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The colleges properties, highlighted in green, make up a sizable portion of the College Hill neighborhood, outlined in blue. (Screenshot courtesy of Northampton County Assessors Office, edited by Trebor Maitin 24)
Eighty percent of college property value tax-exempt, school owns 17 percent of Hill
There are four races being fought in Easton this year, each considered a bellwether. (Photos courtesy of The Post-Gazette, Doug Mastriano, John Fetterman, MedPage Today, Susan Wild, Lisa Scheller, Lisa Boscola and John Merhottein)
Lafayette College election guide: 2022 midterms
Stephanie Chan, Farhan Abedin and Sunita Chepuri were three of the newly hired professors on the tenure track. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette hires new tenure-track faculty
Kelsey Wong 25 is hoping to make the lost and found bins more visible.
Student Government hopes to improve, publicize Lost and Found program
General manager of Bon Appetit Christopher Brown said that the impact on students should not be consequential.
Soy lecithin introduced to cheese products, may impact soy-allergic students
Skillman Library offers a variety of technology for loan, including calculators, laptops, projectors and cameras.
You get a condom! You get a calculator! You get a camera!
The textbook delays can be attributed to supply chain issues, over-enrollment, late textbook requests and more.
Students left waiting for textbooks
Baileys Heath Center is offering Covid-19 Deans Excuses for students. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lack of COVID-19 guidelines generates confusion
Professors have expressed frustration with the growing class sizes of first year seminars.
College enrolls oversized freshman class, stressing First Year Seminars
Going forward, students who repeat a class will now have increased opportunity to raise their GPA. (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24 for The Lafayette)
Course repeat policy updated for fall 2022
Kelsey Wong 25 is hoping to make the lost and found bins more visible.
Student Government hopes to improve, publicize Lost and Found program
Among other changes, the constitutional revisions introduced the roles of parliamentarian and inclusivity officer to the Student Government Executive Board. (Photo by Shreya Raizada 25 for Lafayette College Student Government)
Student Government revises constitution, looks for final approval from faculty, Board of Trustees in October
Student Government meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24 for Lafayette College Student Government)
Student Government leaders discuss fall semester plans
Student group budget requests totaled over $750,000 this semester. (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24 for Lafayette College Student Government)
New budget request process leaves clubs feeling underfunded
Members of The Lafayette met with the Budget Committee to discuss concerns about the papers budget allocation this past Wednesday.
Unclear future for The Lafayette after Student Government budget cut
Stephanie Chan, Farhan Abedin and Sunita Chepuri were three of the newly hired professors on the tenure track. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette hires new tenure-track faculty
The promoted professors come from every corner of campus. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College)
Nearly two dozen professors receive promotions
Professors have expressed frustration with the growing class sizes of first year seminars.
College enrolls oversized freshman class, stressing First Year Seminars
Professor Muppaneni broke down barriers for women of color in STEM fields. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Engineering Facebook)
Dr. Naga Spandana Muppaneni, cherished professor of electrical and computer engineering, passes away
Professor Woo said that the pandemic allowed his to refine his teaching skills, given the new online challenges. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette community looks back on experiences during pandemic
The colleges properties, highlighted in green, make up a sizable portion of the College Hill neighborhood, outlined in blue. (Screenshot courtesy of Northampton County Assessors Office, edited by Trebor Maitin 24)
Eighty percent of college property value tax-exempt, school owns 17 percent of Hill
There are four races being fought in Easton this year, each considered a bellwether. (Photos courtesy of The Post-Gazette, Doug Mastriano, John Fetterman, MedPage Today, Susan Wild, Lisa Scheller, Lisa Boscola and John Merhottein)
Lafayette College election guide: 2022 midterms
Miss Jacksons Kitchen includes a lounge space, which the owner implied students could use for studying.
Don Juan’s owner to open Southern-style restaurant, replacing Trolley Stop
Ballots are due to the Northampton County Courthouse, located at 669 Washington Street, by 8 p.m. on May 7. (Photo courtesy WDIY)
Easton primary election guide
The Confluence, which will include numerous amenities, is set to benefit the local economy and provide the government with real-estate and income tax revenue. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Easton’s new multi-purpose building to break ground by September
The Suffolk County, N.Y. district attorney is looking to upgrade the charges against Flanagan (pictured). (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Kyle Flanagan ’22 due back in court this November, seeks plea deal
Road markings show the path of the vehicle driven by Kyle Flanagan 22 as it collided with a tree. (Photo by Joe Werkmeister for The Suffolk Times)
Kyle Flanagan ’22 charged with DUI after deadly crash
Lafayette College Public Saftey determined the shooting was not a threat to the campus. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Shooting in Easton Centre Square leaves one injured, suspect at large
Public Safety, which is still investigating the situation, encourages anybody with knowledge of who the individual could have been to reach out to their office. (Photo courtesy of Public Safety)
Public Safety responds to rumor about naked man with knife
Students allege that officers have failed to wear masks while sharing patrol cars with others. (Photo by Andrew Hollander 21)
Public Safety officers reminded to wear masks, but questions remain
There are four races being fought in Easton this year, each considered a bellwether. (Photos courtesy of The Post-Gazette, Doug Mastriano, John Fetterman, MedPage Today, Susan Wild, Lisa Scheller, Lisa Boscola and John Merhottein)
Lafayette College election guide: 2022 midterms
The College Republicans and College Democrats came together in a bipartisan effort to remember 9/11.
