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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
Construction on the new downtown hotel is slated to start in the upcoming months.
New hotel development coming to downtown Easton
The college scheduled eight listening sessions to talk to campus community members about the strategic plan.
College announces proposed strategic plan
Before closing earlier this month, The Bayou was open for seven years in downtown Easton's center square.
Downtown Easton staples close
Internal updates, budget approvals presented at Sept. 19 Student Government meeting
Internal updates, budget approvals presented at Sept. 19 Student Government meeting
Many of the music technology classes take place in the Williams Center for the Arts computer lab.
College announces new minors
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?
Internal updates, budget approvals presented at Sept. 19 Student Government meeting
Internal updates, budget approvals presented at Sept. 19 Student Government meeting
Ad hoc committee discontinued, student project presented at Sept. 12 Student Government meeting
Ad hoc committee discontinued, student project presented at Sept. 12 Student Government meeting
Allison Williams previously advised the student government of Centenary University.
New student involvement staff member to support Student Government
The Office of Student Conduct is located in Feather House.
Student Conduct looks to eliminate behavioral conduct fines
Student Government confirms student activity fee, introduces new members at Sept. 5 meeting
Student Government confirms student activity fee, introduces new members at Sept. 5 meeting
The college scheduled eight listening sessions to talk to campus community members about the strategic plan.
College announces proposed strategic plan
Amanda Haninick has worked in higher education for almost 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Title IX coordinator exits, VP for Inclusion serving in interim
Allison Williams previously advised the student government of Centenary University.
New student involvement staff member to support Student Government
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
Construction on the new downtown hotel is slated to start in the upcoming months.
New hotel development coming to downtown Easton
Before closing earlier this month, The Bayou was open for seven years in downtown Easton's center square.
Downtown Easton staples close
The renovation of the hillside stairs and escarpment trail were completed in 2023.
College hill erosion issues remain despite some improvements
Lafayette previously allocated close to 60 College Avenue parking spaces for permit parking.
College parking to be converted into bike lane
Mojo 516 Café, located only a block from campus, features a menu with coffee, smoothies and sandwiches.
Fact check: Mojo will not sell alcohol
Peter Milius was formally arraigned at the Northampton County Courthouse on Sept. 19.
Criminal court scheduled in Milius case
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 college scheduled eight listening sessions to talk to campus community members about the strategic plan.
College announces proposed strategic plan
The renovation of the hillside stairs and escarpment trail were completed in 2023.
College hill erosion issues remain despite some improvements
John O'Keefe '96 was a double major in music and American studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of John O'Keefe '96)
Vice president for ITS to depart for Princeton
Until this academic year, the college had offered four routes to students through the LCAT shuttle.
New pilot program replaces college shuttle routes
Before the two incidents in McCartney II, no elevator had been stuck in a residence hall for over a year.
Residence hall elevator issues prompt emergency calls
Daveed Diggs was joined onstage by college President Nicole Hurd and director Jaye Fenderson to debut their docuseries.
Daveed Diggs’ tour de Lafayette
Fabiola Méndez was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy for Outstanding Interactive Media in 2023.
Fabiola Méndez brings passion, talent for Latin American music to Lafayette
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
Art Jam has activities for all forms of creative expression, from playing music to drawing and painting. (Photo courtesy of McKenna Graf '26)
Art Jam: Art Society’s weekly hub of creativity
While many Lafayette College employees have a personal webpage, these days, only a few maintain a blog.
The rise and fall of faculty blogging at Lafayette
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
Taylor Swift's "evermore" was her ninth studio album and has over five billion streams on Spotify. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Albums for autumn
"Batman: Caped Crusader" features well-loved characters like Batman and Harley Quinn. (Photo courtesy of Batman Wiki)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ brings new feel to classic series
The author of "Murder Your Employer" also happens to be the singer-songwriter of a Billboard number-one song. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Selma’s Shelf: A murderously funny homicide handbook (but, not actually)
"Rebecca" was an immediate success upon publication and is still popular today. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: ‘Rebecca’ marries mid-century gothic with brilliantly unique narrative style
COIN's new album is a let down. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)
‘I’m Not Afraid Of Music Anymore’ made me afraid of COIN
Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)
Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery
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 fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
Art Jam has activities for all forms of creative expression, from playing music to drawing and painting. (Photo courtesy of McKenna Graf '26)
Art Jam: Art Society’s weekly hub of creativity
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 fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
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
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 Leopards defensive line readies to pounce on the Columbia offense. (Photo by Hana Ishihara for GoLeopards)
Football falls to 2-2 following upset loss to Columbia
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans makes a play on the ball in a match against Quinnipiac University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey notches first Patriot League win
Junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock celebrates with her teammates after a point. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball 1-1 in first 2 Patriot League matchups
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
Senior midfielder Digger Iqbal leaps over a Navy defender for a header on Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer winless against Navy, La Salle
The Leopards defensive line readies to pounce on the Columbia offense. (Photo by Hana Ishihara for GoLeopards)
Football falls to 2-2 following upset loss to Columbia
The football team kicks off against Marist on Saturday.
Football trounces Marist in home opener
Junior wide receiver Elijah Steward evades a tackle against Marist on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Elijah Steward: 1 of 1 talent
The football team celebrates a last-minute victory against Monmouth. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football lands first win of the season with stunning finish
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 midfielder Digger Iqbal leaps over a Navy defender for a header on Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer winless against Navy, La Salle
Junior goalkeeper Eric Axtman jumps for a ball in front of the goal in Tuesday's win against Albany. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer drops Patriot League opener, wins against Albany
Senior goalkeeper Griffin Huff makes a save against Binghamton. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer draws with Villanova, loses to Binghamton
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
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
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans makes a play on the ball in a match against Quinnipiac University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey notches first Patriot League win
Sophomore defender Katie Gibb looks to make a pass in the Leopards' Sept. 13 win against Quinnipiac. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey outlasts Quinnipiac, loses heartbreaker at Syracuse
Junior defender Makenzie Switzer and senior midfielder Laine Delmotte try to keep up with a New Hampshire player. (Photo courtesy of University of New Hampshire Athletics)
Field hockey goes 1-1 in New Hampshire
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
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from a rough outing this weekend at the Lehigh Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated in dual matches against Monmouth, Rider
The women's tennis team opened its fall season at Bucknell this weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s tennis compete at Bucknell Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from an 8-15 record last season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis starts season at Bloomsburg Invitational
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
Sophomore outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to dig the ball. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins in 5 against Fordham, silenced twice by FDU
Freshman outside hitter Paige Chmura and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to contest a Virginia Tech player. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics)
Volleyball falls to Winthrop, wins against Virginia Tech at weekend tourney
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
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
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
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
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The Lafayette
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The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.

