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The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
There are two races with no candidates in this year's Student Government election. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Unpacking Student Government candidate platforms
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
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
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
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
Seven students received honorable Fulbright and Goldwater awards this year. Carter Brand '25 could not be reached for a photo. (Photos by Liv Bamford '24 and Emma Sylvester '25 for The Lafayette; bottom middle photo courtesy of Tess Stanley '25).
Lafayette students awarded Fulbright, Goldwater scholarships
The Indigenous Studies minor will involve courses across several departments.
Indigenous Studies minor approved
The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
There are two races with no candidates in this year's Student Government election. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Unpacking Student Government candidate platforms
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting
Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting
Student Goverment's executive positions are elected on a calendar year basis. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
One year later, Student Government leaders fall short on campaign promises
The last ad hoc committee that was passed by the faculty was in 2018 about college expansion.
Ad hoc faculty committee for evaluation of college academic finances passed
Austin Haytko, Lafayette's director of student conduct and restorative practices, joined the college in 2022. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa State Daily)
Director of student conduct resigns
The college scheduled eight listening sessions to talk to campus community members about the strategic plan.
College announces proposed strategic plan
Amanda Haninick has worked in higher education for almost 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Title IX coordinator exits, VP for Inclusion serving in interim
Allison Williams previously advised the student government of Centenary University.
New student involvement staff member to support Student Government
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
The Express-Times is headquartered in downtown Easton.
Local Easton newspaper to shut down print production in 2025
Ideal Food Basket currently has a location in Bethlehem.
New Easton grocery store looks to ease food desert
As of Wednesday night, Easton is not forecasted to see rain until Nov. 7.
Lehigh Valley sees record drought, burn ban results
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
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
Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)
Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges
The victim of Tuesday's shooting is current not cooperating with officials. (Photo courtesy of Easton Police Department)
Man injured in Easton shooting, suspect still at large
The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.
Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House
Peter Milius was formally arraigned at the Northampton County Courthouse on Sept. 19.
Criminal court scheduled in Milius case
The bicentennial celebration will incorporate long-standing Lafayette traditions. (Media by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Initial bicentennial plans revealed
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
The Marquis Dining Hall salad bar and deli area, which was closed for several days, features soups, salad ingredients and customizable sandwiches.
Dining hall closed after health hazard incident
The 90-minute Q&A session focused on bipartisan issues.
College hosts former congressman, RNC chair in bipartisan discussion
Students react to the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 10.
Students weigh in on campus political climate
The Crayola Experience provides 65,000 square feet of space for colorful fun.
What can college students do at the Crayola Experience?
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
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
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
The college's new Gospel Choir rehearses every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettegospelchoir on Instagram)
New gospel choir to uplift campus voices
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
Over the summer, McKenna Graf '26 read aloud her newest original collection of poetry in New York City. (Photo courtesy of Emily Graf)
Student Artist Spotlight: ‘Mortals, Myths, and Maybes’
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
"The Magic Toyshop" combines surrealist and whimsical writing with dark themes. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: ‘The Magic Toyshop,’ magical surrealist nightmare
Ralph Fiennes is already receiving award-season buzz for his role as Cardinal Lawrence in “Conclave” (2024). (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Conclave’ beautifully blends all star cast with intense setting
"Perfume and Pain" combines biting modern humor with a 20th century inspiration. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Selma’s Shelf: Modern lesbian pulp fiction? Now that’s royale!
The director's cut of "Kingdom of Heaven" adds a new layer of sophistication to the film. (Photo courtesy of rogerebert.com)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ director’s cut brings film to greatness
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
Julian Shorter ‘27, Liam Ward '27 and Jack Marich '27 import bagels weekly from New Jersey to make breakfast sandwiches. (Photo courtesy of Jack Marich '27)
Small Business Spotlight: Bean’s Bagels brings homemade breakfast sandwiches to your door
Josie's New York Deli was remodeled last year.
Small Business Spotlight: Josie’s New York Deli brings big city charm to Easton
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
Art Jam has activities for all forms of creative expression, from playing music to drawing and painting. (Photo courtesy of McKenna Graf '26)
Art Jam: Art Society’s weekly hub of creativity
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?
"The Laff-a-lot" was the first-ever satirical version of The Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The history of The Scoffayette
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Student Government protested the slow-moving process of building a student center in the spring of 1988.
The long road to Farinon College Center
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
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefner's Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 
Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon
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
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Junior wide receiver Elijah Steward gets tackled by a Colgate University defender. (Photo by Shea Widerman for GoLeopards)
Football wins after 4th quarter comeback at Colgate
Senior guard Abby Antognoli drives to the basket against Saint Francis University. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball tallies 1st win of season, loses against Marist
The women's volleyball team earned its second Patriot League win of the season on Nov. 9 against Holy Cross. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Colgate, snaps losing streak against Holy Cross
Junior wide receiver Elijah Steward gets tackled by a Colgate University defender. (Photo by Shea Widerman for GoLeopards)
Football wins after 4th quarter comeback at Colgate
Senior defensive back Saiku White snatches a one-handed interception against Bucknell University last Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Football loses key Patriot League matchup against Bucknell
The football defensive line prepares for a Holy Cross snap in Saturday's loss. (Photo by Emma Sylvester '25)
Football’s comeback falls short against Holy Cross
Freshman quarterback Jason Penza looks to evade a defender against Sacred Heart University last Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football rebounds with out-of-conference win against Sacred Heart
Sophomore tight end Ethan Hosak brings in a catch against Fordham University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football edges Fordham, notches first Patriot League win
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 men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Senior center Justin Vander Baan looks to finish through contact against Villanova. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses season opener to Villanova
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 guard Eric Sondberg shoots over a Bucknell defender earlier this year. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball ends regular season with fourth consecutive loss
Junior guard Luka Savicevic shoots over a Lehigh defender during the Leopards' loss. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops three games in a row
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
Freshmen Tyler and Aidan Mahaffey are looking to double up on the tennis team this year.
Double trouble
Senior Arman Ganchi went 2-4 in his matches over the weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis competes at Lehigh Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from a rough outing this weekend at the Lehigh Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated in dual matches against Monmouth, Rider
The women's tennis team opened its fall season at Bucknell this weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s tennis compete at Bucknell Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from an 8-15 record last season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis starts season at Bloomsburg Invitational
Sophomore outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to dig the ball. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins in 5 against Fordham, silenced twice by FDU
Freshman outside hitter Paige Chmura and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to contest a Virginia Tech player. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics)
Volleyball falls to Winthrop, wins against Virginia Tech at weekend tourney
Senior outside hitter Abby Nieporte and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to block a Syracuse player. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)
Volleyball begins season 3-1 at Salt City Classic Tournament
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 middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Op-ed: The best of us
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
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
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
Shirley Liu

