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The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Norovirus is common nationally during the winter months. (Graphic by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Campus experiences viral bug outbreak
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.
Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
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
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
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
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
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
Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.
Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails
Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.
Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction
Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.
‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’
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
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
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
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.
Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning
MK Asante '04, Lafayette's 2025 commencement speaker, is an author, filmmaker, poet and professor.
A look at past Lafayette commencement speakers
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
Professor Mary Armstrong, Ellen Poriles Wieler '83 and Helena Koffigoh '23 all spoke at "Sip & Speak."
Women speak on gender, professional identity at Sip & Speak
A sustainable night market was one of many events sponsored by the "Swipe It Forward" initiative.
‘Swipe It Forward’ forwards sustainability initiatives
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
Professor Michael Feola's book was published in July. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Professor publishes book examining far-right ideology
"Improv for Entrepreneurs" combined business speaking skills with the theatrical nature of improv.
‘Improv for Entrepreneurs’ is all funny business
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
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’
"Alexander" was first released in 2004 to little critical success. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Alexander: The Ultimate Cut’ redefines the film
"MAYHEM" is Lady Gaga's first solo studio album since the release of "Chromatica" in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)
Music Review: ‘MAYHEM’ sees Lady Gaga pay homage to her beginnings
College theater's production of "Much Ado About Nothing" highlights queerness in the story.
Performance Review: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ adds much to classic tale
"The Dud Avocado" combines a French setting with a young woman exploring her sexuality. (Photo courtesy of New York Review Books)
Selma’s Shelf: ‘The Dud Avocado’ not a dud novel
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" has a strong teen and adult fanbase, despite being a Nickelodeon show. (Photo courtesy of FilmAffinity)
Cinema with Sam: 20 years later, ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ transcends target audience
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
The "Cultural Exchange" event took place in the Grossman House library.
‘Cultural Exchange’ fosters connection over chords, cuisine
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 stained glass panels in the lobby of Pardee Hall — created by a Belgian artist — feature images inspired by various medieval motifs.
A gift from Belgium
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
Isabel Sorrells '23 changed her major as a junior from Government & Law and psychology to pursue art at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Sorrells '23)
Alum Spotlight: Isabel Sorrells ’23 makes empowering art that blossoms
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
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
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
Senior Shaylee Daniels qualified for the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships for the first time in her collegiate career. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Diving sends 2 to regionals, including first female athlete
Senior épée Zoe O'Connor had the best finish for the women's team on Saturday at NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Fencing finishes season at NCAA Regionals
The women's lacrosse team begins its in-conference season on Saturday against Holy Cross. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse struggles to score against Villanova
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
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
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 Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
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
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker tallied seven saves as part of women's soccer's 3-0 victory against American last Saturday. (Photo by Nathan Feder for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer dismantles American
Senior midfielder Ani Khachadourian fights for the ball against a Loyola University Maryland player. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer ties against Loyola, loses to Princeton
The Leopards continue Patriot League play this weekend after going 1-1 to begin conference play. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer splits first Patriot League games
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
Freshman guard Mark Butler dribbles down the court against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s basketball teams lose in Patriot League playoffs
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore USC guard JuJu Watkins is the favorite to win the Naismith Player of the Year award. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
Sidelines: It’s time to watch the women ball
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips looks to finish through contact against Bucknell University.
Men’s basketball drops key matchups against Bucknell, at Holy Cross
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.
Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross
Senior guard Halee Smith looks to attack the basket against American University on Wednesday night. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)
Women’s basketball notches back-to-back wins
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
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
The women's lacrosse team begins its in-conference season on Saturday against Holy Cross. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse struggles to score against Villanova
Senior Sara Rogers scored four goals against Central Connecticut State University on Wednesday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls against ODU, explodes against CCSU
Freshman Nicholas Blalock led the Leopards in scoring on Saturday with two goals. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse falls to No. 5 Army
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
Freshman Nicholas Blalock led the Leopards in scoring on Saturday with two goals. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse falls to No. 5 Army
The men's lacrosse team got back in the win column before its first Patriot League matchup against No. 5 Army on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse crushes Le Moyne
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
Sophomore midfielder Jack Massotto notched two assists in the win against Binghamton on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse commands 4th quarter to defeat Binghamton
The women's lacrosse team begins its in-conference season on Saturday against Holy Cross. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse struggles to score against Villanova
Senior Sara Rogers scored four goals against Central Connecticut State University on Wednesday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls against ODU, explodes against CCSU
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.
Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games
The Leopards defense held La Salle University to just one goal in the final quarter during Wednesday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse starts season 1-0
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
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: Live life sustainably
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
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: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
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?
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.

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Senior Shaylee Daniels qualified for the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships for the first time in her collegiate career. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Diving sends 2 to regionals, including first female athlete

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor
March 14, 2025
The shower in Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center is on the first floor near the elevator.

[Photo] No Dumb Questions: Why are there showers in academic buildings?

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor
March 14, 2025
The equestrian team saddled up at Rutgers University on Saturday, earning a second-place finish. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester)

Equestrian team places 2nd nearing regionals

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor
March 7, 2025
"The Dud Avocado" combines a French setting with a young woman exploring her sexuality. (Photo courtesy of New York Review Books)

Selma’s Shelf: ‘The Dud Avocado’ not a dud novel

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor
March 7, 2025
The Lafayette wins 6 2025 Keystone Media Awards

The Lafayette wins 6 2025 Keystone Media Awards

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor
March 2, 2025
Several members of Easton's Rotary Club chapter at their induction. (Photo courtesy of eastonrotary.com)

‘If you need something, our members are there’

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor
February 28, 2025
The swimming team broke 11 individual records at the Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Swimming and diving breaks school records, finishes in bottom half of Patriot League

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor
February 28, 2025
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
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