[Photo] Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
September 27, 2024
The renovation of the hillside stairs and escarpment trail were completed in 2023.

[Photo] College hill erosion issues remain despite some improvements

By Makenna McCall, News Editor
September 27, 2024
The college scheduled eight listening sessions to talk to campus community members about the strategic plan.

[Photo] College announces proposed strategic plan

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
September 27, 2024
Mojo 516 Café, located only a block from campus, features a menu with coffee, smoothies and sandwiches.

[Photo] Fact check: Mojo will not sell alcohol

By James Miller, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2024
Many of the music technology classes take place in the Williams Center for the Arts computer lab.

[Photo] College announces new minors

By Allison Stein, Contributing Writer
September 13, 2024
Engineering students are exposed to land-development surveying as part of the Lafayette engineering curriculum.

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

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Forbes considered several selected variables in its ranking, including alumni salary, student debt and the Forbes American Leaders List.

[Photo] Lafayette ranked 14th in Forbes liberal arts college rankings

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer
September 6, 2024
The criminal investigation into Mindleaf CBD began in July.

[Photo] College Hill hemp store charged with selling marijuana

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor
September 6, 2024
Lafayette students can volunteer at March Elementary through the Landis Center for Community Engagement.

[Photo] ‘Little Leopards’

By Grace Hubler, Contributing Writer
September 6, 2024
The college looks to transition away from keys in the foreseeable future.

[Photo] Revamped college IDs replace fob system

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor
August 30, 2024
McCartney II is located on the corner of McCartney St. and March St.

[Photo] New college apartments open to students

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
The former Miss Jackson's Kitchen underwent extensive renovations this summer, transforming into Cinco in time for the start of classes.

[Photo] Dining updates debut at Lafayette

By Emma Li, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
Compost buckets for collecting food waste can be spotted around campus.

[Photo] How did composting do?

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
The Indigenous Studies minor will involve courses across several departments.

[Photo] Indigenous Studies minor approved

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
May 3, 2024
Josie's New York Deli was remodeled last year.

[Photo] Small Business Spotlight: Josie’s New York Deli brings big city charm to Easton

By Miley Hamilton, Contributing Writer
April 12, 2024
The Division of Inclusion was announced on March 6 in a campus-wide press release.

[Photo] College announces new Division of Inclusion

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Students traditionally host a variety of shows on WJRH throughout the academic year.

[Photo] WJRH makes progress in returning to airwaves

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
March 8, 2024
The podcast studio is located in the basement of Skillman Library.

[Photo] Library podcast studio updated with AI, video capability

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
March 8, 2024
In the future, Remy Oktay '24 hopes to spearhead events that bring many students onto the Quad.

[Photo] Students turn Quad into snowball battleground

By Andreas Pelekis, Assistant News Editor
February 16, 2024
Pard Pantry is located in the basement of Farinon College Center and can be used by all students.

[Photo] College receives grant for Pard Pantry

By Madeline Convy, Contributing Writer
January 26, 2024
Members of the administration hope the connection on the Quad will allow students to study outside.

[Photo] Take your computers outside

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
September 1, 2023
The fifth floor expands the capacity of the engineering program and makes more collaborative spaces for students.

[Photo] Fifth floor addition to Acopian Engineering Center unveiled

By Andrew LaGreca, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2022
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