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A Truman Scholar, Cham will work at Bloomberg after she graduates.

Fatimata Cham ’23 wins Pepper Prize

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
May 5, 2023
'Silent Skies' was created by Serotonin Creative Consultancy. (Photo by Upendra Pandey '23)

‘Silent Skies’ tells soaring story of electric plane flyover

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
April 28, 2023

Op-Ed: An Open Invitation to Agitate, Name, and Dismantle

By Lucy Cai, Shirley Liu, Ceci Montufar, Swati Pandey and Tanushree Sow Mondal
April 7, 2023
The former Tri Delta house became Lavender Lane in 2022.

Queer people of color speak on Lavender Lane inclusivity issues

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
March 10, 2023

Op-Ed: Debunking Posse myths

By Shirley Liu
March 10, 2023
"Desire, I Want To Turn Into You" is Caroline Polachek's second album. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Four fantastic new albums by women

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
March 10, 2023
Professors Annemarie Exarhos and Christopher Hawley's dog Penny is the physics department's unofficial mascot.

Seven campus dogs to brighten your ruff day

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023
The crew team rows for 24 hours straight in Farinon to fundraise.

[Photo] Crew hosts annual Erg-A-Thon fundraiser

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
The Black History Month Film Festival includes the screening of six movies and documentaries throughout February. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette College Libraries)

Black History Month Film Festival celebrates Black film, facilitates discussion

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
February 10, 2023
The organizers of the candlelight vigil wanted to create a space for students to grieve and learn.

Community lights candles, reads poetry, sings lullaby in vigil for Ürümqi fire victims

By Shirley Liu and Trebor Maitin
December 9, 2022
Group Fit classes offered through Rec Services experienced an almost 70 percent drop in expected attendance this semester.

[Photo] Group Fit classes experience drop in attendance

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
Watson Hall was built using a gift from IBM head Thomas J. Watson and his wife.

Watson Hall namesake’s connection to Nazi Germany

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
December 2, 2022
'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Pokémon Violet' are the first open-world RPGs in the Pokémon series. (Photo courtesy of Nintendo)

Video Game Review: Two long-time Pokémon fans talk highs, lows of ‘Pokémon Scarlet,’ ‘Pokémon Violet’

By Jefrey Alexander and Shirley Liu
December 2, 2022
The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.

