Pennsylvania began October facing twin fiscal crises, entering its fourth month without a state budget as the federal government shut down on Wednesday. These financial blocks are leaving local nonprofits caught between two stalled legislatures. Easton Mayor Sal Panto said that the city would be in “better shape” than most during the shutdown. “We’re not...| The Lafayette
All but two students who attended Lafayette College during the Spring 2020 semester will be eligible to receive payment this month as a minor reimbursement for their tuition during the primarily virtual semester, the result of a federal class-action lawsuit filed by Julia Jin-Wolfson ‘23. The settlement was approved at a final court hearing on...| The Lafayette
The French-themed bicentennial kickoff festival and the annual Fall Fest both fell onto the Quad last Saturday, along with a hot air balloon, vendors and free French food. Performers and dining employees dressed in black-and-white stripes like mimes, and French flags adorned the large tents. “It’s a great crowd, it’s great weather, it’s perfect,” said...| The Lafayette
Fitz and The Tantrums is not out of Lafayette’s league. Indie pop band Fitz and The Tantrums performed for a crowd of hundreds on the Quad last weekend as part of Lafayette College’s bicentennial kickoff. “Their energy was honestly really electric, super fun,” concertgoer Candice Nsoga-Mahob ‘29 said. “They sound so much better in person...| The Lafayette
Anyone walking down McCartney Street on Sunday afternoon could hear music coming from somewhere nearby — “nearby” being 30 College Hill porches. “I know this sounds corny, but I think I was put on this planet to connect people,” said Kim Kmetz, the organizer and the person who brought the idea to the local community....| The Lafayette
The football team committed three turnovers to drop Saturday’s homecoming game 38-28 against Princeton University, snapping the Leopards’ three-game winning streak. “It was a tough day for us,” head coach John Troxell said. “We turned the ball over, we had a hard time getting off the field in critical situations. But for the most part,...| The Lafayette
Lose your sorrows in the underbrush at the Hunterdon Art Museum, where visual art and poetry entwine in this limited-time collaboration of Lafayette College peers. The Never Lost Forest exhibition — which had its opening reception on Sept. 21 and continues until Jan. 11 — is a collaboration between English professor emeritus Lee Upton, student...| The Lafayette
Fitz and The Tantrums wasn’t the only band performing at Lafayette College this past weekend. “Music is a really, really big part of our lives,” said Kelsie Bouyer ‘26, the lead singer of SoundZer0. “Having a home in music is what matters to us.” SoundZer0 was assembled in the spring semester of 2024 and consists...| The Lafayette
Waiting is not a fun game. For a very slow three minutes, Kiley Gallagher’s overtime goal against Bucknell University was under review. “I was just praying,” the sophomore midfielder said. “I kept asking, ‘It’s gonna be a goal, right?’” Halfway through overtime, Gallagher’s tip towards the goal went wide but was recovered by the Leopards....| The Lafayette
Amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s announced link between autism and Tylenol use during pregnancy, Lehigh Valley health clinics and Lafayette College’s health center expressed hesitancy and offered information for community members. “We recognize conflicting guidance has the potential to confuse parents and expectant parents,” wrote physicians Jennifer Janco and Elizabeth Dierking in a joint...| The Lafayette
The men’s soccer team opened Patriot League play against Bucknell University on Saturday before traveling to Temple University on Tuesday. The Leopards dropped both matchups, losing 2-0 at Gummeson Grounds to the reigning conference champions and falling 1-0 to the Owls. From the opening kickoff, the Leopards (0-1 Patriot League, 2-5-1 overall) struggled to maintain...| The Lafayette
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Students who aren’t allowed to keep pets in their dorms can get their fix of fluffy friends at Project Paw instead. For just $10, patrons can cuddle with cats, enjoy snacks and — best of all — know that their money is going toward a great cause. Project Paw, the second location of the Center...| The Lafayette
Several new shops joined — and left — the Easton ecosystem this summer. Here are some changes to local businesses that you might have missed. Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley Status: Open, as of July 18 The arrival of Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley brought a virtual zoo-going experience, by way of holograms, to downtown Easton....| The Lafayette
Lafayette College named a new vice president for communications last Thursday, giving the communications division its first permanent leader since 2022. Kathryn Meier, currently the top strategist at Drexel University’s flagship engineering school, will begin her tenure on March 31. “I would say that I’m thrilled to join the president’s cabinet and share more about...| The Lafayette
Lafayette College named a new vice president for advancement, capping a four-month search and giving the college’s fundraising arm its first permanent leader since 2023. Sean Scanlon, whose selection was announced on June 30, currently holds the same title at the College of the Holy Cross. He will officially assume the role on Aug. 11, replacing...| The Lafayette
All full members of the Patriot League athletic conference, including Lafayette College, opted out of the NCAA’s new revenue-sharing plan, according to representatives for the institutions. The 10 schools are part of the small minority of NCAA Division I programs — just 46 of 365 — that declined to participate. The Patriot League, a conference that...| The Lafayette
The University of Richmond will be joining the Patriot League as an associate member for football beginning in the 2025 football season, expanding Patriot League football to eight teams. “We are excited to have Richmond join the Patriot League as our eighth member and believe the addition adds to the strength of our conference,” Director...| The Lafayette
Four of Student Government’s executive officers were elected one year ago, unopposed and with ambitious agendas. Two more officers defeated opponents months later in a special election. As the current Student Government term nears its end, those campaign promises hang in varying states of completion, and the organization has yet to field candidates for an...| The Lafayette
Student Government released the results of its special election on Tuesday. In the inclusivity officer race, Sasha Carter ’27 defeated Virginia Sacotingo ’25, the interim inclusivity officer, by a single vote. Ava Gallia ’26 won the race for parliamentarian over William Gutiérrez ‘27 by a comfortable nine-point margin. A total of 364 students – approximately...| The Lafayette
