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The Aaron O. Hoff Awards were established in 1991. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Hoff Awards changes reversed after faculty condemnation
Menstrual product dispensers are currently located in over 30 academic and residential buildings.
Lafayette to fund Menstrual Equity Project in perpetuity
Shieber taught 20 courses during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette mourns death of philosophy professor Joseph Shieber
Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting
Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting
The visit to the conference comes after Sigma Tau Delta was established on campus in October. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro 24)
English students present work at national conference
The visit to the conference comes after Sigma Tau Delta was established on campus in October. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro 24)
English students present work at national conference
The government and law major has a storied history at the college.
Why government and law, not political science?
Chip Bergh 79 and Ilan Peleg have been friends for decades. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Ilan Peleg Award established, awarded to 2 professors
The shuttle is often the primary mode of transportation for students taking art, film & media studies or theater classes on the arts campus.
Arts campus shuttle service frustrates students
Mark Sapara comes to Lafayette after a two-year tenure at Oberlin College. (Photo courtesy of Mark Sapara)
Mark Sapara named student life’s first associate vice president
Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting
Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting
Former Reps. Virginia Sacotingo 25 and Dashawn Sheffield 27 both did DEI work in Student Government. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Unsuccessful inclusivity officer candidate, second representative, resign from Student Government
Student Governments March 21, 28 meetings see changes, resignations
Student Government’s March 21, 28 meetings see changes, resignations
The Pard Pantry was first opened in 2019.
Pard Pantry to open on weekly basis
Rep. Alex Brown 26 and Treasurer Christo Maheras 26 created the Census Ad Hoc Committee.
Student Government forms committee to bridge disconnect with student body
The Aaron O. Hoff Awards were established in 1991. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Hoff Awards changes reversed after faculty condemnation
Shieber taught 20 courses during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette mourns death of philosophy professor Joseph Shieber
Much of Laura McGranes time at Haverford College was spent strengthening the arts and sciences. (Photo courtesy of Laura McGrane)
Laura McGrane named next provost
The faculty voted 92-26 in favor of the new mission statement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Residence Life)
Faculty approves revised mission and values statement
Chip Bergh 79 and Ilan Peleg have been friends for decades. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Ilan Peleg Award established, awarded to 2 professors
No damage was reported in Easton. (Photo courtesy of the United States Geological Survey)
Earthquake rattles Lafayette
The Lehigh Valley Railroad currently sits abandoned on the Delaware River, located half a mile away from Downtown Easton.
Lehigh Valley explores possible passenger rail routes
Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald J. Trump have already vanquished their primary rivals, setting the stage for a 2020 election rematch. (Graphic by Trebor Maitin 24 for The Lafayette)
Easton election guide: 2024 primary election
The deadline to apply for Easton Alfresco is March 31. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Business)
Easton restaurant outdoor dining fee hiked up to 500 percent
The speeches came during the Public Comments portion of the Feb. 13 meeting in Easton. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley News)
Students, faculty member lead ceasefire discussion at City Hall meeting
The car accident occurred on Sunday evening. (Photo courtesy of Alex Foster 24)
Cattell Street DUI results in arrest, damage to student vehicle
According to a college spokesman, Public Safety responded to the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on three occasions. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Man arrested outside Kappa Kappa Gamma house
All police officers in Pennsylvania are required to undergo deescalation training.
How Public Safety aims to deescalate situations
Tamir Freeman is a 23-year-old male said to have last resided on the 200 block of Northampton Street in Easton. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
Manhunt in progress for Easton shooting suspect
There are two types of officers that work under Public Safety: campus police officers and security officers.
Public Safety 101
The Aaron O. Hoff Awards were established in 1991. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Hoff Awards changes reversed after faculty condemnation
Much of Laura McGranes time at Haverford College was spent strengthening the arts and sciences. (Photo courtesy of Laura McGrane)
Laura McGrane named next provost
The applications reported for the class of 2028 mark a slight increase from last years class.
Lafayette College receives second-highest number of applicants ever
The faculty voted 92-26 in favor of the new mission statement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Residence Life)
Faculty approves revised mission and values statement
The controversial stair project was completed in September.
Environmentalists continue to raise concerns about deforestation by Lafayette
Kristen Vincent 26 fell in love with art-inspired poetry while taking a creative writing class.
