President Alison Byerly and Spanish Professor Juan Rojo met face-to-face for the first time on Thursday night regarding Rojo’s hunger strike in response to the denial of his tenure application. A faculty governance committee is planned this afternoon to discuss the tenure review process in response to Rojo’s strike. Any voting member of the faculty can attend as observers, […]
Day: September 2, 2016
A year later, sustainability director position still vacant
Almost a year after President Alison Byerly announced via megaphone to a group of students on the steps of Markle Hall that the college would hire a sustainability director, the search for one is still underway. That group of students had marched from Farinon Student Center to Markle Hall to urge the college to take action on […]
College: Expansion aims to ultimately increase affordability
Lafayette announced plans over the summer to expand on College Hill and in Easton, including several new buildings, more competitive faculty salaries and increasing enrollment at Lafayette by 400 by 2025 – without higher tuition increases. The goal that ties it all together, according to President Alison Byerly and Vice President of Finance Roger Demareski, is increasing the […]
First home to many clubs: A history of Hogg Hall
Editor’s note: With expansion plans to put more buildings in the college’s future, The Lafayette is also taking a step back and looking at how buildings at Lafayette have changed through the years. This is the first of a series of articles focused on that history. When looking at Hogg Hall from the Quad, one […]
Timeout with… Midfielder Katie Brannigan ’19
Katelyn Arnold: First off, congratulations on a historic start to your season. After remaining unbeaten through the first four games of your season for the first time in program history, how does the team feel? Katie Brannigan: We’re definitely excited about the prospects of the team. We did well last season and it shows the […]
The freshman survival guide
Orientation leaders had only so much time – and one day less than previous years – before the semester started to reveal all insider tips for a quick integration into college. Jack Alden ’20, Mackenzie Lawlor ’20 and Mac Erb ’20 expressed only some of the worries most college students have had at one point: “We […]
Sports Recap Central
Women’s Soccer (3-0-1) Aug. 19 vs. Delaware State W, 4-0 The Leopards tallied a total of 20 shots, 13 of which were on goal, to win the season opener against the Hornets. Senior Melissa Lynskey netted two goals while her classmates Joanna Scotti and Kaelin King scored the other two. Aug. 21 vs. Siena T, 1-1 […]
20 new faculty join college, win trivia
When some of the faculty members new to Lafayette aren’t busy with getting ready for this semester, they’re forming trivia teams at Two Rivers Pub in Easton. Professor of Economics Juan-Pedro Garces-Voisenat is one of the new professors arriving at Lafayette this fall. He’s also a new member of the new faculty members’ ‘Enfield Tennis […]
Lafayette theater’s upcoming acts: Looking ahead at the 2016–2017 year on the stage
2016-2017 looks to be a dramatic year on College Hill. In the coming academic year, the Lafayette Theater Department is putting on four shows as part of their season. The season’s theme is “Braving the Elements.” Earlier this week, the Theater Department held auditions for the first play of the season, Marsha Norman and Lucy […]
Fall Sports Preview
Women’s Soccer 2015 Season: 8-7-1 (2-6-1 in Patriot League); did not qualify for post-season Key Players: GK Danielle Sedillo ’17 F Melissa Lynskey ’17 D Olivia Heitz ’18 M Joanna Scotti ’17 F Kaelin King ’17 What’s Changed: After losing five seniors to graduation, including All-Patriot League First Team defender Kelly Chickering, head coach Mick Statham added five new freshmen […]
Guide to fall galleries on campus: A look at this semester’s artistic offerings
As the fall semester progresses, the Lafayette College Art Galleries will be presenting a couple of exhibitions. The galleries will display art in a variety of mediums throughout the semester, as the exhibitions will hold a diverse array of pieces. Starting Sept. 17, the Grossman Gallery will play host to an exhibition by artist Alison Saar […]
That’s What She Read: Summer Fiction
As the school year resumes, reading for pleasure is one of the things that can best keep the summer relaxation going. So, for the benefit of avid, casual and lapsed readers alike, here are three brief reviews of some of summer’s fine fiction. “The Ones Who Matter Most” by Rachel Herron After her husband dies suddenly, […]
The Times They Are A-Changin’: How the Yankees Willingness to Adapt May Have Saved Their Franchise
When people think of the New York Yankees, a lot of words come to mind. Legends. Hall of Famers. Unfortunately, another word that pops up is age. After the Yankees’ World Series title in 2009, things have not gone very smoothly for them. Sure, they made the playoffs for the next couple of years, but […]
Welcoming 2020: First two weeks of classes provides programs for first years
The first two weeks of classes at Lafayette have a plethora of programs to help freshmen acclimate to the Lafayette community. The series of events, called “Welcome Weeks,” was established this year as a means to help freshmen get a feel for their new home and find a place for themselves at the college on […]