College Democrats, Republicans coordinate 9/11 discussion
Biden announced the student loan forgiveness program with the backdrop of broader economic concerns (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
College students’ salvation?: Mixed reactions to President Biden’s plan to forgive student debt
Protests have erupted across the country to oppose the draft ruling. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Campus reacts to leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade
Ballots are due to the Northampton County Courthouse, located at 669 Washington Street, by 8 p.m. on May 7. (Photo courtesy WDIY)
Easton primary election guide
(Graphic by Shirley Liu 23 for The Lafayette)
Hispanic students reflect on Latinx Heritage Month
Tinabeth Piña 93 (left) and Gina Arias 93 (right) spoke about their time at Lafayette during a Latinx Heritage Month event this past Tuesday. (Photo by Rob Young)
Latinx Heritage Month keynote event spotlights accomplished Latina alumnae
Students gathered in Kirby 104 to hear from author Torrey Peters.
‘Detransition, Baby’ author Torrey Peters gives students sneak peek of upcoming novella
Camille Voo 26 has lived in Easton since she was in the second grade. (Photo courtesy of Camille Voo 26)
Easton residents Camille Voo ’26, Imaan Ali ’26 receive Lafayette-Easton Scholarship
Music professor Skip Wilkins recently premiered the music of Vanessa Haraya Dela Paz Maca 22 at jazz clubs in Berlin and Prague. (Photo by Johnathan Brody)
Jazzing it up: Music professor Skip Wilkins premieres alumna’s piece overseas
Rapper Téo Rodriguez 24 is currently working on new music that will be released by May. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: ‘My music is vulnerable’: Téo Rodriguez ’24 opens up through rap
Alex Diaz 22 specializes in black and white digital photography. (Photo by Alex Diaz 22)
Student Artist Spotlight: Alex Diaz ’22 empowers queer students of color through art
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
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
Anna Zittle ‘22 is the vocal director for the upcoming Marquis Players production of ‘The Wedding Singer. (Photo courtesy of Anna Zittle)
Student Artist Spotlight: Anna Zittle ‘22 on the integration of music and math
Ciaos College Hill location will be open until 3 a.m. (Photo courtesy of Ciao on Facebook)
Restaurant Review: Ciao brings tasty late-night option to College Hill
Main character June Jones must leap out of her comfort zone to save her job and her favorite place in The Last Chance Library. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Book Review: ‘The Last Chance Library’: A love letter to public libraries
The shrimp and grits bowl and the hot chicken sandwich were among the editorial staffs favorites. 
Restaurant Review: Miss Jackson’s serves Southern comfort food at steep price
Septimus Hodge and Thomasina Coverly are played by Peter Canevari 23 and Ani Brutus ‘26, respectively.
Performance review: ‘Arcadia’ overflows with wit, energy and spectacle
The cover of Iona Iversons Rules for Commuting. The words Sometimes you have to break the rules are the top. It is bright orange with pink purses throughout the cover. A logo of a dog is at the bottom.
Book Review: ‘Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting’: Undeniable charm, lovable characters
New owner Martin Ramirez with employee Brian Cortes. Ramirez took over as Tierra De Fuegos owner just last week. (Photo courtesy of Brian Cortes)
Small Business Spotlight: Tierra De Fuego brings modern, traditional Colombian cuisine to Easton
Sia Bassil has owned The Carmelcorn Shop in downtown Easton since 1996. (Photo courtesy of @thecarmelcornshop on Instagram)
Small Business Spotlight: The Carmelcorn Shop serves up sweet treats for Easton
Vanessa Ungvarsky, owner of Taylor Made Polish, creates nail polishes that are not only stylish but also environmentally conscious. (Photo by Alexandra Whitney Daisy Willis For Lehigh Valley Style)
Small Business Spotlight: Taylor Made Polish fuses well-being and self-expression with customizable nail products
Destiny Ortiz Fernandez 22 runs Des Naild It, an affordable alternative for students looking to get their nails done on campus. (Photo courtesy of LinkedIn)
Student Business Spotlight: Destiny Ortiz Fernandez ’22 brings clients’ visions to life with Des Naild It
Isasuma sells handmade accessories from Colombia, donating a portion of the proceeds to the La Guajira region. (Photo courtesy of Isasuma)
Small Business Spotlight: Isasuma brings Colombian charm to downtown Easton
Main character June Jones must leap out of her comfort zone to save her job and her favorite place in The Last Chance Library. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Book Review: ‘The Last Chance Library’: A love letter to public libraries
The cover of Iona Iversons Rules for Commuting. The words Sometimes you have to break the rules are the top. It is bright orange with pink purses throughout the cover. A logo of a dog is at the bottom.
