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This fall, Ashley will be pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at Drexel University.
Alex Ashley ‘22 wins Pepper Prize
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
(Photo by Brandon Marin 22)
Faculty votes in favor of restructuring, cuts faculty committees by over half
Student Governments Sustainability Committee worked to pass the resolution calling for an increase in transparency regarding the endowment.
Student Government resolution pushes for sustainability in college investments
Student governments new budget guidelines will require clubs to submit financial requests at designated times, as opposed to every week.
Budget request process for student organizations modified
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)
Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future
Presley Anderson 22 and Abby Esposito 22 were previously the president and vice president of pep band, respectively. (Photo courtesy of Presley Anderson 22)
Student Artists Spotlight: Presley Anderson ’22, Abby Esposito ’22 formed lasting friendships through Pep Band
Josh Peck spoke to students about his experiences in the entertainment business, social media and finding his own happiness. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
‘Hug me brotha’: ‘Drake & Josh’ star Josh Peck welcomed with open arms as Senior Speaker
The food studies exhibit shows off culinary ephemera, or materials related to food and cooking that would not normally have a long shelf life. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)
You are what you(‘re told to) eat: Stefano Mancini ’22 curates food studies exhibit in Skillman
The fundraiser, hosted at LaFarm, will feature prayer, reflection and participation from the local Ukrainian community. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegefarm on Instagram)
‘It’s an act of hope’: LaFarm to hold Sunflowers for Ukraine event on Sunday
The mens lacrosse team found sustained success this season after undergoing a multi-year rebuild, giving hope for the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse has best season in twelve years
Senior Ryan Tall shakes hands with the competition following his 30-foot putt to win the Patriot League Individual Championship. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Individual Championship, Lafayette places second overall
Freshman Carter Dorighi makes a play up the middle during Lafayettes 13-7 Sundays series, clinching win over Navy. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards take series against Navy, build momentum for playoffs
Freshman Michael Hayes looks to pitch the ball back to junior Julius Young during the Lafayette Maroon and White game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football plays annual Maroon and White Game, looks ahead to fall season
Lafayettes sports psychologist Julie Amato strives to make sure that the athletes around campus have the mental health support they need. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)
Lafayette student-athletes discuss mental health challenges
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
The NBA playoffs: Can the newcomers bring new energy to the party?
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
Sidelines: End of lockout/free agency
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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Emma Hartman 23 blows some bubbles on the quad during Mondays festivities hosted by Lafayette Happiness Project last week. (Photo courtesy of Presley Anderson 23)

‘Little ways to put a smile on someone’s face’: Lafayette Happiness Project hosts week-long series of uplifting events

March 13, 2020
Panelists discussed issues like electability, campaign ads, and political division in the pre-Super Tuesday talk. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

State of the race: On the week of Super Tuesday, college experts discuss the presidential primaries

March 6, 2020
The cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are directly influencing the citizens of Easton and Northampton County. (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

SNAP cuts in a food desert: How recent cutbacks could affect access to nutrition in the Lehigh Valley

February 28, 2020
The mock trial team sports their fifth place and SPAMTA awards from the Yale tournament. (Photo courtesy of Carly Jones 21)

Mock trial team qualifies for championship tournament at Princeton

February 28, 2020
The talk on Kashmir was the first in the new student-led lecture series Xposed. (Photo by Deniz Ozbay 22)

‘Kashmir under occupation’: An ‘Xposed Series’ panel discussion on the current situation in Kashmir 

February 14, 2020
Out of the 109 schools that applied for the Carnegie Foundation classification, only 44 received it. (Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Flickr)

Lafayette ‘makes good’ on promise of its founders with Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

February 7, 2020
Tull focused on empathy and understanding during his time at Lafayette. (Photo by Olivia Newman 22)

The ‘David Bowie’ of Lafayette: Herman Tull to retire after this semester

September 20, 2019
As the student population continues to grow, Dining Services has been modifying and testing new methods for feeding the students with efficiency and quality (Photo by Brandon Marin 22).

College faces new challenges in dining halls as student body grows

September 6, 2019
Every year, a letter from LGBTQ+ students is sent to the administration voicing the concerns of LGBTQ+ students. (Photo by Mario Sanchez 21)

Fourth biannual Equality Rally held at Lafayette, coupled with letter to administration

May 10, 2019
Student body president Connor Burwell said the resolution to increase minimum wage for student workers is a powerful step in the right direction. (Photo by Jess Furtado 19)

Fight to increase campus minimum wage continues with new resolution

May 3, 2019
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara 17).

Middle states reaccreditation team concludes review, makes suggestions for improvement to college

April 19, 2019

Student government committee pushes to set minimum wage for student workers higher than state requirement

March 8, 2019

The dangers of forgetting history: artist Čedomir Vasić draws inspiration from historical artworks

March 1, 2019
The colleges Forensics team took first place overall at the Speech and Debate State Championship this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Scott Kamen 21)

On home turf, Forensics team claims first in state tournament

February 22, 2019
Lafayette students have been training with the Easton emergency medical response team to act as emergency responders on College Hill. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Members of new EMS club to go on-call for first time this weekend

February 15, 2019
Jennie Richardson ’20 and Mario Sanchez ’21 were honored as the winners of the seventh annual Flash Fiction Reading on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Lee Upton)

Student writers share work at seventh annual flash fiction reading

November 30, 2018
Queer People of Color aims to provide space for people of color to comfortably express their sexual identities. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

New organization aims to provide space for queer people of color, shift campus culture

October 5, 2018
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