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The Portlock Black Cultural Center was re-dedicated on Saturday in front of an audience of a a few dozen. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Portlock Black Cultural Center open after second relocation
Only Lafayette Votes! had authorization to register students to vote on campus. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Gooding 23)
Dozens of students unable to vote after registration confusion
Remy Oktay 24 plans to fly an electric airplane over the Rivalry game, a first-of-its-kind feat. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Gets Electric)
Remy Oktay ‘24 sets world record flying electric airplane
The banner was promptly taken down after the Lafayette Activities Forum received complaints.
South College banner arouses controversy
Lafayette’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network (FRN) has donated nearly 5,000 pounds of food, though FRN has not been operating for the past two years.
Dining hall food donation program dormant since 2020
A new first-year dean will be hired, allowing each class year to have an individual advisor.
Lafayette advising office to undergo major staffing shuffle, new first-year dean to be announced 
Danielle Lemisch ’23, Meg Dodge ’23 and Jed Alterman ’23 were awarded for their excellence in engineering. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Three students receive competitive engineering scholarship
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
Pard Pantry was temporarily located in the basement of Farinon.
Despite current closure, Pard Pantry is top priority, Student Government says
If all goes according to plan, the Student Government hopes to present its constitution to the Board of Trustees in early December.
Student Government constitution requires further edits, pushing timeline on elections
While there was once a small initiative at Upper and Marquis dining halls, a more extensive composting program never materialized.
Composting initiative stagnant: Financial, bureaucratic reasons to blame
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
Scan the QR code to send a thank you note to a veteran on Lafayettes staff. (Graphic by Madeline Marriott 24 for The Lafayette)
Veterans of Lafayette speak on military service
Annette Diorio, a stalwart of the college administration, has cited familial commitments in her decision to leave the school. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Annette Diorio era comes to an end: Vice president for student life to take role at Union College in January
A new first-year dean will be hired, allowing each class year to have an individual advisor.
Lafayette advising office to undergo major staffing shuffle, new first-year dean to be announced 
Although the new Markle Parking Deck has been open for use for over a month now, some faculty and staff are still experiencing parking difficulties.
Some faculty, staff face parking issues despite new deck 
Jamila Bookwala said that she hopes to bring diversity and equity initiatives to Gettysburg. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Jamila Bookwala, dean of faculty, to become provost of Gettysburg College
Lafayette’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network (FRN) has donated nearly 5,000 pounds of food, though FRN has not been operating for the past two years.
Dining hall food donation program dormant since 2020
Landis members, pictured with Jeanine Stanilious and Ross Marcus, raised over $2,500 for local food pantries. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Herzog 24)
Landis Center raises funds, awareness for food pantries in Easton
The race between U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D, left) and Lisa Scheller (R, right) for Pennsylvanias Seventh U.S. House District has been marked by yawning policy differences and a barrage of attack ads. (Photo by Rick Kintzel for The Morning Call)
Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, Republican challenger Lisa Scheller talk background, policy with The Lafayette
Republican John Merhottein (bottom) is mounting a challenge to six-term incumbent, Democrat Lisa Boscola (top) during a tough year for Democrats. (Photos courtesy of Lisa Boscola and John Merhottein)
Q&A with state senate candidates Lisa Boscola, John Merhottein
Public Safety said that Easton Police Department is currently looking for a suspect.
Easton police continues investigation after ‘suspicious activity’ reported near Wawa
Clement Swaby of Bethlehem faces nearly 300 years in prison for the rape and attempted assaults of Lafayette and Lehigh students. (Photo courtesy of The Express-Times)
Man convicted of McCartney break-ins, multiple assaults, Lehigh University rape
Public Safety said that Easton Police Department is currently looking for a suspect.
Easton police continues investigation after ‘suspicious activity’ reported near Wawa
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
Only Lafayette Votes! had authorization to register students to vote on campus. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Gooding 23)
Dozens of students unable to vote after registration confusion
Students living on campus were directed to cast their votes at Kirby Sports Center this past Tuesday.
Democrats largely stave off Republicans in Pennsylvania: Students, faculty weigh in
The race between U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D, left) and Lisa Scheller (R, right) for Pennsylvanias Seventh U.S. House District has been marked by yawning policy differences and a barrage of attack ads. (Photo by Rick Kintzel for The Morning Call)
Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, Republican challenger Lisa Scheller talk background, policy with The Lafayette
Calvin Cochran 24 (left) and Magdalen Larsen 23 (right) cohosted one of the 30-minute episodes. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Ye)
Policy studies students partner with PBS39 to create election programming
Terry Madonna discussed the upcoming elections, with a particular focus on the races in Pennsylvania.
Meyner Center hosts local expert to explain upcoming midterm
Previous Rivalry Week traditions included erecting sky-high bonfires on the center of the Quad. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Rivalry Week traditions through the years
Jermaine Grant 25 has forged strong connections with other first-generation students since coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Jermaine Grant 25)
First-generation students share their journeys to Lafayette
The Lafayette Mock Trial team is one of the top 45 teams in the country. (Photo courtesy of @lafmocktrial on Instagram)
Mock Trial team successful at Temple University tournament
Jack Halberstam is the author of seven books. His latest is titled Wild Things: The Disorder of Desire.
Queer theorist Jack Halberstam criticizes community, narratives of history
LeAndra 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
Damoi Morgan 25 views music as a way to give the campus color. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 adds melody to campus with steel drum
Dina Azar 25 charges $35 for a manicure and $40 for a Gel-X set with nail extensions. (Photo courtesy of Dina Azar 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Dina Azar ’25 delivers manicures centered around self-care
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
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever features Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright and Danai Gurira. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Movie Review: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ honors Chadwick Boseman’s legacy
