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The inciting incident took place in Rubin Hall on the night of Oct. 15.
Now-former student charged with child pornography possession, invasion of privacy after filming students in shower
About 200 students attended Tuesdays event on the Quad.
Water balloon fight soaks Quad
The three incidents took place in Ruef Hall, Marquis Hall and Watson Hall.
Students share recent experiences with burglary, harassment
The owner of the Easton branch of Your CBD Store considers cannabis education one of his primary goals.
How are THC products sold legally in Pennsylvania?
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
The visit to the conference comes after Sigma Tau Delta was established on campus in October. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro 24)
English students present work at national conference
The government and law major has a storied history at the college.
Why government and law, not political science?
Chip Bergh 79 and Ilan Peleg have been friends for decades. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Ilan Peleg Award established, awarded to 2 professors
The shuttle is often the primary mode of transportation for students taking art, film & media studies or theater classes on the arts campus.
Arts campus shuttle service frustrates students
Mark Sapara comes to Lafayette after a two-year tenure at Oberlin College. (Photo courtesy of Mark Sapara)
Mark Sapara named student life’s first associate vice president
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting
Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting
Former Reps. Virginia Sacotingo 25 and Dashawn Sheffield 27 both did DEI work in Student Government. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Unsuccessful inclusivity officer candidate, second representative, resign from Student Government
Student Governments March 21, 28 meetings see changes, resignations
Student Government’s March 21, 28 meetings see changes, resignations
The Pard Pantry was first opened in 2019.
Pard Pantry to open on weekly basis
The Aaron O. Hoff Awards were established in 1991. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Hoff Awards changes reversed after faculty condemnation
Shieber taught 20 courses during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette mourns death of philosophy professor Joseph Shieber
Much of Laura McGranes time at Haverford College was spent strengthening the arts and sciences. (Photo courtesy of Laura McGrane)
Laura McGrane named next provost
The faculty voted 92-26 in favor of the new mission statement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Residence Life)
Faculty approves revised mission and values statement
Chip Bergh 79 and Ilan Peleg have been friends for decades. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Ilan Peleg Award established, awarded to 2 professors
The owner of the Easton branch of Your CBD Store considers cannabis education one of his primary goals.
How are THC products sold legally in Pennsylvania?
Taiba Sultana has served on Eastons city council since 2022. (Photo courtesy of LehighValleyNews)
Petition calls for city councilwoman Taiba Sultana to resign
No damage was reported in Easton. (Photo courtesy of the United States Geological Survey)
Earthquake rattles Lafayette
The Lehigh Valley Railroad currently sits abandoned on the Delaware River, located half a mile away from Downtown Easton.
Lehigh Valley explores possible passenger rail routes
Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald J. Trump have already vanquished their primary rivals, setting the stage for a 2020 election rematch. (Graphic by Trebor Maitin 24 for The Lafayette)
Easton election guide: 2024 primary election
The inciting incident took place in Rubin Hall on the night of Oct. 15.
Now-former student charged with child pornography possession, invasion of privacy after filming students in shower
The three incidents took place in Ruef Hall, Marquis Hall and Watson Hall.
Students share recent experiences with burglary, harassment
The car accident occurred on Sunday evening. (Photo courtesy of Alex Foster 24)
Cattell Street DUI results in arrest, damage to student vehicle
According to a college spokesman, Public Safety responded to the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on three occasions. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Man arrested outside Kappa Kappa Gamma house
All police officers in Pennsylvania are required to undergo deescalation training.
How Public Safety aims to deescalate situations
About 200 students attended Tuesdays event on the Quad.
Water balloon fight soaks Quad
The Aaron O. Hoff Awards were established in 1991. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Hoff Awards changes reversed after faculty condemnation
Much of Laura McGranes time at Haverford College was spent strengthening the arts and sciences. (Photo courtesy of Laura McGrane)
Laura McGrane named next provost
The applications reported for the class of 2028 mark a slight increase from last years class.
Lafayette College receives second-highest number of applicants ever
The faculty voted 92-26 in favor of the new mission statement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Residence Life)
Faculty approves revised mission and values statement
There were two finalists and two semi-finalists representing Lafayette at the Allentown Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Gaglione 25)
Student filmmakers recognized at Allentown Film Festival
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
These novels are a great way to start your journey into reading the classics. (Photos courtesy of Amazon.com)
Book Review: Starting with the classics
Civil War follows a team of political and military journalists in dystopian America. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Civil War’ a nail-biting masterpiece
Heads or tails: Advice for lifes coin flips
Heads or tails: Advice for life’s coin flips
The Beaver People includes two saxophonists, a guitarist and a keyboardist.
