Mar 17, 2019
The Art of Senses and Thinking
Story and photos by Stephen Wilson Art and science originate from the same root according to Ed Kerns, Eugene H. Clapp II ’36 Professor of Art. “That…
Innovative Teaching and Learning
Mar 16, 2019
Synthesizing Artistic Risk
By Stephen Wilson Green lights, angling toward a vanishing point, dot the stage like a series of city high-rises. A lone figure walks out. A blast of fog…
Mar 8, 2019
Science of Fun
Story and photos by Stephen Wilson A soda can dipped in ice water instantly crumples. Fifth-graders observing the demonstration gasp with shock. The student…
Feb 12, 2019
Test-Driving Careers
By Katie Neitz Gateway Career Center’s January externship program provided Lafayette students with real-world career exposure and experience over winter…
Feb 5, 2019
Student Research in the Spotlight
Lafayette’s EXCEL Scholars’ program gives students hands-on experience and the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors. Below is a sampling of…
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…
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 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 18, 2019
Built for Speed, Engineered for Precision
By Bryan Hay Things weren’t going quite as planned for Carolyn Pye and her teammates. Their miniature aluminum-framed dragster, representing the skills…
Jan 17, 2019
The Class: “A Plastic World”
The debate: Plastic: the greatest technological advancement of the 20th century or an ecological scourge? Plastics, or polymers, are so pervasive in our…