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The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

Club Sports

Frisbee spent spring break competing in the prestigious High Tide national tournament against teams from all over the country. (Photo courtesy of Sara OKeefe 24)

Frisbee places second in bracket at spring break tournament

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Over spring break, 30 members of the ultimate frisbee team attended the High Tide tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For the second year in a row, the team placed second place in its bracket. On...

Senior Meghan Gillis races down the slope during womens alpine at nationals, where she finished 11th. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Gillis 23)

Ski and board attends nationals, battles harsh weather conditions

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

The ski and board team attended nationals in Mammoth, California the week leading up to spring break. The women's alpine team came 12th out of 26 teams, with senior Meghan Gillis finishing 11th individually...

The crew team practices its strokes during a spring break trip to Florida. 
(Photo courtesy of @lafcrew on Instagram)

Crew heads south: Prepares for spring season

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

After concluding one of the most successful fall seasons in college history, which included victories in both the Frostbite and the Head of the Charles regattas, the crew team traveled to DeLand, Florida...

After several top-three finishes from Lafayette, the equestrian team finished first in its opening show of the season. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Sigmond-Warner 23)

Equestrian places first in semester-opening show

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

The Lafayette equestrian team placed first out of 10 teams this past Sunday at its semester-opening show. Two Lafayette riders tied for Reserve High Point Rider of the day.  The team recently moved...

Running club president, senior Andrew Scardina, was the overall winner. (Photo courtesy of @lafrunningclub on Instagram)

Two running club members place first in “March Fourth” race

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

Last weekend, the running club had about 10 people compete in a 5K race in New Jersey called March Fourth, which raises money and awareness for colon cancer. The men and women raced together, with senior...

The dance team has a rigorous schedule akin to other varsity sports. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegedanceteam on Instgram)

After national success, dance team’s plea for varsity status

By Maria Cangro, Contributing Writer March 3, 2023

Despite succeeding in national competitions in January and having a rigorous training schedule throughout the school year, the dance team is considered a club sport by the college. The 11 members of the...

The womens alpine ski team placed first overall after winning both the slalom and giant slalom at regionals. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Gillis 23)

Ski and board heading to nationals after sweeping the slopes at regionals

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor February 24, 2023

The ski and board team had an incredible showing at regionals this past weekend at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Somerset County, Pa. Its performance was good enough to solidify a spot at the nationals...

The womens alpine ski team finished first overall for the conference. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Gillis 23)

Ski qualifies for regionals after fun-filled weekend

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor February 17, 2023

This past weekend, the ski and board club was back on the slopes after the cancelation of its meet the week prior due to a lack of snow. The team hit up Hunter Mountain in New York for its last regular...

The crew team rows for 24 hours straight in Farinon to fundraise.

Crew hosts annual Erg-A-Thon fundraiser

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor February 17, 2023

The crew team rowed from noon on Wednesday, Feb. 15 through noon on Thursday, Feb. 16 in an effort to raise $30,000 during this year's Erg-A-Thon. The Erg-A-Thon is an annual event in which members of...

The womens ski team won first overall on Saturday and second overall on Sunday at Blue Mountain. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Gillis 23)

Ski and board club hits the slopes, navigates lack of snow

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor February 10, 2023

The ski and board club kicked off its spring season with several trips over the past month. The team first went to New Jersey, splitting up as some members attended "Winter4Kids" at the The National...

The table tennis club won three matchups and lost four at its first tournament of the season. (Photo courtesy of Sam Anthony 24)

Table tennis club third in division after Penn tournament

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor February 10, 2023

The Lafayette table tennis club opened its spring season this past weekend with a tournament at the University of Pennsylvania. Lafayette won three matchups, lost four and did not have the chance to play...

The team poses after its win in the final game of the season.
(Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)

Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester

By Charlie Berman, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2022

The Lafayette club volleyball team closed its season over the weekend with a win at a tournament at Siena College in Albany, N.Y. The Leopards took on colleges from all over the East Coast and looked...

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