Kristen Vincent ‘26 wins Jean Corrie Poetry Contest
“Cabaret” will run Friday and Saturday in the Williams Center for the Arts.
Performance Review: Marquis Players’ ‘Cabaret’ a show-stopping production
Students gathered on the Quad to watch the historic eclipse.
Campus ‘over the moon’ for solar eclipse
Mark Reid aims to increase outreach initiatives in Easton’s community gardens. (Photo courtesy of @seedfarm on Instagram)
Meet Mark Reid, the community gardener
The student and faculty-led food justice project uses community gardens to promote food accessiblity.
Faculty-student food justice project examines local food insecurity
The Beaver People includes two saxophonists, a guitarist and a keyboardist.
Meet The Beaver People
Olivia Hofmann 24 and Olivia Bamford 24 both transitioned from violin to oboe before high school.
The Olivias of the oboe section
Chris Nappo 27 first started making pottery in the ninth grade. (Photo courtesy of Chris Nappo Ceramics)
Student Artist Spotlight: Chris Nappo ’27 sells pottery from Easton to Alaska
For Those Who Waited uses songs Téo Rodriguez 24 has written over the last three years. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Rapper Téo Rodriguez ‘24 releases debut album
Carnival Craze puts carnival fun into an interactive board game.
Matthew Moise ’24 develops new board game
“Cabaret” will run Friday and Saturday in the Williams Center for the Arts.
Performance Review: Marquis Players’ ‘Cabaret’ a show-stopping production
Masters of the Air is visually excellent but poorly paced. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Masters of the Air’ has compelling action, rough pacing
Gyro Concept offers a plethora of classic Greek dishes on its menu.
Restaurant Review: Gyro Concept brings authentic Greek fare to College Hill
After years of sitting vacant, Takkii Ramen opened for business a few weeks ago.
Restaurant Review: Takkii Ramen, homely despite robots
Ariana Grande responds to public opinion on her love life in her new album. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)
Album Review: Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine’ is ‘imperfect for you’
Josies New York Deli was remodeled last year.
Small Business Spotlight: Josie’s New York Deli brings big city charm to Easton
Fox Bakerys shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.
Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.
Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs
Belleville Market features handmade goods and has a homey energy.
Small Business Spotlight: Belleville Market brings Parisian charm to Pennsylvania
Yarn Club meets every Friday in Keefe Commons. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Lindsley 25)
Yarn Club: Not just for grannies
Cheese Club features a Cheese of the Day on its Instagram account every Monday and Wednesday. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Cheese club? You better brie-lieve it!
The Prestigious Pardettes will be performing at basketball games this winter. (Photo courtesy of Janiya Hood 25)
Prestigious Pardettes perform at first ever fall showcase
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Ari Ismail ‘26 and Ariel Haber-Fawcett ‘25 created the Middle Eastern Studies Association to raise awareness of issues in the region.
From the court to the stage
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
The Presidents House has a rich history that spans over a century.
A look into the President’s House then and now
Rick Fisher (right), who was the Leopard mascot for 15 years, poses with the current mascot, Dysean Alexander. (Photo courtesy of Dysean Alexander)
Unmasking the Leopard
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 Hefners 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
The Leopards celebrate after sophomore Sam Gelber walks off against Colgate in a historic win.
