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The Office of Residence Life is calling for McKelvy Scholars to fill five vacancies at the McKelvy House, otherwise the office might assign non-scholars to this selective academic community. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
McKelvy Scholars Program feuds with Residence Life Office over house vacancies
The new athletic facility will include a weight room that all Division I athletes at Lafayette may use. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
New athletic facility to be constructed at current site of Maroon Club Strength Center
Study abroad interim trips ready for takeoff despite Omicron variant
The new student space should be completed by fall 2022, according to Dean of Students Brian Samble. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Government to contribute $400,000 to new student space
Unlike his acquaintance George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette was a staunch supporter of the emancipation of slavery. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Why the Marquis’ legacy is seldom challenged
Sophie Himmel ‘24 created 100 casts of her chest for students to place around campus in places that they have felt unsafe. (Photo courtesy of Sophie Himmel 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Sophie Himmel ‘24 raises awareness of sexual violence on campus with sculpture project
Dr. Robert Krasner 67 rubbed elbows with the nations most prominent political figures, including George H. W. Bush, during his tenure as Attending Physician to Congress. (Photo courtesy of the Robert CJ Krasner Papers, Special Collections and College Archives)
Former Attending Physician to Congress Dr. Robert Krasner ‘67 donates decades of memorabilia to Special Collections
G Herbo, who performed in Easton last Friday, has been performing for nine years and has created four studio albums. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)
‘I feel like they know me, and I know them’: Rapper G Herbo on his recent concert in Easton
Cameron Cloud 24 smiles.
Cameron Cloud ’23 creates video game to show rapid population growth of the spotted lanternfly
Friday Feasts is a one to two hour Zoom call each Friday where HFA members are given a space to work on applications for internships. (Photo courtesy of @hfa_lafayette Instagram)
Hispanic Finance Association educates and empowers BIPOC students for careers in finance and economics
The new athletic facility will include a weight room that all Division I athletes at Lafayette may use. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
New athletic facility to be constructed at current site of Maroon Club Strength Center
Lafayette tied with seven other schools for first in the nation in Graduation Success Rate (GSR), with 22 of Lafayettes athletic programs claimed a 99% overall GSR. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette’s athletic programs lead nation, place among Ivies in Graduation Success Rate
Freshman forward Chris Rubayo scored four points on Sunday in double overtime loss against NJIT. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Men’s basketball falls in consecutive matches, Fulton awarded Rookie of the Week
The Lafayette club volleyball team placed second last weekend at their home competition, which was just one of three of their successful outings this season. (Photo courtesy of Nina Curko 22)
Club volleyball ends faall season with second place finish at home tournament
Lafayette Cheerleading has been present and spirited at all of the football and basketball games this year. (Photo Courtesy of Caroline Burns 22)
Cheerleading ramps up schedule in 2021 receiving full varsity promotion
Op-Ed: The fight for Roe isn’t over—It’s just getting started
Photo courtesy of Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
The Lafayette fencing team initiated their season at Temple University, with the match being highlighted by sophomore Amanda Manubag placing 16th in saber. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Rupp)
Fencing ready for the season after first outing at Temple
Op-Ed: The illusion of safety
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
College still co-ed
College still co-ed
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long

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Junior midfielder Sebastian Varela (8) recorded his first assist of the season against Colgate. (Photo by Cole Jacobson 24)

Men’s soccer defeats Colgate for third consecutive win

Nash Lovallo
March 26, 2021
Junior goalie Alex Sutton did not face a single shot on goal in the win over Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s soccer defeats Bucknell in season opener on Ssessanga’s strike

Nash Lovallo
March 12, 2021
Sophomore guard Jess Booth scored a career-high 15 points in the second game against Loyola. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s basketball sweeps Loyola to close out regular season

Nash Lovallo
March 5, 2021
Senior guard Drew Freeland was held scoreless for the first time this season against Navy. (Photo courtesy of athletic communications)

Women’s basketball drops close game to Navy after cancellation

Nash Lovallo
February 19, 2021

Men’s basketball takes season series against Loyola Maryland with comeback win

Nash Lovallo
February 12, 2021
Mens lacrosse scored just one goal in the first half in their loss to Army. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s lacrosse remains winless after loss to nationally-ranked Army

Nash Lovallo
March 13, 2020
Junior forward Natalie Kucowski is the only player in school history to record 1000 points and 1000 rebounds. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s basketball splits final pair of regular season games, finishes fifth in conference

Nash Lovallo
March 6, 2020
Mens basketball dropped a pair of games, falling to fifth in conference standings. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s basketball team loses two conference games as playoffs loom

Nash Lovallo
February 28, 2020
The team posted a 3-2 record at the MACFA round-robin event. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s fencing wins three at round-robin tournament with conference championships looming

Nash Lovallo
February 21, 2020
Sophomore defender Luke Woodward had four assists against Susquehanna. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette mens hockey club)

Men’s club hockey splits weekend set as playoffs near

Nash Lovallo
February 14, 2020
The team has two more games this weekend before the playoffs begin. (Photo courtesy of Elise Bossert 20)

Women’s club hockey team clinches playoff spot with fourth straight win

Nash Lovallo
February 7, 2020
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