On a foggy Tuesday morning, the students in the class “Globalization and Its Critics”, watch a video produced by NPR revealing the harsh reality of worker exploitation in “far-away” countries. Suddenly, the banana on our desk was not innocent. It was picked by somebody who is not being given proper medical care to deal with […]
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Need a study break? Head down the hill for holiday fun
Finals week is just around the corner, a bittersweet ending to the fall semester usually accompanied by copious amounts of stress. Taking sufficient breaks between studying can make the week more enjoyable, so here are some ideas for places to get off campus and relax for a bit this holiday season. Easton’s Holiday Market Tomorrow, […]
Op-Ed: Healing from Pittsburgh in Light of Another Threat
This past weekend, as Jews across America and around the world commemorated last year’s mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue with the movement #ShowUpForShabbat, my synagogue received two bomb threats. My parents were visiting me for Family Weekend and I was about to lead Shabbat services at Hillel when my mom got a […]
Off the eaten path: a family weekend restaurant guide
If you are in town for the family weekend and wondering where to grab a bite to eat, look no further. Here are five quality and different options, some of which may not be the first to come up on Yelp, that will take you a little off the beaten path: Las Terrenas ($) Las […]
Fun while there’s still sun: What to do in Easton before it gets cold
Easton and the surrounding area are full of exciting, outdoor opportunities in the warmer months. Here are four must-do activities before winter sets in: Wy-Hit-Tuk Park Located along the Delaware Canal Trail (an excellent stretch of flat land for a run), Wy-Hit-Tuk Park is a delightful place to visit on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Offering […]
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, […]
Freshman guide to navigating Lafayette, answers on roommates, studying, gym time, safety
Moving from home to a college campus can be the most exciting part of one’s life. It can also be challenging and frightening. The unpredictability of student life tends to create uncertainty and numerous looming questions: will I make any friends? Am I smart enough for this? What if I don’t like my roommate(s)? Am […]
Letter from the Editor
Dear Lafayette, This week, I close out my second and final year as Editor-in-Chief. I feel lucky to have occupied the role for as long as I have. I’m proud of all that my staff and I have been able to accomplish. Journalism can be a thankless endeavor, but The Lafayette staff has consistently reported […]
Lifelong golfer Will Halamandaris will compete at NCAA Regionals
Junior Will Halamandaris’ golf journey began when he was just two years old, and recently culminated in him becoming the first Lafayette medalist at the Patriot League Golf Tournament since 2010. Halamandaris took the title after a five-hole playoff, clinching the win with a two-foot putt on the par-4 first hole. “It certainly shows the […]
Editorial: Why The Lafayette should be able to contact student-athletes directly
Athletic department officials have recently notified their student-athletes of a change in procedure: inquiries from The Lafayette are to go through the athletic communications division. While the department has not put this in writing as an official policy, and there is no penalty for violating it, it is becoming standard procedure which our reporters have […]
Op-ed: More clarity is needed about future of Portlock
All around whispers rattle on about the future. I bear witness to empty space where once stood houses, victims of the expansion. Now, red banners marked “Lafayette College” cordone off the space like a crime scene. Looking at the history of Black cultural centers on campus, I now wonder if Portlock’s home is next to […]
Opinion: While Lafayette makes slow and steady accessibility progress, getting around campus with physical disability remains difficult
Ever imagined living on campus with a walking disability? I hadn’t. My first problem was my living situation. My old dorm room was up three flights of stairs and was near impossible for me to climb up to after my injury. The Office of Residence Life was accommodating and found me a new room over […]
Golf places second in weekend tournament, the team’s best finish in the history of the event
The men’s golf team opened up their spring season with a three-way second place tie at the Lafayette Collegiate Invitational, hosted by the Leopards at the Steel Club in Hellertown, Pa. The runner-up finish is the highest the team has had at the event, which has been held annually for 17 years. “Our biggest strength […]
Op-ed: Student government funding decision lacks consideration of racial, historical context
According to Student Government’s mission statement, this acting body “allocates funds to student groups and organizations and do so in the best interest of the student body.” Their recent decision to deny the request of the Association of Black Collegians and the Hispanic Society at Lafayette to fund the purchase of kente stoles for graduating […]