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…
Psychology
Jan 3, 2019
Mad Libs, Balloons, and Social Skills
Story and photos by Stephen Wilson What 7-year-old doesn’t like a balloon? Imagine giving a child the task of keeping one balloon aloft. Complicate things…
Dec 5, 2018
The Class: “Psychology and the Media”
The gist: It can be tricky to navigate a media-saturated world, where a constant stream of information is carefully crafted to influence and shape beliefs…
Sep 25, 2018
Convicting Cosby
By Katie Neitz The conviction of Bill Cosby is considered by many to be a watershed moment in women’s history, one that has helped further propel the…
Sep 21, 2018
Memory’s Frailty May be Playing Role in Kavanaugh Matter
An Associated Press article about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and accuser Christine Blasey Ford quotes Jennifer Talarico, associate professor…
Aug 24, 2018
Fulbright Takes Alex Barton ’18 to Colombia
By Kathleen Parrish Alex Barton ’18 has long held a passion for teaching. During her time at Lafayette she tutored school children in Easton through…
Jul 25, 2018
Never Leaving Philly
By Stephen Wilson Chris Felix ’18 is Philadelphia tried and true. While born in New York City, he moved to the city of brotherly love at a young age…
Feb 17, 2018
The Academic Minute
Neha Vora (sociology), Sue Wenze (psychology), Brett Hendrickson (religious studies), Lisa Gabel (psychology), and Il Hyun Cho (government & law) each…
Feb 7, 2018
The Future Is Now
Story and photos by Stephen Wilson What you see may vary as you walk along the shoulder of Bushkill Drive where it traces the creek near Cemetery Curve…
Jan 29, 2018
Educating Young Brains
Story and photos by Stephen Wilson Ask kindergartners where their brains are, and they will point to their heads. Ask them what it looks like, and they…