The Lafayette Student Newspaper

‘Hear the voices behind the Queer Archives Project: Alumni share insight into project’s development’ The Queer Archives Project has been around for a few years now. Find out how it began and hear from alumni who have contributed their story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//voices-behind-the-q/

‘Lucy Moeller ‘21 and Annie Krege ‘23 explain the ins and outs of starting an Etsy shop for a cause’ Lucy Moeller ‘21 (pictured) and Annie Krege ‘23 spent their quarantines working for a causeby starting their own Etsy shops. Find out how they did so here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//lucy-moeller-21-and/

‘Brian Hutchinson ‘93 discusses recent movie ‘The Boys in the Band’ and life as an actor’ Brian Hutchison ‘93, star of recent Netflix movie ‘The Boys in the Band,’ stopped by virtual Homecoming week this past Monday. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//draft-brian-hutchis/

MacKnight Black Poetry Competition winner KeeShawn Murphy ‘20 explains the inspiration for her poem, ‘Firefly’ KeeShawn Murphy ‘20 won this year’s MacKnight Black Poetry Competition. Hear her story and read her award-winning poem here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//draft-poetry-compet/

A College Hill take on a 15th century play: Student-adapted production of bc ‘The Summoning of Everyman’ premieres next Thursday Beginning next Thursday, students and community members can watch a live performance of the student-led production of The Summoning of Everyman for free. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//a-college-hill-take/

Jean Corrie Prize Winner reflects on meaninglessness and sacred human connection in ‘Psalm for Claire Fisher’ Read about how Maya Nylund ‘23 wrote her award-winning poem. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//pen-jean-corrie-win/

‘What does a virtual semester look like for student musicians?’ Students in several of the college’s music groups have taken to new platforms to create music, making the most of a semester apart. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//what-does-a-virtual/

Tori Schoen ‘20 provides illustrations for new children’s book ‘Why Can’t I Play With My Friends?’ Tori Schoen and Sherry Lottero published their children’s book Monday, which highlights the life of a child amidst this current pandemic. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//tori-schoen-provide/

A new way to experience Shakespeare: Student-run virtual production of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ premieres this Friday This weekend, students and community members can attend a live-streamed performance of the student-produced Much Ado About Nothing-for free. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//draft-much-ado-abou/

‘Diversity in sorority life panel discusses first steps to making Greek life more inclusive amidst calls for abolition.’ Panelists shared experiences of racism, sexism and homophobia in their chapters, while Greek life at Lafayette faces a crucial point. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//panhellenic-committ/

Five new student groups bring opportunities for virtual semester and beyond Being hundreds of miles apart has not stopped Lafayette students from coming together, with five new student-led organizations covering a range of interests, including mental health, climate change, and healthy relationships. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//five-new-student-gr/

‘These issues will not go away': Professors Wendy Wilson-Fall and Vanessa Wills discuss anti-black racism in America. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//final-anti-racism-w/

If you didn’t already know that racism and sexual violence are pervasive and ingrained in the Lafayette community, you should now. Full story here: https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com//2/09/04/editorial-2/