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Approximately 50 people were in attendance for the protest, with many bystanders and parents watching.
Dining protest led by students during Family Weekend
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.
Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation
Tommy Lee said his work with Safe Zone training and Lavender Lane are two of his proudest accomplishments. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Tommy Lee, LGBTQ+ advocate, to depart next week
The new process requires clubs to have at least 20 active members, an advisor and a constitution.
Club re-registration process kicks off
The new dean structure was implemented in July.
New academic dean structure running smoothly
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
The new lobby of Markle Hall has been completed after over 18 months of construction.
Admissions space looking brighter after Markle renovations
ChatGPT is one of the most widely used AI programs among students.
New ChatGPT committee seeks to study artificial intelligence in classrooms
The Curriculum and Educational Policy Committee spearheaded changes to Lafayettes curriculum.
Common Course of Study requirements to change for class of 2029
Krista Evans main goal as dean of admissions is to understand the campus community. (Photo courtesy of Bethlehem Area School District)
Krista Evans joins college as new dean of admissions
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.
Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation
The new process requires clubs to have at least 20 active members, an advisor and a constitution.
Club re-registration process kicks off
Clubs experiencing budget shortfalls have been forced to question whether or not all of their planned events can go on as scheduled this semester.
Student Government budget decisions frustrate club leadership
Student Governments decision to raise the student activity fee was influenced in part by the draining of its reserve funds.
Student activity fee increases, provides more funding for clubs
Student Government vacancies have been a significant issue since the February application cycle.
Student Government vacancies left unfilled for months
Tommy Lee said his work with Safe Zone training and Lavender Lane are two of his proudest accomplishments. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Tommy Lee, LGBTQ+ advocate, to depart next week
The new dean structure was implemented in July.
New academic dean structure running smoothly
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
The grant will allow professor Christian López to collaborate with students on his upcoming project. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Bringing machine learning to the classroom
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
Public Safety recently adopted a new set of parking rules to reduce confusion.
Public Safety’s powers
The manager of Hana Sushi & Teppanyaki said the restaurant remedied its health code violations.
College Hill restaurants violate food safety codes, make changes
The Commodore will be the first of the new buildings to finish construction.
Three new buildings coming Downtown
The Lafayette Inn was once owned by Lafayettes chapter of Pi Lambda Phi.
Lafayette’s own bed and breakfast
The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Digital exclusive: Easton mayoral debate recap
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
Public Safety recently adopted a new set of parking rules to reduce confusion.
Public Safety’s powers
A burglary was reported at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Two students accused of burglarizing Greek life houses
The accident occurred at the intersection of McCartney and High Streets.
College Hill traffic accident leaves student hospitalized
Public Safety has increased its presence on and off campus following the incident.
Gun flashed at students at Cattell Street house
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.
Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation
The new dean structure was implemented in July.
New academic dean structure running smoothly
Public Safety recently adopted a new set of parking rules to reduce confusion.
Public Safety’s powers
The Sustainable Office Program is part of the colleges commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2035.
New sustainability program promotes green office environment
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
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
Adam Atkinson is always ready to document life at Lafayette.
Picturing Lafayette through Adam Atkinson’s lens
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Elena Duffy 24 is currently working on a new EP. (Photo courtesy of Elena Duffy 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Elena Duffy ‘24 finds her voice
The Immersive Arts Lab is a space to experiment with virtual reality technology.
Providing tools for the curious
Elena Duffy 24 is currently working on a new EP. (Photo courtesy of Elena Duffy 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Elena Duffy ‘24 finds her voice
Image Pattersons Sankofa is named for a Ghanaian proverb. (Photo courtesy of Image Patterson ‘25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Image Patterson ‘25 highlights Black culture with art installation
Maria Cangro 24 (front, center-right) lived at Skidmore College for two weeks while taking creative writing workshops. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Maria Cangro ’24 receives full scholarship to Skidmore College Poetry Seminar
Maria Soukup 26 is trained in playing classical music on the violin. (Photo courtesy of Rae Shepard 26)
Student Artist Spotlight: Violinist Maria Soukup ’26 on her love for ‘shared language’ of playing
Hanoi Ragmen has performed in established venues in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Shaan Shuster 23)
Student Artist Spotlight: Shaan Shuster ’23 on his award-winning band
Barbie was just as good the second time around in theaters. (Photo courtesy of The Movie Database)
‘Barbie’ IMAX re-release is truly ‘sublime’
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea is an exploration of human emotion and tragedy. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)
‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’ celebrates 25 years
Vampire Weekends Modern Vampires of the City epitomizes religious existential dread. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Album Review: Berman’s Beats: ‘Modern Vampires of the City’ celebrates 10 year anniversary
Steven Spielbergs Schindlers List (1993) is a masterclass in cinematography. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: Sam’s top 5 of all time
Olivia Rodrigo demonstrates her lyrical and vocal strengths on her new album “Guts.” (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts’ will make you want to scream
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
The Raven 96 was opened out of Raven Gabriels love for the restaurant industry.
Small Business Spotlight: The Raven 96 proves breakfast is most important meal of day
College Hill Café is located diagonal from College Hill Tavern at 501 Cattell Street. (Photo courtesy of Rose DeFranco)
Small Business Spotlight: College Hill Café revives old neighborhood favorite
Casa 401 offers Colombian-made clothing, homeware, accessories and more.
