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Some students interacted with Forward Majority PAC canvassers stationed just off campus, at locations like Cinco.
Election canvassers violate campus guidelines
Award-winner Chris Byrnes '26 is a McKelvy Scholar and member of the GovLab research group.
Chris Byrnes ’26 wins prestigious scholarship from Barack Obama Foundation
The criminal investigation into Mindleaf CBD began in July.
College Hill hemp store charged with selling marijuana
Forbes considered several selected variables in its ranking, including alumni salary, student debt and the Forbes American Leaders List.
Lafayette ranked 14th in Forbes liberal arts college rankings
The outdoor classroom will feature a variety of rocks as hands-on teaching tools for geology students.
‘Geological geekiness’
Seven students received honorable Fulbright and Goldwater awards this year. Carter Brand '25 could not be reached for a photo. (Photos by Liv Bamford '24 and Emma Sylvester '25 for The Lafayette; bottom middle photo courtesy of Tess Stanley '25).
Lafayette students awarded Fulbright, Goldwater scholarships
The Indigenous Studies minor will involve courses across several departments.
Indigenous Studies minor approved
The visit to the conference comes after Sigma Tau Delta was established on campus in October. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro '24)
English students present work at national conference
The government and law major has a storied history at the college.
Why government and law, not political science?
Chip Bergh '79 and Ilan Peleg have been friends for decades. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Ilan Peleg Award established, awarded to 2 professors
Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting
Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting
Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting
Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting
Prospective clubs are also vetted by the Office of Student Involvement.
Six clubs approved for next year
April 18 Student Government meeting sees clubs, course evaluation presentations
April 18 Student Government meeting sees clubs, course evaluation presentations
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
In addition to his new role as dean, Tim Laquintano is an associate professor of English. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
College administration sees interim structural changes
Walter Snipes has worked in higher education for 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Davidson College)
Walter Snipes announced as incoming dean of students
Tim Cedrone previously served as Rutgers University's associate general counsel. (Photo courtesy of Tim Cedrone on Linkedin)
Tim Cedrone assumes general counsel position
Karmen Brown's office is located on the first floor of the Feather House.
New student advocacy director joins Lafayette
The five values in the college's new mission and values statement. (Graphic by Andreas Pelekis '26)
Board of Trustees vote confirms new mission and values statement
The criminal investigation into Mindleaf CBD began in July.
College Hill hemp store charged with selling marijuana
The incident comes nearly two months after a shooting occurred in Easton's West Ward. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton on X)
Shots fired into occupied Easton home
The company plans to expand nationwide, according to CEO and founder Rudy Ferraz.
Lehigh Valley rideshare app may soon provide free services to locals
The owner of the Easton branch of Your CBD Store considers cannabis education one of his primary goals.
How are THC products sold legally in Pennsylvania?
Taiba Sultana has served on Easton's city council since 2022. (Photo courtesy of LehighValleyNews)
Petition calls for city councilwoman Taiba Sultana to resign
The criminal investigation into Mindleaf CBD began in July.
College Hill hemp store charged with selling marijuana
The incident comes nearly two months after a shooting occurred in Easton's West Ward. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton on X)
Shots fired into occupied Easton home
Peter Milius' formal arraignment is expected to take place in Courtroom 1 of the Northampton County Courthouse.
Peter Milius waives preliminary hearing, formal arraignment to come
Peter Milius was a sophomore before he departed Lafayette College. It is unknown if his departure was voluntary. (Photo courtesy of TikTok)
More details revealed in Milius case, preliminary hearing postponed
The inciting incident took place in Rubin Hall on the night of Oct. 15.
Now-former student charged with child pornography possession, invasion of privacy after filming students in shower
Forbes considered several selected variables in its ranking, including alumni salary, student debt and the Forbes American Leaders List.
Lafayette ranked 14th in Forbes liberal arts college rankings
The outdoor classroom will feature a variety of rocks as hands-on teaching tools for geology students.
‘Geological geekiness’
In addition to his new role as dean, Tim Laquintano is an associate professor of English. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
College administration sees interim structural changes
Walter Snipes has worked in higher education for 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Davidson College)
Walter Snipes announced as incoming dean of students
Tim Cedrone previously served as Rutgers University's associate general counsel. (Photo courtesy of Tim Cedrone on Linkedin)
