm 19).

Students tell personal immigration stories: HSL hosts open mic

April 7, 2017

A creative escape, Art Fusion: Nearby studio welcomes beginners

April 7, 2017
Fly high close by: Sky Zone boasts 20K sq. ft. of trampoline space

Fly high close by: Sky Zone boasts 20K sq. ft. of trampoline space

March 31, 2017
Twelve injured in 25-hour battle of attrition between Cosmic Cuppers and Mojo Hillers

Twelve injured in 25-hour battle of attrition between Cosmic Cuppers and Mojo Hillers

March 31, 2017
Librarian Ana Ramirez Luhrs read an original piece for the Architects of Change spoken word event. (Photo by Sadie Lebow 17)

Women faculty and staff perform spoken word

March 31, 2017
Clay Wegrzynowicz is the official photographer and videographer for the college (Courtesy of Clay Wegrzynowicz).

The man behind the camera: Clay Wegrzynowicz

March 24, 2017
The Lehigh Valley Zoo is a scenic escape from College Hill (Photo courtesy of wikimedia commons).

A wild escape: Lehigh Valley Zoo

March 24, 2017
Professor Skip Wilkins will play alongside Rob Foster at this weekends faculty concert (Courtesy of Skip Wilkins).

Worlds collide in faculty concert

March 24, 2017
Ski or Waterslide? Pocono winter resort doubles as summer getaway

Ski or Waterslide? Pocono winter resort doubles as summer getaway

March 10, 2017
Caroline Nawrocki (far right) is traveling abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (Photo courtesy of Caroline Nawrocki 18).

US politics trump abroad conversation: Students share experiences

March 10, 2017

Local taqueria feels like home

March 3, 2017
Kathy Giusti, Founder of the MMRF. (Photo Courtesy of Shannon Powell).

‘Pioneer’ of cancer research to speak on entrepreneurship

March 3, 2017
Russian Icon Exhibit visits the Williams Arts Gallery (Photo by Courtney DeVita 19).

Visiting exhibit celebrates Russian culture: Russian icon paintings span centuries

February 24, 2017
Slainte Irish Pub serves stuffed burgers featuring all different kinds of foods (Photo by Taylor Kowgios 19).

The unexpected burgers of a local Irish pub

February 24, 2017
Eastons recently shut-down restaurant Valenca is expected to be soon (Photo by Courtney DeVita 19).

Easton staple restaurant closes, makes room for new venue

February 17, 2017
IceHouse hosts a variety of different performers each month (Photo courtesy of Willem Ytsma).

IceHouse: Lehigh Valley hidden arts gem

February 17, 2017
Drinkys Pub in downtown Easton closed down for good on Jan. 1. (Photo by Courtney DeVita 19).

Music hall to replace Drinky’s: A new venue for Lafayette students

February 10, 2017
Pulitzer Prize-winning Lynne Nottage lectured on recent play Sweat. (Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Award-winning playwright Lynn Nottage discusses economic disparity in America

February 3, 2017
An officer stands next to a public safety car. (Elizabeth Lucy 15)

Holiday Helpers reports theft to public safety, receives no follow-up

December 9, 2016
Photo taken by WayUp. Alissa Vreeland is planned to be the Student Wellness and Support Coordinator.

College hires Student Wellness and Support Coordinator

November 18, 2016
Portrait of Thurgood Marshall in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights (photo by Courtney Devita 19)

Justice Thurgood Marshall honored with first nonwhite portrait in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights

October 28, 2016
Portlock Black Cultural Center on McCartney Street. (Courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Portlock through the years: Students fought to establish ‘Black House’ in 1970

October 7, 2016
(Maria Otto 17)

2016’s next chapter: Seniors look ahead to futures beyond Lafayette

May 5, 2016
SStudents may soon be able to use meal swipes at club meetings and brown bags. (Jessica Furtado 19.)

Swiping right on brown bags: Student government proposes meal swipes at lectures and club meetings

April 23, 2016

A solid investment: College club holds its own against real-world stock indexes

April 14, 2016

Byerly hosts semester’s first town hall: Concerns about college’s “new direction” raised

March 4, 2016
Williams Arts Campus. (Julia Brennan 17)

Arts campus sneak peek: Board of trustees gets look into new downtown building

February 19, 2016

A new ideal

February 5, 2016

Record number of applicants set

January 29, 2016

Solidified in history

December 4, 2015

Reevaluating drinking culture on campus

October 23, 2015
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