[Photo] Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
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

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
November 18, 2022
The banner was promptly taken down after the Lafayette Activities Forum received complaints.

South College banner arouses controversy

By Emma Chen, Trebor Maitin, Jenny Davis and Shirley Liu
November 18, 2022
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

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
November 11, 2022
Last week, students in theater professor Michael O'Neill's first-year seminar walked around Farinon dressed as and acting like robots.

First-year seminar students swarm Farinon as robots

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
October 28, 2022
On the Spot: How do you destress during midterm season?

On the Spot: How do you destress during midterm season?

By Shirley Liu and Madeline Marriott
October 21, 2022
Dara Horn (left) discussed the inspiration for her book and the conversations it sparks in Colton Chapel last week.

[Photo] ‘People Love Dead Jews’ author Dara Horn challenges Jewish trauma narrative

By Emma Chen, News Editor
October 21, 2022
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

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
October 7, 2022
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

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
September 30, 2022
Project Paw is more than just a cat cafe; it's also a consignment shop and community outreach center.

A cat cafe consignment shop? You’ve got to be kitten me!

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
September 30, 2022
New owner Martin Ramirez with employee Brian Cortes. Ramirez took over as Tierra De Fuego's owner just last week. (Photo courtesy of Brian Cortes)

Small Business Spotlight: Tierra De Fuego brings modern, traditional Colombian cuisine to Easton

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
September 23, 2022
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

By Nathan Kornfeind and Shirley Liu
September 16, 2022
Members of The Lafayette met with the Budget Committee to discuss concerns about the paper's budget allocation this past Wednesday.

Unclear future for The Lafayette after Student Government budget cut

By Nathan Kornfeind and Shirley Liu
September 16, 2022
Alice Wong's memoir "Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life" is made up of past essays, interview and podcast transcripts, mantras and more. (Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House)

Book Review: Activist Alice Wong releases fierce, biting and hilarious memoir with ‘Year of the Tiger’

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
September 16, 2022
Wellness sessions are held every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel in Hogg Hall.

[Photo] New spiritual wellness sessions emphasize need for self-care

By Madeline Marriott and Bernadette Russo
September 16, 2022
Students across campus were left without power this past Tuesday.

Parts of campus left in dark for over 30 hours

By Emma Chen and Shirley Liu
September 9, 2022
The International Friendship Program provides a support system for international students adjusting to a new country.

‘Every college needs programs like this’: International Friendship Program creates support system, promotes cultural exchange

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
September 9, 2022
On the Spot: What would you get Lafayette for his birthday?

On the Spot: What would you get Lafayette for his birthday?

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
September 9, 2022
Olivia Najjar '23 using a sextant to determine the ship's latitude without a GPS. This was one of the many responsibilities she had on her month-long sailing trip from Honolulu to San Diego. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Najjar '23)

Taking the sea-nic route: Olivia Najjar ’23 spends month on ship doing plastics research

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
September 2, 2022
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

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
May 6, 2022
Professor Melissa Gordon's research focuses on smart polymers that respond to their environments. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Chemical engineering professors Melissa Gordon ’11 and Joe Woo win a combined $800,000 in grants

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
April 29, 2022

Broths for a Better World provides refugee education with a tasty twist

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
April 15, 2022
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

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
April 8, 2022
Yellow Balloon Consignment, located right on the bottom of the hill, is the perfect place for affordable everyday pieces. (Photo by Shirley Liu '23 for The Lafayette)

Thriftin’ ain’t easy: How to get the most bang for your buck in Easton

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
March 25, 2022
Phillis Wheatley is the the first African American to publish a book of poetry. (Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Special Collections acquires poet Phillis Wheatley’s earliest works

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
March 11, 2022
English Professor Fred Closs '51 taught one of the first classes at Lafayette focused on Black writers and thinkers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Digital Repository)

The past, present and future of teaching Black literature at Lafayette

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
March 4, 2022
Although the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is best known for their performances of classical music, they will be performing Latin jazz with trumpeter Arturo Sandoval next Tuesday. (Photo by Zach Alan)

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra to perform with trumpeter Arturo Sandoval at college next Tuesday

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
February 18, 2022
This word cloud from Professors Armstrong and Rossmann's research, which heavily features the word 'critical,' demonstrates the main takeaways that STEM students learn from WGSS courses. (Courtesy of Rossmann & Armstrong, ASEE 2021)