Tim Cedrone assumes general counsel position
Lafayette students can volunteer at March Elementary through the Landis Center for Community Engagement.
‘Little Leopards’
The Williams Center's new exhibit aims to be an interactive experience. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections and College Archives)
Williams Center exhibit showcases modernized Marquis
The Lehigh Valley Audubon Society fosters appreciation of and education on birds in the Lehigh Valley. (Photo courtesy of lvaudubon.com)
Lehigh Valley Audubon Society spreads its wings in avian education
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
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
Music by Lilly Hercik '27 can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music. (Photo courtesy of @lillymoss.music on Instagram)
Student Artist Spotlight: Lilly Hercik ‘27 puts a new spin on country music
Over the summer, McKenna Graf '26 read aloud her newest original collection of poetry in New York City. (Photo courtesy of Emily Graf)
Student Artist Spotlight: ‘Mortals, Myths, and Maybes’
Pedro dos Santos '26 participates in four music ensembles with his trombone.
Student Artist Spotlight: Trombonist Pedro dos Santos ‘26 tunes up music department spirits
The mural in Eco Cafe is meant to represent a landscape of the Lehigh Valley.
Student Artist Spotlight: Jolie Saint Vil ‘27 honors Lenni Lenape people with mural
The Beaver People includes two saxophonists, a guitarist and a keyboardist.
Meet The Beaver People
Maureen Johnson's "Truly Devious" brings an intricate murder mystery to a New England boarding school setting. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: ‘Truly Devious’ combines well-paced mystery with vivid fall aesthetic
"Rings of Power" serves as prequel series to the beloved "Lord of the Rings" franchise. (Photo courtesy of ScreenRant)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Rings of Power’ season 2 soars in quality
"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
"Alien: Romulus" is a summer blockbuster continuation of the iconic supernatural horror franchise. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)
Cinema with Sam: Sam’s summer media binge
bell hooks' title "All About Love: New Visions" is a poignant think piece focused on how we think about love. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Selma’s Shelf: Nonfiction books I read this summer that didn’t feel like assigned reading
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
Josie's New York Deli was remodeled last year.
Small Business Spotlight: Josie’s New York Deli brings big city charm to Easton
Fox Bakery's shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.
Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.
Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs
Yarn Club meets every Friday in Keefe Commons. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Lindsley '25)
Yarn Club: Not just for grannies
Cheese Club features a "Cheese of the Day" on its Instagram account every Monday and Wednesday. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Cheese club? You better brie-lieve it!
The Prestigious Pardettes will be performing at basketball games this winter. (Photo courtesy of Janiya Hood '25)
Prestigious Pardettes perform at first ever fall showcase
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz '24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Ari Ismail ‘26 and Ariel Haber-Fawcett ‘25 created the Middle Eastern Studies Association to raise awareness of issues in the region.
From the court to the stage
The 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?
"The Laff-a-lot" was the first-ever satirical version of The Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The history of The Scoffayette
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Student Government protested the slow-moving process of building a student center in the spring of 1988.
The long road to Farinon College Center
The President's House has a rich history that spans over a century.
A look into the President’s House then and now
Madeline Squarcia '22 works to make 'farm to table' a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia '22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil '17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil '17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefner's 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
The Wallach Sports Performance and Lacrosse Center will feature a new weight room and nutrition center enhancement onsite.
Lacrosse complex under construction at Metzgar
The field hockey team celebrates following Sunday's win against Delaware. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Field hockey starts season 2-0
Sophomore midfielder Griffin Feather operates in open space against Siena College on Aug. 28. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer remains undefeated with win at Fairfield
Senior outside hitter Abby Nieporte and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to block a Syracuse player. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)
Volleyball begins season 3-1 at Salt City Classic Tournament
Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker punts the ball against Siena College on Aug. 15. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer falls to Georgetown
Sophomore linebacker Robert Stevens tries to tackle a Buffalo player in the Leopards' Thursday loss. (Photo by Nicholas T. LoVerde for GoLeopards)
