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The "Dear Colleague" letter gives educational institutions until Feb. 28 to remove race-based initiatives, or risk losing federal funding.
Administration weighs response to ‘Dear Colleague’ letter
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
As of Monday, 70 human cases of the bird flu have been recorded in the United States. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)
A Pennsylvanian guide to bird flu
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
The dedicated lounge for English majors often hosts student events and club meetings.
English program at Lafayette remains strong despite national struggles
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.
Students help produce local election broadcast
Many of the music technology classes take place in the Williams Center for the Arts computer lab.
College announces new minors
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Student Government discusses faculty no-confidence vote at Jan. 30 meeting
Student Government discusses faculty no-confidence vote at Jan. 30 meeting
In 2024, 10 general body representatives resigned from Student Government.
‘We’re going to be the eyes and ears of Lafayette’
Student Government reorganizes committees at virtual Jan. 9 meeting
Student Government reorganizes committees at virtual Jan. 9 meeting
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.
Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
How tensions between faculty, Hurd and trustees led to a no-confidence vote
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
Allentown and Bethlehem, the other two primary cities in the Lehigh Valley, have both decriminalized small amounts of marijuana.
Easton councilman proposes order for lighter marijuana penalties
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.
College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries
Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)
Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges
The "Dear Colleague" letter gives educational institutions until Feb. 28 to remove race-based initiatives, or risk losing federal funding.
Administration weighs response to ‘Dear Colleague’ letter
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Chip Bergh '79 speaks at a college ceremony in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Two years in, Bergh donation impacts hundreds of students
In his speech, Kenneth Harris discussed the importance of mentorship throughout his career.
Lafayette hosts Forbes 30 under 30 recipient at annual event
As of Wednesday, President Donald Trump has issued 63 executive orders since he took office. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)
College addresses Trump’s deportation policies
Rediate Kologek '27 started her non-profit "Radiate Love" when she was in high school. (Photo courtesy of Rediate Kologek '27)
Rediate Kologek ’27 brings electricity home, one solar panel at a time
Both David and Corey Husic share a love of photography and Appalachian music.
Father and son find their chemistry together
Spectracolor is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Spectracolor serves coffee all around the color wheel
The Makerspace is located in the Dyer Center on the third floor of Rockwell Integrated Science Center.
Makerspace makes space for campus creativity
Lafayette Dining's Valentine's Day meal featured three courses of Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Food Review: A hearty Valentine’s meal with Lafayette Dining
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
Lafayette Dining's Valentine's Day meal featured three courses of Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Food Review: A hearty Valentine’s meal with Lafayette Dining
SNL50 was a star-studded event featuring many past cast members, hosts and musical guests. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)
TV Review: SNL50 celebrates comedy history
"Captain America: Brave New World" made $88 million during its opening weekend in theaters. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ average entry in MCU
"I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" was first published in 1967 as part of the science-fiction magazine "IF: Worlds of Science Fiction." (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Book Review: ‘I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream,’ short story ahead of its time
"Sleepless in Seattle" is one of three collaborations between director Nora Ephron and actress Meg Ryan. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ classic rom-com that holds up
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)
Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery
Theater Underground was reintroduced to campus last spring. (Photo courtesy of Adam Fox '27)
Making it up as they go
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’
"Fight or Flight Night" began with club members demonstrating basic boxing skills. (Photo courtesy of Anica Kim '27)
Boxing Club, LCEMS debut Fight or Flight Night
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
Rich and Gerry Jaffé's wedding party was filled with friends from Lafayette College.
A relic of love outside of South
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
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?
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
Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.
Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games
The baseball team is coming off a 14-35 season in which it finished last in the Patriot League. (Photo courtesy Southern Mississippi Athletics)
Baseball winless in series against Southern Mississippi
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips looks to finish through contact against Bucknell University.
Men’s basketball drops key matchups against Bucknell, at Holy Cross
Junior goalkeeper Joe Doherty saved 15 shots in the men's lacrosse team's loss against Drexel University on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Drexel University Athletics)
Late rally from Drexel hands first loss to men’s lacrosse
Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.
Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross
Name, image and likeness deals in recent years have upended the financial operations of college football. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Transfer portal shakes up football roster
The football team is already preparing for the 2025 season.
Football adds 21 new players on National Signing Day
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
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
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips looks to finish through contact against Bucknell University.
Men’s basketball drops key matchups against Bucknell, at Holy Cross
Freshman guard Caleb Williams pulls up for the jumper against Navy. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)
Men’s basketball tops Navy, falls to American
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin drives inside against Loyola Maryland University on Wednesday.
Men’s basketball wins against Colgate, falls short against Loyola
Senior center Justin Vander Baan releases a free throw in the men's basketball team's close loss to American on Wednesday night.
Men’s basketball skids against Lehigh, American
The men's basketball team celebrates during an 82-65 home win over Holy Cross on Jan. 11. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Everything you missed in athletics over winter break
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
Sophomore Derrin Lerner picked up the lone singles win for the men's team on Saturday against St. Thomas Aquinas College. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams struggle in weekend matches
The men's and women's tennis team return to action on Saturday against Coppin State. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s tennis drop matches to NJIT
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
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
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Love at first write
Love at first write
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.
Editorial: Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
Editorial: The future of free press
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
On the Spot: Second time's the charm
On the Spot: Second time’s the charm
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential 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
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
Selma O'Malley

Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor

The Lafayette’s bear beat reporter.

All content by Selma O'Malley
Rediate Kologek '27 started her non-profit "Radiate Love" when she was in high school. (Photo courtesy of Rediate Kologek '27)

Rediate Kologek ’27 brings electricity home, one solar panel at a time

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
February 21, 2025
As of Monday, 70 human cases of the bird flu have been recorded in the United States. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

A Pennsylvanian guide to bird flu

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
February 21, 2025
History professor Rebekah Pite played both soccer and lacrosse in high school and college. (Photo courtesy of Rebekah Pite)

Athletic history of history department head

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
February 21, 2025
Professors Walter Wadiak, Amy Marvin and Jennifer Talarico all have varying perspectives on love. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Learning about love

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
February 14, 2025
The NCAA followed President Donald Trump's Feb. 5 executive order barring transgender women from women's sports. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)

Lafayette follows NCAA ban on trans athletes in women’s sports

By Grace Sanborn and Selma O'Malley
February 14, 2025
(Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)

A heartbreaking debate

By Isabella Gaglione and Selma O'Malley
February 14, 2025
Three members of the men's lacrosse team surround an Air Force player in the Leopards' season-opening Saturday victory.

Men’s lacrosse starts season strong with win against Air Force

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
February 7, 2025
Biology professor James Dearworth Jr. studies the inner ocular workings of three species of freshwater turtle.

[Photo] Eye-opening biology research on turtles

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor
February 7, 2025
College President Nicole Hurd began her tenure at Lafayette College in 2021.

Board of Trustees declares ‘complete confidence’ in Hurd

By Isabella Gaglione, Elisabeth Seidel, Selma O'Malley and Andreas Pelekis
January 31, 2025
The planning process for the strategic plan began in the spring of 2023.

Strategic plan passed by Board of Trustees

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
January 31, 2025
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.

Faculty rejects strategic plan

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
December 6, 2024
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.

Haunted houses

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
December 6, 2024
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.

Faculty pushes for formal endorsement of strategic plan

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)

Bear spotted near Easton Hall

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
November 15, 2024
The swimming and diving team returns to Weinstein Natatorium in its rivalry meet against Lehigh University next week. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Swim and dive competes in Bucknell quad meet

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
November 15, 2024
Donald Trump's victory was officially called by the Associated Press on Wednesday at 5:34 a.m. EST. (Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times)

Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election

By Selma O'Malley and Andreas Pelekis
November 8, 2024
"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!

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
November 8, 2024
Senior Emil Arangala led the way for the men's team at the Patriot League Championships, finishing 34th with a 24:54.6 time. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Cross country hosts league championships, finishes back of the pack

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
November 8, 2024
Some students waited in line to vote for over three hours.

Behind the scenes of a chaotic college Election Day

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
November 8, 2024
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

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
November 1, 2024
Senior Peter Kawash took home three first place finishes with wins in the 100 and 200-yard backstrokes and the 200-yard IM. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Swim and dive yields mixed results at Colgate

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
November 1, 2024
Junior Justin Brown finished 37th with a time of 25:20.9. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Athletics)

Cross country runs at ECAC, IC4A Championships

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
October 25, 2024
Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' was originally published in 1818, but later revised and republished in 1831. (Photo courtesy of amazon.com)

Book Review: ‘Frankenstein’ is a timelessly monstrous science-fiction classic

By Natalia Ferruggia and Selma O'Malley
October 25, 2024
Mona Awad's "Bunny" is a freaky tale about a creative writing graduate program and twisted female friendships. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Selma’s Shelf: Ominous October options

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
October 11, 2024

Photo Essay: The 15th Annual Easton Hot Pepper Eating Contest

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
October 4, 2024
Easton's 15th Annual Hot Pepper Eating Competition hosted a dozen contestants, with one coming out on top.

