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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The men’s rugby team took home second place at the Collegiate Cup three weeks ago. [Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Rugby]

Tackling the competition

By Nicholas Gates April 24, 2015

A historic club takes to the national stage once again Although they’re only allowed to pass backwards, the men’s rugby team is surging forward—all the way to the National Championship. The...

The ski teams gathers at the base of Mt.
Bachelor’s before the competition began. [Photo courtesy of Sydney Burton ‘16]

The slope of success

By Nicholas Gates March 27, 2015

Despite finish, ski team makes the most of Oregon Going to the USCSA National Championship is nothing new for the Lafayette Ski Team. This year marked their second consecutive year at the championship—this...

Men’s and women’s tennis team looks to shake off slow start

By Nicholas Gates February 13, 2015

The men and women’s tennis teams are looking to pick up the pace after a slow start to the season, as they gear up for Patriot League competition. In the first few weeks of the spring season both sides...

Backup quarterback shines

Backup quarterback shines

By Nicholas Gates November 14, 2014

Freshman Thomas Martin strides into the game winning kick against Colgate last Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Athletic Communications It’s not every week that a player comes off the bench and...

Sports Recap Central: 11/07/2014

Sports Recap Central: 11/07/2014

By Nicholas Gates November 7, 2014

Football (3-6, 1-3)  November 1 – Lafayette vs. Bucknell L, 27-24 OT The Leopards lost their third straight, last weekend, in an overtime heartbreaker at Bucknell. Stand out running back Ross Scheuerman...

The women’s tennis team huddles up during practice to discuss technique [Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Athletic Communications]

Three season commitment

By Nicholas Gates October 31, 2014

The women’s tennis team huddles up during practice to discuss technique.  Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Athletic Communications Tennis team uses winter to prepare for upcoming season As most of the fall...

Club Golf: New team putts for nationals

Club Golf: New team putts for nationals

By Nicholas Gates October 24, 2014

Lafayette club golf team finishes second at high point golf club in their sec- ond regional tournament Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Club Golf Only one semester into their inaugural year, the newest club...

Field hockey flash from the past

Field hockey flash from the past

By Nicholas Gates October 3, 2014

Lafayette defender stays step for step with ball to prevent a score. Field Hockey faces Holy Cross on Oct.4 in hopes of preventing a repeat of 2006 Photography by Christie Behot ‘16 For the first time...

Seven years of success

By Nicholas Gates September 26, 2014

The Leopards find early success as they work towards a winning season Every team sets goals prior to the launch of their season. Whether it is to go further into the playoffs, to win their division,...

[Photo courtesy of Lafayette Athletic Communications]
Tony Johnson ‘13 graduated sixth in all-time assists and fourth in all-time steals at Lafayette with 375 and 160 respectively. 

International Aspirations

By Nicholas Gates September 19, 2014

Tony Johnson ‘13 graduated sixth in all-time assists and fourth in all-time steals at Lafayette with 375 and 160 respectively. Alum finds new home away from home in South America Photo courtsy of Lafayette...

Defensive coaching additions teach players to think less, react more

Defensive coaching additions teach players to think less, react more

By Nicholas Gates September 4, 2014

Photos by Hana Isihara ‘17 With two scholarship recruiting years under their belt, and a different mindset on defense, the football team looks to outdo their success last season. The defending Patriot...

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