Football drops season opener
Senior runningback Nahjee Adams sharpens his skills in training camp. (Photo courtesy of @lafcolfootball on Instagram)
Football team looks to build upon previous season’s success
The addition of the Richmond Spiders to the Patriot League is the first since 2001. (Photo courtesy of University of Richmond Athletics)
Richmond to join Patriot League football
Safety DaRon Gilbert goes for a tackle against Lehigh in 2022. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Leopards join NFL
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Sophomore midfielder Griffin Feather operates in open space against Siena College on Aug. 28. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer remains undefeated with win at Fairfield
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan dribbles in open space against Siena on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer opens season with draw, win
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
The men's and women's soccer teams will each welcome eight new recruits in the fall. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Soccer programs bring on 16 recruits
Freshman forward Roy Biegon evades two Army defenders on Sept. 27. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Freshman Roy Biegon on the transition from Kenya to College Hill
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Senior guard Eric Sondberg shoots over a Bucknell defender earlier this year. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball ends regular season with fourth consecutive loss
Junior guard Luka Savicevic shoots over a Lehigh defender during the Leopards' loss. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops three games in a row
Senior forward Kyle Jenkins shoots during the game against Colgate in which he notched his 1000th career point. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball defeats American, drops close game to Colgate
Freshman Mark Butler handles the ball against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball falls in double OT to Lehigh, drops Loyola matchup
The field hockey team celebrates following Sunday's win against Delaware. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Field hockey starts season 2-0
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Amanda Golini '17 celebrates with the U.S. National Field Hockey team after clinching an Olympic berth. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College on Linkedin)
Amanda Golini ‘17 qualifies for Paris Olympics with U.S. Field Hockey
Junior midfielder and captain Lineke Spaans dribbles against American in the Patriot League final. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls to American in Patriot League final
The field hockey team celebrates its semifinal win against Boston. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey championship preview
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
The Leopards celebrate after sophomore Sam Gelber walks off against Colgate in a historic win.
Men’s tennis upsets Colgate for first time in 17 years
Freshman Hanna Ganchi returns a volley. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis shines in out of conference competition against Wagner, men fall to Navy
Sophomore Carmen Merkel rockets a forehand during the Leopards' win over Fairfield University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams serve up success in Florida, split home matches
Junior Arman Ganchi returns a backhand during the match against Le Moyne College.
Women’s tennis picks up win against Le Moyne, men struggle
Senior outside hitter Abby Nieporte and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to block a Syracuse player. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)
Volleyball begins season 3-1 at Salt City Classic Tournament
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
Freshman middle back Irelynd Lorenzen spikes the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in blowout matches against Lehigh, Bucknell
Freshman outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to bump the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Loyola in hard-fought match
Op-ed: Breaking the silence, Lafayette’s next leap
On the Spot: Why is your club the best on campus?
On the Spot: Why is your club the best on campus?
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Op-ed: Breaking the silence, Lafayette’s next leap
Op-ed: An open letter to President Nicole Hurd from concerned faculty and staff
Op-ed: The case for disclosure
Students sat for the national anthem in 2016 to protest police brutality.
Op-ed: Student activism in uncertain times
Photo courtesy of Jess Langlois '24
Op-ed: Speak Now (Mental Health Version)
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
Nicole Hurd looked Vladimir Putin in the eyes and "got a sense of his soul."
Hurd ends all global conflicts
Don't worry, the Quaddlers can't count to 84,000.
New Bowd of Twustees talks goals, kitties
“I don’t get the sense that the men were ever afraid to show how smart they were in a classroom,” Thaddeus Robert Barron Pardee ‘33 said.
Men of first class look back 191 years after graduating
Do not come.
Lafayette College announces ‘Hibachi for Harris’
Defenestrate the frat men? Fine, we'll do it, twist our arms.
Greek life rebrands as French life
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
Isabella Gaglione

