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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
Lafayette student passes away at home
Lafayette student passes away at home
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Norovirus is common nationally during the winter months. (Graphic by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Campus experiences viral bug outbreak
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
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
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.
Students help produce local election broadcast
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
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’
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.
Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.
Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails
Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.
Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction
Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.
‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.
College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.
Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning
MK Asante '04, Lafayette's 2025 commencement speaker, is an author, filmmaker, poet and professor.
A look at past Lafayette commencement speakers
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
Professor Mary Armstrong, Ellen Poriles Wieler '83 and Helena Koffigoh '23 all spoke at "Sip & Speak."
Women speak on gender, professional identity at Sip & Speak
A sustainable night market was one of many events sponsored by the "Swipe It Forward" initiative.
‘Swipe It Forward’ forwards sustainability initiatives
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
Professor Michael Feola's book was published in July. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Professor publishes book examining far-right ideology
"Improv for Entrepreneurs" combined business speaking skills with the theatrical nature of improv.
‘Improv for Entrepreneurs’ is all funny business
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
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
Senior Shaylee Daniels qualified for the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships for the first time in her collegiate career. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Diving sends 2 to regionals, including first female athlete
Senior épée Zoe O'Connor had the best finish for the women's team on Saturday at NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Fencing finishes season at NCAA Regionals
The women's lacrosse team begins its in-conference season on Saturday against Holy Cross. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse struggles to score against Villanova
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
Love at first write
Love at first write
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
William Gutiérrez

William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer

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The Crayola Experience provides 65,000 square feet of space for colorful fun.

What can college students do at the Crayola Experience?

By Makenna McCall and William Gutiérrez
November 15, 2024
"brent iii" is Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler's third album together. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

‘brent iii’ exudes nostalgia

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
November 8, 2024
A Lafayette student shows off their 'I Voted' sticker.

[Photo] 2024 Election Day on campus

By The Lafayette Staff
November 5, 2024
The winning film featured a picnic that turned deadly.

24-hour Film-a-thon celebrates creative horror

By Owen Burry and William Gutiérrez
October 25, 2024
Despite breaking up in 2016, One Direction still has almost 16 million monthly Spotify listeners. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)

Broken Hearts Go to One Direction’s ‘FOUR’

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
October 25, 2024
Elected officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild pose after the roundtable discussion in Easton.

Hakeem Jeffries stops in Easton on day of dignitary Lehigh Valley visits

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
October 20, 2024
Students have fun at the craps table.

Casino Night becomes jackpot success

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
October 11, 2024
The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania is Oct. 21. (Photo courtesy of whitehouse.gov)

Easton election guide: A consequential 2024 race

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
October 11, 2024
Tim Walz's visit to the Lehigh Valley came 45 days before Election Day on Nov. 5.

Tim Walz visits Lehigh Valley, emphasizes Northampton County importance

By Clara Witmer and William Gutiérrez
September 27, 2024
COIN's new album is a let down. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

‘I’m Not Afraid Of Music Anymore’ made me afraid of COIN

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
September 20, 2024
Some students interacted with Forward Majority PAC canvassers stationed just off campus, at locations like Cinco.

Election canvassers violate campus guidelines

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
September 6, 2024
Professor Trent Gaugler's Politics and Polling First Year Seminar allows students to understand how media affects politics.

Politics and Polling FYS fosters civil conversation

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
September 6, 2024
Silent Meditation and Tea runs Mondays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Hogg Hall's Interfaith Chapel.

‘Silent Meditation and Tea’ brings Buddhist meditation to College Hill

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
September 6, 2024
Students visited famous landmarks during summer study abroad. (Graphic by Naomi Shertzer '25)

From Mount Vesuvius to tours of London town

By Claire Coker and William Gutiérrez
August 30, 2024
The college looks to transition away from keys in the foreseeable future.

Revamped college IDs replace fob system

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
August 30, 2024
The Contemporary Music Ensemble performed a variety of modern pieces during their concert.

Contemporary Music Ensemble concert showcases student compositions

By William Gutiérrez, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
The faculty play was a time-honored tradition at the college for nearly 40 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)

What happened to faculty plays?

By William Gutiérrez, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.

Campus ‘over the moon’ for solar eclipse

By William Gutiérrez, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Mark Reid aims to increase outreach initiatives in Easton’s community gardens. (Photo courtesy of @seedfarm on Instagram)

Meet Mark Reid, the community gardener

By William Gutiérrez, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Each of the students appreciated the easy access to exciting destinations. (Photos courtesy of Pacey Ely ‘26, Sophia Harrill '26 and Harvest Gil ‘25)

Checking in on Lafayette’s globetrotters

By William Gutiérrez, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
Carly Johnson '24 is hoping to put the experiences of Lafayette's first women into a broader political context. (Photo courtesy of Carly Johnson '24)

Carly Johnson ’24 highlights first co-ed class with thesis project

By William Gutiérrez, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024

Op-ed: It’s time for a change

By William Gutiérrez
March 1, 2024
Damaris Gomez '24 hopes to analyze decolonization with the class she is planning.

Damaris Gomez ’24 maps course on decolonizing literature

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
March 1, 2024
Gateway Peer Advisors help their fellow students with resumes, cover letters and forming their LinkedIn profiles. (Photos courtesy of the Gateway Career Center)

Gateway Peer Advisors expand paths to success for students

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
February 23, 2024
The top presidential candidates for the 2024 race are incumbent Joe Biden, former president Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. (Photo courtesy of the Hindustan Times)

Politics update

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2024
There are two types of officers that work under Public Safety: campus police officers and security officers.

Public Safety 101

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
January 26, 2024
Prices at Lower Farinon and Simon's Market were consistently higher than off-campus vendors across categories.

How do Lower and Simon’s prices measure up?

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
December 1, 2023
Much of the accreditation work takes place during the summer, requiring a significant time commitment from fraternity and sorority members.

Why do we have Greek life accreditation?

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
November 17, 2023
Student Government report card, Nov. 2

Student Government report card, Nov. 2

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
November 10, 2023
The Office of Sustainability utilizes books donated during Green Move Out for its textbook drive.

Student Government, Sustainability office offer dueling textbook drives

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2023
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.

Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2023
President-elect Alex Brown ‘26 called an election despite not assuming the presidency until January.

Student Government budget decisions frustrate club leadership

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2023
Student Government vacancies have been a significant issue since the February application cycle.

Student Government vacancies left unfilled for months

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2023
One of the motions tasks faculty with exploring alternative sources of information for students.

College scrubs course evaluation results after faculty vote

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
September 1, 2023
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