Book Review: ‘Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting’: Undeniable charm, lovable characters
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island details one strange habit of Frick Islands townspeople through the investigation of a curious journalist. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Book Review: ‘The Invisible Husband of Frick Island:’ Intriguing premise, disappointing resolution
Book Lovers tells the story of big city editor Charlie and literary agent Nora, who cross paths in a small town over the summer. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Book Review: Emily Henry strikes rom-com gold with ‘Book Lovers’
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel tells the story of two families deciding whether or not to sell their hotel and the drama that ensues. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
‘Last Summer at the Golden Hotel’ expertly balances family drama and nostalgia
The Block pARTy and Porchfest promote art and community to College Hill residents.
Photo Essay: From Parsons Street to porches: College Hill celebrates two artsy traditions
Meet the Editors
Photo Essay: Ordinary moments with extraordinary people
Photo Essay: There’s snow place like nationals
Photo Essay: Pawpalooza
Garlic Fest started as part of an Easton Farmers Market-themed event.
But why garlic?: How Easton’s Garlic Fest came to be
Members of ALW march in the colleges first Take Back the Night in 1993. From L-R, Nora Isaacs 94, Eileen Kelly 94, Laine Fast 94, Jennifer Devlin Burke 94, Ellie Dunham Kelley 94, Laura Bennett Brogan 94, Katrina Zafiriadis 95 and Jennifer Edwards 94. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Devlin Burke 94)
‘If we don’t, who will?’: Fifty years of sexual assault peer education at Lafayette
Eastons train station fell into disrepair after the Lehigh Valley Railroad abandoned its last passenger trains in 1961. (Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress)
What happened to Easton’s train station?
The military camp remained on Lafayette’s campus through the 1960s, leading the development of the ROTC program. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
How Lafayette became a military training camp during WWI
The Chateau was owned by the Kirby family until 1983 when it was donated to the college. Photo taken in 1983. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Special Collections)
Lafayette’s castle on the hill: A look at the Chateau
Junior lineman Mike Barr celebrates after lead blocking for junior Rent Monties go ahead QB sneak touchdown.
Football ends three-game losing streak in Patriot League opener against Bucknell
The womens soccer team embraces following their first fall 2022 Patriot League win against Loyola. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer beats Loyola in first Patriot League win of season
Senior Alex Sutton clears the ball during his masterful eight-save performance in the Leopards 1-0 win over Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer prevails over Bucknell
After Tua Tagavailoas injury, there has been increased attention given to concussion protocol. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
‘When in doubt, keep them out’: Lafayette’s concussion protocol
Senior defender Sydney Woolston is embraced by her team after scoring her third career goal during the Leopards victory against Richmond. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Field hockey splits weekend matches against Lehigh, Richmond
Junior lineman Mike Barr celebrates after lead blocking for junior Rent Monties go ahead QB sneak touchdown.
