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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 repair crew is expected to complete "ground level resurfacing" of the path by the end of the week.
Pardee pathway interrupted by sinkhole
Lafayette College was the first college in the Lehigh Valley to set a carbon neutrality goal.
Sustainability looks to continue progress on long-term climate initiative
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
J.B. Reilly '83 has served on Lafayette College's Board of Trustees for 17 years. (Photo courtesy of the Valley Ledger)
$5 million trustee gift to support strategic plan
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
Many of the music technology classes take place in the Williams Center for the Arts computer lab.
College announces new minors
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
Student Government discusses faculty no-confidence vote at Jan. 30 meeting
Student Government discusses faculty no-confidence vote at Jan. 30 meeting
In 2024, 10 general body representatives resigned from Student Government.
‘We’re going to be the eyes and ears of Lafayette’
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
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
How tensions between faculty, Hurd and trustees led to a no-confidence vote
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
Allentown and Bethlehem, the other two primary cities in the Lehigh Valley, have both decriminalized small amounts of marijuana.
Easton councilman proposes order for lighter marijuana penalties
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
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
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
Lafayette College was the first college in the Lehigh Valley to set a carbon neutrality goal.
Sustainability looks to continue progress on long-term climate initiative
J.B. Reilly '83 has served on Lafayette College's Board of Trustees for 17 years. (Photo courtesy of the Valley Ledger)
$5 million trustee gift to support strategic plan
The "Dear Colleague" letter gives educational institutions until Feb. 28 to remove race-based initiatives, or risk losing federal funding.
Administration weighs response to ‘Dear Colleague’ letter
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
The Hogg Hall makeover was in partnership with Lafayette College Art Society.
LIMS revamps Hogg Hall rehearsal space
The "Small Worlds" exhibit at the Nurture Nature Center features a wide variety of art styles.
‘Small Worlds’ exhibit graces Nurture Nature Center
Several members of Easton's Rotary Club chapter at their induction. (Photo courtesy of eastonrotary.com)
‘If you need something, our members are there’
Psychology professor JJ Togans opened his research lab to students this year.
Researching your guilty pleasures
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
Swetha Tadisina '25 began her glassblowing journey two years ago. (Photo courtesy of Swetha Tadisina '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Swetha Tadisina sparks up creativity with glassblowing
Plus One began as a group of three and has since expanded to six members. (Photo courtesy of Ajani Martin)
Student Artist Spotlight: Plus One brings together musical flair, friendship
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.
‘Lift Every Voice’
Music by Lilly Hercik '27 can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music. (Photo courtesy of @lillymoss.music on Instagram)
Student Artist Spotlight: Lilly Hercik ‘27 puts a new spin on country music
"The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making" is the first in a five book series. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: A whimsical tale for young and old
"The Pitt" successfully adds a sense of realism to the typically dramatized medical drama. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘The Pitt’ brings fresh take to medical dramas
Lafayette Dining's Valentine's Day meal featured three courses of Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Food Review: A hearty Valentine’s meal with Lafayette Dining
SNL50 was a star-studded event featuring many past cast members, hosts and musical guests. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)
TV Review: SNL50 celebrates comedy history
"Captain America: Brave New World" made $88 million during its opening weekend in theaters. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ average entry in MCU
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)
Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery
Theater Underground was reintroduced to campus last spring. (Photo courtesy of Adam Fox '27)
Making it up as they go
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’
"Fight or Flight Night" began with club members demonstrating basic boxing skills. (Photo courtesy of Anica Kim '27)
Boxing Club, LCEMS debut Fight or Flight Night
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
Rich and Gerry Jaffé's wedding party was filled with friends from Lafayette College.
A relic of love outside of South
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
The faculty play was a time-honored tradition at the college for nearly 40 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
What happened to faculty plays?
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
Madeline Squarcia '22 works to make 'farm to table' a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia '22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil '17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil '17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Shayne Figueroa '99 first became interested in food studies after taking an American Studies class at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Shayne Figueroa '99)
Alumni Spotlight: NYU professor Shayne Figueroa ’99 shares passion for food history
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
The men's lacrosse team got back in the win column before its first Patriot League matchup against No. 5 Army on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse crushes Le Moyne
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
The swimming team broke 11 individual records at the Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Swimming and diving breaks school records, finishes in bottom half of Patriot League
Name, image and likeness deals in recent years have upended the financial operations of college football. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Transfer portal shakes up football roster
The football team is already preparing for the 2025 season.
Football adds 21 new players on National Signing Day
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan readies for a header in the Leopards' Sept. 21 matchup against Navy. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer scratches late draw against Boston University
The men's soccer team prepares to defend an Army West Point corner in Saturday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoArmyWestPoint)
Men’s soccer secures first Patriot League win at Army
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.
Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross
Senior guard Halee Smith looks to attack the basket against American University on Wednesday night. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)
Women’s basketball notches back-to-back wins
Junior guard Kay Donahue fires from downtown against Colgate on Saturday.
Women’s basketball loses to Colgate after poor 2nd half
Junior guard Kay Donahue looks to attack the basket against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops back-to-back close matchups
After exiting last week's Patriot League final with a knee injury, senior midfielder Lineke Spaans returned to action to record the Leopards' lone shot attempt. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls in 1st round of NCAA tournament
Sophomore midfielder Stella Malinowski's late fourth quarter goal pushed the field hockey team into overtime against American University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey wins Patriot League championship
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans was one of three Leopards to earn First Team All-Patriot League selections. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey finishes regular season with Colgate win, beats Bucknell en route to Patriot League final
Senior forward Alex Darrah scored her seventh goal of the season against Boston University on Oct. 25. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey puts up back-to-back shutout victories
Senior defender India Ralph prepares to inbound a penalty corner against Temple University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey loses to Drexel, defeats #20 Temple
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.
Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games
The Leopards defense held La Salle University to just one goal in the final quarter during Wednesday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse starts season 1-0
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Senior midfielder Clare Culligan takes on a Navy defender on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse ends season with loss against Navy, double OT win against Lehigh
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
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.
Editorial: Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
Editorial: The future of free press
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
On the Spot: Second time's the charm
On the Spot: Second time’s the charm
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
Nicole Hurd looked Vladimir Putin in the eyes and "got a sense of his soul."
Hurd ends all global conflicts
Don't worry, the Quaddlers can't count to 84,000.
New Bowd of Twustees talks goals, kitties
“I don’t get the sense that the men were ever afraid to show how smart they were in a classroom,” Thaddeus Robert Barron Pardee ‘33 said.
Men of first class look back 191 years after graduating
Do not come.
Lafayette College announces ‘Hibachi for Harris’
Defenestrate the frat men? Fine, we'll do it, twist our arms.
Greek life rebrands as French life
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The Lafayette
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Natalia Ferruggia

Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor

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"The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making" is the first in a five book series. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: A whimsical tale for young and old

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
February 28, 2025
Mac DeMarco's "Heart to Heart" was written as a tribute to his late friend, rapper Mac Miller. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Songs for all types of love this Valentine’s Day

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
February 14, 2025
The Weeknd's new album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" had 58 million streams on Spotify the day of its release. (Photo courtesy of The Weeknd Wiki)

Album Review: The Weeknd ‘can’t afford to be boring’ in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

By Natalia Ferruggia and Benjamin White
February 7, 2025
Some students traveled to Rome to walk through historic sites and ruins, such as Pompeii. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Lu '25)

Winter study abroad trips enrich students

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
January 31, 2025
Though it was not an immediate success upon release, "Carmilla" has garnered a substantial fan base in the decades since its publication. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)

Nat’s Novels: ‘Carmilla,’ a sapphic vampire tale for the ages

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
January 31, 2025
"Crooked House" was published in 1949 and has sold over a billion copies worldwide. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Nat’s Novels: My top 4 favorite Agatha Christie novels

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
November 22, 2024
The pit orchestra of "Bright Star" features a professional violin player on the fiddle, as well as many student musicians playing its bluegrass-inspired score.

Performance Review: College theater’s ‘Bright Star’ shines bright

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
November 15, 2024
"The Magic Toyshop" combines surrealist and whimsical writing with dark themes. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: ‘The Magic Toyshop,’ magical surrealist nightmare

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
November 15, 2024
"The Familars" is Stacey Halls' debut novel, focusing on women's relationships set against a historical background. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: Underrated historical tale of women’s issues, relationships in ‘The Familiars’

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
November 1, 2024
Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' was originally published in 1818, but later revised and republished in 1831. (Photo courtesy of amazon.com)

Book Review: ‘Frankenstein’ is a timelessly monstrous science-fiction classic

By Natalia Ferruggia and Selma O’Malley
October 25, 2024
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.

