President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2018 would drastically cut funds for many academic endeavors. Many people within the academic world, including Lafayette professors, have been left wondering about what this could mean for their work. The budget proposes eliminating the National Endowment for Humanities entirely, reducing the funds of National Institutes of Health, and […]
Next week, political activist and author Frank Bardacke will visit Lafayette to deliver lectures and sit in on classes. During the 1960s and 70s, Bardacke was heavily vocal in his opposition to the Vietnam war and became a well-known activist. Next Wednesday, Bardacke will give his first talk entitled “Reflections on Social Justice: Political Moments, 1960-2017.” […]
Although Lafayette athletics hasn’t had a winning season, the women’s lacrosse team is emerging as a lone bright spot. After starting their season 6-3, the Leopards traveled up to Hamilton, N.Y. to take on the Colgate Raiders in their second conference match of the season. The Leopards started off slow, giving up a 6-1 lead […]
On Monday, Amitav Ghosh visited the college to speak on the irreversible effects of climate change as the college’s 2017 Jones Visiting Lecturer. Best known for his fiction writing, Ghosh has been recognized by honorary doctorates for his work in many different areas and has taught at universities worldwide. In a small group discussion with students […]
Before the Ad Hoc Committee on Ensuring Inclusive Dialogue had their first meeting, students and committee members met to find common ground on concerns about the group’s purpose and the effect it will have on students of marginalized groups on campus. The ad hoc committee is made up of eight students who are tasked with comprising a report […]
After both teams entered spring break on winning streaks, the men’s and women’s tennis teams looked to continue their strong play into the conference schedule. The Leopards opened up Patriot League play this past weekend at Army. Both teams faced the host, Army, as well as Loyola and Holy Cross, with two matches on Saturday and one […]
Just as plans for Lafayette’s new glass elevator went public, reclusive billionaire and candy mogul William “Willy” Wonka and his Chocolate Factory have sued the college for theft of intellectual property. Scheduled to be built next year, the elevator will cost the college $9 million and at least one goose laying golden eggs. The court […]
A week ago, I re-watched a few episodes of “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers.” It was quite fun to revisit a piece of my childhood which included watching people in spandex, giant robots, ridiculous plot lines and a campy atmosphere. “Power Rangers,” however, is not very fun. In fact, it stinks. Living, breathing human beings should generally avoid this […]
After being swarmed with outbreaks of norovirus, influenza and ringworm, Dr. Jeffery Goldstein announced to the campus that he can no longer take what students are dealing to him, adding he was feeling a little queasy. Luckily, his successor has been groomed for years: energetic golden retriever and acclaimed medical professional Munson is taking over […]
Sunday at noon, willing and healthy brothers of the Penn Theta of Phi Kappa Psi will begin a 30-hour fast to promote awareness of the worldwide problem of hunger. President of Phi Psi Michael Latorre ’18 said that the famine crisis in South Sudan prompted the brothers to take action. “Given the recent developments in South […]
After playing in South Carolina and Maryland for the first part of the season, the softball team had their first home game of the season on Tuesday. Before that, they began their conference schedule against Bucknell in Lewisburg. The Leopards won Tuesday afternoon with two big hits from sophomores Brooke Wensel and Maddie Wensel. It […]
White supremacist John Spencer ’15 said he is happy he found a group of friends he can talk about issues with and “not be labeled a bigot.” “Inclusion is one of Lafayette’s ideals, and that means the ability to voice and hear any idea,” he said. “What better way to do that than allowing white supremacists […]
Beginning last week, the “Movies and Meaning” film series has invited students to view films from a new and enlightened perspective. The series, hosted by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, gives students the opportunity to explore select films with the goal of stimulating deeper thought. Each week, students will watch a film set that looks […]
Despite the fact that Lafayette’s new temporary dorms are not going to be ready for next semester as planned, the college said there will be no problems finding housing for the extra 100 students. Director of Residence Life Moe Homes said he has “a really good buddy, Jim, who would totally let the 100 additional […]
