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A "Fake is Real" box, seen during a Northampton County fentanyl awareness campaign. (Photo courtesy of Northampton County)
New Narcan box available on campus
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)
Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.
How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?
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
Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)
Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
President-elect Alex Brown ‘26 called an election despite not assuming the presidency until January.
Student Government violates bylaws with special election
Rep. Alex Brown '26 has served on Student Government for two semesters. He is a member of academic affairs committee and the census ad hoc committee, which he co-founded. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Student Government)
Alex Brown ‘26 elected Student Government president
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
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Professor Caroline Lee, right, works with Lafayette Votes and helped mobilize voters during the 2024 election cycle. (Photo courtesy of Chris Byrnes '26)
Anthropology and sociology professor speaks at the White House
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty pushes for formal endorsement of strategic plan
Walter Snipes began his position at Lafayette on Oct. 7.
Meet your new dean of students
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
The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.
How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?
The Fourth Street Garage, Easton's newest parking garage, opened in 2023.
Easton parking issues loom while city grows
The Nurture Nature Center's "Science on a Sphere" display.
Easton prepares to launch future planetarium
Lafayette faculty and students often conduct research at Bushkill Creek in semesterly or summer projects. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Easton creek restoration receives 6-figure state grant
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
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
A "Fake is Real" box, seen during a Northampton County fentanyl awareness campaign. (Photo courtesy of Northampton County)
New Narcan box available on campus
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Walter Snipes began his position at Lafayette on Oct. 7.
Meet your new dean of students
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
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
"Brick Easton" builds iconic Easton landmarks — like Center Square — out of Lego. (Photo courtesy of Brick Easton on Facebook)
‘Brick Easton’ builder crafts Easton with Lego
The writing groups were advertised with posters around campus this semester. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegewritingprogram on Instagram)
New writing groups wrap up first semester
Lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are already receiving award nomination buzz for their performances in "Wicked." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Wicked’ is a spellbinding musical success
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
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
Lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are already receiving award nomination buzz for their performances in "Wicked." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Wicked’ is a spellbinding musical success
"Gladiator II" is Ridley Scott's 29th directorial project. (Photo courtesy of MoviePosters.com)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Gladiator II’ is a sequel that packs a punch
"Crooked House" was published in 1949 and has sold over a billion copies worldwide. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Nat’s Novels: My top 4 favorite Agatha Christie novels
"Remember the Titans" features a powerful performance by lead actor Denzel Washington, as well as an early breakout role by Ryan Gosling. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Remember the Titans’ is an enduring football classic
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
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
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
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
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
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
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
Junior guard Ryan Pettit lays the ball up after a steal against Binghamton University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball hosts inaugural Lafayette Classic
Senior guard Halee Smith attempts to dribble past a FDU defender in Wednesday night's game. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops close matches against Monmouth, FDU
Senior guard Abby Antognoli scored her 1,000th point for the women's basketball team against Monmouth on Sunday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Abby Antognoli joins 1K point club
The ski and snowboarding team is gearing up to start its season in January. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Correll '25)
Checking in on club sports
Student-athletes participate in an activity for the Oaks Leadership Academy. (Photo courtesy of @leopardspotlight on Instagram)
Oaks Leadership Academy cultures student-athlete success
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Lehigh comes into the rivalry matchup at 4-1 in the Patriot League, with a chance to take the conference championship. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Athletics)
Why Lehigh will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Easton High School leads the all-time series 67-44-5 against Phillipsburg High School heading into this year's rivalry matchup. (Photo courtesy of Chris Taverner '25)
‘The rivalry will never leave you’
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
Junior guard Ryan Pettit lays the ball up after a steal against Binghamton University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball hosts inaugural Lafayette Classic
Sophomore forward Joshua Wyche contests a shot against Rhode Island on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops matchups against Cornell, Rhode Island
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
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
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
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
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
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
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Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

By William Gordon
May 5, 2017
Spanish professor Juan Rojo, who went on a hunger strike to protest his tenure denial last year, prepares to leave the college. (Photo by William Gordon '17)

Rojo leaves his strike behind, looks to future outside Lafayette

By William Gordon
May 5, 2017
Ron Chernow, author of "Alexander Hamilton" and history advisor to the Broadway musical "Hamilton," will be this year's commencement speaker. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Hamilton biographer speaks on the musical, American history, commencement speech

By William Gordon
May 5, 2017
(Photo by Will Cohea) A scene during a rehearsal of 'Metamorphoses.'