Professors Jenn Rossmann and Mary Armstrong discuss positive effects of WGSS courses on STEM students

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
February 18, 2022
Special Collections is displaying newspapers by the Black Panther Party and the Black Manifesto by Lafayette's Association of Black Collegians. Both demanded change for Black citizens and students. (Photo by Emma Sylvester '25)

Current and upcoming Skillman displays spotlight Black student efforts and experiences

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
February 11, 2022
The Dog House welcomed two new roommates last Saturday: six-month old black Labrador retriever Hershey, and five and half-month old black Labrador and golden retriever mix Bando. (Photo by Emma Sylvester '25)

Round of a-paws for Hershey and Bando, the Dog House’s newest residents

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
February 11, 2022
Marjana Tafader '22 worked with outdoor apparel community Outdoor Research to create a sport hijab that was secure, breathable, lightweight and aesthetically pleasing. (Photo by Chris Vultaggio)

Marjana Tafader ’22 designs sport hijab to increase inclusivity in outdoor sports

By Shirley Liu, Arts and Culture Editor
December 10, 2021
A large synthetic skating rink is just one of the many attractions that are a part of the Easton Winter Village. (Photo courtesy of city of Easton)

Weekend Winter Village brings a holiday wonderland to downtown Easton

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
December 3, 2021
Protesters being arrested holding up signs telling people to register to vote.

$10 million photography gift ‘energizes’ conversation around civil rights

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
November 19, 2021
The Caribbean and African Dance Club spreads awareness about the importance of dance in Afro-Caribbean cultures. (Photo courtesy of Reanna West '22)

Caribbean and African Dance Club to hold showcase tomorrow night

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
November 5, 2021
Stanford White (left), Evelyn Nesbit (center) and Harry Kendall Thaw (right) are all characters in the real-life murder story that led Bessie Smith White to haunt the McKelvy House. (Photo courtesy of New York Post)

McKelvy, murder and mistresses: The lore of the McKelvy House ghost

By Shirley Liu, Arts and Culture Editor
October 29, 2021
A shelf of books with a sign on it that says "Reading for Black Lives Book Drive." Under this title text, there is a description that reads "Scan the QR code for more information on Reading for Black Lives project and to get lists of book titles to donate to the project.

Reading for Black Lives Book Drive aims to ‘amplify student voices’

By Shirley Liu, Arts & Culture Editor
October 22, 2021
Marcus Alston '24, a member of the newest pledge class of Delta Upsilon, joined Greek life to help him feel safe on campus. (Photo courtesy of Marcus Alston '24)

Not a ‘black and white’ issue: Joining Greek life as a person of color

By Shirley Liu
October 1, 2021
Short-staffed dining venues and supply chain problems have caused long lines for food all over campus. (Photo by Pierson White '24)

Long lines for students, long weeks for employees: The nationwide labor shortage’s impact on dining services

By Shirley Liu
September 17, 2021
Henry Hipp smiling in front of buildings on a sunny day.

Henry Hipp ’22 and Kara-Lyn Moran ’22 share their experiences studying abroad in Copenhagen during the pandemic

By Shirley Liu
May 21, 2021
The album cover of the PASA podcast.

‘THE PASA PODCAST’ explores Greek life, institutional betrayal and next steps for sexual assault on campus

By Shirley Liu
May 14, 2021
A headshot of Kat Leiva smiling against a purple background.

‘It’s a numbers game’: Counselors and recent grads offer insights on how the pandemic has affected the workplace

By Shirley Liu
May 7, 2021
Robert Macfarlane looking to the left.

‘Staying with the trouble’: Nature writer Robert Macfarlane discusses his nonfiction book ‘Underland’ in the 2020 Hatfield Lecture

By Shirley Liu
April 30, 2021

PASA founder Nahin Ferdousi ’19 talks sexual assault and Greek life

By Shirley Liu
April 23, 2021
The organizers of the "Continuing the Conversation on ICE" panel. The panel was the first of three programs held for Migration Week. (Not pictured: Chelsea Daniels '21 and Huslen Dashpurev '22) (Photo courtesy of Kimberly Manalang '21)

‘It’s time to change’: Migration Week emphasizes education and advocacy

By Shirley Liu
April 16, 2021
Alex Martinez Kondracke was a writer and producer on shows including 'The L Word' and 'Hung,' as well as a founding member of Time's Up.

