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The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
There are two races with no candidates in this year's Student Government election. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Unpacking Student Government candidate platforms
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
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
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
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
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 five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
There are two races with no candidates in this year's Student Government election. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Unpacking Student Government candidate platforms
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting
Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting
Student Goverment's executive positions are elected on a calendar year basis. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
One year later, Student Government leaders fall short on campaign promises
The last ad hoc committee that was passed by the faculty was in 2018 about college expansion.
Ad hoc faculty committee for evaluation of college academic finances passed
Austin Haytko, Lafayette's director of student conduct and restorative practices, joined the college in 2022. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa State Daily)
Director of student conduct resigns
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
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
The Express-Times is headquartered in downtown Easton.
Local Easton newspaper to shut down print production in 2025
Ideal Food Basket currently has a location in Bethlehem.
New Easton grocery store looks to ease food desert
As of Wednesday night, Easton is not forecasted to see rain until Nov. 7.
Lehigh Valley sees record drought, burn ban results
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
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
Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)
Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges
The victim of Tuesday's shooting is current not cooperating with officials. (Photo courtesy of Easton Police Department)
Man injured in Easton shooting, suspect still at large
The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.
Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House
Peter Milius was formally arraigned at the Northampton County Courthouse on Sept. 19.
Criminal court scheduled in Milius case
The bicentennial celebration will incorporate long-standing Lafayette traditions. (Media by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Initial bicentennial plans revealed
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
The Marquis Dining Hall salad bar and deli area, which was closed for several days, features soups, salad ingredients and customizable sandwiches.
Dining hall closed after health hazard incident
The 90-minute Q&A session focused on bipartisan issues.
College hosts former congressman, RNC chair in bipartisan discussion
Students react to the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 10.
Students weigh in on campus political climate
The Crayola Experience provides 65,000 square feet of space for colorful fun.
What can college students do at the Crayola Experience?
The pit orchestra of "Bright Star" features a professional violin player on the fiddle, as well as many student musicians playing its bluegrass-inspired score.
Performance Review: College theater’s ‘Bright Star’ shines bright
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
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
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
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’
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’
The pit orchestra of "Bright Star" features a professional violin player on the fiddle, as well as many student musicians playing its bluegrass-inspired score.
Performance Review: College theater’s ‘Bright Star’ shines bright
"The Magic Toyshop" combines surrealist and whimsical writing with dark themes. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: ‘The Magic Toyshop,’ magical surrealist nightmare
Ralph Fiennes is already receiving award-season buzz for his role as Cardinal Lawrence in “Conclave” (2024). (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Conclave’ beautifully blends all star cast with intense setting
"Perfume and Pain" combines biting modern humor with a 20th century inspiration. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Selma’s Shelf: Modern lesbian pulp fiction? Now that’s royale!
The director's cut of "Kingdom of Heaven" adds a new layer of sophistication to the film. (Photo courtesy of rogerebert.com)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ director’s cut brings film to greatness
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
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
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 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
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
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
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Junior wide receiver Elijah Steward gets tackled by a Colgate University defender. (Photo by Shea Widerman for GoLeopards)
Football wins after 4th quarter comeback at Colgate
Senior guard Abby Antognoli drives to the basket against Saint Francis University. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball tallies 1st win of season, loses against Marist
The women's volleyball team earned its second Patriot League win of the season on Nov. 9 against Holy Cross. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Colgate, snaps losing streak against Holy Cross
Junior wide receiver Elijah Steward gets tackled by a Colgate University defender. (Photo by Shea Widerman for GoLeopards)
Football wins after 4th quarter comeback at Colgate
Senior defensive back Saiku White snatches a one-handed interception against Bucknell University last Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Football loses key Patriot League matchup against Bucknell
The football defensive line prepares for a Holy Cross snap in Saturday's loss. (Photo by Emma Sylvester '25)
Football’s comeback falls short against Holy Cross
Freshman quarterback Jason Penza looks to evade a defender against Sacred Heart University last Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football rebounds with out-of-conference win against Sacred Heart
Sophomore tight end Ethan Hosak brings in a catch against Fordham University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football edges Fordham, notches first Patriot League win
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
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Senior center Justin Vander Baan looks to finish through contact against Villanova. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses season opener to Villanova
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
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
Freshmen Tyler and Aidan Mahaffey are looking to double up on the tennis team this year.
Double trouble
Senior Arman Ganchi went 2-4 in his matches over the weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis competes at Lehigh Invitational
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
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
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Op-ed: The best of us
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
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
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
Nathan Kornfeind

Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief

Nathan Kornfeind is a senior from the Lehigh Valley studying  Government & Law and German, with a minor in History. He has been writing for The Lafayette since his first semester on campus. In addition to his role with the newspaper, he is the president of German Club.

All content by Nathan Kornfeind
Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
The monument has been moved in the past, according to an Indigenous Rights Coalition leader.

College to consider Sullivan Monument proposals

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2023
Mowins was inducted into the Maroon Club Hall of Fame in 2005. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Sports broadcasting trailblazer Elizabeth Mowins ‘89 to deliver commencement address

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2023
Clement Swaby was connected to alleged crimes in other jurisdictions with DNA evidence. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)

McCartney Street intruder sentenced to rest of life in prison

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2023
Schools are ranked according to criteria like graduation rate and amount of financial resources available per student. (Photo courtesy of U.S News)

What’s in a number?: Administration, students on influence of U.S. News college rankings

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2023
Lafayette's would-be SJP chapter aimed to organize throughout the Lehigh Valley. (Graphic courtesy of Wikipedia)

College rejects formation of Students for Justice in Palestine chapter

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
The college plans to separate the general counsel role from human resources, among other changes.

College shuffles around administration

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Voter turnout tripled from last year as students took to social media to promote their preferred candidates. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Puzio '25)

Olivia Puzio ‘25 elected Student Government president by five votes

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
Nicole Eramo will work with President Hurd on the strategic plan. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Eramo)

Chief of staff added to president’s office

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2023
Among the construction projects is The Commodore, a mixed-use property at 100 Northampton Street. (Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)

Development projects to bring housing, retail space to downtown Easton

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
Going forward, Student Government would like to improve communication with the student body.

Student Government reflects on fall semester

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.

Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
The handbook surveys the debates on women's and gender issues throughout Central-Eastern Europe and Eurasia. (Photo courtesy of Routledge)

Professor Katalin Fábián wins prestigious scholastic award

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
Only Lafayette Votes! had authorization to register students to vote on campus. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Gooding '23)

Dozens of students unable to vote after registration confusion

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2022
Students may be able to begin utilizing the funds from Chip Bergh '79 and his wife Juliet's gift as early as this summer. (Photo courtesy of Levi Strauss & Co.)

CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. Chip Bergh ’79, wife Juliet, gift millions to fund student opportunities

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
If all goes according to plan, the Student Government hopes to present its constitution to the Board of Trustees in early December.

Student Government constitution requires further edits, pushing timeline on elections

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2022
Among other changes, the constitutional revisions introduced the roles of parliamentarian and inclusivity officer to the Student Government Executive Board. (Photo by Shreya Raizada '25 for Lafayette College Student Government)

Student Government revises constitution, looks for final approval from faculty, Board of Trustees in October

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2022
Student Government meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. (Photo by Trebor Maitin '24 for Lafayette College Student Government)

Student Government leaders discuss fall semester plans

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2022
Student group budget requests totaled over $750,000 this semester. (Photo by Trebor Maitin '24 for Lafayette College Student Government)

New budget request process leaves clubs feeling underfunded

By Nathan Kornfeind and Shirley Liu
September 16, 2022
Members of The Lafayette met with the Budget Committee to discuss concerns about the paper's budget allocation this past Wednesday.

