Jan 28, 2019
The Class: “Understanding Happiness”
What’s it about? Why does the smell of chocolate chip cookies, the arrival of a loved one, or the sight of a puppy scampering across the Quad make you…
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Jan 27, 2019
Bridge Building Starts Early at Lafayette
Story and photos by Bryan Hay Whether it’s a tied-arch, a girder, or a truss, steel bridges and sparks from welding joints get in the bloodstream early…
Jan 26, 2019
Destination: Weatherly, Pa.
Story and photos by Stephen Wilson The borough of Weatherly knows what time it is. The borough changed its name in 1848 to honor clockmaker David Weatherly…
Jan 25, 2019
Fool for Finance
By Kathleen Parrish Like most resident advisers, Robert Cuyjet ’19 negotiates roommate disputes, enforces quiet hours, and serves as a resource for students…
Jan 24, 2019
The Class: “The 1960s: Causes and Effects”
The gist: The 1960s is one of the most interesting, controversial, and discussed decades of the 20th century. The music, social changes, moon landing,…
Jan 23, 2019
Bringing Words to Life
Story by Kathleen Parrish, photos by Clay Wegrzynowicz For the eight students in the advanced seminar taught by Ute Bettray, visiting professor of German…
Jan 23, 2019
College’s United Way Campaign Raises More Than $51,000
Lafayette’s 2018 United Way campaign attracted 23 new donors who pledged $3,554 toward a campaign total of $51,885 raised. In all, 151 people, including…
Jan 22, 2019
Weekend Snow Scenes
Photographer Clay Wegrzynowicz showed what our campus looked like under a thin blanket of snow this weekend.
Jan 22, 2019
Debate: Is College Worth It?
In the second part of a two-part series in Forbes on ways to improve college admissions, Ed Devine, west coast regional director of admissions, discusses…
Jan 22, 2019
Why Some Colleges Use Winter Break to Advise Students
Liberal arts colleges like Lafayette are using their winter breaks to provide increased career assistance to students and improve graduates’ placement…