In a meeting between the college, the city and neighbors from College Hill last Thursday, a collective decision was made to postpone the Easton City Council vote for the ordinance changes originally scheduled for this Wednesday for two more weeks, Vice President of Finance and Administration Roger Demareski said. The ordinance changes are necessary for […]
The results are in: 910 students voted to select the following students to represent the campus for the 2018-19 academic year. These newly elected representatives will usher in the new structure of Lafayette College Student Government with their terms in office, with recently elected student government president Connor Burwell ’19 at the helm. Vice President/Director […]
Known for addressing thought-provoking issues relevant to America today in his Pulitzer Prize-winning work “Disgraced,” playwright Ayad Akhtar talked to students about his Muslim identity and his journey of becoming a writer Wednesday night in Colton Chapel. Born into a Pakistani family and raised in Wisconsin, Akhtar had a unique cultural experience growing up. Even […]
For the first time in ten years, the mock trial team will have a chance to compete at nationals and has only a month to prepare to do so. On April 20, the team will travel to Minneapolis, Minn. to compete against 48 other colleges and universities including Harvard, Princeton, NYU and Haverford. They made […]
A wave of conversation on the rise of Syrian refugees in the United States has entered the White House and classrooms across America. According to the Migration Policy Institute, “more than 18,000 Syrian refugees have been resettled in the United States since civil war broke out in Syria in 2011.” As conversations about the refugees […]
During an argument over whether white students are marginalized on campus, Rich Gaines Jr. ’20 placed himself into a cannon and shot off into the air, flying about 10,000 feet over The Point. Gaines reportedly said moments before taking flight that he would be landing in Comfortable Privilege. Sources say that Gaines rolled his cannon […]
The following story is based on true events. But we’re the worst (according to many people on this campus) and didn’t cover the true event in time. So here is our version of it. To be honest, this is probably how it happened. On Tuesday night, a car smashed into Ruef Hall because two people […]
This week sports editor and journalism expert Amy Hewlett sits down with track super-duper star Amy Hewlett to talk about her superiority. Amy Hewlett 1: How did you become the fastest person ever? Amy Hewlett 2: As much as I’d like to attribute it to hard work, it’s really just natural-born talent. I came out […]
We like to consider ourselves sports neophytes. That basically means that we are experts. People come from wide and far to hear our sports predictions. Recently, we were recognized for our prophetic skill when we correctly predicted who the Fantastic Four of March Madness’s College Basketball Brackets would be. Here’s the insight from our prodigious […]
This week on Animal Planet: In the heart of Vegas, a unique journey is unfolding. This is a story that rivals that of The Notebook, and our leads replicate the chemistry of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams to a T. This is a tale of courtship, this is a tale of excitement, and most of […]
Recent allegations have been circulating about The Lafayette “faking” the quotes of students and faculty members. Because we want to show our fellow readers that we are very serious about our job and have done no wrong, here is a manuscript of a real interview from a real article: Spice: “Professor Peacock is genuine and […]
Walking into a crowded bathroom can elicit extreme anxiety, especially if you’re just trying to relieve your bowels in peace. Everyone deserves a judge-free, number-two welcoming environment where they can sit down, relax and let it all out. Luckily, I’m here to help. Below is a list of the top 10 places to drop your […]
After his plan to accommodate growing parking needs was turned down by the college, city council and the United Nations for the 38th time, college director of transportation Moe Rhodes reached his breaking point and headed to Sullivan Parking Deck to take matters into his own hands. “After today people will know the name Moe […]
A recent study reveals that The Lafayette gains hundreds of readers for their annual Scoffayette, blowing away the usual reader count, which is 2. Study conductors Heywood Youreedme ’19 and Seymour Articles ’20 found that most people refused to participate until they said the word “Scoffayette.” “I was trying to interview a student, but they […]