Unclear future for The Lafayette after Student Government budget cut

By Nathan Kornfeind and Shirley Liu
September 16, 2022
Dean of Students Brian Samble hopes the funding from the alcohol safety grant will teach upperclassmen how to be responsible party hosts. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

College receives tens of thousands in grant money to fund alcohol safety programs

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2022
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

By Nathan Kornfeind, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2022
Anderson earned her bachelor's degree at Lafayette and completed her Ph.D in biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Anderson '04).

Professor Lauren Anderson ‘04 to take command of engineering division

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
May 6, 2022
Lafayette College Public Saftey determined the shooting was not a threat to the campus. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)

Shooting in Easton Centre Square leaves one injured, suspect at large

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
April 15, 2022
The boathouse is located along Lehigh Drive, a narrow road with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour. (Photo by Trebor Maitin '24 for The Lafayette)

Baumbach appeal successful: Lawsuit against college and crew coaches proceeds

By Nathan Kornfeind and Trebor Maitin
March 11, 2022
Beginning March 1, students no longer have to wear masks in many indoor spaces. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Burns '22 for The Lafayette)

Campus mask mandate loosened after updated CDC guidelines

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
March 4, 2022
James Harden, along with Paul Millsap, was traded from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for four 76ers players, including the high-ranking Ben Simmons. (Photo courtesy Getty Images)

Students react to Ben Simmons, James Harden trade

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
February 18, 2022
Dams along the Bushkill could be a cause of the silt build-up in the Creek. (Photo by Deanna Hanchuk '22 for The Lafayette)

Is there something in the water? Environmental report details ‘impairments’ of Bushkill Creek

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
February 11, 2022
The temporary lot will be constructed at the future site of the McCartney Street student housing development, originally scheduled to break ground in 2024 as a part of the Phase 2 expansion plan. (Photo by Caroline Burns '22 for The Lafayette)

Renovated Markle Parking Deck underway, slated to open in August

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
January 28, 2022
The Office of Residence Life is calling for McKelvy Scholars to fill five vacancies at the McKelvy House, otherwise the office might assign non-scholars to this selective academic community. (Photo by Pierson White '24)

McKelvy Scholars Program feuds with Residence Life Office over house vacancies

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
December 10, 2021
Numerous Lafayette alumni, including the founder of the college and several past presidents, are buried in the Easton Cemetery. (Photo by Pierson White '24)

Historic Easton Cemetery staff call for partnership with Lafayette due to financial burdens

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
December 3, 2021
The bus is partially submerged in the Bushkill Creek near the bridge that connects to the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. (Photo courtesy of WFMZ)

Bus crash into the Bushkill Creek sends several middle schoolers and driver to hospital

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
November 12, 2021
A Massachusetts native, Williams fulfilled his dream to play Division One Lacrosse as a Goalie when he was recruited to play for Lafayette College, according to the William McCrae Foundation website. (Photo courtesy of goleopards.com)

Settlement reached in lawsuit over death of Lafayette freshman McCrae Williams

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
November 5, 2021
Lafayette is the first college out of the current CSS profile users to use free and reduced lunch data as a guide to understand family income or prospective students. (Photo by Deanna Hanchuk '22)

Lafayette to improve access to lower- and middle-class students with updates to financial aid and CSS policies

By Lucie Lagodich and Nathan Kornfeind
October 29, 2021
JaNazha Arthur-Walcott was born on July 26, 1996, in Easton, PA. (Photo courtesy of The Express Times)

Remembering JaNazha Arthur-Walcott

By Nathan Kornfeind, News Editor
October 22, 2021
The portion of Anastasiia Shakhurina's '22 mural depicting a Tesla car in space was put up the Friday before Family Weekend, but the uncensored version of the right side was put up Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Anastasia Shakhurina '22)

