Student government president-elect Fraynette Familia ‘20 is pushing to bring minimum wage for students to $8, an effort that has been ongoing since last November. Student government’s Equity and Inclusion Committee, which will be under the leadership of Eduardo Rodriguez-Gomez ‘22 in the coming fall semester, has been spearheading the effort. President Alison Byerly said that the […]
Day: April 19, 2019
‘Emboldened’ by efforts in society to silence him, Michael Mann calls for climate action among students
“What is the greatest threat the military now tells us we face in the years ahead?” asked Dr. Michael Mann, professor of atmospheric science at Penn State University and director of the Penn State Earth System Science Center last Tuesday. “It’s climate change.” Mann was invited to speak at the college as the Jones Lecturer. He […]
A spirit of inclusivity, mentorship, scholarship: community reflects on career of Professor Robert Weiner, who will retire at end of term
Among former students and mentees of Robert Weiner, certain themes stand out about the history professor and co-leader of Hillel: he is an inquisitive spirit who makes a constant effort to include and learn about those with whom he crosses paths. Weiner will retire at the end of this semester, he told The Lafayette two […]
Student government executive board election results
The election results for the student government executive board positions were announced Tuesday evening in an email. The Monday elections followed last week’s election of incoming student government president Fray Familia ‘20. Of the 11 remaining executive positions, the candidates for five positions ran unopposed. The number of participating voters varied between positions, but ranged […]
With trial date set for Moravian Title IX lawsuit, a look at Lafayette’s sexual misconduct procedures, policies
A Moravian student filed a federal civil lawsuit against her college and alleged rapist last August, and a trial date for the matter was set for Oct. 28 a couple weeks ago. The student alleges that the school violated Title IX by failing to adequately handle her report that a fellow student lured her into […]
From ACL tear to NCAA leadership forum: Sophie Carr talks her journey, supporting others with injuries
Sophomore field hockey forward Sophie Carr suffered a setback last spring when she tore her ACL. A year later, not only has she nearly fully recovered from the serious injury, but the NCAA has recognized her as a leader in collegiate athletics. Moreover, she is aiming to help others recovering from injuries at Lafayette with […]
Preview: An ‘organic approach’ to jazz: Moutin Factory Quintet and Kavita Shah discuss their musical background
The Moutin brothers, who played their first American concert in Pittsburgh 18 years ago, will be back in Pennsylvania this weekend to play at the college. “We are really happy to come and play for people at Lafayette College,” said Francois Moutin. The Moutin Factory Quintet, led by French twins, François and Louis Moutin, and Kavita Shah […]
Athlete Ally club looks to further LGBTQ+ acceptance and awareness in Lafayette athletics
The Lafayette chapter of Athlete Ally has existed for about five years, but the group hasn’t made much of a splash in the world of Leopard athletics, according to club president and senior Theresa Delahanty and incoming co-presidents junior Jenn DeLongis and sophomore Eva Kaplan. With a shift in funding support and new ideas, these […]
Exploring stereotypes, ancestry: Zadi Zokou discusses his documentary ‘Black N Black’
As an immigrant from the Ivory Coast, filmmaker Zadi Zokou is used to misperceptions and stereotypes. “I remember when I first came [to America]… there was a kid who heard my accent,” he said. “His mom asked me where I was from and I said, ‘I’m from Ivory Coast in West Africa,’ and the kid […]
Music to nourish the mind: Kevin Hutchinson ’20 champions conscious rap and musical therapy
“Music is the medicine that replaces all other medicines,” said Kevin Hutchinson ’20, alias Poetik Kindle. Sitting calmly and coolly in a laid-back chair, Hutchinson relayed his love for music and his connection to the world. For Hutchinson, listening to music is much more than popping in ear buds and bobbing your head to the […]
Acclaimed poet Shane McCrae opens up about poetic journey
“Dying is an art, like everything else. I do it exceptionally well. I do it so it feels like hell. I do it so it feels real.” Shane McCrae found his love for poetry when he watched a film that featured this particular line by Sylvia Plath, featured in her poem “Lady Lazarus.” When McCrae […]
Hitting a slump: Baseball falls to .500 in conference with losses to Army, Lehigh
Over the weekend, the Leopards traveled to Army West Point to face off against the reigning Patriot League Champions in a three-game series, losing two out of three. The Leopards then returned home for a matchup with Lehigh, where they were outmatched to the tune of a 12-1 score. On Saturday, the Leopards played a […]
Sports Recap Central
Men’s lacrosse (4-9) (0-6) April 13 vs. Bucknell University L, 17-4 Sophomore goalie Jake Floyd-Jones stopped 15 shots in his first-career start between the pipes, while senior midfielder Connar Dehnert paced the offense with two goals. Attackers senior Conor Walters and junior Robbie Garavente recorded the other two scores in the loss. Women’s lacrosse […]
Caroline Harmon and Tim Payne break long-standing track and field records at weekend meets
Multiple school records were broken this past weekend, as the Lafayette track and field team competed in three separate meets. The team sent athletes to Moravian College for the Coach P Invitational, Kutztown University for the Monschein Multi, and Bucknell University for the Bison Open. Senior captain Caroline Harmon, who ran in the Bison Open […]