Men’s tennis upsets Colgate for first time in 17 years
Senior RHP Bo Planeta hurls a pitch against the University of Delaware. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Baseball goes .500 in 6 games
Senior Grace McEneaney and sophomore Lily Bentley both placed second in their classes and qualified for nationals. (Photos courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)
Equestrian riders going national after success at zones
Senior distance runner Sam Fowler runs the steeplechase against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Track and field team sees strong performances in loss to Lehigh
Senior midfielder John Mathes drives past a Navy defender towards the goal. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse falls to Navy
Four Leopards have declared for the 2024 NFL draft. (Photos courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards declare for the NFL Draft
Football head coach John Troxell has been a part of the Lafayette community for almost 35 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Magazine)
John Troxell: Standout coach, standout student, standout Leopard
The new class of players includes two from the Lehigh Valley. (Photo by Jay Bendlin for GoLeopards)
Leopards football welcomes 27 players on National Signing Day
Donavon Nathaniel comes to Lafayette by way of University of Wisconsin-Platteville with stops at Georgia State and Kansas. (Photo courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Platteville)
Football coaching staff reloads with hire of Donavon Nathaniel
Sophomore running back Jamar Curtis runs past a Delaware defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football falls to Delaware in nail-biter in first round of FCS playoffs
Freshman forward Roy Biegon evades two Army defenders on Sept. 27. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Freshman Roy Biegon on the transition from Kenya to College Hill
Members of the mens soccer team has been reading books about teamwork to the students. (Photo courtesy of Lawrence Aydlett 25)
Earn Your Spots book club connects soccer players with local students
Junior forward Lawrence Aydlett fights off a Boston defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends dominant run with Patriot League championship loss at BU
Members of the soccer team thank fans after their quarterfinal victory over American University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer championship preview
Senior forward Hale Lombard takes a shot against American in the Patriot League quarterfinal game. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer vies for Patriot League title after overtime wins against American, Loyola
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
Senior forward Kyle Jenkins shoots during the game against Colgate in which he notched his 1000th career point. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball defeats American, drops close game to Colgate
Freshman Mark Butler handles the ball against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball falls in double OT to Lehigh, drops Loyola matchup
Junior forward Chris Rubayo locks down an Army defender during the Leopards close win over the Black Knights. (Photo courtesy of Army Athletics)
Men’s basketball ends losing streak with wins against Army, Holy Cross
Amanda Golini 17 celebrates with the U.S. National Field Hockey team after clinching an Olympic berth. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College on Linkedin)
Amanda Golini ‘17 qualifies for Paris Olympics with U.S. Field Hockey
Junior midfielder and captain Lineke Spaans dribbles against American in the Patriot League final. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls to American in Patriot League final
The field hockey team celebrates its semifinal win against Boston. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey championship preview
Junior midfielder Lineke Spaans earned First Team honors for her 29-point season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey defeats Lehigh, Boston on way to championship
Sophomore midfielder Josephine van Wijk fires a shot on goal during the Leopards win over Towson. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey brings winning streak to 7 with non-conference wins
The Leopards celebrate after sophomore Sam Gelber walks off against Colgate in a historic win.
Men’s tennis upsets Colgate for first time in 17 years
Freshman Hanna Ganchi returns a volley. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis shines in out of conference competition against Wagner, men fall to Navy
Sophomore Carmen Merkel rockets a forehand during the Leopards win over Fairfield University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams serve up success in Florida, split home matches
Junior Arman Ganchi returns a backhand during the match against Le Moyne College.
Women’s tennis picks up win against Le Moyne, men struggle
Sophomore Paras Briegel hits a backhand. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Tennis goes undefeated in weekend matches
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
Freshman middle back Irelynd Lorenzen spikes the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in blowout matches against Lehigh, Bucknell
Freshman outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to bump the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Loyola in hard-fought match
Christian Kiselica led George Washington to a top-25 ranking prior to coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Christian Kiselica named head volleyball coach
The team poses after its win in the final game of the season. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)
Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester
Op-ed: Do better, Lafayette
On the Spot: Who is a Lafayette woman you admire?
On the Spot: Who is a Lafayette woman you admire?
Letter to the editor: Restoring Lafayette’s liberal arts vision
Op-ed: It’s time for a change
Op-ed: A reflection of public art on campus
Op-ed: Do better, Lafayette
Op-ed: It’s time for a change
Op-ed: A reflection of public art on campus
Op-ed: A new vision for Lafayette Communications
Editorial: Reflecting on 2023
Editorial: Reflecting on 2023
Letter to the editor: Restoring Lafayette’s liberal arts vision
Letter to the editor: Building ethical guidelines for The Lafayette
Letter to the editor: Henry Kissinger’s legacy
Letter to the editor: Response to Pards for Palestine
Letter from the editor: Student Government debate
Letter from the editor: Student Government debate
Nicole Hurd looked Vladimir Putin in the eyes and got a sense of his soul.
Hurd ends all global conflicts
Dont worry, the Quaddlers cant 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, well 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 Polacheks 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 Hawleys dog Penny is the physics departments 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 ONeills 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?

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; its 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 Fuegos 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 papers 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 Wongs memoir Year of the Tiger: An Activists 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?

By Shirley Liu, Managing Editor
September 9, 2022
Olivia Najjar 23 using a sextant to determine the ships 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 Gordons 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 Rossmanns 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 Lafayettes 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 Times 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 Xies 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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