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Attendees of the march heard speeches from local politicians and activists.
Easton community rallies against Trump administration
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
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
Attendees of the march heard speeches from local politicians and activists.
Easton community rallies against Trump administration
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
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
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’
"Alexander" was first released in 2004 to little critical success. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Alexander: The Ultimate Cut’ redefines the film
"MAYHEM" is Lady Gaga's first solo studio album since the release of "Chromatica" in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)
Music Review: ‘MAYHEM’ sees Lady Gaga pay homage to her beginnings
College theater's production of "Much Ado About Nothing" highlights queerness in the story.
Performance Review: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ adds much to classic tale
"The Dud Avocado" combines a French setting with a young woman exploring her sexuality. (Photo courtesy of New York Review Books)
Selma’s Shelf: ‘The Dud Avocado’ not a dud novel
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" has a strong teen and adult fanbase, despite being a Nickelodeon show. (Photo courtesy of FilmAffinity)
Cinema with Sam: 20 years later, ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ transcends target audience
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)
Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery
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
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
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
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
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
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
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
Freshman guard Mark Butler dribbles down the court against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s basketball teams lose in Patriot League playoffs
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
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
Senior guard Halee Smith looks to attack the basket against American University on Wednesday night. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)
Women’s basketball notches back-to-back wins
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
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
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
Senior Sara Rogers scored four goals against Central Connecticut State University on Wednesday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls against ODU, explodes against CCSU
Freshman Nicholas Blalock led the Leopards in scoring on Saturday with two goals. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse falls to No. 5 Army
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
Freshman Nicholas Blalock led the Leopards in scoring on Saturday with two goals. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse falls to No. 5 Army
The men's lacrosse team got back in the win column before its first Patriot League matchup against No. 5 Army on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse crushes Le Moyne
Junior goalkeeper Joe Doherty saved 15 shots in the men's lacrosse team's loss against Drexel University on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Drexel University Athletics)
Late rally from Drexel hands first loss to men’s lacrosse
Sophomore midfielder Jack Massotto notched two assists in the win against Binghamton on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse commands 4th quarter to defeat Binghamton
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
Senior Sara Rogers scored four goals against Central Connecticut State University on Wednesday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls against ODU, explodes against CCSU
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.
Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games
The Leopards defense held La Salle University to just one goal in the final quarter during Wednesday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse starts season 1-0
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
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
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
On the Spot: 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
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
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Lafayette student passes away at home

Lafayette student passes away at home

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2025
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

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2025
Senior infielder Michael Zarrillo picked up four hits in the loss to Manhattan University on Tuesday.

Baseball wins 1 of 5 in busy week

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2025
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.

[Photo] ‘geek’ gets nerdy about music

By Grace Hubler, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.

Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning

By Isabella Gaglione, Andreas Pelekis and Elisabeth Seidel
March 11, 2025
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

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2025
MK Asante '04 studied Africana studies and English as an undergraduate. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Multimedia storyteller MK Asante ‘04 to deliver 190th commencement speech

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2025
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)

Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
Lafayette Dining's Valentine's Day meal featured three courses of Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Food Review: A hearty Valentine’s meal with Lafayette Dining

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel
February 21, 2025
SNL50 was a star-studded event featuring many past cast members, hosts and musical guests. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

TV Review: SNL50 celebrates comedy history

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2025
(Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)

A heartbreaking debate

By Isabella Gaglione and Selma O’Malley
February 14, 2025
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.

Trial date set in Milius case

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2025
Pearce Foulk ‘27 designed the outdoorsy cover of “Absurd Adventures & The Tails of Trout.”

Sophomore author reels in memories with self-published book

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2025
College President Nicole Hurd began her tenure at Lafayette College in 2021.

Board of Trustees declares ‘complete confidence’ in Hurd

By Isabella Gaglione, Elisabeth Seidel, Selma O’Malley and Andreas Pelekis
January 31, 2025
College President Nicole Hurd stands outside Marquis Hall with other administrators before entering the Tuesday faculty meeting.

Hurd hit with successful faculty no-confidence vote

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel
January 31, 2025
College President Nicole Hurd greets supporters before Tuesday's faculty meeting.

Faculty no-confidence vote sparks pro-Hurd campus demonstrations

By Isabella Gaglione, Elisabeth Seidel and Andreas Pelekis
January 31, 2025
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the rivalry game being hosted at Yankee Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

On the field at Yankee Stadium

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
The college's new Gospel Choir rehearses every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettegospelchoir on Instagram)

New gospel choir to uplift campus voices

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024
Dempsey Bobbitt '28 received a $50 grand prize for his fourth place finish as Timothée Chalamet's Willy Wonka. (Photo courtesy of GQ)

Lafayette’s own Timothée Chalamet

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2024
A large shark smiles, or perhaps bares its teeth, at guests who dare venture into the exhibit at the Da Vinci Science Center.

