Freshman year is practically over and I have survived. I’d like to thank my parents, the Academy and God for their unrelenting support. This year has been filled with many new experiences, both good and bad. I’ve loved it more than I can say. So as I sentimentally look back at these past months (and […]

Another registration has come and gone. While many of us walked away happy with our schedules, others weren’t so lucky. For the latter, the ever so dreaded waitlist is a concept that’s well understood. From the outside, looking in at all of the other lucky students who occupy the coveted spots in the class they […]

Spring has sprung and Lafayette rejoices. Slowly but surely students are emerging from their dorm room hibernations and remembering what the warmth of natural sunlight feels like. In case you were are one of the few yet to come to the realization that the best season is upon us, here are the Top Ten clues […]

It’s the officially the second half of the spring semester; congratulations on making it this far. While we all still have approximately another two months to protect our GPAs, it’s hard not to feel a little burnt out. The weather is getting (debatably) better and studying scientific principles pales in comparison to daydreaming about summer, […]

With the Olympics wrapping up soon, it’s only appropriate to take a look back and reflect on how much fun they are. The Olympics are great, especially when we win. But even the Olympics have their quirks and problems. While I wasn’t lucky enough to experience Sochi for myself, I can only imagine all the […]

Regardless of how excited you were, how much guacamole you bought, or what team you rooted for, it’s pretty certain that you found the Super Bowl this past Sunday dull. If I wanted to watch something get destroyed on television I’d most certainly pick something different than Peyton Manning’s dreams (Peyton, if you’re reading this, […]

Before we dismissed for break, I was asked by an international student what Thanksgiving was about. It was a terrifying experience. Now, to be clear, I’m very confident in my knowledge of this great American holiday – I’ve drawn many hand turkeys throughout my life so I’m basically an expert on the subject. Yet realizing […]

Look around, and it’s not hard to notice the change of seasons taking place. The air is cooler and crisper and the leaves have changed their hues. Yet, these are not the only tell-tale signs of autumn. Anywhere you look on campus, subtle clues can be found of this phenomenon. Thus I’ve tasked myself with […]

Shocking as it may seem, it is already time to start considering what classes to take during the spring semester. While picking classes is a thrilling time for you Type A personalities out there, for others it can be stressful. I personally picked through the course catalogue and highlighted the top ten courses to take. […]

Whether you love them, hate them, or are indifferent towards them, Lafayette’s newest crop of freshmen have arrived and are here to stay. While someday these youngsters will fully assimilate into Lafayette culture of Vineyard Vines, boat shoes, and hating Lehigh, as of this moment they’re still wonderfully new, awkward, and easy to pick out […]

Every other week, Melissa Last ‘17 will list her “Top Ten” events and trends on campus. Unless you’ve been locked inside your dorm room for the past few weeks, you’ve heard of the new alcohol policy in place for athletes. Most students were outraged, as the policy entailed that any student athlete who is sent […]