Meet The Beaver People
Olivia Hofmann 24 and Olivia Bamford 24 both transitioned from violin to oboe before high school.
The Olivias of the oboe section
Chris Nappo 27 first started making pottery in the ninth grade. (Photo courtesy of Chris Nappo Ceramics)
Student Artist Spotlight: Chris Nappo ’27 sells pottery from Easton to Alaska
For Those Who Waited uses songs Téo Rodriguez 24 has written over the last three years. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Rapper Téo Rodriguez ‘24 releases debut album
Carnival Craze puts carnival fun into an interactive board game.
Matthew Moise ’24 develops new board game
These novels are a great way to start your journey into reading the classics. (Photos courtesy of Amazon.com)
Book Review: Starting with the classics
Civil War follows a team of political and military journalists in dystopian America. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Civil War’ a nail-biting masterpiece
“Cabaret” will run Friday and Saturday in the Williams Center for the Arts.
Performance Review: Marquis Players’ ‘Cabaret’ a show-stopping production
Masters of the Air is visually excellent but poorly paced. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Masters of the Air’ has compelling action, rough pacing
Gyro Concept offers a plethora of classic Greek dishes on its menu.
Restaurant Review: Gyro Concept brings authentic Greek fare to College Hill
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
Josies New York Deli was remodeled last year.
Small Business Spotlight: Josie’s New York Deli brings big city charm to Easton
Fox Bakerys shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.
Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.
Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs
Yarn Club meets every Friday in Keefe Commons. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Lindsley 25)
Yarn Club: Not just for grannies
Cheese Club features a Cheese of the Day on its Instagram account every Monday and Wednesday. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Cheese club? You better brie-lieve it!
The Prestigious Pardettes will be performing at basketball games this winter. (Photo courtesy of Janiya Hood 25)
Prestigious Pardettes perform at first ever fall showcase
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Ari Ismail ‘26 and Ariel Haber-Fawcett ‘25 created the Middle Eastern Studies Association to raise awareness of issues in the region.
From the court to the stage
The Laff-a-lot was the first-ever satirical version of The Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The history of The Scoffayette
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Student Government protested the slow-moving process of building a student center in the spring of 1988.
The long road to Farinon College Center
The Presidents House has a rich history that spans over a century.
A look into the President’s House then and now
Rick Fisher (right), who was the Leopard mascot for 15 years, poses with the current mascot, Dysean Alexander. (Photo courtesy of Dysean Alexander)
Unmasking the Leopard
Madeline Squarcia 22 works to make farm to table a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia 22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo 11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil 17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil 17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 
Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon
Mens lacrosse pulled out a last-minute win against Boston University last Saturday. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Peter Lehman’s buzzer beater makes men’s lacrosse history
The Knecht Cup was the crew teams first regatta of the spring season. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Walsh 25)
Crew has strong showing at shortened Knecht Cup
Junior attacker Sara Rogers evades a Loyola Maryland defender on April 6. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse loses close contests against Colgate, Bucknell
Junior catcher Maggie Klug crouches behind the plate against Army. (Photo courtesy of Army Athletics)
Softball grabs first Patriot League win, drops series to Army
Three quarterbacks are poised to be taken early on in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Photo courtesy of TheFalcoholic.com)
Sidelines: NFL Draft preview
Four Leopards have declared for the 2024 NFL draft. (Photos courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards declare for the NFL Draft
Football head coach John Troxell has been a part of the Lafayette community for almost 35 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Magazine)
John Troxell: Standout coach, standout student, standout Leopard
The new class of players includes two from the Lehigh Valley. (Photo by Jay Bendlin for GoLeopards)
Leopards football welcomes 27 players on National Signing Day
Donavon Nathaniel comes to Lafayette by way of University of Wisconsin-Platteville with stops at Georgia State and Kansas. (Photo courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Platteville)
Football coaching staff reloads with hire of Donavon Nathaniel
Sophomore running back Jamar Curtis runs past a Delaware defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football falls to Delaware in nail-biter in first round of FCS playoffs
The mens and womens soccer teams will each welcome eight new recruits in the fall. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Soccer programs bring on 16 recruits
Freshman forward Roy Biegon evades two Army defenders on Sept. 27. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Freshman Roy Biegon on the transition from Kenya to College Hill
Members of the mens soccer team has been reading books about teamwork to the students. (Photo courtesy of Lawrence Aydlett 25)
Earn Your Spots book club connects soccer players with local students
Junior forward Lawrence Aydlett fights off a Boston defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends dominant run with Patriot League championship loss at BU
