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The University of Utah hosted the most recent vice presidential debate in 2020. (Photo courtesy of NBC News)
Lafayette to host 2024 vice presidential debate
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the investigation on Friday. (Photo courtesy of ABC News)
Biden administration investigating Lafayette for antisemitism
Much of the accreditation work takes place during the summer, requiring a significant time commitment from fraternity and sorority members.
Why do we have Greek life accreditation?
The bicentennial committee will emphasize bringing together students, faculty, parents and alumni.
College launches committee to prepare for bicentennial celebration
Currently, PAVE is working under the direction of Dean of Students Brian Samble.
Student advocacy and prevention coordinator role remains vacant
Juniors are registering for courses today and sophomores and first-years will do the same next week.
Seniors experience glitches in new course registration process
The Jones Lecture is an annual event featuring faculty members presenting from a variety of disciplines.
Jones Faculty Lecturer Melissa Galloway speaks to importance of chemistry in atmosphere
Michael McGuire, who chairs the Faculty Affairs and Resources Committee, praised the new fund for broadening access for professors.
New faculty fund provides travel opportunities for professors
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
The new lobby of Markle Hall has been completed after over 18 months of construction.
Admissions space looking brighter after Markle renovations
Student Government finished its scheduled agenda in four minutes.
Student Government report card, Nov. 9
The incoming executive board will decide who will fill the 21 available seats in Student Government.
Student Government elected
All Student Government meetings are open to the public.
Student Government report card
Student Government candidates urged students to vote despite all positions being uncontested.
Student Government candidates speak at forum
Student Government will appoint one of its representatives to serve as temporary Inclusivity Officer before a special election.
Student Government fails to produce candidate for inclusivity officer
The bicentennial committee will emphasize bringing together students, faculty, parents and alumni.
College launches committee to prepare for bicentennial celebration
The Jones Lecture is an annual event featuring faculty members presenting from a variety of disciplines.
Jones Faculty Lecturer Melissa Galloway speaks to importance of chemistry in atmosphere
Students hope that offering classes during lunch will ameliorate long lunch lines.
College shakes up course offering schedule after years of delays
The mission statement is a small part of two of Hurds major goals at Lafayette: carrying out both a long-term strategic plan and a master plan.
College seeks community input on mission statement, values
Ernest Jeffries has seen through diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at three different universities. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Ernest Jeffries named as inaugural vice president for inclusion
The construction began the week of Oct. 9 and is expected to continue for the remainder of the semester.
Cattell construction seeks to improve safety, poses difficulties to students
Election Day saw a decrease in turnout in Northampton County compared to last years midterm election. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
Democrats wallop Republicans in off-year election
The college has planted 48 trees to account for those removed during the construction of the escarpment trail.
Lafayette works to remedy tree removal dispute
Thursdays shooting was Eastons first fatal shooting since March 2022. (Photo courtesy of Trip Advisor)
Suspect at large after fatal South Side shooting
The group of students was working in the section of the Bushkill Creek in Jacobsburg. (Photo courtesy of Scenic Wild Delaware River)
Student researchers find gun in Bushkill Creek
The colleges yearly crime history is published in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contextualizing the weekly crime log
Thursdays shooting was Eastons first fatal shooting since March 2022. (Photo courtesy of Trip Advisor)
Suspect at large after fatal South Side shooting
Some of those arrested were living at the Hotel Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Meth seized, six arrests made after Downtown raid
The new structure prioritizes technical, safety and communication improvements to Public Safetys emergency preparedness.
Crisis management team revamps campus security procedures
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
The University of Utah hosted the most recent vice presidential debate in 2020. (Photo courtesy of NBC News)
Lafayette to host 2024 vice presidential debate
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the investigation on Friday. (Photo courtesy of ABC News)
Biden administration investigating Lafayette for antisemitism
Much of the accreditation work takes place during the summer, requiring a significant time commitment from fraternity and sorority members.
Why do we have Greek life accreditation?
The bicentennial committee will emphasize bringing together students, faculty, parents and alumni.
College launches committee to prepare for bicentennial celebration
Currently, PAVE is working under the direction of Dean of Students Brian Samble.
Student advocacy and prevention coordinator role remains vacant
Through the care of many faculty members and students, Bubba has lived a fruitful life on campus.
Meet Bubba, Lafayette’s cuddliest lizard
The class put together an exhibit inspired by the book Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism by Ariella Aïsha Azoulay.
Class interrogates imperialism with pop-up exhibit
Professor Jenn Stroud Rossmanns debut novel came out in 2018.
Engineering professor Jenn Stroud Rossmann gets gears turning with creative writing
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 SAG-AFTRA strike lasted 118 days and the WGA strike lasted 148 days. (Photo courtesy of NPR)
Arts community comments on end of actor’s strike
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
Elena Duffy 24 is currently working on a new EP. (Photo courtesy of Elena Duffy 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Elena Duffy ‘24 finds her voice
Image Pattersons Sankofa is named for a Ghanaian proverb. (Photo courtesy of Image Patterson ‘25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Image Patterson ‘25 highlights Black culture with art installation
Maria Cangro 24 (front, center-right) lived at Skidmore College for two weeks while taking creative writing workshops. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Maria Cangro ’24 receives full scholarship to Skidmore College Poetry Seminar
Merrily We Roll Along takes audiences on an emotional journey spanning 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Playbill)
Performance Review: Broadway’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ stuns with star cast, gorgeous score
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring saw a classic story brought to life through expert editing and sweeping cinematography. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Sam’s top 5 of all time
Fargo combines comedy with show-stopping cinematography and filmmaking. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: Sam’s top 5 of all time
1989 (Taylors Version) is titled after the singer-songwriters birth year. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)
Album Review: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’: It’s been waiting for you