[Photo] Too hot to handle

By Luca Ferrucci, Advertising Manager
October 4, 2024
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.

Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
September 27, 2024
Internal updates, budget approvals presented at Sept. 19 Student Government meeting

Internal updates, budget approvals presented at Sept. 19 Student Government meeting

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
September 27, 2024
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)

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
September 27, 2024
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

By Selma O'Malley
September 20, 2024
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

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
September 20, 2024
"The Martian" was Andy Weir's debut novel and sold over three million copies worldwide. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Selma’s Shelf: An anti-recommendation of ‘The Martian’

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
September 13, 2024
An attempted depiction of an average athlete dining hall breakfast, featuring protein, fresh fruit and carbohydrates.

[Photo] How do Lafayette athletes fuel up?

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer
September 13, 2024
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

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
September 6, 2024
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

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
August 30, 2024
Kimberly Weatherly's office is in Markle Hall and Gabby Hochfeld's office can be found in Farinon College Center. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Intercultural Development welcomes new faces

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
August 30, 2024
Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting

Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor
June 30, 2024
College President Nicole Hurd received a faculty vote of no confidence in Marquis Hall on Tuesday.

Administration, faculty discourse over pro-Palestine protest continues

By Elisabeth Seidel, Selma O'Malley and Isabella Gaglione
May 18, 2024
The Indigenous Studies minor will involve courses across several departments.

Indigenous Studies minor approved

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
May 3, 2024
Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting

Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
May 3, 2024
The manhunt for Tamir Freeman took four months. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)

Suspect in December Centre Square shooting captured

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
April 26, 2024
Mushrooms were found in the laundry room of March Hall.

[Photo] Mushrooms found growing in March Hall

By Clara Witmer, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
About 200 students attended Tuesday's event on the Quad.

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.

Students share recent experiences with burglary, harassment

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
April 19, 2024
The Aaron O. Hoff Awards were established in 1991. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)

Hoff Awards changes reversed after faculty condemnation

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
April 12, 2024
The high school in Easton, California has well-appointed athletic facilities.

[Photo] We visited every Easton in America

By Trebor Maitin and Elisabeth Seidel
April 5, 2024
Student Government approves invalid minutes, introduces committee at March 7 meeting

Student Government approves invalid minutes, introduces committee at March 7 meeting

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
March 22, 2024
Candidates answered questions from both moderators and audience members.

Candidates in Student Government special election speak at forum

By Selma O'Malley and Andreas Pelekis
March 1, 2024
The astronomy concentration is a subset of the physics major, which calls Hugel Science Center its home.

Astronomy concentration makes space to study the cosmos

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
March 1, 2024
The car accident occurred on Sunday evening. (Photo courtesy of Alex Foster '24)

Cattell Street DUI results in arrest, damage to student vehicle

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
February 23, 2024
One scam involves the caller pretending to be a member of the Northampton County Sheriff's Department.

Phone scams pop up throughout the Lehigh Valley

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
February 16, 2024
Chris Kirch '26 resigned for "personal reasons." (Photo courtesy of Student Government)

Parliamentarian, general body resignations, expulsion add vacancies to Student Government

By Selma O'Malley and Madeline Marriott
February 9, 2024
The Finance & Business office is located in the basement of Marquis Hall.

Where does my tuition go?

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
February 9, 2024
Student government report

Student government report

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
February 2, 2024
The Office of Sustainability earned the silver designation twice before moving into the gold category.

Sustainability programs earn gold rating for green higher education

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
December 8, 2023
One of the alternatives for course evaluation access is a syllabus repository.

Faculty committee considers course evaluation alternatives

By Andreas Pelekis and Selma O'Malley
December 8, 2023
Student government report card, Nov. 30

Student government report card, Nov. 30

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
December 8, 2023
Student Government report card, Nov. 9

Student Government report card, Nov. 9

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
November 17, 2023
The women's rugby team faces a freezing of funds if the hazing allegations are proven true.

