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Signatories of the letter include substantial representation from Lafayette College's peer institutions.
Hurd signs letter denouncing federal interference in higher ed
The new cycle aims to reduce the confusion that often occurred during the transitional weeks between budgets.
Student Government streamlines budget cycle
Pope Francis was known for his more progressive views on many global issues. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
College Catholic community reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy
For Lafayette College students, voting can be done in-person on May 20 at Kirby Sports Center between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Easton election guide: 2025 primary election
Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting
Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
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
The new cycle aims to reduce the confusion that often occurred during the transitional weeks between budgets.
Student Government streamlines budget cycle
Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting
Student Government modifies budgets during April 17 meeting
Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting
Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting
Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting
Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting
Under the new system, students will be able to use Pard Dollars at local establishments that use Grubhub. (Photo courtesy of Google Play)
Online dining ordering system to move to GrubHub
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
Prospective engineering students have the highest percentage of test score submissions, while prospective humanities students have the lowest.
Faculty vote maintains test-optional policy
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
Syllabi are considered intellectual property, so uploading documents to the repository is optional for faculty.
New syllabus repository released for course registration
For Lafayette College students, voting can be done in-person on May 20 at Kirby Sports Center between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Easton election guide: 2025 primary election
President Donald Trump frequently touted the idea of strong foreign tariffs throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
Eastonians express uncertainty with Trump tariffs
Chi Phi was one of four fraternities on campus charged with health code violations in 2025 thus far.
How much do health code violations matter?
With the cuts, local programs will turn to alternative city, county and state grants.
DOGE cuts impact Easton organizations, spur uncertainty
The Park Smarter app is set to replace Easton's current ParkMobile app for payment of metered parking spots.
City adopts new parking payment app
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.
Milius pleads guilty on all charges
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
Signatories of the letter include substantial representation from Lafayette College's peer institutions.
Hurd signs letter denouncing federal interference in higher ed
Lafayette College's endowment topped $1 billion in 2021.
Lafayette stable after tariffs rock country
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
Several administrators, faculty, staff and students recount their experiences navigating COVID-19 at Lafayette College. (Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)
‘Everything was normal and then nothing was normal’
College Hill blossoms in the spring time.
Your (other) neighbors
Go Go Gadjet was originally scheduled to play at Lafayette College in September as part of the cancelled vice president debate programming. (Photo courtesy of @gogogadjetband on Instagram)
Go Go Gadjet plays energetic covers on the Quad
Research students in the lab of biology professor Manuel Ospina-Giraldo presented at the 2025 Lehigh Valley Molecular and Cellular Biology Society Meeting at Lafayette College on Wednesday.
Research Spotlight: Decoding plant pathogens
Between the late 1890s and the late 1930s, Lafayette College sent many students to Persia for educational and missionary efforts. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
Lafayette in Iran
The International Student Association's World Cup event involves both international students and other members of the organization. (Photo courtesy of Areeb Atheeque '25)
ISA brings students together through soccer
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
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’
"The Most" boasts middling Goodreads reviews, with over half of its ratings sitting at three stars or lower. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Selma’s Shelf: ‘The Most’ gives the least
"Sinners" (2025) features director Ryan Coogler's fifth film collaboration with actor Micael B. Jordan. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Sinners’ is a wickedly good film
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" (2025) has been released to critical acclaim, boasting a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Warfare’ brings realism of combat to screen
"Rent" was written and composed by the late Jonathan Larson, who passed away the night before the show's opening preview on Broadway.
Performance Review: ‘Rent’ pays its dues
"A Minecraft Movie" has a respectable 48% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is a blockheaded blockbuster
Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar is located at 28 N 3rd St. in Easton and is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Small Business Spotlight: Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar blends self-care with family
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
The "Cultural Exchange" event took place in the Grossman House library.