[Photo] 2024 Election Day on campus

By The Lafayette Staff
November 5, 2024
Gracie Abrams is currently on tour, opening for the final leg of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour." (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Music Review: Gracie Abrams, ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2024
Republican state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie graduated from Parkland High School, located in the Lehigh Valley, in 2000.

[Photo] Republican House candidate Ryan Mackenzie talks policy with The Lafayette

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
November 1, 2024
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson takes a question from an audience member concerned about Republicans' control of Latino voters.

[Photo] Mike Johnson visits Northampton County for second time in recent weeks

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
November 1, 2024
ThreeBirds offers drinks, treats and a welcoming atmosphere.

ThreeBirds soars in USA Today ranking

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.

Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel
October 11, 2024
Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
The equestrian team is coming off of a second place finish at regionals last year. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian opens season with 3rd place finish

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor prove to be perfectly cast in "Romeo + Juliet" on Broadway. (Photo courtesy of Vanity Fair)

Broadway’s ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ creative reimagining of classic tale

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.

[Photo] ‘Lift Every Voice’

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor
October 4, 2024
Daveed Diggs was joined onstage by college President Nicole Hurd and director Jaye Fenderson to debut their docuseries.

Daveed Diggs’ tour de Lafayette

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
Taylor Swift's "evermore" was her ninth studio album and has over five billion streams on Spotify. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Albums for autumn

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
Engineering students are exposed to land-development surveying as part of the Lafayette engineering curriculum.

‘Land Development-Surveying’ students invade Quad with yellow tripods

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
"The Nylon Curtain" is based on the term "the iron curtain," used to describe the Soviet Union's isolationist efforts during World War II. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Record Retrospective: ‘The Nylon Curtain’

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
"Short n' Sweet" is Sabrina Carpenter's sixth album and features her first Billboard Hot 100 number one song. (Photo courtesy of The New Yorker)

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ blends pop with personality

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
The investigation was a result of a complaint made against the college to the Office for Civil Rights last year. (Photo courtesy of Center for American Progress)

Lafayette settles months-long Department of Education investigation

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2024
College President Nicole Hurd received a faculty vote of no confidence in Marquis Hall on Tuesday.

Administration, faculty discourse over pro-Palestine protest continues

By Elisabeth Seidel, Selma O’Malley and Isabella Gaglione
May 18, 2024
Hannah Daskal '27, Truman Morsman '27 and Joanna Howson '26 guided the audience through several Shakespearean scenes.

‘Shakespeare on the Quad’ performance promotes accessibility, visability of arts

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
April 26, 2024
Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" and its anthology features 31 new songs from the singer-songwriter. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

Album Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ spins anger into dynamic vulnerability

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
April 26, 2024
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

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
April 19, 2024
"Gilmore Girls" star Lauren Graham reflected on her time in college and being an actress and writer.

Has Lauren Graham ‘Told You This Already?’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
April 5, 2024
Ariana Grande responds to public opinion on her love life in her new album. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Album Review: Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine’ is ‘imperfect for you’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
March 22, 2024
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

By Madeline Marriott, Trebor Maitin, Isabella Gaglione and Kristen Vincent
March 8, 2024
Students traditionally host a variety of shows on WJRH throughout the academic year.

WJRH makes progress in returning to airwaves

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
March 8, 2024
“The Book Club Play” follows a series of tumultuous book club meetings.

Performance review: ‘The Book Club Play’ delightfully bookish, fun show

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
March 1, 2024
The Beaver People includes two saxophonists, a guitarist and a keyboardist.

Meet The Beaver People

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 23, 2024
Orientation will now begin on Thursday, affecting programs such as Pre-Orientation Service Program and international student orientation.

First-year orientation program extended

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 16, 2024
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

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 16, 2024
Professor Laurie Caslake has reignited her old passion for flute-playing.

Masters become students

By Grace Hubler and Isabella Gaglione
February 16, 2024
Porter's Pub has been a part of the Easton community since the 1980s.

From one family to the next

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 9, 2024
Before "Turn the Lights Back On," Billy Joel had not released original music since 2007. (Photo courtesy of Stereogum)

Music review: Return of the Piano Man

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 9, 2024
The organizational studies program teaches students about workforce issues.

Organizational studies program preps students for future

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 2, 2024
Student Government protested the slow-moving process of building a student center in the spring of 1988.

The long road to Farinon College Center

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
January 26, 2024
Tyler and Coogan are the Dog House's newest service dogs in training. (Photo courtesy of @lafdoghouse on Instagram)

New Dog House pups are su-paw-stars

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
December 8, 2023
"Miracle on 34th Street" has a cast of over 20 people made up of students, staff and alumni.

