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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

Sophomore Michael Walsh led the Leopards at the Patriot League Championship last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Golf takes last place at Patriot League Championship

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor May 5, 2023

Last weekend, the golf team wrapped up its season by taking last place at the Patriot League Championship (PLC) at the par-72 Hillendale Country Club. "We had much higher hopes going into the PLC, it...

After being officially approved as a club, ballet welcomes dancers with a variety of experience. (Photo courtesy of Yuko Tanaka 26)

Ballet club chassés onto campus

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor May 5, 2023

The ballet club was approved last Thursday after presenting to Student Government that it met the new club requirements. First-year president Yuko Tanaka had the idea to form the club after other students...

Mens soccer tied ESU at Cottingham Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)

Men’s soccer hosts annual Earn Your Spots Game

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

This past weekend, the men’s soccer team held its annual Earn Your Spots charity match at Cottingham Stadium. The Leopards played East Stroudsburg University (ESU), tying the Warriors 0-0. About 300...

The seniors on the club rugby team pose after their last tournament. (Photo courtesy of Matt Cherry 23)

Men’s club rugby goes undefeated at home tournament

By Fiona Cannon, Contributing Writer April 28, 2023

This past weekend, the men's club rugby team hosted and participated in its final tournament of the year. The team went undefeated over the course of the weekend, winning 29-21 against Albright College,...

Junior goalkeeper Lexie Coldiron currently leads the nation in saves. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse blown-out by 10th-ranked Loyola Maryland

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

On Saturday, the women’s lacrosse team (2-14 overall, 1-7 Patriot League) traveled down to Baltimore to face the 10th-ranked team in the country, Loyola Maryland (14-2 overall, 8-0 Patriot League). In...

Womens crew celebrates with first place medals last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Noni Lorentzen 25)

Crew continues season with masterful performance at Kerr Cup

By Luke Gutleber, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

The crew team built upon its recent success in its third regatta of the season at the Kerr Cup this past Saturday. Four separate Leopard boats achieved first-place finishes, with an additional boat coming...

Members of the dance company perform a lyrical routine. (Photo courtesy of Ricki Blaustein 25)

Dance company highlights variety of styles at showcase

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

This past Friday, the dance company put on a final showcase at Williams Center for the Arts. This showcase is put on each semester and is a culmination of all of the rehearsing and choreography the team...

The Gummeson Grounds will have several improvements, including a new press box. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)

Construction on new soccer stadium underway

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor April 21, 2023

In early March 2022, the Gummeson Grounds project was announced. This project, spurred by a lead gift from men’s soccer alum Peter Gummeson ‘80, is intended to elevate the Lafayette soccer programs...

The crew team two weeks ago at the Murphy Cup. (Photo courtesy of Rick Kelliher)

Crew outshines Division I programs at Knecht Cup

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

The crew team traveled to Cherry Hill, New Jersey this past weekend to compete in the Knecht Cup Regatta on the Cooper River against 35 other varsity and club teams. The highlight of the weekend came...

Sophomore midfielder Sophia Spallone scored the Leopards only goal of the first quarter against Colgate. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse falls to Colgate after weather delay

By Fiona Cannon, Contributing Writer April 21, 2023

This past weekend, the women's lacrosse team (2-13 overall, 1-6 Patriot League) lost 15-11 against Colgate (3-9 overall, 2-4 Patriot League) at home. This Senior Day game was originally planned for Saturday,...

The golf team will now prepare for the Patriot League tournament. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s golf ties for seventh at home course

By Luke Gutleber, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

This past Monday, the men’s golf team concluded the final round of the Abarta Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational, which Lafayette hosted. The tournament took place at the par-72 Northampton Country Club,...

Financial management has become increasingly important in student-athlete life.

Athletic department hosts ‘Spend Smart’ for student-athletes

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

Last Monday, the athletic department hosted a financial literacy workshop in partnership with regional leaders from Wells Fargo to teach student-athletes how to budget and save their money. Around 25 student-athletes...

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