‘Lift Every Voice’

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
October 4, 2024
JoAnn Male works with everybody in the admissions office, including counselors and student workers.

Meet JoAnn Male, the face of admissions

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
October 4, 2024
Wilkie Collins' Victorian masterpiece "The Woman In White" contains a colorful cast of characters. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: ‘The Woman in White’ is a sensational sensation novel

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
October 4, 2024
"Rebecca" was an immediate success upon publication and is still popular today. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: ‘Rebecca’ marries mid-century gothic with brilliantly unique narrative style

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
September 20, 2024
Maureen Johnson's "Truly Devious" brings an intricate murder mystery to a New England boarding school setting. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: ‘Truly Devious’ combines well-paced mystery with vivid fall aesthetic

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
September 6, 2024
These novels are a great way to start your journey into reading the classics. (Photos courtesy of Amazon.com)

Book Review: Starting with the classics

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
April 19, 2024
The visit to the conference comes after Sigma Tau Delta was established on campus in October. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro '24)

English students present work at national conference

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
April 12, 2024
Gyro Concept offers a plethora of classic Greek dishes on its menu.

Restaurant Review: Gyro Concept brings authentic Greek fare to College Hill

By Natalia Ferruggia and Andreas Pelekis
April 5, 2024
Cheese Club features a "Cheese of the Day" on its Instagram account every Monday and Wednesday. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)

Cheese club? You better brie-lieve it!

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
March 22, 2024
The podcast studio is located in the basement of Skillman Library. (Photo courtesy of Brent Schnell)

Library podcast studio updated with AI, video capability

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
March 8, 2024
Professor Daniel Quirós has authored four books, including novels "Verano Rojo" and "Lluvia del Norte."

Spanish professor Daniel Quirós synthesizes culture with creative writing

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
February 16, 2024
"Philosophy of Love and Sex" studies the discussions of love in Plato's "Symposium." (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

What’s love got to do with it?

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
February 9, 2024
The Mar-Keys took the stage at the competition for the second year in a row. (Photo courtesy of Gianna Rauchut '26)

The Mar-Keys, Cadence take on international a cappella competition

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
February 2, 2024
The ballet club is composed of dancers with varying levels of experience.

Leaping to new opportunities

By McKenna Graf and Natalia Ferruggia
December 1, 2023
The class put together an exhibit inspired by the book "Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism" by Ariella Aïsha Azoulay.

Class interrogates imperialism with pop-up exhibit

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
November 17, 2023
The show featured performances from band members, alumni and friends. (Photo courtesy of Shreya Suresh '25)

Sold Out Six sells out show

By Selina Zhu and Natalia Ferruggia
November 10, 2023
Professor Steven Belletto's new novel involves global travel and a fast-paced plot.

Faculty Artist Spotlight: ‘For You I Would Make an Exception’

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
October 27, 2023
Pizza Delivery played its first non-Lafayette show at the University of Vermont.

Pizza Delivery to serve up shows around Lehigh Valley

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
October 20, 2023
"Cabaret" was chosen for both its serious themes and its dance numbers.

‘Willkomen, Bienvenue, Welcome…’ to the Marquis Players’ spring musical, ‘Cabaret’

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
October 6, 2023
The "Gambling: Here and Everywhere" FYS will visit a casino in New York as a part of its curriculum. (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

‘Gambling: Here and Everywhere’ FYS all about game of chance

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
September 29, 2023
Jacob Moldover '24 discovered a love for rowing during his junior year abroad. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Moldover '24)

Jacob Moldover ‘24 travels across the pond for enriching year at Oxford

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
September 22, 2023
Teniola Bakare ‘23 uses her experience as a recent grad to help find new Leopards. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Admissions)

Teniola Bakare ‘23 and Kay Rodriguez ‘23 bring young alumni perspective to admissions

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
September 8, 2023
One of the summer study abroad trips took students to famous Greek landmarks. (Photo courtesy of Lily Gilmore '24)

