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A "Fake is Real" box, seen during a Northampton County fentanyl awareness campaign. (Photo courtesy of Northampton County)
New Narcan box available on campus
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)
Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.
How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?
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
Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)
Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
President-elect Alex Brown ‘26 called an election despite not assuming the presidency until January.
Student Government violates bylaws with special election
Rep. Alex Brown '26 has served on Student Government for two semesters. He is a member of academic affairs committee and the census ad hoc committee, which he co-founded. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Student Government)
Alex Brown ‘26 elected Student Government president
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
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Professor Caroline Lee, right, works with Lafayette Votes and helped mobilize voters during the 2024 election cycle. (Photo courtesy of Chris Byrnes '26)
Anthropology and sociology professor speaks at the White House
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty pushes for formal endorsement of strategic plan
Walter Snipes began his position at Lafayette on Oct. 7.
Meet your new dean of students
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
The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.
How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?
The Fourth Street Garage, Easton's newest parking garage, opened in 2023.
Easton parking issues loom while city grows
The Nurture Nature Center's "Science on a Sphere" display.
Easton prepares to launch future planetarium
Lafayette faculty and students often conduct research at Bushkill Creek in semesterly or summer projects. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Easton creek restoration receives 6-figure state grant
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
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
A "Fake is Real" box, seen during a Northampton County fentanyl awareness campaign. (Photo courtesy of Northampton County)
New Narcan box available on campus
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Walter Snipes began his position at Lafayette on Oct. 7.
Meet your new dean of students
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
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
"Brick Easton" builds iconic Easton landmarks — like Center Square — out of Lego. (Photo courtesy of Brick Easton on Facebook)
‘Brick Easton’ builder crafts Easton with Lego
The writing groups were advertised with posters around campus this semester. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegewritingprogram on Instagram)
New writing groups wrap up first semester
Lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are already receiving award nomination buzz for their performances in "Wicked." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Wicked’ is a spellbinding musical success
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
Swetha Tadisina '25 began her glassblowing journey two years ago. (Photo courtesy of Swetha Tadisina '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Swetha Tadisina sparks up creativity with glassblowing
Plus One began as a group of three and has since expanded to six members. (Photo courtesy of Ajani Martin)
Student Artist Spotlight: Plus One brings together musical flair, friendship
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.
‘Lift Every Voice’
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
Lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are already receiving award nomination buzz for their performances in "Wicked." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Wicked’ is a spellbinding musical success
"Gladiator II" is Ridley Scott's 29th directorial project. (Photo courtesy of MoviePosters.com)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Gladiator II’ is a sequel that packs a punch
"Crooked House" was published in 1949 and has sold over a billion copies worldwide. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Nat’s Novels: My top 4 favorite Agatha Christie novels
"Remember the Titans" features a powerful performance by lead actor Denzel Washington, as well as an early breakout role by Ryan Gosling. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Remember the Titans’ is an enduring football classic
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
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)
Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery
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
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
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
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
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
Junior guard Ryan Pettit lays the ball up after a steal against Binghamton University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball hosts inaugural Lafayette Classic
Senior guard Halee Smith attempts to dribble past a FDU defender in Wednesday night's game. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops close matches against Monmouth, FDU
Senior guard Abby Antognoli scored her 1,000th point for the women's basketball team against Monmouth on Sunday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Abby Antognoli joins 1K point club
The ski and snowboarding team is gearing up to start its season in January. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Correll '25)
Checking in on club sports
Student-athletes participate in an activity for the Oaks Leadership Academy. (Photo courtesy of @leopardspotlight on Instagram)
Oaks Leadership Academy cultures student-athlete success
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Lehigh comes into the rivalry matchup at 4-1 in the Patriot League, with a chance to take the conference championship. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Athletics)
Why Lehigh will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Easton High School leads the all-time series 67-44-5 against Phillipsburg High School heading into this year's rivalry matchup. (Photo courtesy of Chris Taverner '25)
‘The rivalry will never leave you’
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
Junior guard Ryan Pettit lays the ball up after a steal against Binghamton University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball hosts inaugural Lafayette Classic
Sophomore forward Joshua Wyche contests a shot against Rhode Island on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops matchups against Cornell, Rhode Island
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
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
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
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
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
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 faculty meeting on Thursday was the last of the academic year.

