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Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The repair crew is expected to complete "ground level resurfacing" of the path by the end of the week.
Pardee pathway interrupted by sinkhole
Lafayette College was the first college in the Lehigh Valley to set a carbon neutrality goal.
Sustainability looks to continue progress on long-term climate initiative
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
J.B. Reilly '83 has served on Lafayette College's Board of Trustees for 17 years. (Photo courtesy of the Valley Ledger)
$5 million trustee gift to support strategic plan
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
The dedicated lounge for English majors often hosts student events and club meetings.
English program at Lafayette remains strong despite national struggles
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.
Students help produce local election broadcast
Many of the music technology classes take place in the Williams Center for the Arts computer lab.
College announces new minors
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Student Government discusses faculty no-confidence vote at Jan. 30 meeting
Student Government discusses faculty no-confidence vote at Jan. 30 meeting
In 2024, 10 general body representatives resigned from Student Government.
‘We’re going to be the eyes and ears of Lafayette’
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.
Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
How tensions between faculty, Hurd and trustees led to a no-confidence vote
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
Allentown and Bethlehem, the other two primary cities in the Lehigh Valley, have both decriminalized small amounts of marijuana.
Easton councilman proposes order for lighter marijuana penalties
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.
College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
Lafayette College was the first college in the Lehigh Valley to set a carbon neutrality goal.
Sustainability looks to continue progress on long-term climate initiative
J.B. Reilly '83 has served on Lafayette College's Board of Trustees for 17 years. (Photo courtesy of the Valley Ledger)
$5 million trustee gift to support strategic plan
The "Dear Colleague" letter gives educational institutions until Feb. 28 to remove race-based initiatives, or risk losing federal funding.
Administration weighs response to ‘Dear Colleague’ letter
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
The Hogg Hall makeover was in partnership with Lafayette College Art Society.
LIMS revamps Hogg Hall rehearsal space
The "Small Worlds" exhibit at the Nurture Nature Center features a wide variety of art styles.
‘Small Worlds’ exhibit graces Nurture Nature Center
Several members of Easton's Rotary Club chapter at their induction. (Photo courtesy of eastonrotary.com)
‘If you need something, our members are there’
Psychology professor JJ Togans opened his research lab to students this year.
Researching your guilty pleasures
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
Swetha Tadisina '25 began her glassblowing journey two years ago. (Photo courtesy of Swetha Tadisina '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Swetha Tadisina sparks up creativity with glassblowing
Plus One began as a group of three and has since expanded to six members. (Photo courtesy of Ajani Martin)
Student Artist Spotlight: Plus One brings together musical flair, friendship
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.
‘Lift Every Voice’
Music by Lilly Hercik '27 can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music. (Photo courtesy of @lillymoss.music on Instagram)
Student Artist Spotlight: Lilly Hercik ‘27 puts a new spin on country music
"The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making" is the first in a five book series. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: A whimsical tale for young and old
"The Pitt" successfully adds a sense of realism to the typically dramatized medical drama. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘The Pitt’ brings fresh take to medical dramas
Lafayette Dining's Valentine's Day meal featured three courses of Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Food Review: A hearty Valentine’s meal with Lafayette Dining
SNL50 was a star-studded event featuring many past cast members, hosts and musical guests. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)
TV Review: SNL50 celebrates comedy history
"Captain America: Brave New World" made $88 million during its opening weekend in theaters. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ average entry in MCU
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)
Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery
Theater Underground was reintroduced to campus last spring. (Photo courtesy of Adam Fox '27)
Making it up as they go
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’
"Fight or Flight Night" began with club members demonstrating basic boxing skills. (Photo courtesy of Anica Kim '27)
Boxing Club, LCEMS debut Fight or Flight Night
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
Rich and Gerry Jaffé's wedding party was filled with friends from Lafayette College.
A relic of love outside of South
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
The faculty play was a time-honored tradition at the college for nearly 40 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
