Lafayette students test the bounds of art on campus What began as a performance art class project transformed into a cry for creative freedom for two Lafayette students after public safety officers interrupted their performances on Sept. 6. Lia Embil ‘17 and Mai Ao ‘16 were given an assignment to do a performance using only their […]
Day: September 18, 2015
Judge dismisses family’s lawsuit against college
A lawsuit against Lafayette College, brought by the parents of a former club crew team member who was severely injured in a hit-and-run, was dismissed by a Pennsylvania judge. The car accident took place on Lehigh Drive when a drunk driver hit former crew team member Aubrey Baumbach while she was walking from crew practice […]
DU completes sanctions over three years old
After over three years, sanctions imposed on the Delta Upsilon Fraternity due to the fraternity’s violation of alcohol policies in 2012 ended on Saturday. Dean of Students Paul McLoughlin II found the fraternity adequately met the terms of their sanctions a week after DU members fulfilled their last requirement. They had to distribute maroon and […]
Too Soon? Why it’s really hard to talk about 9/11 in a tasteful way
By Morgan Levy ‘19 Columnist Call me sensitive, but logging onto Buzzfeed and watching the video of Lumberton High School cheerleaders shaking their pom-poms and backflipping to news reports of the Twin Towers falling left a bad taste in my mouth. I was also bothered when I saw that a Marriott Hotel offered free coffee […]
Another ceasefire, another broken promise: South Sudan’s continued civil war
It appeared in late August that the end was nigh for the South Sudanese Civil War. South Sudanese President Salva Kiir signed the latest in a long line ceasefires that have attempted to quell the 21-month long conflict in the world’s newest state. However, like the ceasefires that preceded this most recent one, neither the […]
Gene Kelly leaves college over the summer
Former director expanded gender and sexuality programming After three years as Assistant Dean of Intercultural Development and Coordinator of Gender and Sexuality Programs at Lafayette Gene Kelly left the college in June, citing personal and health reasons for his resignation. Kelly said that during his time at Lafayette, he had been dealing with health issues, […]
Let’s talk about sexuality and gender
New GSP coordinator seeks to stoke conversation on campus By Ilana Goldstein ‘19 Contributing Writer With a passion for students and higher education, Cristina Usino plunged into her first days as Lafayette’s Gender and Sexuality Programs Coordinator on Tuesday. “I have a visual in my mind where I’m diving into this pool of wonderful students, […]
Syncing up
App aims to better organize student clubs and activities Beginning this semester, student organizations and campus offices can begin using LafSync, a new tool for facilitating student involvement. The tool allows for student organizations to manage operations online and easily connect with each other. Accessible at lafsync.lafayette.edu, it provides a space for all active student […]
New student government treasurer appointed
Fifth position vacated this semester Student government appointed a new treasurer Monday after former treasurer Ricky Lanzilotti ‘16 announced that he will resign, adding to the four students that left the organization at the beginning of the semester. Leo Mackenzie ‘18 will be taking Lanzilotti’s position, standing unopposed after he was nominated. Mackenzie has served […]
Addition to arts trail
Community decides new project proposal by vote As the new fall weather emerges, many Lafayette students can be seen taking advantage of the running weather down the hill at the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. But the non-profit public art park is more than just a place for students to run on a beautiful day. Sculptures […]
Where to eat and why
A guide to the best places to dine during Family Weekend Lafayette College’s Family Weekend provides an optimal occasion for students to reunite with their parents and siblings over a good meal. Here is a list of some of the best joints around Easton where students can enjoy dining with their family this weekend. Cherubina […]
Party in the parking lot
Indie band BØRNS performs at Lafayette When I found out BØRNS was coming to campus, my inner indie back-flipped with curiosity and excitement. Familiar only with the smash hit “Electric Love,” I anticipated the opportunity to discover the band’s other songs in a live setting. Because of the rain that day, the concert was moved from […]
Movie Review: An imperfect film
David Rosenthal’s new flick: a by-the-numbers bore A good thriller can get your heart pumping and can lead you on an emotional roller coaster, throwing out twists, turns and memorable moments for years to come. “The Perfect Guy” does none of that, preferring to settle for being terrible. This snore-fest follows the usual template. If […]
Love letters from Ana
A woman’s gym etiquette When going to the gym, a woman must follow a certain etiquette — after all, she’s treading on foreign territory. She must look adorable in her designer fitness wear coordinated with her sorority muscle tank, or at the very least be sporting a Lulu headband to show off a touch of […]