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Month: August 2019
College welcomes three new positions, ten tenure-track professors
This semester, the college welcomes ten new tenure-track professors to campus. According to Provost John Meier, three of the ten tenure-track positions created this year were made possible by the college’s strategic direction, a ten-year plan that includes increasing the student body population by 400 and adding 40 new faculty members. The purpose of the […]
New Bachelor of Science degree offers interdisciplinary twist on engineering
This year, the college unveiled a brand new major within the engineering department, available to all underclassmen. The bachelor of science in engineering (BSE) will allow students to take traditional engineering courses as well as to integrate with other areas of study. According to David Brandes, professor of civil and environmental engineering and one of […]
Under construction: How Lafayette’s campus is changing
Lafayette’s campus received a major makeover this summer while students were away, and more work is underway for the coming semester. The Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center (RISC) is now open for classes for the first time since construction began in 2017, and numerous other construction and renovation projects were also completed during the break. Much […]
Skeggy’s Axe House provides weekend fun for students and Easton residents
Skeggy’s Axe House, which opened last May, offers students and Easton residents a safe and unique way to blow off some steam after a long week: axe-throwing. Skeggy’s is only open on the weekends, however, according to one of its founders Ryan Savage, that has not hindered business. During the Clam Jam Festival in downtown […]
New Rockwell cafe focuses on sustainability, locally sourced options
Along with labs and high-tech classrooms, the recently opened Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center (RISC) is home to a new, eco-friendly dining option that has already become frequented by students with many options selling out before 12:30 p.m. this past week. The ECO Cafe, a locally sourced and sustainable cafe, opened this past Monday in the […]
Mike Anekwe ’22 fosters love of basketball in Nigeria through self-funded foundation
After growing up in Nigeria with few opportunities, Mike Anekwe ’22 knew he “wanted to give back to an underprivileged community.” In March 2019, the Lafayette basketball player, 19, put his thoughts into a plan for action by starting the Anekwe Foundation, with the goal of growing “the game of basketball, not just in Nigeria […]
Letter from the Editor
Dear Lafayette Community: After two years as news editor, I am humbled and proud to step into the role of Editor-in-Chief this year at The Lafayette. While we said goodbye to four seniors last May, our staff is eager to return to provide an informative platform for all on this campus to share their voices, […]
Under new coaching, Lafayette volleyball team aims to build on disappointing 2018 season
As the 2019 volleyball season approaches, there is nowhere to go but up for the Lafayette Leopards. The team performed well on their serves in the 2018 season, finishing fourth in the conference in service aces, but will look to build on its last place rankings in opponent hitting percentage, kills, assists, blocks, and digs. […]
Women’s soccer opens season with an overtime win, loses next game
The Lafayette women’s soccer team opened their season with a close win over St. Francis University last Thursday, Aug.22, before losing to the University of Delaware the following Sunday. The St. Francis match was an overtime victory in which junior Sophie Saldivar played the hero, scoring the lone goal of the match in the 98th […]
Netflix Review: ‘Stranger Things’ beautifully weaves storylines, develops characters
The directors of “Stranger Things” season three have each played their part in continuing the series’ legacy of feeling like one long movie. Each manages to effectively incorporate their directorial styles into the episodes they directed while allowing the season to run smoothly. As with any movie franchise or TV show, it’s world continues to […]
Photo Essay: The Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center officially opens, students enjoy newest building
Over the summer, the college made finishing touches to the Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center (RISC) in preparation for the arrival of new and returning students. Construction on the college’s $75 million and 100,000 square foot project began in May 2017 with the goal to expand the room for the STEM majors and create a […]
Field hockey begins 2019 season with returning top scorers
Statistically one of the most successful teams in Lafayette athletics, the Leopards field hockey team worked to a 8-11 overall record last season. After averaging a full goal per game more than their opponents throughout the season, they earned a 4-2 record in league play. They were the only Lafayette team to finish .500 or […]
Student Athlete Advisory Committee to launch mental health campaign this fall
Lafayette’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is launching a mental health campaign this fall while they continue to provide a platform for student athletes on campus. “We’re hoping to increase student athletes awareness of all the resources they have on campus for mental health and also promote the mindset that ‘you don’t have to be […]