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Student Life

Radio Lafayette

Eighty years after airwaves were approved, WJRH 104.9 FM remains one of the oldest student-run stations in the country.

By Madeline Marriott ’24

Business

Fútbol Frenzy

With the World Cup taking over North American cities this summer, a very soccer-obsessed United States readies for its latest surge in the sport.

By Chris Quirk

Sustainability

A precious time for rewilding

How Lafayette alumni and the College are helping to restore ecosystems—one native plant at a time.

By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis

Big Ideas

Students

Blazing campaign trails

After winning a local government seat in November, Addison Moore ’27 has been dedicating efforts to civic duties.

By Kelly Huth

Community

Anthropology of the city

Students in Prof. Matthew DeMaio’s course use Downtown Easton as a living, breathing classroom.

By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis

Bicentennial

Prepping for Paris

The collection of Lafayette artifacts recently loaned to the National Archives of France is ready for the world to see.

By Amy Downey

Stay Connected With Classmates!

Visit classnotes.lafayette.edu to share your accomplishments, news, and photos. Alumni updates that are submitted online
will also be considered for inclusion in the next issue of Lafayette magazine.

Marquis celebrations

A look at the Bicentennial regional events that have been making their way around the country since October.
Spring things

Some of the enrichment opportunities that Bicentennial academic grants have unlocked this semester.
Laf Club Spotlight: Real Estate Club

The Lafayette Real Estate Club has quickly become one of the most dynamic preprofessional clubs on campus.
Nesting at Metzgar

Biology Department head Mike Butler and his students use Metzgar Fields for researching house sparrows.

“I repeatedly asked myself how I could make a contribution that would outlast me.”

Jeff Yorzyk

Chemical Engineering, 1992

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Expert Advice

Faculty

Driven for safety

Engineering psychologist Michael Nees talks about taking a human-centered mindset to avoid blind spots in design.

by Brianna MIron ’26

THe Arts

Lafayette, center stage

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda talks writing, mentors, and bringing the Marquis to life.

By Margaret Wilson

Advice

Make a plan for your money

Alex Merriman ’16 talks retirement planning, financial literacy, and safely making big purchases.