What happened to faculty plays?
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
Madeline Squarcia '22 works to make 'farm to table' a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia '22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil '17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil '17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Shayne Figueroa '99 first became interested in food studies after taking an American Studies class at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Shayne Figueroa '99)
Alumni Spotlight: NYU professor Shayne Figueroa ’99 shares passion for food history
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
The men's lacrosse team got back in the win column before its first Patriot League matchup against No. 5 Army on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse crushes Le Moyne
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
The swimming team broke 11 individual records at the Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Swimming and diving breaks school records, finishes in bottom half of Patriot League
Name, image and likeness deals in recent years have upended the financial operations of college football. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Transfer portal shakes up football roster
The football team is already preparing for the 2025 season.
Football adds 21 new players on National Signing Day
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Freshman guard Mark Butler dribbles down the court against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s basketball teams lose in Patriot League playoffs
Junior guard Abby Antognoli drives past a defender during the loss to Bucknell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops 3 games heading into playoffs
Senior guard Eric Sondberg shoots over a Bucknell defender earlier this year. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball ends regular season with fourth consecutive loss
Senior guard Makayla Andrews shoots in the paint during the victory over Lehigh. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball splits games against Lehigh, Navy
Junior guard Luka Savicevic shoots over a Lehigh defender during the Leopards' loss. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops three games in a row
After exiting last week's Patriot League final with a knee injury, senior midfielder Lineke Spaans returned to action to record the Leopards' lone shot attempt. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls in 1st round of NCAA tournament
Sophomore midfielder Stella Malinowski's late fourth quarter goal pushed the field hockey team into overtime against American University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey wins Patriot League championship
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans was one of three Leopards to earn First Team All-Patriot League selections. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey finishes regular season with Colgate win, beats Bucknell en route to Patriot League final
Senior forward Alex Darrah scored her seventh goal of the season against Boston University on Oct. 25. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey puts up back-to-back shutout victories
Senior defender India Ralph prepares to inbound a penalty corner against Temple University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey loses to Drexel, defeats #20 Temple
Junior midfielder Katie Marrs drives up the field in the Leopards' 13-9 comeback victory over Wagner College.
Women’s lacrosse beats Wagner after 2nd half resurgence
The men's lacrosse team got back in the win column before its first Patriot League matchup against No. 5 Army on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse crushes Le Moyne
Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.
Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games
Junior goalkeeper Joe Doherty saved 15 shots in the men's lacrosse team's loss against Drexel University on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Drexel University Athletics)
Late rally from Drexel hands first loss to men’s lacrosse
Sophomore midfielder Jack Massotto notched two assists in the win against Binghamton on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse commands 4th quarter to defeat Binghamton
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Love at first write
Love at first write
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.
Editorial: Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
Editorial: The future of free press
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
On the Spot: Second time's the charm
On the Spot: Second time’s the charm
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
Nicole Hurd looked Vladimir Putin in the eyes and "got a sense of his soul."
Hurd ends all global conflicts
Don't worry, the Quaddlers can't count to 84,000.
New Bowd of Twustees talks goals, kitties
“I don’t get the sense that the men were ever afraid to show how smart they were in a classroom,” Thaddeus Robert Barron Pardee ‘33 said.
Men of first class look back 191 years after graduating
Do not come.
Lafayette College announces ‘Hibachi for Harris’
Defenestrate the frat men? Fine, we'll do it, twist our arms.
Greek life rebrands as French life
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Freshman guard Mark Butler dribbles down the court against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s and women’s basketball teams lose in Patriot League playoffs

