The college has confirmed that two sororities on campus are under investigation for hazing allegations. Public Safety’s crime log shows three separate reports of alleged hazing this week. While the location of one incident was not specified, the other two incidents were reported at the locations of the Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) and Delta Gamma […]
Day: September 21, 2018
Arthur Conway ’68 leaves behind a spirit of generosity
An avid Lafayette football fan and a loving father, Arthur Conway ’68 was a generous donor to the college, not for his ego, but for the betterment of campus. Now, after his passing, the legacy of Arthur Conway ’68 will live on at Lafayette in the form of the residence hall and the plaza that […]
Lafayette Symposium committee looks to support intellectual dialogue, not attack the marginalized
Embarking on its first semester, the three students of the Lafayette Symposium committee said they will be working to ensure that speakers brought by the committee do not hold views that attack the identities of marginalized students. Provost Abu Rizvi, chair of the committee, said that he thinks the committee will be able to represent […]
Formerly known as IDEAL, Dyer Center persists with entrepreneurial mission under new name
Over the past several years, Lafayette has made an effort to create a program that works exclusively to develop student’s entrepreneurial passions and skills through the creation of the Dyer Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. A year under director Yusuf Dahl’s leadership, the Dyer Center recently changed it’s name from the IDEAL Center as a […]
Under a new woof: Dog House welcomes three new pups
Sapphire, Abel and Owen will be keeping the residents of the Dog House busy, with each having a unique training curriculum or level to accomplish throughout the school year. Sapphire and Abel, who arrived last week, are both labrador retrievers. Abel is a service dog in training, while Sapphire is a companion dog, meaning she […]
Leopards football squanders early lead to Monmouth in contested home opener
The Leopards’ football team dropped a close game to Monmouth on last Saturday, losing 24-20 in their home opener at Fisher Stadium. Despite a first-half offensive surge, Lafayette missed several key opportunities late in the game and now sits at 0-3 on the season. It was a tale of two halves for the Leopards, who scored 20 points […]
Drake Bell to play at One Centre Square, talks performing
Drake Bell will perform in downtown Easton at One Centre Square this Sunday. Doors for the show will open at 5:00 p.m and the show will start around 5:30 p.m. According to the One Centre Square website, the event will end around 10 p.m. Bell, who is widely known as both a musician and actor […]
Hill’s Kitchen owner maintains dedication to community, emphasizes freshness and accessibility
Hill’s Kitchen, which sits at the corner of Cattell and W Monroe Streets, may have replaced College Hill’s local diner, but the food and style of Tracy’s lives on through long-time chef and Hill’s Kitchen’s new owner, Stephanie Merlo. Back in April 2018 Merlo made the decision to buy the restaurant from Tracy and convert […]
Democracy Challenged: The new face of the Republican Party: leaderless, disengaged, and in disarray
The Republican party faces a political identity crisis. With the death of Senator John McCain, the nation is stripped of the last true ‘maverick’ of the Senate. No other Republican has the gall and determination needed to return the senate to ‘regular order.’ What’s left is gallivanting politicians, only aiming to make the next news cycle. As an independent-minded […]
Beating last season’s champs: Women’s soccer downs Bucknell to start Patriot League play
The Lafayette women’s soccer team captured a 2-0 victory against Bucknell University, last year’s Patriot League champions, last Saturday. This was the Leopards first action of the season in Patriot League play, looking to advance to the Patriot League Tournament for the third consecutive year. The team has had a roller coaster start to the season, […]
Economics lecture considers migration effects on Mexican labor markets
While migration from Mexico into the United States and the affect on the American job market is regularly discussed, and regularly in the news cycle, Dr. Sarah Pearlman has been looking into the effects of migration patterns in the opposite direction. This past Monday, the Economics Department welcomed Pearlman, who teaches courses on econometrics and […]
Preview: A modern adaptation of classical jazz: ‘The Hot Sardines’ to perform at Lafayette
The Williams Center for the Arts will be graced with a visit by one of the most eminent contemporary jazz bands, The Hot Sardines this Friday at 8 p.m. Hailing from New York City, The Hot Sardines combine the classic arrangements of the early 20th century with their own modern sound. Downbeat Magazine, a publication that […]
From Brooklyn to Lower: Larry Williams sits down with The Lafayette
“79! 55! 21!” When students hear numbers echoing through the Farinon Atrium during late night Lower hours, they think of Larry. Larry Williams may be best known at Lafayette for yelling order numbers in Lower to remind students that their meals are ready, but the connections he’s made with students are what stands out to […]
Paper Playlist: Down Memory Lane
Fifteen – Taylor Swift I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas Found a Way – Drake Bell Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry Bye Bye Bye – NSYNC Wonderwall – Oasis Africa – Toto Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood Mr. Brightside – The Killers Unwritten – Natasha […]