The plot of Head Over Heels is set in motion when the oracle Pythio (pictured) gives the royal family of Arcadia a prophecy that will determine the fate of their Beat.
Performance Review: ‘Head Over Heels’: A warm, welcome flame of queer joy in this miserable world
The precise attention to detail in Till strengthens the films commentary on racism and injustice. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Movie Review: ‘Till’ calls out historical injustice amid contemporary political division
Cleo and Macs story spans two continents in One Night on the Island. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Book Review: Josie Silver’s ‘One Night on the Island’ perfects small-town story
Anne Supsics The Bookmark is a historical romance that bridges Bethlehems past and present. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Book Review: Anne Supsic’s ‘The Bookmark’: Lafayette like you’ve never seen him
The Easton Record Exchange emerged from its next-door neighbor, the pawn shop Easton Exchange.
Small Business Spotlight: Easton Record Exchange will satisfy your vintage desires
Pie+Tart is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day except Sunday and Monday. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Small Business Spotlight: Pie+Tart combines two women’s love for baking
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
Cleo and Macs story spans two continents in One Night on the Island. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Book Review: Josie Silver’s ‘One Night on the Island’ perfects small-town story
Anne Supsics The Bookmark is a historical romance that bridges Bethlehems past and present. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Book Review: Anne Supsic’s ‘The Bookmark’: Lafayette like you’ve never seen him
The Dead Romantics features the writer Florence and the ghost of her literary editor Benji. (Photo courtesy of @heyashpost on Instagram)
Book Review: ‘The Dead Romantics’ bridges paranormal, heartfelt
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
Photo Essay: Hello, autumn!: Fall Fest on the Quad
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
Previous Rivalry Week traditions included erecting sky-high bonfires on the center of the Quad. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Rivalry Week traditions through the years
The $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Joseph Crater would be nearly $90,000 in todays money. (Photo courtesy of The New York Daily News).
The Lafayette alum who became the ‘missingest man in America’
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?
Lafayette comes into the Rivalry game having won two out of the previous three matchups and controlling the overall record, 80-72-5. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 158th Rivalry game
Lehigh comes to the Hill following their first win since early September. (Photo by Xin Chen for The Brown and White)
Why Lehigh will win the 158th Rivalry game
Lafayettes womens crew competes at the regatta in New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of @lafcrew on Instagram)
Crew takes gold at Frostbite Regatta
The womens basketball team before its first home game of the season against East Tennessee State. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball welcomes four in new signing class, notches first win of year
Fordham QB Tim DeMorant drives past the Lafayette defense to put up seven points during the Rams 45-10 win over the Leopards. (Photo by Christain Miccio for GoLeopards)
Football falls to Fordham in penultimate matchup of season
Lafayette comes into the Rivalry game having won two out of the previous three matchups and controlling the overall record, 80-72-5. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 158th Rivalry game
Lehigh comes to the Hill following their first win since early September. (Photo by Xin Chen for The Brown and White)
Why Lehigh will win the 158th Rivalry game
Fordham QB Tim DeMorant drives past the Lafayette defense to put up seven points during the Rams 45-10 win over the Leopards. (Photo by Christain Miccio for GoLeopards)
Football falls to Fordham in penultimate matchup of season
Sophomore left tackle Ryder Langsdale defends the blind side of sophomore QB Ah-Shaun Davis. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football dominates on both sides of pigskin in win against Colgate
Sophomore QB Ah-Shaun Davis is brought down for a sack during the Leopards loss to Georgetown. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Ally for GoLeopards).
Leopards fall on senior day to Georgetown after second-half comeback stalls
Senior midfielder Will Echeverria controls the ball during the Leopards 0-1 playoff loss. (Photo by Phil Hoffmann for Navy Athletics)
Men’s soccer season ends with loss in Patriot League quarterfinals, Kitromilides receives academic honors
Senior midfielder Yiannis Panayides dribbles down the field during Lafayettes win against American. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League playoffs after win against American, tie with Army
Lafayette soccer seniors were honored before their game against Loyola. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ties Loyola on Senior Day, falls to Hofstra in final non-conference battle
Senior Hale Lombard pushes the ball up the field as he moves to score during the last minutes of the game against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ties Colgate with late goal by Lombard
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
Junior Kyle Jenkins protects the ball during Lafayettes loss to St. Joes. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses to St. John’s, St. Joe’s
Junior forward Kyle Jenkins controls the ball during the game against Miami. (Photo by Gabe Sareli for the University of Miami)
Men’s basketball gives Miami a scare in season opener
Both the mens and womens basketball teams will begin their season on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Basketball 2022-23 season preview
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
Freshman midfielder Josephine van Wijk is recognized before the Leopards beat Holy Cross. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey captures final win of 2022 campaign
Fifth-year Molly McAndrew takes the ball up the field during one of her last games as a Leopard. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Despite dominant road victory, field hockey misses out on playoffs
Senior Molly McAndrew is embraced by the team after she scores one of the Leopards two goals during their 2-0 win over BU. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Field hockey splits weekend, notches first Patriot League win of season
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
Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season
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 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
Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?
Letter to the Editor: Surprise gift
Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky
Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky
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
Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?
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
Letter to the Editor: Surprise gift
Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky
Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky
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
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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Elle Simone Scott, the first African American woman to host Americas Test Kitchen, spoke about the importance of representation, as well as the contributions and exploitation of Black cuisine. (Photo courtesy of General Assembly)

