The Lafayette
Easton, Pennsylvania, United StatesEnglishEstablished in 1870, this independent student publication serves as the primary news source for the Lafayette College community in Easton, Pennsylvania. It is notable for being one of the oldest college newspapers in the United States, providing comprehensive coverage of campus life, local collegiate affairs, and student-led editorial discourse.
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Dating back to the colonial era, the local press tradition in this Mid-Atlantic commonwealth is defined by large metropolitan dailies anchoring opposite ends of the state. The Lenfest Institute-owned Philadelphia Inquirer dominates eastern circulation, tracing its roots to 1829. On the western side, the Block Communications-owned Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the conservative-leaning Tribune-Review serve the greater Pittsburgh area. Further east, Alden Global Capital operates the Morning Call for Allentown readers. Specialized publications also serve distinct communities, notably the historic African-American weekly Philadelphia Tribune and the Spanish-language news outlet Al Día. Paperboy indexes 131 Pennsylvania newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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- Kristen Daily named as vice president of communications
- ‘We don’t know how we pay for it’: Lafayette College maintains 2035 carbon neutrality goal in new climate plan, financial uncertainty remains
- Crew caps off spring season with strong nationals showing
- Women’s lacrosse coach out after 7 seasons
- Softball drops 2 matches in Patriot League Tournament
- Track and field posts best men’s finish at Patriot League Championships since 2019
- Board of Trustees chairman bows out, Jefferson Kirby ‘84 elected as successor
- What’s in an anniversary? A history of Lafayette College celebrations