Writer, producer and Time’s Up founding member Alexandra Kondracke discusses representation and activism in Hollywood

By Shirley Liu
April 16, 2021
Cham wearing a dress in front of a piano.

Student Activist Spotlight: Fatimata Cham ’23 speaks on activism through community, poetry and family

By Shirley Liu
April 9, 2021
The eight members of the mock trial team smiling in a Zoom call.

Mock trial team advances to nationals for the third time in Lafayette history

By Shirley Liu
March 19, 2021
Two students looking at a menu at Marquis.

How Bon Appétit has changed dining services for the pandemic, and what changes might stick

By Shirley Liu
March 12, 2021
Keisha Bush portrait

Keisha Bush discusses themes of hope, faith and struggle in her debut novel ‘No Heaven for Good Boys’

By Shirley Liu
February 26, 2021
Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts sitting at a coffee table

Writer Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts shares essays centering the African diaspora

By Shirley Liu
February 19, 2021
There are plenty of ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day this year while still practicing social distancing. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)

Be Mine, Quarantine: How to Have a COVID-Safe Valentine’s Day

By Shirley Liu
February 12, 2021

CJ Silverman wins two-hour playwriting exhibition with his play ‘The Haunting of Halloween 2020’

By Shirley Liu
November 2, 2020
Brian HUtchison played the role of Alan in the 2018 Broadway revival of 'The Boys in the Band' as well as its 2020 Netflix film adaptation. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Brian Hutchison ’93 discusses recent movie ‘The Boys in the Band’ and life as an actor

By Shirley Liu
October 16, 2020
KeeShawn Murphy '20 was influenced by spoken word poets Jasmine Mans and Alysia Harris. (Photo courtesy of KeeShawn Murphy '20)

MacKnight Black Poetry Competition winner KeeShawn Murphy ’20 explains the inspiration for her poem, ‘Firefly’

By Shirley Liu
October 2, 2020
The Williams Center for the Arts might be quieter than usual this semester, but its usual musician inhabitants are still coming together to make music, virtually. (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

What does a virtual semester look like for student musicians?

By Shirley Liu
September 18, 2020
'The Voice' winner Javier Colon performs virtual coffeehouse concert

‘The Voice’ winner Javier Colon performs virtual coffeehouse concert

By Shirley Liu
August 28, 2020
The Mental Health Invisible Tour was created by Yazmin Baptiste '20, who was inspired by a similar tour of refugee stories while studying abroad in Rome. (Photo courtesy of Yazmin Baptiste '20)

Mental health invisible tour podcast gives a voice to ‘invisible populations’

By Shirley Liu
April 14, 2020
Rapped in Black was a series of brochures developed in 1970 to encourage more black students to apply to the college. (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

‘Rapped in Black’ library exhibition celebrates conception of minority student recruitment program, advocates discuss work to be done

By Shirley Liu
March 13, 2020
Chloe Bass and Glenn Goldberg discuss their upcoming collaborative project, inspired by the card game, 'War.' (Photo by Elle Cox '21)

Visiting artists discuss upcoming collaborative project, plans for time at Lafayette

By Shirley Liu
February 14, 2020
The choreography of Koresh Dance Company is meant to be left to the audience for their own interpretation. (Photo courtesy of Koresh Dance Company)

Koresh Dance Company to perform signature style at college next Wednesday

By Shirley Liu
February 7, 2020
The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has never had a conductor, instead relying on collaborative leadership. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lee)

Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Violinist Vadim Gluzman to perform at college this Saturday

By Shirley Liu
January 31, 2020
The EMS club held their first education week in conjunction with National Collegiate EMS Week. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette EMS Instagram)

After nearly a year of service, EMS club celebrates successes with week of education

By Shirley Liu
November 15, 2019
An exhibition showcasing some of artist Xiaoze Xie's project "Forbidden Memories: Tracing Banned Books in China" is on display in the Skillman Library. (Photo by Abi Olofin '22)

The cultural and political powers assigned to texts: Exhibit explores banned literature in China

By Shirley Liu
October 4, 2019
The spotted lanternfly can be detrimental to native plant species. (Photo by Claire Grunewald '20)

Lafayette joins the fight against invasive spotted lanternfly species

By Shirley Liu
September 27, 2019
Lisa Leet discussed Amazonian women and modern-day examples of the warrior woman archetype. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Liu '23)

‘The existence of fierce’ Amazonian women: Lisa Leet discusses female warrior motif throughout history

By Shirley Liu
September 27, 2019
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