Chef Elle Simone Scott tells story of representation, resilience

February 25, 2022
Engineers Without Borders has built benches with Easton Urban Farm and plans to bring the project to other Easton organizations. (Photo from @lafayette.ewb Instagram)

Engineers Without Borders continues to give back to the Easton community with innovative projects

February 11, 2022
Walk down the Karl Stirner Arts Trail to see a constantly changing collection of artwork. (Photo courtesy of Discover Lehigh Valley)

Karl Stirner Arts Trail celebrates a decade of nature and artistry

February 4, 2022
Samantha Ganser 23 and her faculty collaborators gave students the opportunity to build research and design skills in their recent experiment. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Ganser 23)

Samantha Ganser ’23 collaborates with faculty to teach experimental design to physiology students

December 3, 2021
Maggie Champagne holding a bow while surrounded by pink balloons and members of Alpha Gamma Delta.

‘Support system’ vs. ‘not the place for me’: LGBTQ+ students describe their experiences in Greek life

November 19, 2021
Utagawa Hiroshiges exhibit transports the audience into Japans military past. (Photo by Pierson White 24)

‘Tōkaidō Road’ art exhibit brings 19th century Japan to life

October 22, 2021
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Williams Center to present ‘The Running Show,’ which aims to bring dance ‘where it doesn’t belong’

October 8, 2021
The storefront of the Book & Puppet Company.

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