Protagonist Rory Morris deals with a wolf bite and a strained maternal relationship in Such Sharp Teeth. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Maddie’s Library: ‘Such Sharp Teeth’ offers feminist werewolf dream
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
The Raven 96 was opened out of Raven Gabriels love for the restaurant industry.
Small Business Spotlight: The Raven 96 proves breakfast is most important meal of day
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
Meredith Forman 24 hopes that the addition of pride flags on the arts houses will spur more LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Pride flags installed at art houses as ‘visual show of allyship’
Benjamin Herman 23, Joshua Hale 23 and Shirley Liu 23 said that their trip to Tokyo was one to remember. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Liu 23)
Forensics team takes on Tokyo
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
The current spring concert, Lafchella, features student bands and local performers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
History of the spring concert
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
Ted Norton eventually resigned from his position at Lafayettes library after being accused of having communist ties. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Communists on campus?: Letters illuminate Lafayette’s Red Scare
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
Shayne Figueroa 99 first became interested in food studies after taking an American Studies class at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Shayne Figueroa 99)
Alumni Spotlight: NYU professor Shayne Figueroa ’99 shares passion for food history
Amy Emerick Clerkin 03 landed a Capitol Hill gig just months after graduation. (Photo courtesy of LegiStorm)
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Emerick Clerkin ’03 on climbing Washington’s ranks
The Leopards have a chance to secure the programs first-ever NCAA FCS Playoff win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
FCS playoff preview: Lafayette vs. Delaware
The football team celebrates its commanding victory over Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football routs Lehigh, clinches first Patriot League title since 2013
The Leopards are looking to kill the Mountain Hawks tomorrow. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 159th Rivalry game
Lehigh is coming off of a strong season for its defense. (Photo by Hannah Ally for Lehigh Sports)
Why Lehigh will win the 159th Rivalry game
Sophomore wide receiver Elijah Steward leaps for a catch against Fordham. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Football bounces back with victory over Fordham
The Leopards have a chance to secure the programs first-ever NCAA FCS Playoff win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
FCS playoff preview: Lafayette vs. Delaware
The football team celebrates its commanding victory over Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football routs Lehigh, clinches first Patriot League title since 2013
The Leopards are looking to kill the Mountain Hawks tomorrow. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 159th Rivalry game
Lehigh is coming off of a strong season for its defense. (Photo by Hannah Ally for Lehigh Sports)
Why Lehigh will win the 159th Rivalry game
Sophomore wide receiver Elijah Steward leaps for a catch against Fordham. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Football bounces back with victory over Fordham
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)
Digital exclusive: 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
Junior forward Andrey MacIntyre jumps up for a header against Bucknell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer finishes regular season with two draws
Junior goalkeeper Griffin Huff takes a goal kick. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer falls to Loyola, avenges loss by beating Stony Brook
Senior center Justin Vander Baan tries to muscle by a UCLA defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops back-to-back games in California swing
Sophomore guard Ryan Pettit prepares to pass the ball against St. Josephs. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops season opener against St. Joseph’s
Mens and womens basketball celebrated the impending start of their seasons on Monday night. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Ally Photo)
Inaugural Maroon Madness tips off basketball seasons
Malik Wagner (left) and Darius Dangerfield (right) work to organize logistics for their respective teams. (Photos courtesy of Malik Wagner on LinkedIn and GoLeopards)
New directors of operations hold men’s soccer, basketball together
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
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)
Digital exclusive: 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 field hockey team hopes to extend its winning streak tonight against Towson. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Field hockey beats BU, Providence to clinch playoff spot
Sophomore Jake Magnusson gets set to receive in the first round of the Bucknell Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams debut at Bucknell Invitational
The tennis team beat Loyola Maryland for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis sets program record in blowout victory over Loyola Maryland
Senior Halle DeNardo waits to return the ball during her match against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis drops senior day match to Lehigh
Sophomore Olivia Boeckman uses the forehand during the Leopards matchup. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis kicks off regular season with decisive victory
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
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
Letter to the Editor: Response to Pards for Palestine
Op-Ed: How do we fill the stands?
On the Spot: What are your thoughts on Roary, the mascot’s new name?
Op-Ed: Pards for Palestine statement
On the Spot: Who is one professor you appreciate?
Op-Ed: How do we fill the stands?
Op-Ed: Pards for Palestine statement
Editorial: A call for transparency
Op-Ed: A Menstrual Equity Open Letter to the administration and student body: Phase Two
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Letter to the Editor: Response to Pards for Palestine
Letter from the Editor: Student Government debate
Letter from the Editor: Student Government debate
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The Student Government office should reopen in two to four business days, once the clean up crew takes care of the blood.
Student Government Budget Committee beat to death: Happiness Club, SMAC to blame
During his time on the Shanghai Sharks, Scott T. Pippin was named Most Caring Player.
Scott T. Pippin to take over as head men’s basketball coach
Please dont ask her if shes friends with ChatGPT. Thats racist.
Hurd exposed as AI
Thank you rich donor!
Alum donates millions to scholarship for straight white men
Kevin requires a diet of three small dogs per shift.
Chi Phi party empty after no one solves their riddles three
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

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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

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

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

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

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

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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