The Lafayette community came together to take a stand against sexual violence at Pards Against Sexual Assault’s first Take Back the Night (TBTN) on Thursday. With the idea in the works since the summer, the event was meant to challenge the culture on campus which tends to silence survivors. Keynote speaker Gordon Braxton, a blogger […]
While nearly two dozen Good Samaritan calls have been reported already this semester, the college says that the number of students drinking five or more drinks a night has declined over the past five years. Lafayette typically sees between 20 and 30 students who are hospitalized in a year for alcohol-related issues reported by their […]
With a constant curiosity and a major in international affairs, both products of his time at Lafayette, one alumnus became the CEO of a international clothing company. Chip Bergh ’79, CEO of Levi Strauss and Co., talked to students and faculty answering questions about both his time at Lafayette and his current career path this […]
At the largest 2-day regatta in the world, up against division I programs, Lafayette women’s club crew 4+ team left with a 2nd place medal. After winning the National Club Championship and other regattas in the 2016-2017 season, the team earned a bid to row in the Head of the Charles Regatta. The team of […]
Some College Hill residents have found a new way to tell Lafayette that they don’t want its new dormitories in their neighborhood. Organizer of the “Save College Hill” and runner of the Facebook page, Lafayette professor and city planner Paul Felder said he has received 40 requests for signs that read “Save College Hill,” “Keep it […]
Although much attention is given to the Lafayette-Lehigh rivalry football game in November, the Leopards have claimed the latest rivalry match on the golf course. Lafayette has won four out of seven President’s Cup golf matches against Lehigh, the last match on Oct. 17 giving them the lead after winning in 2012, 2014 and 2015. The […]
Director of the “Paranormal Activities” franchise Christopher Landon has put his own spin on horror with “Happy Death Day.” The recently released film finds originality by not strictly adhering to the genre of horror, despite having an unoriginal and almost identical concept to “Groundhog Day” (1993). The protagonist, Tree (Jessica Rothe), is a sorority girl stuck […]
0—points given up by the Lafayette football defense although the team lost 13-7. 3—goals scored by sophomore forward Evan Vare in the road victory over Navy, improving his season total to 6. 2—Lafayette goals in field hockey’s game against Quinnipiac which were scored by freshman Anna Steps in the team’s 3-2 loss. 57—saves on the […]
The Lafayette men’s and women’s swim team opened their season by hosting Loyola at the Weinstein Natatorium on Saturday in their only home meet. Loyola won on both the men’s and women’s sides, with a final score of 154-144 and 211-188, respectively. “We had a very close meet with Loyola, who usually beat us by […]
Jack-o’-lanterns. “Gut-eating, face-stabbing fun for all ages.”
The college’s capital campaign raised about $40 million in the last ten months, bringing the total to about $367 million. The college expects to reach its $400 million goal in June 2018, six months before the campaign’s end. “We will end the campaign in December 2018,” Vice President of Development Kim Spang said. “We are […]
CREEPIN’ IT REAL. Knock, Knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s only your musical sherpas back again with a ~spooky~ playlist. We are creepin’ it real with this Halloween-inspired playlist. Many of the following songs have creepy and spooky undertones that make us internally scream. Let your inner soul experience these chilling and thrilling […]
While many know Easton as the location of the Crayola Factory and the home of Lafayette, the city is also rich in history outside these two institutions. What many in the college community may not know is that the city is also rich in hauntings. The most unnerving story may be that of Getter’s Island, […]
Aasif Mandvi knew he was crossing boundaries with his comedy during his show at the college. But, he said, the theater is a unique place where boundaries can be crossed safely. “I think that hopefully, when you are watching someone do a performance, you are inside a safe space where there is an agreement made […]
