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

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Brewer retired in 2015, but returned four years later to help the Office of Student Involvement transition between directors. (Photo courtesy Lafayette College Flickr)

Pam Brewer, former associate dean behind construction of Farinon, passes away at 64

May 6, 2022
Ballots are due to the Northampton County Courthouse, located at 669 Washington Street, by 8 p.m. on May 7. (Photo courtesy WDIY)

Easton primary election guide

April 29, 2022
John Brown was elected to the Northampton County Council last November. (Photo courtesy Northampton County)

A sit-down with John Brown, the local councilman running for lieutenant governor

April 22, 2022
The swings recently placed around campus can hold 2,000 pounds. (Photo by Deanna Hanchuk 22)

Spring has swung: Kristen Steudel ’22 and Remy Oktay ’24 bring twelve swings to campus

April 15, 2022
The Office of Intercultural Development assists international students with the visa process. (Photo courtesy Lafayette OID Facebook)

Post-graduation hurdles faced by some international students

April 8, 2022
New gray signs, such as those posted outside Van Wickle Hall, denote where masks are required (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24 for The Lafayette)

How are professors navigating a post mask-mandate campus?

March 25, 2022
The boathouse is located along Lehigh Drive, a narrow road with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour. (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24 for The Lafayette)

Baumbach appeal successful: Lawsuit against college and crew coaches proceeds

March 11, 2022
Scullys Seafood is located on Cattell Street and serves a number of fresh and prepared seafood options. (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24 for The Lafayette)

Restaurant Review: Scully’s Seafood offers options for Lent and beyond

March 11, 2022
Going forward, students who repeat a class will now have increased opportunity to raise their GPA. (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24 for The Lafayette)

[Photo] Course repeat policy updated for fall 2022

March 11, 2022
History Professor Jeremy Zallen noted that many legislatures throughout the country are debating whether to ban critical race theory. (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24 for The Lafayette)

[Photo] Professors comment on critical race theory and its many misconceptions

March 11, 2022
The college will likely continue the mask mandate unless CDC recommendations change, according to Vice President for Campus Life Annette Diorio. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22 for The Lafayette)

Mask off? Lafayette looks to the future of Covid protocols

February 18, 2022
Lafayette custodians are finding themselves picking up more work than in previous years.(Photo by Trebor Maitin 24)

No raises, frozen pensions, more work: Custodians describe lack of benefits during Covid

February 11, 2022
The Wolf Administration hopes to appeal the lower courts decision on Act 77 to the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court. (Photo courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of State Website)

‘A little inconvenient for college students’: Pennsylvania law allowing universal mail-in-voting overturned

February 4, 2022
According to the Covid dashboard, as of Wednesday evening there were 26 positives out of 1,857 arrival tests. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22 for The Lafayette)

Covid pre-arrival testing slip-up creates confusion among students

January 28, 2022
While only serving as interim Vice President, Beckers policy goals include completing the Markle parking deck replacement and the Kunkle Hall renovation. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Finance and Administration)

President Hurd appoints interim vice president of finance and administration

December 3, 2021
Because of the plans to rebuild the Markle Parking Deck, the houses in red will be demolished in mid-December to create temporary parking spots. (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24)

Markle Parking Deck to be demolished in a month as Phase 2 of renovations begins

November 12, 2021
Numerous students who registered with the help of Landis cast their ballot at the Kirby Sports Center in Tuesdays municipal elections. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Lafayette voter turnout soars above national average in 2020 election

November 5, 2021
A number of local races– including for the school board and county council, along with some statewide races will be decided when voters go to the polls on Nov. 2. (Photo by Pierson White 24)

Your guide to the Northampton County ballot

October 29, 2021
Snaps Run for Office tool, pictured above, has had over 24,000 recruitment signups in its first week, according to one of its lead developers. (Photo by Trebor Maitin 24)

New Snapchat feature encourages young adults to run for office

October 22, 2021
A crowd of about 100, including three Lafayette students, marched in protest of the Texas abortion law this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of Meredith McGee 23)

Lafayette students march with locals to protest restrictive abortion legislation

October 8, 2021
While the administration attributes most of the September surge in cases to Greek Life, fraternity and sorority presidents rejected this claim and criticized the suspension on new-member activities in a letter to the College. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College COVID-19 Action Group)

Greek organizations pen letter to administration in response to suspension of new-member activities

October 1, 2021
Just under 2% of the student body–around 50 people–received exemptions to the Coronavirus vaccine that was required for students and staff to return to campus. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Lafayette sees increase in vaccine exemption requests in response to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

September 10, 2021
A pool of water in the Kamine Dorms after heavy rains brought on by Hurricane Ida. (Photo Courtesy of Devin Croake 24)

Lafayette goes dark amidst flooding last Wednesday

September 3, 2021
Camp Lafayette on the Lafayette College quad in the early 1900s. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette College Archives)

Sickness through the centuries: How Lafayette handled outbreaks from the Spanish flu to the swine flu

May 21, 2021
Some faculty members say they were not consulted on enrollment decisions by the administration. (Photo by Hana Ishara 17)

Faculty feuds with administration over largest-ever freshmen class

May 14, 2021
The old Student Government office that is now home to the Pard Pantry. (Photo by Ian Morse 17)

Communication breakdown likely contributed to lackluster voter turnout in Student Government elections

May 7, 2021
Hank Scheffler 22 (left) and Lauren Ameruoso 22 (right) ran for the position, the only contested spot on the executive board. (Photos courtesy of Hank Scheffler and Lauren Ameruoso)

Student Government executive board elected: Hank Scheffler ’22 wins Director of Greek Life

April 30, 2021
The Pfizer vaccine was offered in place of the second day of vaccinations through Lafayette after the recall of the Johnson &Johnson vaccine. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Lafayette vaccinates a third of students amid COVID-19 case surge and Johnson & Johnson recall

April 23, 2021
Students receiving their vaccinations in the Kirby Sports Center. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Burns 22).

College roll out of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine halted per FDA recommendations

April 16, 2021
Swarthmore abolished Greek life in 2019 after documents exposed the existence of a rape tunnel. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

How Swarthmore abolished Greek life

April 9, 2021
The Abolish Greek Life at Lafayette Instagram has garnered over 1100 followers since its creation. (Graphic by Deanna Hanchuk 22 and Hayden Fisher 22)

Challenging 150 years of legacy: An exploration of the abolish Greek life movement

March 26, 2021
Professor Cohen delves into the history and culture of the American debate on food in Pure Adulteration. (Photo courtesy of The University of Chicago Press)

Professor Cohen explores the history of the debate over pure versus adulterated food in his latest book

February 19, 2021
The resolution to end the sale of plastic bottles on campus will be pitched to the Lafayette administration. (Photo Courtesy of Erie Media)

After three years of work, Student Government votes to ditch plastic water bottles on campus

November 20, 2020

How will the future of global politics be shaped by the next president?: Panel of experts discuss impact of US elections

November 6, 2020
Dear Lafayette College is a student-run coalition that is not affiliated with Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Dear Lafayette).

Black-led student coalition Dear Lafayette College begins working with staff and faculty after releasing demands

October 30, 2020

How to register and vote in the presidential election this November

October 2, 2020

‘It’s going to matter’: Professor Murphy emphasizes the importance of the Supreme Court in the 2020 election

September 20, 2020
Lafayette has reported no new cases since August 24. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

‘Students have really locked arms’: Goldstein, Diorio cautiously optimistic about violations of COVID guidelines

September 11, 2020
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