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Many students come to Lafayette College for the vigorous academics, the impressive athletics or the welcoming community. Others come for the swings. Myself and a colleague, George Stackert ‘29, took it upon ourselves to name and rate every swing with a specific five-star system we created: one star for each category analyzed. Location, lighting, squeakiness,...| The Lafayette
Energy is in full swing surrounding Lafayette College’s impending climate neutrality goal, with campus-wide sessions beginning this fall to kick off the yearlong process of revamping the college’s current plan. This third iteration, known as Climate Action Plan 3.0, will reupdate strategies and goals for the college’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, with...| The Lafayette
As Easton bustled with Garlic Fest crowds, Lafayette College’s second annual Fall Arts Festival offered a vibrant counterpoint: a four-day celebration of creativity that blended music, performance, community arts organizations and interdisciplinary collaboration. “This allows us to all come together and share what we’ve been doing,” said Marta Kepkam, the director of art marketing. “The...| The Lafayette
The Easton Area School District announced a pause on the majority of its after-school programs on Wednesday, citing funding concerns from the state budget impasse. The pause will go into effect next week. “Buffer for the worst, hope for the best,” said district superintendent Tracy Piazza of the “proactive decision” to halt the programs. Under...| The Lafayette
The football team rallied behind a defensive masterclass and the aerial attack to shut down Fordham University on Saturday, winning 24-10 at Fisher Stadium to rebound from the previous week’s loss to Princeton University. “Last week against Princeton, we practiced the way we played and we ended up losing it,” junior defensive lineman Jaylon Joseph...| The Lafayette
The man, the myth — the image. Two student curators put together an exhibition to showcase the Marquis de Lafayette in his various forms for the college’s bicentennial, with seven episodes of his life and 40 pieces to visualize those episodes on display on Sunday. Rico Reyes, the collections curator for the college, said that...| The Lafayette
The field hockey team fell victim to American University’s revenge for last year’s Patriot League championship in a 3-1 game, surrendering the tie for first place in the conference last Friday. “American feels like our biggest opponent in our league, but with that said, it’s just any other game,” said senior midfielder Josephine van Wijk....| The Lafayette
One first-year seminar this semester provided an opportunity for plants, students and seniors from retirement homes to grow together. “It’s just a human interaction that is so lacking and so necessary,” said theater professor Courtney Ryan, who teaches the “Plants in Performance” class. “It was just great to see this intergenerational time together. It’s making...| The Lafayette
The Karl Stirner Arts Trail is preparing for a major expansion that aims to strengthen its connections to both the Easton community and Lafayette College. Members representing the arts trail announced plans to establish a physical office and event space, and to create an endowment to secure long-term funding at an Easton City Council meeting...| 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
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
