Jack Ash, an area Uber Eats driver, was left astonished on Wednesday evening after receiving a parking ticket while delivering a large half-cheese, half-pepperoni pizza to a group of freshman students in South College dorm. Mr. Ash, 32, of Easton, alleges that he left his vehicle in a parking space for less than a minute […]
In the wake of the school closing, many students have called for certain services like housing and meal plans to be partially refunded. In response, college president Libby Arts has reopened Lower and offered a delivery service to those who order within a 500-mile radius. The regular cooks have returned, and some other workers have […]
Last Tuesday, mechanical engineering major Sharona Vyrice ‘22 missed class, saying her laptop was unusable due to COVID-19. “Because of the remote learning difficulties, I am urging professors to be more lenient in cases like mine where the student is unable to use their computer,” she said. She made an appeal to the school president, […]
Due to the coronavirus ending the athletic season, many teams are forced to continue their practices over Zoom, a video chat application. The decision was announced by Patriot League President Duncan Schute. “We hold out athletes to the highest standards,” Schute said. “They will need to elevate their game quarantine or no quarantine.” Baseball teams […]
Spring break is just around the corner, and although many students will be leaving campus, some may be able to stick around and enjoy the wonderful things Easton and the Lehigh Valley have to offer – here are just a few! Adam Sandler: 100% Fresher Comedian, actor, producer, writer and musician Adam Sandler will be […]
Daddy’s Place-Lebanese, Mediterranean This Lebanese restaurant has become a staple of the Easton restaurant scene since it opened its doors in 2014. It is a family-owned establishment that serves up delicious classics such as lamb shawarma, kababs, and falafel. Don’t forget to start with some excellent hummus or grape leaves. Whether you are a fan […]
Coronavirus emerged in the city of Wuhan, China in Dec. 2019. It causes symptoms similar to the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), spreads from person to person through droplets and causes a respiratory illness called COVID-19. As of Feb. 18, the number of people in China infected with the coronavirus reached nearly 45,000, after more […]
Valentine’s Day: a day of feelings gone wild and plenty of cringe. People either love it or harbor adamant emotions of the opposite kind. Termed by many as a “capitalist ploy” to stimulate the economy (especially the chocolate and floral industries), it is a day that never fails to remind the single people of the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
