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The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
There are two races with no candidates in this year's Student Government election. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Unpacking Student Government candidate platforms
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
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
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
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
Seven students received honorable Fulbright and Goldwater awards this year. Carter Brand '25 could not be reached for a photo. (Photos by Liv Bamford '24 and Emma Sylvester '25 for The Lafayette; bottom middle photo courtesy of Tess Stanley '25).
Lafayette students awarded Fulbright, Goldwater scholarships
The Indigenous Studies minor will involve courses across several departments.
Indigenous Studies minor approved
The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
There are two races with no candidates in this year's Student Government election. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Unpacking Student Government candidate platforms
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews budget survey, elections at Nov. 7 meeting
Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting
Student Government reviews elections, organizations at Oct. 31 meeting
Student Goverment's executive positions are elected on a calendar year basis. (Compilation by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
One year later, Student Government leaders fall short on campaign promises
The last ad hoc committee that was passed by the faculty was in 2018 about college expansion.
Ad hoc faculty committee for evaluation of college academic finances passed
Austin Haytko, Lafayette's director of student conduct and restorative practices, joined the college in 2022. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa State Daily)
Director of student conduct resigns
The college scheduled eight listening sessions to talk to campus community members about the strategic plan.
College announces proposed strategic plan
Amanda Haninick has worked in higher education for almost 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Title IX coordinator exits, VP for Inclusion serving in interim
Allison Williams previously advised the student government of Centenary University.
New student involvement staff member to support Student Government
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
The Express-Times is headquartered in downtown Easton.
Local Easton newspaper to shut down print production in 2025
Ideal Food Basket currently has a location in Bethlehem.
New Easton grocery store looks to ease food desert
As of Wednesday night, Easton is not forecasted to see rain until Nov. 7.
Lehigh Valley sees record drought, burn ban results
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
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
Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)
Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges
The victim of Tuesday's shooting is current not cooperating with officials. (Photo courtesy of Easton Police Department)
Man injured in Easton shooting, suspect still at large
The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.
Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House
Peter Milius was formally arraigned at the Northampton County Courthouse on Sept. 19.
Criminal court scheduled in Milius case
The bicentennial celebration will incorporate long-standing Lafayette traditions. (Media by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Initial bicentennial plans revealed
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
The Marquis Dining Hall salad bar and deli area, which was closed for several days, features soups, salad ingredients and customizable sandwiches.
Dining hall closed after health hazard incident
The 90-minute Q&A session focused on bipartisan issues.
College hosts former congressman, RNC chair in bipartisan discussion
Students react to the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 10.
Students weigh in on campus political climate
The Crayola Experience provides 65,000 square feet of space for colorful fun.
What can college students do at the Crayola Experience?
The pit orchestra of "Bright Star" features a professional violin player on the fiddle, as well as many student musicians playing its bluegrass-inspired score.
Performance Review: College theater’s ‘Bright Star’ shines bright
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
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
The college's new Gospel Choir rehearses every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettegospelchoir on Instagram)
New gospel choir to uplift campus voices
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
Over the summer, McKenna Graf '26 read aloud her newest original collection of poetry in New York City. (Photo courtesy of Emily Graf)
Student Artist Spotlight: ‘Mortals, Myths, and Maybes’
The pit orchestra of "Bright Star" features a professional violin player on the fiddle, as well as many student musicians playing its bluegrass-inspired score.
Performance Review: College theater’s ‘Bright Star’ shines bright
"The Magic Toyshop" combines surrealist and whimsical writing with dark themes. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: ‘The Magic Toyshop,’ magical surrealist nightmare
Ralph Fiennes is already receiving award-season buzz for his role as Cardinal Lawrence in “Conclave” (2024). (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Conclave’ beautifully blends all star cast with intense setting
"Perfume and Pain" combines biting modern humor with a 20th century inspiration. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Selma’s Shelf: Modern lesbian pulp fiction? Now that’s royale!
The director's cut of "Kingdom of Heaven" adds a new layer of sophistication to the film. (Photo courtesy of rogerebert.com)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ director’s cut brings film to greatness
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
Julian Shorter ‘27, Liam Ward '27 and Jack Marich '27 import bagels weekly from New Jersey to make breakfast sandwiches. (Photo courtesy of Jack Marich '27)
Small Business Spotlight: Bean’s Bagels brings homemade breakfast sandwiches to your door
Josie's New York Deli was remodeled last year.
Small Business Spotlight: Josie’s New York Deli brings big city charm to Easton
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
Art Jam has activities for all forms of creative expression, from playing music to drawing and painting. (Photo courtesy of McKenna Graf '26)
Art Jam: Art Society’s weekly hub of creativity
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?
"The Laff-a-lot" was the first-ever satirical version of The Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The history of The Scoffayette
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Student Government protested the slow-moving process of building a student center in the spring of 1988.
The long road to Farinon College Center
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
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefner's Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 
Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon
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
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Junior wide receiver Elijah Steward gets tackled by a Colgate University defender. (Photo by Shea Widerman for GoLeopards)
Football wins after 4th quarter comeback at Colgate
Senior guard Abby Antognoli drives to the basket against Saint Francis University. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball tallies 1st win of season, loses against Marist
The women's volleyball team earned its second Patriot League win of the season on Nov. 9 against Holy Cross. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Colgate, snaps losing streak against Holy Cross
Junior wide receiver Elijah Steward gets tackled by a Colgate University defender. (Photo by Shea Widerman for GoLeopards)
Football wins after 4th quarter comeback at Colgate
Senior defensive back Saiku White snatches a one-handed interception against Bucknell University last Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Football loses key Patriot League matchup against Bucknell
The football defensive line prepares for a Holy Cross snap in Saturday's loss. (Photo by Emma Sylvester '25)
Football’s comeback falls short against Holy Cross
Freshman quarterback Jason Penza looks to evade a defender against Sacred Heart University last Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football rebounds with out-of-conference win against Sacred Heart
Sophomore tight end Ethan Hosak brings in a catch against Fordham University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football edges Fordham, notches first Patriot League win
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
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 Carter Houlihan readies for a header in the Leopards' Sept. 21 matchup against Navy. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer scratches late draw against Boston University
The men's soccer team prepares to defend an Army West Point corner in Saturday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoArmyWestPoint)
Men’s soccer secures first Patriot League win at Army
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Senior center Justin Vander Baan looks to finish through contact against Villanova. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses season opener to Villanova
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
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
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
Freshmen Tyler and Aidan Mahaffey are looking to double up on the tennis team this year.
Double trouble
Senior Arman Ganchi went 2-4 in his matches over the weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis competes at Lehigh Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from a rough outing this weekend at the Lehigh Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated in dual matches against Monmouth, Rider
The women's tennis team opened its fall season at Bucknell this weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s tennis compete at Bucknell Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from an 8-15 record last season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis starts season at Bloomsburg Invitational
Sophomore outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to dig the ball. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins in 5 against Fordham, silenced twice by FDU
Freshman outside hitter Paige Chmura and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to contest a Virginia Tech player. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics)
Volleyball falls to Winthrop, wins against Virginia Tech at weekend tourney
Senior outside hitter Abby Nieporte and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to block a Syracuse player. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)
Volleyball begins season 3-1 at Salt City Classic Tournament
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Op-ed: The best of us
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
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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President Alison Byerly said she hopes the virtual baccalaureate is a moment members of the class of 2020 can "pause and celebrate". (Photo courtesy Lafayette Flickr)

