The Karl Stirner Arts Trail, known for its eclectic displays of community art work, was defamed with explicit graffiti last week, causing some students question their safety in the surrounding community. Alexandra Bord ‘19 discovered the graffiti on the trail around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. She saw a swastika on the path near […]
Month: September 2018
College releases strategic plan for athletics, puts forth solutions for deficiencies
“Lafayette College, through teamwork across all campus constituents, departments, and support services is committed to achieving excellence in its NCAA Division I athletics program. Success is measured by the ability to create and maintain a winning culture that affords its teams with the opportunity to regularly compete for championships. Success also is achieved through excellence […]
Public safety investigation into Tri Delta hazing incident concludes, no violations found: Delta Gamma investigation continues
The investigation into the alleged hazing incident reported at Tri Delta, which began after a complaint was filed on Sept. 14 at 4 p.m, has been completed and referred to student conduct, according to Director of Public Safety Jeff Troxell. Chief Executive Officer of Tri Delta Karen Hughes White confirmed that the college found that the […]
Students’ business establishes presence on 53 college campuses
GoPeer, an online tutoring company founded by three Lafayette students, has made its way onto 53 college campuses and to 48 states in the U.S. The company, which was launched in 2017, currently serves over 5,000 users, according to GoPeer’s press kit. With over 800 total tutors in over 70 subjects, GoPeer connects K-12 students […]
Paper Playlist: Pard of the Family
Cats in the Cradle – Harry Chapin We Are Family – Sister Sledge Does Your Mother Know – ABBA Family Portrait – P!nk Hey Brother – Avicii Family Business – Kanye West Life Itself – Glass Animals Come Together – The Beatles The Addams Family Theme Song – Vic Mizzy Potential Break Up Song – […]
Two rapes reported in two days, investigations ongoing
Two rapes, both from third-party sources, have been reported within two days of each other. The first incident, which occurred on Sept. 14, was reported on Sept. 16 directly to Public Safety as an “off campus incident.” While listed as “active” in the crime log, Director of Public Safety Jeff Troxell said the victim in this […]
Latinx Heritage Month kicks off at the college
Latinx Heritage Month kicked off at the college with the sounds of Latin trap and reggae. Starting on Sept. 15, this month is a nationally recognized celebration of the culture and history of Latin American countries. The Hispanic Society of Lafayette (HSL), in collaboration with the Lafayette Intercultural Development offices, has planned various events throughout […]
Bad first impression: Football gets shut out, dominated by Colgate in first Patriot League bout
In the Leopards’ Patriot League opener, they were decisively defeated by Colgate 45-0 on Saturday, Sept. 22. By halftime, Colgate was leading the Leopards 36-0, out-possessing Lafayette 37:15 to 22:45 in the entire game. It was a miserable start to the game, as the Leopards failed to ever make a competitive push. After an 86-yard Colgate […]
Barge Problem: Shopping for Integers
It’s 2 a.m and you’ve been working on your paper far too long. You decide to take a break and watch TV, but the only thing on is the Home Shopping Channel. It’s that or your paper. So…For $19.95 (plus shipping and handling) you can buy a commemorative collection of 99 plaques. Each plaque has […]
Field hockey wins first Patriot League matchup, loses to top-20 ranked team
The Lafayette field hockey team’s win on Friday, Sept. 21, was an overtime thriller against Drexel with a score of 2-1. The goals were scored by sophomore defender and midfielder Audrey Sawers off a rebound, and the game-winner from junior defender Lisa van der Geest, with an assist from freshman forward Molly McAndrew. Sawers’ goal […]
Sports Recap Central
Women’s volleyball (5-9, 0-2 PL) September 21 vs. American L, 3-0 The Leopards struggled to find a rhythm, as they were swept in straight sets in their Patriot League opener. Freshman outside hitter Grace Tulevech led the team with five kills, while fellow outside hitter Leanna Deegan was close behind with four kills. Lafayette was […]
A tribute to peace: ‘Peace Paper Project’ encourages archiving personal history through paper-making
Art has been used as a therapeutic practice for centuries. From using art to reconcile with war to creating masterpieces based on historical tragedies, the act of creating changes the way one copes with experience. The “Peace Paper Project” believes in this opportunity to create beauty from the horrific; magic, the pain. Peace Paper Project […]
Men’s lacrosse, women’s soccer, and field hockey earn thousands for charity in annual fundraisers
The men’s lacrosse and women’s soccer and field hockey programs continue major fundraising efforts for charitable organizations. Through alumni and family outreach and invitations to games and events, each team is able to both raise money for their sport and for cancer research and cancer patients. The field hockey team hosted their annual Pancreatic Cancer […]
Professor David Shulman discusses deception, lies in close relationships
From white lies to outright deception, anthropology and sociology professor David Shulman believes that people can detect when they are being lied to. However, Shulman thinks that those being lied to do not always choose to address the truth, which he spoke about earlier this week in Skillman Library. On Tuesday, a crowd gathered to […]