Performance Review: Holiday cheer flurries in ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
December 1, 2023
Professor Jenn Stroud Rossmann's debut novel came out in 2018.

Engineering professor Jenn Stroud Rossmann gets gears turning with creative writing

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 17, 2023
"Merrily We Roll Along" takes audiences on an emotional journey spanning 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Playbill)

Performance Review: Broadway’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ stuns with star cast, gorgeous score

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 10, 2023
"1989 (Taylor's Version)" is titled after the singer-songwriter's birth year. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)

Album Review: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’: It’s been waiting for you

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 3, 2023
Fred the Ghost is the namesake for the local FREDDY awards.

Meet Fred the Ghost, State Theatre’s permanent performer

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
October 27, 2023
Cormac Hurley '24 (center) plays Nick Bottom in the adaptation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Performance Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ cast shines in classic Shakespeare story

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
October 20, 2023
Adam Atkinson is always ready to document life at Lafayette.

Picturing Lafayette through Adam Atkinson’s lens

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 29, 2023
Chaplain Alex Hendrickson's course focuses on celebrity impact on American culture. (Photo courtesy of William Gutierrez '27)

Taylor Swift school of spirituality

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 22, 2023
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

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 15, 2023
Liam Thompson '24 and Ellie Walsh '25 worked in the field this summer on dam removal research. (Photo courtesy of David Brandes)

Student Research Spotlight: Well, I’ll be ‘dam’-ed

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 8, 2023
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

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
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

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
Next year, Taylor Swift will be taking the Eras Tour global. (Photo courtesy of Teen Vogue)

Concert Review: Taylor Swift enchants audiences with ‘Eras Tour’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
Documentarian and journalist Sean Ryon ‘12 studied English and film and media studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sean Ryon '12)

Alum Spotlight: ‘Dateline’ field producer Sean Ryon ’12 on documentary production

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
December 9, 2022
Jenna Ortega leads the new Wednesday Addams teen mystery, now streaming on Netflix. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ reimagines Addams family for modern age

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
December 9, 2022
The “Color: History of Making & Meaning” FYS students researched, designed and installed the exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Eric Hupe)

‘Minerals to Pigments to Paint’ FYS exhibition introduces campus to world of color

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
December 2, 2022
The Dance Marathon brought together students in Greek Life and music organizations. (Photo by Phoebe Goltra '24)

Pi Beta Phi’s Dance Marathon brings together Greek Life for good cause

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
November 18, 2022
Director of Intercultural Development Robert Young '14 was a Posse scholar, an orientation leader and a manager for the men’s basketball team during his time on College Hill. (Photo courtesy of Robert Young '14)

‘This is my home’: Alumni turned faculty, staff share their Lafayette journeys

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
November 4, 2022
Visiting professor Sun You drew inspiration from domestic labor for the process of creating her polymer clay sculptures. (Photo courtesy of Sun You)

Visiting professor Sun You receives prestigious contemporary visual art award

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 28, 2022
Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is the singer-songwriter’s  first completely original album since 2020. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)

Album Review: ‘Midnights’ turns insomnia into hits

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 28, 2022
Psychology professor Susan Wenze is one of 21 to receive the Fulbright Portugal Scholar Award. (Photo courtesy of Susan Wenze)

Psychology professor Susan Wenze receives Fulbright grant to research postpartum mental health in Portugal

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 21, 2022
"The Boys in the Band" won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Actor Brian Hutchison ‘93 talks show business, queer representation during residency

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 21, 2022
Students gathered in Kirby 104 to hear from author Torrey Peters.

‘Detransition, Baby’ author Torrey Peters gives students sneak peek of upcoming novella

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 7, 2022
Scrap Night featured several performances from Lafayette student artists. (Photo courtesy of Harvest Gil '25)

Scrap Night hands mic to Lafayette student artists

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 30, 2022
Ms. Jackson's is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to serve breakfast and lunch options.

Students react to Miss Jackson’s Kitchen, loss of meal swipe option

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 30, 2022
The Block pARTy and Porchfest promote art and community to College Hill residents.

Photo Essay: From Parsons Street to porches: College Hill celebrates two artsy traditions

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 23, 2022
The College Republicans meet Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. in the Kirby Hall of Civil Rights. (Photo courtesy of College Republicans on OurCampus)

College Republicans encourages open debate, civic participation

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 16, 2022
The Prestigious Pardettes will be holding auditions to join their dance group on Sept. 14 and 16.

New group, Prestigious Pardettes, to bring hip-hop and majorette to campus

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 9, 2022
Professor Alex Brown and collaborator Ben Cato released debut alternative rock EP "Fake It 'Til You Fake It Better." (Photo by Rob Dixon)

Faculty Artist Spotlight: Mechanical Engineering Professor Alex Brown releases alternative rock EP

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 2, 2022
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