Art censorship debacle rocks College Avenue

By Nathan Kornfeind
October 1, 2021
Despite losing about forty million dollars in revenue as a result of the pandemic, the financial team rebounded by cutting expenses and receiving economic help from the federal government. (Photo by Kwasi Obeng-Dankwa '23)

Lafayette enters academic year with balanced budget despite COVID-19 cutbacks, plans to continue construction

By Nathan Kornfeind
September 17, 2021
The new panic buttons are located in the common room and in each bedroom of college owned off-campus housing. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Burns '22)

New security features in off-campus housing after armed robberies last spring

By Nathan Kornfeind
September 10, 2021
Lauren Ameruoso '22 (right) is Hank Scheffler's '22 (left) number one choice for co-director of the Greek Life Committee, though nothing is set in stone for the diarchic leadership model. (Photo courtesy of Scheffler and Ameruoso respectively)

Power sharing possible but uncertain for Greek Life committee directorship

By Nathan Kornfeind
May 21, 2021
As a result of the pandemic, only one tour guide could accompany each family, and prospective students could not enter College buildings. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)

How Lafayette enrolled the Class of 2025 in the middle of a pandemic

By Nathan Kornfeind
May 14, 2021
The Student Government has never initiated an impeachment trial against the sitting president. (Photo courtesy of Gina Beviglia '22)

Investigative Committee considers calls for impeachment of Student Government president: Impeachment ‘very unlikely’ before end of semester

By Nathan Kornfeind
May 7, 2021
Many McCartney

The uncertain future of enrollment: College growth plans on hold amid pandemic woes

By Nathan Kornfeind
April 30, 2021
pard pantry

Peek into the Pard Pantry: How one organization has helped students through the pandemic

By Nathan Kornfeind
April 16, 2021
Flor Caceres '22 is a Posse Scholar, the leader of the Undocufund fundraiser, as well as involved with the Office of Intercultural Development (photo by Caroline Burns '22).

Sole presidential candidate Flor Caceres ’22 pushes for minimum wage hike, common course update

By Nathan Kornfeind
April 9, 2021
As of Wednesday security was still stationed on the 400 block of McCartney after the most recent incident on March 5. (Photo by Andrew Hollander '21)

Public Safety did not contact Northampton DA for McCartney Street incidents: Easton police take over investigation

By Nathan Kornfeind
March 26, 2021
69 News Vehicle on the 400 block of McCartney Street last week. (Photo by Andrew Hollander '21)

McCartney robbery suspect arrested

By Nathan Kornfeind
March 19, 2021

Lafayette enrollment numbers fluctuate as Posse program runs smoothly

By Nathan Kornfeind
March 19, 2021
Police are stationed on the 400 block of McCartney and have yet to detain the individual(s) responsible for the break-in. (Photo by Andrew Hollander '21)

Armed intruder enters second home on College Hill

By Nathan Kornfeind
March 12, 2021
Lafayette College's locksmith inspected a number of locks after the incident and reported no issues. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Fox '19)

Knife-wielding McCartney Street robber still being sought

By Nathan Kornfeind
March 5, 2021
In 2016 the college began to increase the student population each academic year but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic enrolled 100 fewer students in the class of 2024. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Admissions)

With freshman enrollment in flux, Lafayette’s plans for growth remain uncertain

By Nathan Kornfeind
February 26, 2021
The number of in-person classes are scaled back at Campus Operational Level 3 and no in-person instruction is permitted if positive cases exceed five percent within a seven-day period. Photo taken pre-COVID-19. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)

Balancing the risks, professors discuss their decision to hold in-person class during a hybrid semester

By Nathan Kornfeind
February 19, 2021
Bruce Castor '83 served as Pennsylvania's acting attorney general prior to taking on President Trump's impeachment defense. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Lafayette Alum Bruce Castor discusses his role as head of Trump’s defense team for the second impeachment trial

By Nathan Kornfeind
February 12, 2021
Dear Lafayette College made five demands specific to Student Government. (Photo courtesy of Dear Lafayette College website)