[Photo] Administration, faculty discourse over pro-Palestine protest continues

By Elisabeth Seidel, Selma O'Malley and Isabella Gaglione
May 18, 2024
The Kappa Delta Rho fraternity is the former occupant of the 635 High Street dormitory.

[Photo] Kappa Delta Rho fraternity attempts comeback

By Emma Chen and Elisabeth Seidel
April 26, 2024
Elaine Stomber '89, the college archivist, will allow the Pepper Prize finalists to view the sword next week.

[Photo] Pepper Prize sword tradition axed

By Trebor Maitin, Managing Editor
April 26, 2024
About 200 students attended Tuesday's event on the Quad.

[Photo] Water balloon fight soaks Quad

By Andreas Pelekis, Selma O'Malley and Trebor Maitin
April 19, 2024
The three incidents took place in Ruef Hall, Marquis Hall and Watson Hall.

[Photo] Students share recent experiences with burglary, harassment

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
April 19, 2024
The government and law major has a storied history at the college.

[Photo] Why government and law, not political science?

By Claire Coker, Contributing Writer
April 12, 2024
The Lehigh Valley Railroad currently sits abandoned on the Delaware River, located half a mile away from Downtown Easton.

[Photo] Lehigh Valley explores possible passenger rail routes

By Makenna McCall, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
There are a total of 12 electric vehicles at the college.

[Photo] College purchases two roadworthy electric vans

By Kate Santamaria, Contributing Writer
March 22, 2024
Many letters from the Marquis de Lafayette can be found in Special Collections, which is accessible to all students.

[Photo] College acquires new letter from Marquis de Lafayette

By Alana Kipnis, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2024
The mission and values statement is now expected to be finalized by the end of the semester.

[Photo] ‘Back to the drawing board’

By Trebor Maitin, Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
The Green Labs Program comes months after the college received a gold level in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System.

[Photo] Green labs program to make science more sustainable

By Emma Li, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Orientation will now begin on Thursday, affecting programs such as Pre-Orientation Service Program and international student orientation.

[Photo] First-year orientation program extended

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 16, 2024
Snowmen popped up all around campus. (Photo by Patrick Hansell '24 for The Lafayette)

Kirby Sports Center, the home of Lafayette's basketball teams, will be transformed into a debate stage come September.

[Photo] College releases initial plans for vice presidential debate

By Andreas Pelekis, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2024
Porter's Pub has been a part of the Easton community since the 1980s.

[Photo] From one family to the next

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
February 9, 2024
All police officers in Pennsylvania are required to undergo deescalation training.

[Photo] How Public Safety aims to deescalate situations

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2024
Professor Laurie Caslake has reignited her old passion for flute-playing.

[Photo] Masters become students

By Grace Hubler and Isabella Gaglione
February 16, 2024
The shooting occurred on the 200 block of Northampton Street in downtown Easton.

[Photo] Manhunt in progress for Easton shooting suspect

By Jenny Davis, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Interns from the Office of Sustainability displayed a 3D model of energy usage on Wednesday.

[Photo] Interns analyze campus energy efficiency

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2023
Applications for ambassadors are now accepted on a rolling basis.

[Photo] Admissions overhauls student employee application process

By Makenna McCall, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2023
Anyone can currently search for Lafayette students by name in the public directory.

[Photo] Why does Lafayette have a public directory?

By Tom Contrucci, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2023
The government and law department hopes to implement aspects of the debate into its curriculum.

[Photo] Campus community prepares to host 2024 vice presidential debate

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

[Photo] Why do we have Greek life accreditation?

By William Gutiérrez, Contributing Writer
November 17, 2023
The new structure prioritizes technical, safety and communication improvements to Public Safety's emergency preparedness.

[Photo] Crisis management team revamps campus security procedures

By Benjamin White, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2023
Pizza Delivery played its first non-Lafayette show at the University of Vermont.

[Photo] Pizza Delivery to serve up shows around Lehigh Valley

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor
October 20, 2023
Professor Hafsa Kanjwal will travel to the United Kingdom next week to promote her book.

[Photo] New book by professor Hafsa Kanjwal brings awareness to political colonization of Kashmir

By Selina Zhu, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2023
"Carnival Craze" puts carnival fun into an interactive board game.