Women’s rugby under investigation for hazing

By Selma O'Malley and Trebor Maitin
November 3, 2023
Members of the student group that organized the protest decried hate speech after one of their posters sparked controversy.

Pro-Palestine protest promotes peace, generates backlash

By Selma O'Malley, Madeline Marriott and Trebor Maitin
October 27, 2023
According to Parkhurst management, only half a dozen students have celiac disease.

Gluten free or gluten friendly?

By Jenny Davis and Selma O'Malley
October 6, 2023
Approximately 50 people were in attendance for the protest, with many bystanders and parents watching.

Dining protest led by students during Family Weekend

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
September 29, 2023
The new dean structure was implemented in July.

New academic dean structure running smoothly

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
September 29, 2023
The manager of Hana Sushi & Teppanyaki said the restaurant remedied its health code violations.

College Hill restaurants violate food safety codes, make changes

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
September 22, 2023
Parkhurst management has denied hearing many of the complaints leveled against it by employees.

‘I don’t think anyone here is happy’

By Selma O'Malley, Trebor Maitin, Emma Chen and Madeline Marriott
September 15, 2023
Dining administrators have cited growing pains in the challenges experienced by students.

Parkhurst makes changes to dining experience

By Selma O'Malley and Andreas Pelekis
September 8, 2023
The debut of Simon's Market has been largely overshadowed by widespread complaints about the new dining provider.

New dining provider serves up outrage

By Andreas Pelekis and Selma O'Malley
September 1, 2023
Members of the administration hope the connection on the Quad will allow students to study outside.

Take your computers outside

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor
September 1, 2023
The bear sighting was reported directly to Easton City Hall. (Photo courtesy of @cityofeastonpa on Twitter)

Bear sighted near campus

By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
The accident occurred at the intersection of McCartney and High Streets.

College Hill traffic accident leaves student hospitalized

By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
Professor Khadijah Mitchell will have the opportunity to teach at various medical schools at her new job. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)

Biology professor Khadijah Mitchell to depart for top cancer center

By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
Some biology students were unable to take seats in classes due to staff turnover.

Biology department staffing shuffle causes headaches

By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
A program cannot be accredited if it has not had at least one graduating class.

Some integrative engineering students frustrated with accreditation process

By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
Mechanical engineering students often cite nature of materials as a "weed-out" class.

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.

Changes made to Pepper Prize selection process

By Selma O’Malley, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Trebor Maitin '24 and Emma Chen '24 hope that their resolution will increase engagement within Student Government.

Student Government introduces hours system to foster accountability

By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
Students on the west side of campus can enjoy the food truck's offerings until Avenue-C opens.

Simon’s Cafe replacement delayed

By Selma O'Malley, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Lafayette Activities Forum attributed much of the uproar surrounding 100 Nights to misinformation. (Graphic courtesy of @laf_activities on Instagram.)

100 Nights changes provoke student pushback

By Selma O'Malley, Staff News Writer
February 3, 2023
Lafayette is one of the most expensive colleges in America. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)

Lafayette among lowest in nation for Pell grant recipients

By Selma O’Malley, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Lafayette’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network (FRN) has donated nearly 5,000 pounds of food, though FRN has not been operating for the past two years.

Dining hall food donation program dormant since 2020

By Selma O'Malley, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2022
Professor Melissa Galloway's $327,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will go toward equipment and adding more student researchers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Professor Melissa Galloway awarded NSF grant for atmospheric particles research

By Selma O'Malley, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2022
Jamila Bookwala said that she hopes to bring diversity and equity initiatives to Gettysburg. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Jamila Bookwala, dean of faculty, to become provost of Gettysburg College

By Selma O'Malley, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2022
Danielle Lemisch ’23, Meg Dodge ’23 and Jed Alterman ’23 were awarded for their excellence in engineering. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Three students receive competitive engineering scholarship

By Selma O'Malley, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2022
Kelsey Wong '25 is hoping to make the lost and found bins more visible.

Student Government hopes to improve, publicize Lost and Found program

By Selma O'Malley, Contributing Writer
October 7, 2022
Lines at Marquis have regularly stretched out the door this semester.

Fixing long food lines proves difficult

By Selma O'Malley, Contributing Writer
September 23, 2022
Professor Muppaneni broke down barriers for women of color in STEM fields. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Engineering Facebook)

Dr. Naga Spandana Muppaneni, cherished professor of electrical and computer engineering, passes away

By Selma O'Malley, Contributing Writer
September 2, 2022
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