Some down, more to go: Student Government works to address demands of Dear Lafayette coalition

By Nathan Kornfeind
November 20, 2020
A handful of positive tests were linked to the Phi Kappa Psi house last week. (Photo by Maddie Costello '21)

Greek life leaders silent over investigations into allegations linking unapproved social events with recent COVID outbreak

By Nathan Kornfeind
October 30, 2020

‘We must be active protectors of democracy’: Attorneys and professors discuss voting rights in the upcoming election

By Nathan Kornfeind
October 16, 2020
Students reflect on Wednesday night's vice presidential debate

Students reflect on Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate

By Nathan Kornfeind
October 9, 2020
Students and faculty reflect on Tuesday's chaotic presidential debate

Students and faculty reflect on Tuesday’s chaotic presidential debate

By Nathan Kornfeind
October 2, 2020

Greek life to update accreditation standards due to concerns over racism, sexism

By Nathan Kornfeind
September 4, 2020
The Undocufund scholarship was created by Flor Caceres '22 and Basit Balogun '21. (Photo courtesy of the Undocufund Instagram page).

Instagram fundraiser raises thousands of dollars in scholarships for undocumented students

By Nathan Kornfeind
August 28, 2020
Students who were sent home from their study abroad programs will be reimbursed at the discretion of the institution hosting the program. (Photo courtesy of the Center for Disease Control)

Lafayette students forced to return home from study abroad due to coronavirus outbreak

By Nathan Kornfeind
March 6, 2020
Byerly said the school will be having a conversation within the next month about joining the Worker's Rights Consortium.(Photo by Rachel Bram '20)

Students urge college to join Worker Rights Consortium to enforce ethical labor practices

By Nathan Kornfeind
February 28, 2020
Seniors Jennie Richardson, Saeed Malami and Chris Mayer raise the team’s 2019 state championship trophy. (Photo Courtesy of Scott Kamen '21)

Lafayette Forensics team wins Pennsylvania State Championship for the third time

By Nathan Kornfeind
February 21, 2020
Refugee Action's petition to protect refugee settlement in Northampton County had over 550 signatures when presented to the county council. (Photo from Change.org)

Refugee Action presented over 550 signatures to Northampton County Council in support of refugee resettlement

By Nathan Kornfeind
February 7, 2020
Some Easton restaurants have invested in outdoor heaters in anticipation of the colder months. (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

Easton mayor reluctantly approves new high-rise to be tallest building in Easton

By Nathan Kornfeind
January 31, 2020
Dean Christopher Hunt said the Brothers of Lafayette program gives students a way to connect when they 'may not otherwise feel a sense of belonging to the institution.' (Photo courtesy of Christopher Hunt)

Brothers of Lafayette provides a new space for men of color on campus

By Nathan Kornfeind
November 22, 2019
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, said that internet political ads present 'entirely new challenges to civic discourse.' (Photo courtesy of CBS News)

‘A superficial gloss on the problem’: Many question Twitter’s decision to disallow political ads

By Nathan Kornfeind
November 8, 2019
The Hanson Center is housed in the newly constructed Rockwell Science Center. (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

$5 million gift leads to creation of Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education

By Nathan Kornfeind
November 1, 2019
Dr. Angela Bell is a social phycologist who hosted the event on inclusive learning last Wednesday. (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

How to make an inclusive classroom: faculty workshop discusses ways to incorporate students in the teaching process

By Nathan Kornfeind
October 25, 2019
Evidence from a sexual assault can be collected days after the incident occurred. (Photo courtesy of Ellswworth Air Force Base)

Sexual assault nurse examiners discuss process of sexual assault evidence collection

By Nathan Kornfeind
September 27, 2019
The Lehigh Valley Climate Strike will be taking place in Bethlehem today, September 20, at 2:00 p.m. on the steps of City Hall. (Photo From Pixabay.com)

Students participate in global strike for climate change

By Nathan Kornfeind
September 20, 2019
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