Football ends three-game losing streak in Patriot League opener against Bucknell
After Tua Tagavailoas injury, there has been increased attention given to concussion protocol. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
‘When in doubt, keep them out’: Lafayette’s concussion protocol
As a primary contact athletic trainer, Amber Kinney works with student-athletes on both their physical and mental well-being. (Photo courtesy of Philip LaBella)
Meet Amber Kinney: Lafayette football’s first female primary contact athletic trainer
Sophomore lineman Ryder Langsdale gestures touchdown as the Leopards celebrate Ryan Schusters successful QB sneak into the end zone. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football shows signs of life during loss to 15th ranked William & Mary
Senior wide receiver Joe Gillette is now catching passes and running routes for the Leopards once again after beating cancer. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Senior Joe Gillette beats cancer to return to Lafayette football
Senior Alex Sutton clears the ball during his masterful eight-save performance in the Leopards 1-0 win over Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer prevails over Bucknell
Senior goalkeeper Alex Sutton drills a goal kick to advance the ball during Lafayettes scoreless draw with Boston University. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ties Boston University
Sophomore defender and defensive player of the week Eoin Martin takes it up the pitch for the Leopards during his strong performance against Holy Cross. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer logs impressive victories over Holy Cross, St. Peter’s
Senior forward Marcos Kitromilides dribbles past a defender during their win over Temple, in which he scored two of the three Lafayette goals. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer four-game win streak snapped after loss to St. Francis
Sophomore striker Lawrence Aydlett rockets a shot on goal in Lafayettes shutout victory against Drexel. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer adds two non-league wins, Tis’ game winner marks first collegiate goal
New mens basketball Associate Head Coach Mike McGarvey (left) joins the Lafayette coaching staff following an impressive career at Lycoming College. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Head Coach Mike Jordan announces first staffing changes for new generation of Leopards Basketball
Junior Leo OBoyle drives and puts up a contested lay up during senior day loss against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball ends season in overtime heartbreaker following a senior day loss to Lehigh
James Harden, along with Paul Millsap, was traded from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for four 76ers players, including the high-ranking Ben Simmons. (Photo courtesy Getty Images)
Students react to Ben Simmons, James Harden trade
Freshman guard Abby Antongnoli drives past a defender in her career high 17 points, five assists performance against Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Womans Basketball on Instagram)
Women’s basketball falls to Bucknell
The team huddles during their second straight win, a comeback victory over Bucknell at Kirby Sports Center. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette mens basketball Instagram)
Men’s basketball wins a thriller at home in overtime, beaten by Navy
Senior defender Sydney Woolston is embraced by her team after scoring her third career goal during the Leopards victory against Richmond. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Field hockey splits weekend matches against Lehigh, Richmond
Senior forward Felicitas Hannes sprints up the field, looking to put the Leopards in front during their upset victory over Princeton. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Following loss to Bucknell, Field Hockey upsets seventh ranked Princeton in overtime
Freshman forward Hannah Findlay controls possession for the Leopards as she races to score her first career goal in Lafayettes win over New Hampshire. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field Hockey drops league opener, ends losing streak with win over New Hampshire
Senior forward Felicitas Hannes controls the ball against Quinnipiac in a 1-0 loss. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey struggles, drops two out-of-conference games
Field hockey huddles to discuss strategy during a game this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey loses two non-conference games on the road
The mens tennis team competed in several close matches this past weekend at the Villanova Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Arman Ganchi 25)
Men’s tennis participates in annual Villanova Invitational, featuring strong first-years
Sophomore Davus Esslinger fires a backhand during his singles match against Holy Cross last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Despite defeat in playoffs, bright future ahead for Lafayette tennis
Junior Nash Lovallo participating in a doubles match against Bucknell last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated by Bucknell in final regular season match
Arman Ganchi 25 mid-serve during his court one victory over Loyola. This domination led to his receiving the Patriot League Player of the Week. (Photo Courtesy of Goleopards.com)
Freshman Arman Ganchi named Patriot League Player of the Week
The womens lacrosse team remained on campus over spring break to compete in two games and prepare for upcoming Patriot League play. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Relaxing spring break? Not for these athletes
The Lafayette mens club volleyball team poses after its successful first tournament. (Photo courtesy of @laf_mvb on Instagram)
Men’s club volleyball attends first ever tournament at Kutztown
Volleyball celebrates their 3-1 win against rival Lehigh last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball triumphs over Lehigh before falling to Bucknell
Sophomore outside hitter Abby Nieporte spikes a ball for a point during the Leopards victory over Manhattan College last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins one, loses two in Big Apple Tournament
Lafayette volleyball swept New Hampshire before falling to Fairfield in straight sets at the Villanova Classic to open the season. (Photo by Sarah Boekholder for GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in two matches, wins one in season opener
The club volleyball celebrates their seniors last competition at regionals this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of Dolce Whitwell 23)
Club women’s volleyball rounds out season with third place finish at regionals
Professor Miller gave a presentation last week on his experiences during 9/11.
Letter to the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
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
Generations of Ukrainian-American women protesting for Ukraine. Adriana Tymchenko (top left) and Renata Hanchuk (top right) above their respective daughters forty years later, Ksenia Tymchenko 25 (bottom left) and Deanna Hanchuk 22 (bottom right).
Ukrainians are fluent in the language of protest, but the fight belongs to all of us
Professor Miller gave a presentation last week on his experiences during 9/11.
Letter to the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Photo by Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
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
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The Kovalesky Society seeks to bridge the gender gap in STEM. (Photo courtesy of Joy Zhou)

Kovalevsky Society encourages female, nonbinary empowerment in STEM

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

September 16, 2022
Reilly Hughes 23 is one of two students whose work was published in Lehigh Valley Live as part of Lafayettes Advanced Journalism class. (Photo courtesy of Reilly Hughes 23)

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

September 9, 2022
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