As one of the Easton residents that has spoken out against Lafayette College’s proposed dormitory expansion, I’m writing to offer my perspective and invite discussion about the role of Lafayette within its host community. As reported by The Lafayette, residents are concerned that the project will have numerous negative impacts on the neighborhood. The project […]
Dear Members of the Lafayette College community: We write to express our complete solidarity with those affected by President Trump’s recent decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA. We deplore the partisanship that has thrown so many young people and their families into a state of fear and […]
For decades the Democratic party has been known as the home of those who label themselves as left-leaning, liberal or progressive, yet I am increasingly unable to agree with that sentiment. For evidence of this argument I turn to the recent events of the Syrian bombings of the past month, and the ongoing strife between […]
The men’s and women’s tennis teams have wrapped up their seasons and are heading into their Patriot League Championship tournament this week. The men’s team competed in three matches this week against Lehigh, Mount St. Mary’s and Villanova. Although they lost all three matches, the team played hard and matched up well against their opponents. […]
Just as plans for Lafayette’s new glass elevator went public, reclusive billionaire and candy mogul William “Willy” Wonka and his Chocolate Factory have sued the college for theft of intellectual property. Scheduled to be built next year, the elevator will cost the college $9 million and at least one goose laying golden eggs. The court […]
After being swarmed with outbreaks of norovirus, influenza and ringworm, Dr. Jeffery Goldstein announced to the campus that he can no longer take what students are dealing to him, adding he was feeling a little queasy. Luckily, his successor has been groomed for years: energetic golden retriever and acclaimed medical professional Munson is taking over […]
Sunday at noon, willing and healthy brothers of the Penn Theta of Phi Kappa Psi will begin a 30-hour fast to promote awareness of the worldwide problem of hunger. President of Phi Psi Michael Latorre ’18 said that the famine crisis in South Sudan prompted the brothers to take action. “Given the recent developments in South […]
White supremacist John Spencer ’15 said he is happy he found a group of friends he can talk about issues with and “not be labeled a bigot.” “Inclusion is one of Lafayette’s ideals, and that means the ability to voice and hear any idea,” he said. “What better way to do that than allowing white supremacists […]
Despite the fact that Lafayette’s new temporary dorms are not going to be ready for next semester as planned, the college said there will be no problems finding housing for the extra 100 students. Director of Residence Life Moe Homes said he has “a really good buddy, Jim, who would totally let the 100 additional […]
Women and unaffiliated men alike are outraged at the latest “open” party entrance fee hike which went into effect last Saturday. Many, men in particular, feel that with the rising cost of a social life they will have no choice but to stay in on the weekends. This is the sixth recorded fee hike since […]
Student government has called The Media “fake news” for failing to cover their budget meeting and committee updates on Monday. The Media has apologized and said they would cover the meeting. Student government president Biggy Ghoe ’20 said she was infuriated when the press came out on Friday with few details of the meeting’s events. “We […]
In a Galilean development, sources have told The Lafayette that former football coach Frank Tavani was fired after a heated argument with Athletic Director Steven Spheresberg over whether the Earth was flat or not. The source said the altercation occurred when Spheresberg bought Tavani a globe in recognition of his 30 years of coaching with the college. Tavani – […]
Previously thought to have reached the lowest readership possible on a campus this small, The Lafayette broke rock bottom at 4 p.m. last week after Dave Smith ’14 in Lower Farinon realized he was not holding the New York Times. An exclusive investigation by The Lafayette has revealed that the paper didn’t lose its readers – […]
While shouting, “Here’s to you, ECON 247!” on top of a Milo’s table on Monday night, Lafayette student Dan Kaparti ’18 told reporters he would show up drunk to his exam tomorrow to bring down the class average. Crowds cheered as they realized they also didn’t study, but wanted a higher curve. “I do really like […]
