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The colleges bookstore moved from the basement of Farinon to the first floor of the new McCartney dorms in April 2021. As of now, the space in the Farinon basement is not being used. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Government in talks to transform previous bookstore into new student space
The new trail, which will go behind the Simon Center for Economics, will connect with the steps pictured here. (Photo courtesy of LafNews)
Hurd administration announces new trail that will connect to downtown Easton
Numerous Lafayette alumni, including the founder of the college and several past presidents, are buried in the Easton Cemetery. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
Historic Easton Cemetery staff call for partnership with Lafayette due to financial burdens
Considering its location next to the Delaware River, Lafayette professors believe that climate change may create greater possibilities of flooding in Easton. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton website)
Lafayette staff and students contribute to Easton’s recently approved climate action plan
While only serving as interim Vice President, Beckers policy goals include completing the Markle parking deck replacement and the Kunkle Hall renovation. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Finance and Administration)
President Hurd appoints interim vice president of finance and administration
Photo of Katy Bednarsky.
Lafayette welcomes Katy Bednarsky as student advocate and prevention coordinator
Students light a menorah
Hillel Society fosters community and a sense of ‘home’ with Hanukkah events
A large synthetic skating rink is just one of the many attractions that are a part of the Easton Winter Village. (Photo courtesy of city of Easton)
Weekend Winter Village brings a holiday wonderland to downtown Easton
Members of the Jazz Combo combined classic jazz pieces with compositions of their own in their recent performance. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Jazz Combo integrates global influences and original compositions in fall concert
Through their art, Sadie Graeff 22 asks viewers to question what makes a person who they are. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student artist spotlight: Sadie Graeff ’22 explores facets of identity with art
Athletics has begun the national search process for a new head football coach. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Head Coach John Garrett dismissed after five seasons
Announced to the 2022 executive board, Juniors Lauren Salbinski (left), Arden Westphalen (middle) and Abby Hammel (right) plan to continue to foster a positive and close-knit environment for the team. (Photo courtesy of Arden Westphalen 23).
Crew team announces 2022 executive board and plans for next season
The basketball team talking strategy during their Monday night win over Columbia University. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Men’s basketball trounces Columbia in second victory of season
The Lafayette Equestrian team celebrates sophomore Zubair Ali’s first show. (Photo courtesy of Zubair Ali 24)
Lafayette Equestrian Team rides into a new year
Senior Malik Hamm (#99) led the 12 Leopards who received All-Patriot League Honors this season. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)
Twelve Lafayette Football Players receive All-Patriot League Honors, three with academic honors
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?
Cronin tied for third place at the conference championship in May. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)
Senior Brendan Cronin becomes first Lafayette golfer to be named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
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

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
Freshman quarterback Ah-Shaun Davis stands out as the Lafayette football team puts on a dominant performance at Family Weekend, claiming their first win (24-14) over the University of Pennsylvania. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)

Football earns team win at Family Weekend win over University of Pennsylvania

Drew Steiner
October 1, 2021
The Lafayette football team opens up their season with a hard game against the United States Air Force Academy (31-14). (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Lafayette loses to Air Force in football season opener

Drew Steiner
September 10, 2021
Nick Hazel ranked 46th in TopDrawerSoccer’s Men’s National Top 100 ranking.  (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Senior defender Nick Hazel named to TopDrawerSoccer’s Men’s National Top 100 ranking

Drew Steiner
September 3, 2021
Both the men’s and women’s teams sent three athletes to the event. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications).

Branch and Jacobs lead the Leopards at the IC4A/ECAC Championships

Drew Steiner
May 21, 2021
Senior infielder Ethan Stern had four hits in the weekend series. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Baseball earns third seed in Patriot League playoffs; Leopards will face second-seeded Army in a series this weekend

Drew Steiner
May 14, 2021
The team returns to action tomorrow at the Lafayette Open at Metzgar Fields. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Track and field returns to outdoor action for first time in two years

Drew Steiner
March 26, 2021
This spring was the first semester ever that all fall and spring sports teams played simultaneously. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Burns 22)

Fake crowd noise and cardboard cutouts: Players reflect on a basketball season without spectators

Drew Steiner
March 12, 2021
COVID-19 safety protocols affected both the mens and womens tennis teams this past week. (Photo courtesy of Chuck Zovko)

Lafayette athletics suffers its first COVID-19 outbreak

Drew Steiner
March 5, 2021
Senior Ainsley Jacobs won the womens race in 26:11, the first victory of her collegiate career. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s and women’s cross country sweep first event of shortened season

Drew Steiner
February 26, 2021

Lafayette Men’s Basketball Team moves to 5-1 with wins over Loyola

Drew Steiner
February 1, 2021
Two generations of Lafayette swimmers join forces to coach outdoors during the pandemic

Two generations of Lafayette swimmers join forces to coach outdoors during the pandemic

Drew Steiner
November 14, 2020
Mens basketball made the Patriot League semifinals for the first time since their title run in 2015. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s basketball ends season with semifinal loss to Colgate

Drew Steiner
March 13, 2020
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