Summer study abroad trips immerse students in various European cultures

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
Ella Dalgliesh '25 created sculptures inspired by her family. (Photo courtesy of Ella Dalgliesh '25)

Sculpture class project ‘The 100’ makes artistic mark on campus

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
May 5, 2023
Remy Oktay '24 organized the dinner as a final assignment for his class. (Photo courtesy of Remy Oktay '24)

Student brings strangers together with secretive steak dinner

By Elisabeth Seidel, Kristen Vincent and Natalia Ferruggia
May 5, 2023
For her honors thesis, Manaka Gomi '23 combined her studies in mechanical engineering and music. (Photo courtesy of Manaka Gomi '23)

Seniors on developing unique honors theses

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
April 28, 2023
Madeline Marriott '24 based her winning poem on the relationship between her and her mother.

Madeline Marriott ’24 wins Jean Corrie Poetry Contest

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
April 7, 2023
Professor Rachel Goshgarian teaches about late medieval and early modern Middle Eastern history. (Courtesy of Lafayette College on Flickr)

Celebrate Women’s History Month with the women of the history department

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
March 10, 2023
The College Writing Program is looking to expand its reach through social media.

‘I’ve had zero students come in’: College Writing Program on underutilization

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
March 3, 2023
Professors said one of the reasons they adopt "ungrading" is to alleviate inequities in the classroom.

‘Ungrading’ policy fosters new perspectives on learning outcomes

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
February 17, 2023
The Office of Sustainability emphasized the role of students in the college's sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Sustainability on Facebook)

Two programs unveiled by Office of Sustainability to combat waste

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
February 10, 2023
Students traveled to Senegal to partake in a class on African history and culture. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Sterantino '23)

Lafayette goes global: Winter study abroad recap

By Natalia Ferruggia, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Professors Jennifer Talarico and Ilan Peleg say it is important for colleges to call out antisemitic behavior like Ye’s. (Photo courtesy of the New York Post)

Professors on danger of Ye’s antisemitism

By Natalia Ferruggia, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Environmental Engineering students taught Paxinosa Elementary School students about topics including water quality. (Photo courtesy of Leena Shevade)

Environmental Engineering students host local elementary school students

By Natalia Ferruggia, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Le'Andra LeSeur is a visual and performance artist from the Bronx, N.Y. (Photo courtesy of Pedro Barbeito)

Artist Le’Andra LeSeur visits Lafayette, brings creativity

By Natalia Ferruggia, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
MAFia welcomed all students to perform in its lip-sync battle. (Photo courtesy of Sebastiano Riverso '24)

The Hill is alive with the sound of music!: Evening of A Cappella, MAFia lip-sync competition dazzle Lafayette

By Natalia Ferruggia, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
Professor Chris Phillips, the president of the Easton Book Festival's board, held an event at the College Store discussing his book.

Lafayette sponsors Easton Book Festival, connecting campus with community

By Natalia Ferruggia, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Maria Cangro '24 (pictured), co-creator of the poetry slam with Madeline Marriott '24, read a piece of her own at the event. (Photo by Madeline Marriott '24)

First-ever student poetry slam brings writers together

By Natalia Ferruggia, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
Members of the German Club and Eva Scheicher (middle), a Fulbright teaching assistant in the German program, shared information about the organization at Lafayette's Oktoberfest-themed Fall Fest.

Bringing the world to College Hill: Get to know Lafayette’s language clubs

By Natalia Ferruggia, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
The Kovalesky Society seeks to bridge the gender gap in STEM. (Photo courtesy of Joy Zhou)

Kovalevsky Society encourages female, nonbinary empowerment in STEM

By Natalia Ferruggia, Contributing Writer
September 23, 2022
"Girl and The Gov" is a podcast that provides a look into politics through interviews with a variety of people. (Photo by Ari Ismail '26)

Lafayette Votes! partners with ‘Girl and The Gov’ podcast to encourage civic engagement

By Natalia Ferruggia, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2022
Reilly Hughes '23 is one of two students whose work was published in Lehigh Valley Live as part of Lafayette's Advanced Journalism class. (Photo courtesy of Reilly Hughes '23)

Advanced Journalism course partners with Lehigh Valley Live to highlight LGBTQ+ experiences

By Natalia Ferruggia, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2022
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