Small Business Spotlight: Casa 401 brings Colombian-made sustainable goods to downtown Easton
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
Meredith Forman 24 hopes that the addition of pride flags on the arts houses will spur more LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Pride flags installed at art houses as ‘visual show of allyship’
Benjamin Herman 23, Joshua Hale 23 and Shirley Liu 23 said that their trip to Tokyo was one to remember. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Liu 23)
Forensics team takes on Tokyo
Write to Be opted against a typical club structure in favor of a more close-knit feel. (Graphic by Samantha Peabody 25 for Write to Be)
Write to Be connects student writers of color
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
The current spring concert, Lafchella, features student bands and local performers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
History of the spring concert
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
Ted Norton eventually resigned from his position at Lafayettes library after being accused of having communist ties. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Communists on campus?: Letters illuminate Lafayette’s Red Scare
The display on James Armistead Lafayette will be in Skillman room 209 throughout Black History Month.
Special Collections honors Revolutionary-era Black spy with display
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
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
Amy Emerick Clerkin 03 landed a Capitol Hill gig just months after graduation. (Photo courtesy of LegiStorm)
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Emerick Clerkin ’03 on climbing Washington’s ranks
Sophomore quarterback Dean DeNobile drops back to pass during the win against Monmouth. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Football beats Monmouth to go 3-1, best start in a decade
Junior goalkeeper Griffin Huff controls the ball while holding the opposition scoreless. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends losing streak with two conference clean sheets
The womens club ice hockey team poses on the ice. (Photo courtesy of Lily Hooghuis 26)
Club ice hockey teams rebuild
Equipment manager Michael Shiffert 18 played on the football team during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Behind the scenes, equipment managers keep everything in order
The Leopards look to get back on track tomorrow as they return home to play American University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer drops game to Loyola, picks up draw against #13 Princeton
Sophomore quarterback Dean DeNobile drops back to pass during the win against Monmouth. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Football beats Monmouth to go 3-1, best start in a decade
Equipment manager Michael Shiffert 18 played on the football team during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Behind the scenes, equipment managers keep everything in order
Sophomore wide receiver Elijah Steward carries the ball past Columbia defenders. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football crushes Columbia in home opener
Sophomore quarterback Dean DeNobile throws the ball against Duke. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football falls to No. 21 Duke for first loss of season
Sophomore running back Jamar Curtis evades a Sacred Heart defender. (Photo by George Vikranis for GoLeopards)
Football impresses in debut, holds off Sacred Heart for second straight year
Junior goalkeeper Griffin Huff controls the ball while holding the opposition scoreless. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends losing streak with two conference clean sheets
First-year midfielder Beaux Lizewski dribbles away from a Colgate defender at Gummeson Grounds last Saturday. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer drops games against Colgate, Albany
The mens soccer team now looks ahead to conference play with a 3-1-2 record. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer beats Binghamton 2-0, falls to Fairleigh Dickinson in nail-biter
First-year forward Roy Biegon maneuvers around a Le Moyne defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer destroys competition to notch first two wins of year
Members of Lafayette leadership, coaches and donors unveiled the new Gummeson Grounds at Metzgar Field Complex. (Photo by Ryan Hulvat for GoLeopards)
Gummeson Grounds unveiled
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Adama Sanogo waits to embrace head coach Dan Hurley following their national championship victory. (Photo courtesy of KSL Sports)
Sidelines: Wrapping up March Madness
Sophomore guard CJ Fulton is a key member of the basketball team with an interesting playing history and optimistic view on the Leopards future. (Photo courtesy of CJ Fulton 25)
From Éire to here, basketball’s CJ Fulton fits in
The mens basketball team celebrates its Sunday night win against American, which sent it to the Patriot League finals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
After nail-biting win against American, men’s basketball falls to No. 1 seed Colgate in League Championship
Senior captain Leo OBoyle, who scored his 1,000th career point against American on Sunday, will be key for the Leopards against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Patriot League Championship Preview: Can the Leopards pull off the upset?
Senior midfielder Ariel Schumacher drives the ball on the wet turf. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey drops rainy match against American
The field hockey team poses with sophomore Leo Baumgardner at Metzgar Fields. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Meet Leo Baumgardner, field hockey’s star practice player
Junior defender India Ralph brings the ball up the field during the teams winning weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey dominates in weekend matches, sweeps weekly Patriot League honors
Sophomore Josephine van Wijk puts a shot on goal during the Leopards match against Columbia. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey celebrates mental health awareness in loss to Columbia
The field hockey team gathers for a huddle at Rappolt Field. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Van Wijk on a roll, can’t lift Leopards in out-of-conference games
Sophomore Jake Magnusson gets set to receive in the first round of the Bucknell Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams debut at Bucknell Invitational
The tennis team beat Loyola Maryland for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis sets program record in blowout victory over Loyola Maryland
Senior Halle DeNardo waits to return the ball during her match against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis drops senior day match to Lehigh
Sophomore Olivia Boeckman uses the forehand during the Leopards matchup. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis kicks off regular season with decisive victory
Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season
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
The Lafayette mens club volleyball team poses after its successful first tournament. (Photo courtesy of @laf_mvb on Instagram)
Men’s club volleyball attends first ever tournament at Kutztown
Volleyball celebrates their 3-1 win against rival Lehigh last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball triumphs over Lehigh before falling to Bucknell
Sophomore outside hitter Abby Nieporte spikes a ball for a point during the Leopards victory over Manhattan College last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins one, loses two in Big Apple Tournament
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The Student Government office should reopen in two to four business days, once the clean up crew takes care of the blood.
Student Government Budget Committee beat to death: Happiness Club, SMAC to blame
During his time on the Shanghai Sharks, Scott T. Pippin was named Most Caring Player.
Scott T. Pippin to take over as head men’s basketball coach
Please dont ask her if shes friends with ChatGPT. Thats racist.
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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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