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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
The faculty meeting on Thursday was the last of the academic year.

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
SPALers build confidence and leadership skills by taking summer courses, completing STEM modules and participating in social gatherings. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollege on Instagram)

Hanson Center promotes diversity in STEM leadership with annual summer program

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 2, 2022
Perry Zimmerman '23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman '23)

Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
Lafayette Votes! recently hosted a talk by Matthew Koos, the executive director of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Gooding ‘23)

Lafayette Votes! wants you to go to the polls

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Students in the newly approved Lafayette Cubing Club will take part in puzzle competitions, mosaic creation and more. (Photo courtesy of Jared Sofair '25)

Cameras and cubing and cars, oh my! Three new student groups to debut this fall

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022
Sexual Assault Awareness Month events focus on raising awareness and creating spaces for survivors. (Photo courtesy of Ella Goodwin ’21)

PASA to uplift survivors and educate students during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
In middle school, Fatimata Cham ‘23 was told she was the next Malala Yousafzai. Now, they appear in an Apple TV show together. (Photo courtesy of Fatimata Cham '23)

Fatimata Cham ’23 stars alongside Malala Yousafzai in Apple TV docuseries

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
Each club holds meetings in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights. (Photo courtesy of Kirby Government and Law Society)

The ins and outs, lefts and rights of political clubs on campus

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
Professor Bertucci is using the National Science Foundation grant to fund research and professorship training at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of the Bertucci Group)

Chemistry Professor Michael Bertucci receives $473,000 grant, plans to bring more research opportunities to college

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Will Shelton ‘23 drew from his experiences with Cuban culture when writing and producing his EP 'The Spanish Tapes.' (Photo courtesy of Will Shelton '23)

Student Artist Spotlight: Will Shelton ‘23 celebrates Cuban culture with release of new EP

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
The Women+ in Physics club provides a safe space for minority groups pursuing physics at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Kosednar '24)

Women+ in Physics club to use recent grant to promote female representation and inclusion in physics field

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
Token 249 focuses on 'sense of humor and heart' with their product line. (Photo courtesy of Token 249 Facebook)

Small Business Spotlight: Token 249 sells tokens of appreciation

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
February 4, 2022
In the "Need a Lift?" web series, President Nicole Farmer Hurd drives through campus on a golf cart while interviewing guests. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette YouTube)

President Hurd showcases the Lafayette family in ‘Need a Lift?’ web series

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
January 28, 2022
Lewis Baratz guided the Chamber Orchestra in their long-awaited return to in-person performances with a passion for live music and a wide array of musical influences. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)

Chamber Orchestra holds first live performance in two years

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
December 10, 2021
Corey Beck '22 leads Lafayette's Pep Band on and off the field. (Photo by Caroline Burns '22)

Student Artist Spotlight: Corey Beck ‘22 reflects on time with pep band before conducting at his final football game

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
November 19, 2021
Students dance at Diwali event.

Diwali celebration amplifies South Asian student voices

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2021
Sterling Hill Mine's underground tour features rocks that glow under UV light. (Photo courtesy of Caroline McParland '23)

Where the mountainside glows: Geology Society visits Sterling Hill Mine

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
November 5, 2021
Six members of the Women in Law society posing and smiling on the steps of Kirby Hall.

Lafayette Women in Law Society connects current and future lawyers

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
October 22, 2021
This past Tuesday, Dora S. Frias and Stephanie Hernandez Rivera spoke about their experiences as queer Latinas in the workplace. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)

Queer Latina academics talk about their research as a ‘reminder of our collective fire’

By Isabella Gaglione
October 8, 2021
The front of the Landis Center building.

How to donate time to neighboring communities this fall through the Landis Center

By Isabella Gaglione
October 1, 2021
Saul Flores smiling in front of a wall of flowers. He is wearing a black t-shirt and a hat. His name is written beside his head in black letters against a blue background.

Latinx Heritage Month keynote speaker Saul Flores encourages social change with his Walk of Immigrants project

By Isabella Gaglione
September 24, 2021
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