‘Cultural Exchange’ fosters connection over chords, cuisine
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
Between the late 1890s and the late 1930s, Lafayette College sent many students to Persia for educational and missionary efforts. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
Lafayette in Iran
The "Lafayette Miner" was born out of Lafayette College's now defunct mining engineering major. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections and College Archives)
Drilling into history of mining, metallurgy engineering
The stained glass panels in the lobby of Pardee Hall — created by a Belgian artist — feature images inspired by various medieval motifs.
A gift from Belgium
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
Isabel Sorrells '23 changed her major as a junior from Government & Law and psychology to pursue art at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Sorrells '23)
Alum Spotlight: Isabel Sorrells ’23 makes empowering art that blossoms
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
The women's lacrosse team almost pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against Lehigh in its final game on Wednesday.
Women’s lacrosse ends season with losses to #22 Navy, late nail-biter against Lehigh
The track and field team has one more week of meets before taking on the Patriot League championships. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Track and field team finishes top 3 in busy week, Chevan breaks own record
The women's novice four earned a victory by a large margin in their race last weekend.(Photo courtesy of Harrison Zoller '27)
Crew team builds on momentum at Kerr Cup
Freshman infielder Alex Barrist recorded two hits and a run in the baseball team's game against Wagner College on Tuesday.
Baseball swept by Army, wins thriller against Wagner
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against American University on Feb. 12. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Sophomore standout steps into basketball spotlight
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
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against American University on Feb. 12. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Sophomore standout steps into basketball spotlight
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore USC guard JuJu Watkins is the favorite to win the Naismith Player of the Year award. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
Sidelines: It’s time to watch the women ball
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
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against American University on Feb. 12. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Sophomore standout steps into basketball spotlight
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
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
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
The women's lacrosse team almost pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against Lehigh in its final game on Wednesday.
Women’s lacrosse ends season with losses to #22 Navy, late nail-biter against Lehigh
The Leopards will face a win-and-in contest to secure a playoff berth on Friday night against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse comes up short against Virginia
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
Lacrosse brothers junior Jack and sophomore Billy Irish cite their father, Ryan Irish, as their inspiration for getting into lacrosse. (Photo courtesy of Billy Irish)
Luck of the Irish brothers
The Leopards will face a win-and-in contest to secure a playoff berth on Friday night against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse comes up short against Virginia
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
Lacrosse brothers junior Jack and sophomore Billy Irish cite their father, Ryan Irish, as their inspiration for getting into lacrosse. (Photo courtesy of Billy Irish)
Luck of the Irish brothers
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored the Leopards' first goal of the game against Navy. (Photo courtesy of Navy)
Men’s lacrosse stumbles against Navy
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored a third quarter goal against Bucknell University on Friday.
Men’s lacrosse bulldozes Bucknell
The women's lacrosse team almost pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against Lehigh in its final game on Wednesday.
Women’s lacrosse ends season with losses to #22 Navy, late nail-biter against Lehigh
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
The women's lacrosse team currently stands in eighth place out of 10 Patriot League teams. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Loyola Maryland
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht put up two shots in Saturday's contest against Army. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse stifled by Army
The softball team went on a 5-game winning streak over the break. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Catching up on everything we’ve missed over 2 weeks
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
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
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
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
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
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?
Poor Saylor just can't control herself. Poor girl. (Graphic by Stubert Jehosephat Romano for the Scoffayette)
President’s dogs use college property as personal toilet, Hurd enables
Baby bye bye bye (bye bye!) (Graphic by Cocaine Bear for the Scoffayette)
Pardee falls into sinkhole, investigation underway
The Morning Call plans to avoid the noun ban, replacing any mention of Trump with the word "hubbahubba." (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for The Scoffayette)
Trump bans nouns, nation struggles to identify who, what, where
This article has nothing do with Jalen Hurts, just a reminder that he is a Super Bowl MVP. (Graphic by Crangis McBasketball for The Scoffayette)
Baseball team signs Big Justice, The Rizzler
Hole's next song is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for the Scoffayette)
Student Artist Spotlight: That guy in your dorm with a guitar
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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 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 college's 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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