By Charlie Berman, Eric Ponieman and Grace Sanborn • March 11, 2024

Both the men’s (11-21 overall, 10-8 Patriot League) and women’s basketball teams (10-20 overall, 5-13 Patriot League) saw their seasons come to an end this past weekend, as the men fell to rival Lehigh...

Junior guard Abby Antognoli drives past a defender during the loss to Bucknell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball drops 3 games heading into playoffs

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024

The women’s basketball team (10-19 overall, 5-13 Patriot League) fell to Bucknell University (12-17 overall, 9-9 Patriot League) on Saturday by a score of 56-45. Then, on Wednesday, the team lost to...

Senior guard Eric Sondberg shoots over a Bucknell defender earlier this year. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball ends regular season with fourth consecutive loss

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor • March 8, 2024

The men’s basketball team (11-20 overall, 10-8 Patriot League) fell to Bucknell University (13-18 overall, 10-8 Patriot League) by a score of 60-50 on Saturday to close out its regular season. Senior...

Senior guard Makayla Andrews shoots in the paint during the victory over Lehigh. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball splits games against Lehigh, Navy

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer • March 1, 2024

The women's basketball team (10-17 overall, 5-11 Patriot League) avenged its overtime loss to Lehigh (15-12 overall, 7-9 Patriot League) earlier in the season by taking down the Mountain Hawks 68-63 in...

Junior guard Luka Savicevic shoots over a Lehigh defender during the Leopards' loss. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball drops three games in a row

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2024

The men's basketball team (12-18 overall, 10-7 Patriot League) fell to rival Lehigh University 71-63 on Saturday. With their win, the Mountain Hawks officially swept the regular season series against...

Senior forward Kyle Jenkins shoots during the game against Colgate in which he notched his 1000th career point. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball defeats American, drops close game to Colgate

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 23, 2024

The men’s basketball team (11-17 overall, 10-5 Patriot League) will head into this weekend's rivalry game against Lehigh off the back of a win against American (14-14 overall, 8-7 Patriot League) and...

Sophomore guard Kay Donahue dribbles through the lane during the Leopards' win over American. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball picks up comeback win against American, drops Colgate matchup

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer • February 23, 2024

The women’s basketball team (9-16 overall, 4-10 Patriot League) came from behind to defeat American University (9-16 overall, 7-7 Patriot League) to sweep the season series and pull closer to the pack...

Freshman Mark Butler handles the ball against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball falls in double OT to Lehigh, drops Loyola matchup

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer • February 16, 2024

The men's basketball team (10-16 overall, 9-4 Patriot League) suffered two in-conference blows in the past week, dropping its rivalry matchup with Lehigh (6-7 Patriot League, 9-15 overall) in a double...

Junior guard Abby Antognoli dishes the ball during the Leopards' loss to Lehigh over the weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball falls to Lehigh, Loyola

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer • February 16, 2024

The women’s basketball team (8-15 overall, 3-9 Patriot League) fell to Lehigh (14-9 overall, 6-6 Patriot League) last Saturday by a score of 70-68 in a tightly contested overtime game. The Leopards then...

Junior forward Chris Rubayo locks down an Army defender during the Leopards' close win over the Black Knights. (Photo courtesy of Army Athletics)

Men’s basketball ends losing streak with wins against Army, Holy Cross

By Max Fujimori, Contributing Writer • February 9, 2024

The men's basketball team (10-14 overall, 9-2 Patriot League) snapped its two-game skid with victories against Army (6-18 overall, 2-9 Patriot League) on Saturday and Holy Cross (7-17 overall, 4-7 Patriot...

Senior forward Kayla Drummond set her career scoring record against Army. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball conquers Army, extending streak

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor • February 9, 2024

The women’s basketball team (8-13 overall, 3-7 Patriot League) continued to build its momentum last Saturday, decisively beating Army (9-11 overall, 6-4 Patriot League) with a score of 68-54 at home. The...

Junior center Justin Vander Baan drives past a Terrier defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball loses first Patriot League games of season

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 2, 2024

The men’s basketball team’s red-hot start to conference play was finally brought to an end with consecutive losses on Saturday and Wednesday. First, the Leopards (8-14 overall, 7-2 Patriot League)...

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