A depiction of a student driver receiving a call to transport another student. Photo by Katherine Weeks ‘16 ________________________________ Uber and Public Safety provide new means of transportation Transportation options for students in the Lehigh Valley are growing with the addition of Uber and a new student driver program organized by Lafayette Public Safety. Following […]
Following its nomination to American- Architects’Building of the Week feature, Lafayette’s Ahart Family Arts Plaza won American-Architects’Building of the Year last Monday. This honor adds to the building’s list of awards and accolades. “The project, which received close to 20 percent of the votes, illustrates how a minimal intervention –basically brick piers, mesh boxes and […]
A photo taken by Ian Morse ‘17 while abroad in Istanbul. Photo by Ian Morse ‘17 __________________________ I had been walking up and down the same two streets for 15 minutes before I decided to give up and ask someone for directions. I learned the Turkish word for “where”a couple days before and I knew […]
A team of Lafayette biochemistry majors under the direction of Professor Justin Hines recently received a National Institutes of Heath grant to support their study of neurodegenerative diseases. “In my lab, we study models of neurodegenerative diseases,” Hines said. “In particular, we study an interesting phenomenon in biology called yeast prions.These yeast proteins take on […]
Jerry Mitchell speaks about reexamining cases from the Civil Rights Era as a reporter. Photo by Hana Isihara ‘17 __________________________ Investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell delivered the keynote lecture of “Black Bodies, Black Lives,” for Lafayette’s Black Heritage Month series last Monday, speaking about his work as an investigative reporter reopening and reexamining forgotten cases of […]
Yik Yak,an app that allows users to post anonymous messages for viewing solely in their local area, is being used by some students to criticize their college professors and faculty, causing issues on some college campuses. In an article from the Chronicle of Higher Education, Peter Schmidt details the experience of three female professors at […]
Students dance to funk band at President’s Ball. Photo by Clay Wegrzynowicz ’18 ____________________________ Students, staff and faculty gathered together last Saturday night for the 10th annual President’s Ball. Held in the Bergethon Room of Marquis Hall, the event provided members of the Lafayette community a chance to dress up and join in the celebration […]
Exterior of Drinky’s in Downtown Easton post-renovation. Photo by Elizabeth Lucy ‘15 _________________________ Lafayette’s students know Drinky’s as a geographically convenient nightclub where they can go to have fun and unwind on the weekends. Therefore, it was exciting to see the Facebook invitation announcing the “Relaunch” of Drinky’s upon students’ return to campus this past […]
With the start of Februaryand the coming of several snowpocalypses, the blues of winter snacking have accumulated for about two weeks. Yet fret not dear foodie, for below you will find several comfort cures to satisfy your cravings. Where better to begin the winter pilgrimage than at the hub of all things comfort: Campus Pizza. […]
Lass Gallery in Skillman Library Photo by Christina Shaman ‘16 ___________________________ A guide to Lafayette’s art galleries By Anastasia Gayol Cintron ‘17 and Jess Lewy ‘17 Collaborative Writers When we think about fine art galleries, our minds immediately go to Chelsea in New York City and the Arts District in Philadelphia, but finding time in […]
The Oscars are not until February 22, but the internet is already buzzing with predictions and debates. The nominations stirred up a fair bit of controversy, with very notable snubs in several categories. Among the nominated films there are clear frontrunners and dark horses in the biggest awards show of the year waiting to be […]
As a love and relationship columnist, it’s in my job description to explore the hidden reasons behind some human sex behavior. My column, at times, survives on the over-analyzation of this behavior. A prime example: is monogamy attainable on a college campus? From time-to-time, however, something comes up that is strictly science in its purest, […]
Each year, Lafayette College’s sex week aims to enrich the student body and faculty’s knowledge about sexual health and correct misconceptions or assumptions regarding more taboo topics. This year’s sex week will focus on “some topics that are a bit closer to the fringes of sexuality.” The 2015 sex week will kick off on Thursday, […]
Professor Jason T. Fitger is not a happy man. His beloved creative writing program (underfunded, unappreciated, and not a money-maker for his employer, Payne University) has been gutted, his graduate program suspended and his building racked by never-ending construction as the college spares no expense to renovate the upper floors to accommodate the expanding Department […]
