Graphic by Mari Otto‘17 Despite rising tuition costs, international students are continuing to enroll at Lafayette, mainly because of the aid provided by the college to those that need it. Vice President of Enrollment Management Greg MacDonald said that financial aid holds substantial weight for high school students who are deciding on their next step […]
CHT opened last Friday with a newly renovated bar. Photo by Austin Drucker ‘17 With the smell of paint still poignant, the College Hill Tavern finished renovations and opened for business last Friday, just in time for homecoming. The main dining room and bar are completed, but the kitchen is still facing work on some […]
Re “Professor speaks on Russian foreign policy for lecture series” (Oct. 24, page 4), I was flattered and delighted to see that you had included an article about my presentation. However, as I read the article I became increasingly dismayed, because the substance of my talk was not accurately reported. Two particular things stood out. […]
By Renan Dincer ‘16 On Wednesday I got an email from Abby Williams, the student government Representation Chair, set in a large font asking for me to vote for the Student Government representatives for next calendar year. “EVERY DAY THAT YOU DON’T ANSWER THIS SURVEY, YOU GET A REMINDER EMAIL. Do your inbox a favor […]
Northeastern University Professor Ronald Sandler speaks about the ethical issues surrounding de-extinction in Oechsle Photo by Hana Isihara ‘17 Lecture keeps with theme of extinction that has been focus of several events Northeastern University Professor Ronald Sandler he called attention to the question of whether or not de-extinction should be done in a lecture he […]
Photo courtesy of Shoredupmovie.com Director Ben Kalina screened his 2013 documentary “Shored Up” on Tuesday, a film about whether or not the rise of sea level and coastline disintegration can continue to be ignored. Kalina’s focus in the documentary was on the eastern seaboard, particularly the effects on New Jersey and North Carolina. As coastal […]
Xanadu casts rehearses for opening day Photo by Willem Ytsma’16 Successful performers of musical theater are thought of as triple threats in that they can successfully sing, dance, and act onstage. However, performers in Lafayette College Theater Department’s rendition of “Xanadu” were given yet another challenge: they have to maintain their abilities as triple threats […]
Students cowered in fear as a large, masked figure lunged towards them. Most had nothing to fear, as the figure could not touch them. But for those wearing a neon necklace – a mark of their courage – it was all fair game. Those donning necklaces could be pulled away from their group, sent down […]
Halloween is upon us, so the weak of heart beware. The annual celebration of ghosts, goblins, and ghastly ghouls casts its shadow, and along with it comes a slew of frightful films ripe for the consumption of those who hunger for horror. Halloween movies have become such a staple of films that it would seem […]
1) The song “O” by Coldplay on their newest album, “Ghost Stories.” It doesn’t matter the time, place, who I’m with or what I’m doing—if this song comes on, the waterworks start flowing. Chris Martin sings about heartbreak, obviously alluding to his then-crumbling marriage with Gwyneth Paltrow, but the message is really about letting go […]
Ready or not, it’s Halloween. If you’ve been waiting until the last minute to purchase a costume, or if you think a $20 police officer cap is a bit over-priced, here are several do-it-yourself tips to help you avoid the “I went as me” costume this year. 1. Leopards: We are Leopards aren’t we? But […]
It’s that time of year again. Time to get out those masks, adorn those capes, and become something you otherwise would never be. Halloween is normally known as a day where kids get candy and we spook ourselves to death, but what does Halloween mean to us today as college students? Cynthia Nixon’s character in […]
Tossing a leather jacket on with any outfit instantly upgrades your look from casual to cool. With its popularity peaking during World War II, the jacket, which was cherished for their insulated warmth, was seen on aviators and military members. It was here they earned the nickname “bomber jackets,” which is sometimes still used. In […]
Photos by Hana Isihara ‘17 Homecoming festivities were spoiled for the Lafayette football team on Saturday when the team went down to the Crusaders by a score of 24-14. The Lafayette defense suffered, allowing 291 yards on the ground and 135 yards through the air. This is the fourth time this season that the […]