Myths for the modern day: ‘Metamorphoses’ to play two weekends

By William Gordon
April 21, 2017

College works to assess its carbon footprint

By William Gordon
April 21, 2017
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara '17).

Administrators to vote in Pepper Prize election for first time

By William Gordon
April 14, 2017
(Photo by Lauren Fox '19) Paintings in the "Painter's Life" exhibit.

Modernist era painter has US debut at Lafayette

By William Gordon
April 7, 2017
courtesy of julien mignot

Well-rounded classical quartet to come to Lafayette

By William Gordon
March 24, 2017
(Graphic by Amanda Sananikone '19)

Climate action progress foggy after five years

By William Gordon
March 10, 2017
First Easton Freedom Congress meeting in November of last year. (William Gordon '17)

Local political action group finds its legs

By William Gordon
February 24, 2017
Photo by Gillian Henry '19. Easton residents stand at the protest last Monday, Jan. 30.

College promises to help students affected by travel ban

By William Gordon
February 10, 2017
Easton protest against the immigration ban on Monday. (Photo by Courtney DeVita '19)

Students, faculty protest immigration ban online, on the streets

By William Gordon
February 3, 2017
Ron Chernow, author of "Alexander Hamilton" and history advisor to the Broadway musical "Hamilton," will be this year's commencement speaker. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Hamilton biographer to be commencement speaker

By William Gordon
January 27, 2017
The Climate Action Plan 2.0 outlines projects to be completed for Lafayette to obtain carbon neutrality by 2035. (Lauren Fox '19)

Byerly signs fourth letter on national issues

By William Gordon
January 27, 2017
Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications. Lafayette's new football head coach John Garrett speaks at press conference.

John Garrett is Lafayette’s new football head coach

By William Gordon
December 21, 2016
Daya and D.R.A.M. will co-headline from the spring 2017 concert.

Grammy-nominated artists Daya, D.R.A.M. to co-headline spring concert

By William Gordon
December 9, 2016
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara '17).

Faculty committee set to review tenure process

By William Gordon
December 9, 2016
The Climate Action Plan 2.0 outlines projects to be completed for Lafayette to obtain carbon neutrality by 2035. (Lauren Fox '19)

President Byerly pledges to support undocumented students

By William Gordon
December 2, 2016
President Donald Trump giving a speech.

Letter from the Editor: On the outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election

By William Gordon
November 11, 2016
Photo by William Gordon '16. Bilal Akbar '18, Sohrab Pasikhani '18 and Connor Burwell '19 at the student government presidential debate.

Student government presidential debate focuses on club funding

By William Gordon
November 10, 2016
Stock image of clown.

No clowning around: ‘Creepy’ clown sightings, but public safety finds none

By William Gordon
October 7, 2016
Students plan more protests against racial discrimination

Students plan more protests against racial discrimination

By William Gordon
September 30, 2016
Photo by Hana Isihara '17

Students sit in protest during national anthem at Lafayette football game

By William Gordon
September 24, 2016
Barker Carlock '17, left, pictured with Greg Flynn '17, both founders of the Aviation Club on campus. (Courtesy of Barker Carlock '17)

Winner of special elections plans to ‘make connections’

By William Gordon
September 23, 2016
The student government office in Farinon. (Photo by Ben Fuller '21)

Three students run for student government representative in special election

By William Gordon
September 16, 2016
Markle Hall of Administration (Hana Isihara '17).

