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Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The repair crew is expected to complete "ground level resurfacing" of the path by the end of the week.
Pardee pathway interrupted by sinkhole
Lafayette College was the first college in the Lehigh Valley to set a carbon neutrality goal.
Sustainability looks to continue progress on long-term climate initiative
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
J.B. Reilly '83 has served on Lafayette College's Board of Trustees for 17 years. (Photo courtesy of the Valley Ledger)
$5 million trustee gift to support strategic plan
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
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
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Student Government discusses faculty no-confidence vote at Jan. 30 meeting
Student Government discusses faculty no-confidence vote at Jan. 30 meeting
In 2024, 10 general body representatives resigned from Student Government.
‘We’re going to be the eyes and ears of Lafayette’
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.
Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
How tensions between faculty, Hurd and trustees led to a no-confidence vote
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
Allentown and Bethlehem, the other two primary cities in the Lehigh Valley, have both decriminalized small amounts of marijuana.
Easton councilman proposes order for lighter marijuana penalties
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
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
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
Lafayette College was the first college in the Lehigh Valley to set a carbon neutrality goal.
Sustainability looks to continue progress on long-term climate initiative
J.B. Reilly '83 has served on Lafayette College's Board of Trustees for 17 years. (Photo courtesy of the Valley Ledger)
$5 million trustee gift to support strategic plan
The "Dear Colleague" letter gives educational institutions until Feb. 28 to remove race-based initiatives, or risk losing federal funding.
Administration weighs response to ‘Dear Colleague’ letter
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
The Hogg Hall makeover was in partnership with Lafayette College Art Society.
LIMS revamps Hogg Hall rehearsal space
The "Small Worlds" exhibit at the Nurture Nature Center features a wide variety of art styles.
‘Small Worlds’ exhibit graces Nurture Nature Center
Several members of Easton's Rotary Club chapter at their induction. (Photo courtesy of eastonrotary.com)
‘If you need something, our members are there’
Psychology professor JJ Togans opened his research lab to students this year.
Researching your guilty pleasures
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
"The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making" is the first in a five book series. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: A whimsical tale for young and old
"The Pitt" successfully adds a sense of realism to the typically dramatized medical drama. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘The Pitt’ brings fresh take to medical dramas
Lafayette Dining's Valentine's Day meal featured three courses of Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Food Review: A hearty Valentine’s meal with Lafayette Dining
SNL50 was a star-studded event featuring many past cast members, hosts and musical guests. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)
TV Review: SNL50 celebrates comedy history
"Captain America: Brave New World" made $88 million during its opening weekend in theaters. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ average entry in MCU
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
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
Theater Underground was reintroduced to campus last spring. (Photo courtesy of Adam Fox '27)
Making it up as they go
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
Rich and Gerry Jaffé's wedding party was filled with friends from Lafayette College.
A relic of love outside of South
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence
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?
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
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
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
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
The men's lacrosse team got back in the win column before its first Patriot League matchup against No. 5 Army on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse crushes Le Moyne
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
The swimming team broke 11 individual records at the Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Swimming and diving breaks school records, finishes in bottom half of Patriot League
Name, image and likeness deals in recent years have upended the financial operations of college football. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Transfer portal shakes up football roster
The football team is already preparing for the 2025 season.
Football adds 21 new players on National Signing Day
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
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
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
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 Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
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
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker tallied seven saves as part of women's soccer's 3-0 victory against American last Saturday. (Photo by Nathan Feder for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer dismantles American
Senior midfielder Ani Khachadourian fights for the ball against a Loyola University Maryland player. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer ties against Loyola, loses to Princeton
The Leopards continue Patriot League play this weekend after going 1-1 to begin conference play. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer splits first Patriot League games
Freshman guard Mark Butler dribbles down the court against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s basketball teams lose in Patriot League playoffs
Junior guard Abby Antognoli drives past a defender during the loss to Bucknell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops 3 games heading into playoffs
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
Senior guard Makayla Andrews shoots in the paint during the victory over Lehigh. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball splits games against Lehigh, Navy
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
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips looks to finish through contact against Bucknell University.
Men’s basketball drops key matchups against Bucknell, at Holy Cross
Freshman guard Caleb Williams pulls up for the jumper against Navy. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)
Men’s basketball tops Navy, falls to American
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin drives inside against Loyola Maryland University on Wednesday.
Men’s basketball wins against Colgate, falls short against Loyola
Senior center Justin Vander Baan releases a free throw in the men's basketball team's close loss to American on Wednesday night.
Men’s basketball skids against Lehigh, American
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.
Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross
Senior guard Halee Smith looks to attack the basket against American University on Wednesday night. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)
Women’s basketball notches back-to-back wins
Junior guard Kay Donahue fires from downtown against Colgate on Saturday.
Women’s basketball loses to Colgate after poor 2nd half
Junior guard Kay Donahue looks to attack the basket against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops back-to-back close matchups
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
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
The men's lacrosse team got back in the win column before its first Patriot League matchup against No. 5 Army on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse crushes Le Moyne
Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.
Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games
Junior goalkeeper Joe Doherty saved 15 shots in the men's lacrosse team's loss against Drexel University on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Drexel University Athletics)
Late rally from Drexel hands first loss to men’s lacrosse
Sophomore midfielder Jack Massotto notched two assists in the win against Binghamton on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse commands 4th quarter to defeat Binghamton
The men's lacrosse team got back in the win column before its first Patriot League matchup against No. 5 Army on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse crushes Le Moyne
Junior goalkeeper Joe Doherty saved 15 shots in the men's lacrosse team's loss against Drexel University on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Drexel University Athletics)
Late rally from Drexel hands first loss to men’s lacrosse
Sophomore midfielder Jack Massotto notched two assists in the win against Binghamton on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse commands 4th quarter to defeat Binghamton
Three members of the men's lacrosse team surround an Air Force player in the Leopards' season-opening Saturday victory.
Men’s lacrosse starts season strong with win against Air Force
Tommy McGee hops over an opposing player. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse ends season with close loss to Lehigh
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.
Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games
The Leopards defense held La Salle University to just one goal in the final quarter during Wednesday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse starts season 1-0
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 midfielder Clare Culligan takes on a Navy defender on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse ends season with loss against Navy, double OT win against Lehigh
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Love at first write
Love at first write
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.
Editorial: Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
Editorial: The future of free press
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
On the Spot: Second time's the charm
On the Spot: Second time’s the charm
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?
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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