Lafayette’s first Educational Equity Coordinator Jessica Brown will bring a unique perspective to her role when she arrives on Nov. 20. She has worked extensively in law and public service dealing with discrimination cases and helping “underrepresented individuals gain access to the legal system,” but has never worked at a college before, she wrote in […]
Day: November 3, 2017
Tuition increase pushes cost of attendance over $68k
About six months earlier than usual, the college announced that it would increase tuition by 4% next year, bringing the cost of tuition alone to $52,415 for the 2018-2019 school year. Combined with other costs of attending, including meal plans, parking and room and board, a year at the college will cost on average $68,520 […]
Three buildings under review to seek better ADA accessibility
Imagine trying to navigate Lafayette’s campus in a wheelchair for a day. Where could you go on your own? Where could you not go at all? Lafayette’s hilly topography and old architecture is nothing new. Recently, however, the college decided to reevaluate three buildings on campus in the hopes of making them compliant with the […]
Student government proposes structural changes, aims to boost participation
Student government is proposing changes to both its constitution and its bylaws, the first structural changes made to the organization in over 30 years. The Ad-Hoc Committee on Organizational Reform, consisting of student government members Jesse Glaser ’19, Shreya Nebhwani ’19, Connor Burwell ’19 and Mia Coutinho ’20, formed this year originally to address changes […]
A Six-Word Review: The classic Lafayette question: NYC or Philly?
The classic Lafayette question: NYC or Philly? “Funny you should ask: try Binghamton.”
Women’s soccer wins last conference game: ends season with Patriot League Tournament loss
In their last conference game, Lafayette women’s soccer played Loyola Maryland on the road on Oct. 28. A goal in the 66th minute not only won them the game 1-0, but carried them into the Patriot League Tournament. After the first half, the team increased their energy and intensity to earn a win. “I’m in […]
‘Suburbicon’: a disappointing product of a talented team
Joel and Ethan Coen have given us quite a few gifts: the iconic “Fargo,” the chilling “No Country for Old Men” and the outrageously underrated “Burn After Reading.” Their latest screenwriting effort, however, directed by their friend and often-star George Clooney, isn’t one of those gifts. “Suburbicon,” starring Matt Damon and Julianne Moore, revolves around hapless sociopaths […]
Students begin initiative to create multicultural Greek organization
Efforts are underway to found a multicultural sorority at Lafayette. At least 25 students have demonstrated interest in joining should a chapter be formed at Lafayette, according to Nina Milligan ’20, a student leader of the efforts. The idea for this organization originated from the list of concerns for marginalized students last year, which eventually […]
By the numbers
22:23.7—time for cross country’s top finisher freshman Gabrielle Galletta in the Patriot League Championship, a new personal record and good for 35th place. 42—combined shots for the field hockey team in their games against Holy Cross and Temple. 5—goals by field hockey’s freshman Anna Steps this season, tied for the team lead. Four of the […]
‘Song of Lahore’ explores ensemble’s journey
In a time when music was losing meaning in Lahore and Pakistan was frowned upon by the Taliban, the Sachal Jazz Ensemble did not lose their passion for music. On Wednesday, the jazz ensemble visited the Landis Cinema to present “Song of Lahore,” a documentary about the group’s background and musical journey in a time […]
Samantha Pastron ’18 emphasizes environmental issues in thesis project
When Samantha Pastron ‘18 was in elementary school in Pasadena, Calif., art was incorporated into almost everything she did. At just five years old, Pastron had access to a state-of-the-art studio, photo labs, ceramics studios and all the supplies she could’ve dreamed. Now, her years of art culminate in her honors thesis project, inspired by […]
Leopards prepare to take the court: A preview of men’s and women’s basketball
Men: 2016 Season Record: 9-21 (4-13 in conference) Players to watch: Senior forward Matt Klinewski returns after leading the team last season in points per game (ppg) and rebounds per game, with 16 and 6 respectively, while playing 27 minutes per game. Another player to look out for is sophomore guard Kyle Stout. He ranked […]
College postpones expansion appeal to City Council
Lafayette has postponed their scheduled appeal with the Easton City Council. The fate of Lafayette’s McCartney Street mixed-use dorms will remain up in the air past the originally scheduled Nov. 9 hearing. Vice President of Finance and Administration Roger Demareski said while there were no complications leading to the decision to delay, the college needed […]
Timeout with… Freshman field hockey player Anna Steps
This week The Lafayette takes a timeout with midfielder and defender Anna Steps ’21, who was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week last week. Matt Benusa: You were named last week’s Patriot League Rookie of the Week. How does that feel? Anna Steps: It feels good. We changed something in our penalty corners, […]