Faculty motions to give Rojo tenure

By William Gordon
September 9, 2016
Spanish Professor Juan Rojo plans to end his hunger strike six days after it began. (Ian Morse '17)

Professor to end hunger strike Monday morning

By William Gordon
September 4, 2016
Professor Juan Rojo – on hunger strike and only consuming drinks – was given two drinks by President Alison Byerly, who signed off to deny him tenure. (Ian Morse '17)

Byerly and Rojo meet; Governance committee to meet this afternoon

By William Gordon
September 2, 2016
First home to many clubs: A history of Hogg Hall

First home to many clubs: A history of Hogg Hall

By William Gordon
September 2, 2016

Letter from the editor

By William Gordon
September 2, 2016
Professor Juan Rojo announced he went on hunger strike today to protest the denial of his tenure. (Ian Morse '17)

Student evaluations and tenure: A professor’s hunger strike

By William Gordon
September 1, 2016
Sarah Bramley, described as happy, humorous and intelligent by her friends at Lafayette College, passed away last week. A memorial service will be held for her on Saturday. (Image courtesy of Cochran Funeral Home)

Celebrating the life of Sarah Bramley ’19: ‘An infectious laugh’ and ‘the biggest heart’

By William Gordon
August 26, 2016

Summer reading book to encourage discussions about race on campus: “Between the World and Me” assigned reading for Lafayette community

By William Gordon
May 5, 2016

Letter from the Editor

By William Gordon
May 5, 2016

College announces tuition increase: One percentage of increase to go toward need-based financial aid

By William Gordon
March 31, 2016
190 years of Lafayette: The history of the college's founding

190 years of Lafayette: The history of the college’s founding

By William Gordon
March 17, 2016

College under contract to buy property for Bushkill campus

By William Gordon
March 11, 2016
Pascual Ventura Jr '19 at the open forum on the Posse program on February 24, 2016. (Willem Ytsma '16) Photo by Willem Ytsma '16.

Recommendation to reallocate funds from Posse delayed two to three years

By William Gordon
February 26, 2016

Trustees approve ‘new direction’ for college

By William Gordon
February 26, 2016

Posse’s uncertain future: College officials consider phasing out D.C. group

By William Gordon
February 12, 2016

Lafayette student hospitalized for respiratory and cardiac problems

By William Gordon
January 29, 2016

Student government polls students on recent amendment

By William Gordon
November 20, 2015
New amendment bars student from candidacy: Recent change to bylaws limits ballot eligibility

New amendment bars student from candidacy: Recent change to bylaws limits ballot eligibility

By William Gordon
November 13, 2015

Lawsuit against college related to hit-and-run appealed

By William Gordon
November 6, 2015
Participants in the vigil outside Hogg Hall. [Photo by Austin Drucker ‘17]

Vigil sparks controversy

By William Gordon
October 30, 2015

College recognizes new fraternity

By William Gordon
October 23, 2015
A fraternity returns: DTD gains college approval

A fraternity returns: DTD gains college approval

By William Gordon
October 16, 2015
Reapplication process continues: Chi Phi first to present to accreditation committee

Reapplication process continues: Chi Phi first to present to accreditation committee

By William Gordon
October 1, 2015

Judge dismisses family’s lawsuit against college

By William Gordon
September 18, 2015

New student government treasurer appointed

By William Gordon
September 18, 2015

Elections fill student government vacancies

By William Gordon
September 11, 2015

Former professor files federal Civil Rights complaint against college

By William Gordon
September 4, 2015

Former physics professor files a job action against the college

By William Gordon
May 8, 2015

Letter from the Editor

By William Gordon
May 8, 2015

Physics professor leaves under unclear circumstances

By William Gordon
May 1, 2015

New budget system under criticism

By William Gordon
April 17, 2015

Chi Phi Applies

By William Gordon
April 10, 2015
A new chapter for Greek life

A new chapter for Greek life

By William Gordon
March 13, 2015
Adventurer announced as 180th commencement speaker

Adventurer announced as 180th commencement speaker

By William Gordon
February 27, 2015
Student government funding decreased significantly in 2008, while printing costs have steadily increased. [Graph created by Aaron Levenson ‘15]

The finances of The Lafayette explained

By William Gordon
February 17, 2015

Letter from the Editor: A call for support

By William Gordon
February 13, 2015

Letter from the Editor

By William Gordon
January 30, 2015
Oechsle center to open for classes next semester

Oechsle center to open for classes next semester

By William Gordon
October 24, 2014
Professor speaks on Russian foreign policy for lecture series