Members of the soccer team thank fans after their quarterfinal victory over American University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer championship preview
Senior guard Eric Sondberg shoots over a Bucknell defender earlier this year. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball ends regular season with fourth consecutive loss
Junior guard Luka Savicevic shoots over a Lehigh defender during the Leopards loss. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops three games in a row
Senior forward Kyle Jenkins shoots during the game against Colgate in which he notched his 1000th career point. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball defeats American, drops close game to Colgate
Freshman Mark Butler handles the ball against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball falls in double OT to Lehigh, drops Loyola matchup
Junior forward Chris Rubayo locks down an Army defender during the Leopards close win over the Black Knights. (Photo courtesy of Army Athletics)
Men’s basketball ends losing streak with wins against Army, Holy Cross
Amanda Golini 17 celebrates with the U.S. National Field Hockey team after clinching an Olympic berth. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College on Linkedin)
Amanda Golini ‘17 qualifies for Paris Olympics with U.S. Field Hockey
Junior midfielder and captain Lineke Spaans dribbles against American in the Patriot League final. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls to American in Patriot League final
The field hockey team celebrates its semifinal win against Boston. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey championship preview
Junior midfielder Lineke Spaans earned First Team honors for her 29-point season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey defeats Lehigh, Boston on way to championship
Sophomore midfielder Josephine van Wijk fires a shot on goal during the Leopards win over Towson. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey brings winning streak to 7 with non-conference wins
The Leopards celebrate after sophomore Sam Gelber walks off against Colgate in a historic win.
Men’s tennis upsets Colgate for first time in 17 years
Freshman Hanna Ganchi returns a volley. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis shines in out of conference competition against Wagner, men fall to Navy
Sophomore Carmen Merkel rockets a forehand during the Leopards win over Fairfield University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams serve up success in Florida, split home matches
Junior Arman Ganchi returns a backhand during the match against Le Moyne College.
Women’s tennis picks up win against Le Moyne, men struggle
Sophomore Paras Briegel hits a backhand. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Tennis goes undefeated in weekend matches
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
Freshman middle back Irelynd Lorenzen spikes the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in blowout matches against Lehigh, Bucknell
Freshman outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to bump the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Loyola in hard-fought match
Christian Kiselica led George Washington to a top-25 ranking prior to coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Christian Kiselica named head volleyball coach
The team poses after its win in the final game of the season. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)
Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester
On the Spot: What is your go-to book recommendation?
On the Spot: What is your go-to book recommendation?
Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr; logo courtesy of Student Government
Op-ed: The problem with the Pepper Prize
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
Op-ed: Do better, Lafayette
Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr; logo courtesy of Student Government
Op-ed: The problem with the Pepper Prize
Op-ed: Do better, Lafayette
Op-ed: It’s time for a change
Op-ed: A reflection of public art on campus
Op-ed: A new vision for Lafayette Communications
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
Letter to the editor: Restoring Lafayettes liberal arts vision
Letter to the editor: Restoring Lafayette’s liberal arts vision
Letter to the editor: Building ethical guidelines for The Lafayette
Letter to the editor: Building ethical guidelines for The Lafayette
Letter to the editor: Henry Kissingers legacy
Letter to the editor: Henry Kissinger’s legacy
Nicole Hurd looked Vladimir Putin in the eyes and got a sense of his soul.
Hurd ends all global conflicts
Dont worry, the Quaddlers cant count to 84,000.
New Bowd of Twustees talks goals, kitties
“I don’t get the sense that the men were ever afraid to show how smart they were in a classroom,” Thaddeus Robert Barron Pardee ‘33 said.
Men of first class look back 191 years after graduating
Do not come.
Lafayette College announces ‘Hibachi for Harris’
Defenestrate the frat men? Fine, well do it, twist our arms.
Greek life rebrands as French life
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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 years 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 Painters 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 years 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. Lafayettes 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 6, 2016

Letter from the Editor

By William Gordon
May 6, 2016

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

By William Gordon
April 1, 2016
190 years of Lafayette: The history of the colleges founding

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

By William Gordon
March 18, 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 2, 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 5, 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 14, 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 14, 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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