[Photo] Matthew Moise ’24 develops new board game

By Kristen Vincent, Assistant Culture Editor
October 6, 2023
The new dean structure was implemented in July.

[Photo] New academic dean structure running smoothly

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
September 29, 2023
The administration will assess space availability in dining halls in the coming weeks.

[Photo] Dining hall overflows due to reservation conflict

By Andreas Pelekis, Assistant News Editor
September 22, 2023
The manager of Hana Sushi & Teppanyaki said the restaurant remedied its health code violations.

[Photo] College Hill restaurants violate food safety codes, make changes

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
September 22, 2023
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.

[Photo] Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs

By Grace Hubler, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2023
Professor John Shaw finds writing mystery novels rewarding as an educator and author.

[Photo] Faculty Artist Spotlight: Psychology professor John Shaw lives double life as mystery novelist

By Bernadette Russo, Culture Editor
September 15, 2023
ChatGPT is one of the most widely used AI programs among students.

[Photo] New ChatGPT committee seeks to study artificial intelligence in classrooms

By Evan Johnson, Contributing Writer
September 8, 2023
Dining administrators have cited growing pains in the challenges experienced by students.

[Photo] Parkhurst makes changes to dining experience

September 8, 2023
The new composting system was implemented after a lengthy delay due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Compost system returns to dining halls

By Clara Witmer, Contributing Writer
September 8, 2023
Public Safety has increased its presence on and off campus following the incident.

[Photo] Gun flashed at students at Cattell Street house

By Jenny Davis, Assistant News Editor
April 28, 2023
Student Involvement plans to block employees from OurCampus voting.

[Photo] Three non-students found to have cast ballots in Student Government elections

By Emma Chen, News Editor
April 21, 2023
Mechanical engineering students often cite nature of materials as a "weed-out" class.

[Photo] Do ‘weed-out’ courses exist at Lafayette?

By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Dean Tim Cox will choose Student Government representatives to select Pepper Prize finalists.

[Photo] Changes made to Pepper Prize selection process

By Selma O’Malley, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Some students are frustrated by the bell's inconsistency.

[Photo] The bell strikes again: Alarm rings through campus as clock chimes one minute late

By Emma Chen and Jenny Davis
February 24, 2023
A record number of freshmen applied to Student Government.

[Photo] Student Government sees drastic increase in application numbers

By Andreas Pelekis, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
Students can expect the new composting program to go into effect by fall 2023.

[Photo] Composting program to churn out on time

By Andrew LaGreca, Contributing Writer
February 10, 2023
Students on the west side of campus can enjoy the food truck's offerings until Avenue-C opens.

[Photo] Simon’s Cafe replacement delayed

By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
The ability of AI to create content may have implications for student coursework.

[Photo] How good is AI getting? What does that mean for students?

By Jacob Potter, Contributing Writer
December 2, 2022
President Nicole Hurd encourages students to offer their input for the campus master plan.

[Photo] Global firm to help Lafayette implement first master plan in nearly a decade

By Andreas Pelekis, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2022
While there was once a small initiative at Upper and Marquis dining halls, a more extensive composting program never materialized.

[Photo] Composting initiative stagnant: Financial, bureaucratic reasons to blame

By Emma Chen and Trebor Maitin
October 21, 2022
Cars parked on College Avenue were relocated to the Leopard Deck in preparation for the construction.

[Photo] One lane of College Avenue closed for maintenance on Hill

By Onab Falak, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Ms. Jackson's is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to serve breakfast and lunch options.

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

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 30, 2022
Lafayette's Enrollment Management Division is transitioning back to the pre-pandemic normal.

[Photo] New leadership for enrollment division announced

By Jenny Davis, Contributing Writer
September 23, 2022
Skillman Library offers a variety of technology for loan, including calculators, laptops, projectors and cameras.

[Photo] You get a condom! You get a calculator! You get a camera!

By Andreas Pelekis, Contributing Writer
September 23, 2022
The Block pARTy and Porchfest promote art and community to College Hill residents.

[Photo] 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 Writing Program hopes to sponsor a writing center in the near future.

[Photo] New developments in College Writing Program suggest bright future

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor
September 16, 2022
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