Professor speaks on Russian foreign policy for lecture series

By William Gordon
October 24, 2014
Chi Phi applies to be recognized by the college

Chi Phi applies to be recognized by the college

By William Gordon
October 10, 2014

Hit-and-run drunk driver receives maximum sentence

By William Gordon
October 3, 2014
Student activists travel to NYC for climate change march

Student activists travel to NYC for climate change march

By William Gordon
September 26, 2014

Lafayette engineering department moves up in this year’s college rankings

By William Gordon
September 19, 2014

New York Times ranks Lafayette low in economic diversity

By William Gordon
September 11, 2014
Students dine in Marquis Hall during a crowded lunch hour.

Reactions to dining service changes

By William Gordon
September 4, 2014
Aubrey Baumbach was hit as she was walking from the Lafayette Crew boathouse, pictured left, along Lehigh Drive to lot where one of her teammates was parked.

College sued over hit-and-run incident

By William Gordon
August 28, 2014
The Zeta Psi house. Members of Zete have been kicked out from their house and are awaiting an appeal decision from the Baord of Trustees.

Zete removed from house, awaiting appeal from Board of Trustees

By William Gordon
August 28, 2014
A student plays a golf game at Relay for Life.

Relay for Life raises record donations

By William Gordon
May 2, 2014

An arm and a leg: Faculty unhappy with healthcare premium increase

By William Gordon
April 25, 2014

IAGGL metrics don’t fly

By William Gordon
April 17, 2014

Sexual assualt on campus

By William Gordon
April 17, 2014
Bon Appetit relations with workers strained

Bon Appetit relations with workers strained

By William Gordon
April 10, 2014
College Hill expands: Juice bar to open on March Street

College Hill expands: Juice bar to open on March Street

By William Gordon
April 4, 2014
President Obama signs the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in March 2010.

Students Prepare For ACA Deadline

By William Gordon
March 28, 2014

Baumbach undergoes successful surgery

By William Gordon
March 13, 2014

Bear brutality: Physical altercation at 100 Nights dance

By William Gordon
March 7, 2014

Goodbye #rollpards

By William Gordon
February 28, 2014
Director of Special Collections and Archivist Diane Shaw spoke Tuesday about the Lafayette football team’s role in desegragating the Sun Bowl.

Reflecting on racism: Lafayette students and the desegregation of the Sun Bowl

By William Gordon
February 21, 2014

Professors weigh in on LGBTQ rights in Sochi Olympics

By William Gordon
February 13, 2014
Rev. Alex Hendrickson speaks about Prudence Crandall, a schoolteacher in Canterbury, CT, who was one of the first people to educate black girls.

Honoring civil rights leaders

By William Gordon
January 30, 2014
Sarah Walko ‘15 bundles up for the cold weather outside of Soles residence hall.

Cold weather culture shock

By William Gordon
December 6, 2013
From left: Aaron Little ‘16 (VP Candidate), Ryan Monahan ‘15 (VP Candidate), Abigail Williams ‘15 (Presidential Candidate), Connor Heinlein ‘15 (Presidential Candidate)

Race to the finish

By William Gordon
November 22, 2013
SHHH! Noise complaints at Skillman Library

SHHH! Noise complaints at Skillman Library

By William Gordon
November 14, 2013
Campus Divided: Rift between humanities and STEM departments apparent

Campus Divided: Rift between humanities and STEM departments apparent

By William Gordon
November 1, 2013
Brad Mehldau draws from his jazz roots.

Two genres meet in one Orpheus performance

By William Gordon
October 11, 2013
The building at the corner of N 3rd and Snyder is to be remodeled to serve as Lafayette’s new home for Film and Media Studies.

FAMS building under way

By William Gordon
October 11, 2013
Trumpeter Dace Douglas

Sound Prints: Modern jazz quintet dedicates performance to legends

By William Gordon
September 26, 2013

Booze Rules: Other Schools’ Alcohol Policies for Athletics

By William Gordon
September 26, 2013
Chefs prepare food for students at the grill in Lower Farinon. Students reported overall satisfaction with Bon Appetit’s dining services last week.

Behind the counter: Employees at Bon Appetit

By William Gordon
September 20, 2013
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