College to hold virtual baccalaureate ceremony on May 23 for class of 2020

By AJ Traub
May 10, 2020
Siva Vaidhyanathan delivered his lecture in front of the University of Virginia 'grounds,' where he works and the site of the 2017 white nationalist march. (Photo by AJ Traub '20)

The ‘golden age of maximum speech’: Vaidhyanathan delivers ‘Cacophony’ talk as 2020 Jones Lecture

By AJ Traub
May 4, 2020
Jake Marotti

From Leopards to Lions: football co-captain Marotti joins CFL, signs with British Columbia

By AJ Traub
March 29, 2020
Equestrian's home show was dedicated to six-year old Colton McGregor, grandson of the team's coach Kelly Poff. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Poff)

Orange ribbons mean #ColtonStrong: Equestrian dedicates home show to coach’s grandson battling leukemia

By AJ Traub
March 13, 2020

All athletics suspended due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts

By AJ Traub
March 13, 2020

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
March 13, 2020

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
March 6, 2020
Baseball head coach Joe Kinney announced this season to be his last in a December team meeting. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

‘Two-five out’: Baseball head coach Joe Kinney to retire at the end of the season

By AJ Traub
March 6, 2020
Sophomore catcher Dylan Minghini hit two homers in his first three games. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Swinging for the fences: Minghini’s strong start earns him conference Player of the Week

By AJ Traub
February 28, 2020

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
February 21, 2020
The women's club hockey team took just three years to win a championship after their creation. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Women's Hockey)

The puck stops here: Women’s club hockey outlasts George Mason to win championship in the team’s third season

By AJ Traub
February 21, 2020

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
February 14, 2020
Hubeny is also currently third in Lafayette history in the decathlon. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Senior Tyler Hubeny beats his own school record at the heptathlon

By AJ Traub
February 14, 2020
This logo was used to commemorate the tenth anniversary of co-ed classes at the college. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections, Skillman Library)

A protest, a vote, and 50 years of change: What happened when Lafayette went co-ed

By AJ Traub
February 14, 2020

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
February 7, 2020
Junior forward Natalie Kucowski's across the board contributions lifted the Leopards to their fifth straight win. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s basketball defeats American, pushes win streak to five

By AJ Traub
February 7, 2020
Sophomore guard Nicole Johnson scored a career-high 13 points in the win over Colgate. (Photo courtesy Athletic Communications)

Women’s basketball earns first win over Lehigh since 2015: Leopards push win streak to four with win over Colgate

By AJ Traub
January 31, 2020
Bryant will be posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this August. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Members of the Lafayette basketball community reflect on Kobe Bryant

By AJ Traub
January 31, 2020
Players from the 1948 team and family members attended the induction ceremony in Kirby Sports Center. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Maroon Club honors football’s team of 1948, who received national recognition for their stand against racial injustice

By AJ Traub
December 6, 2019
The football team finished second in the conference and beat Lehigh in The Rivalry game. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Lafayette athletics recognized for improvement across the board in fall sports

By AJ Traub
December 6, 2019

By the numbers

By AJ Traub
December 6, 2019
Football’s last-minute win was Lafayette’s first over Lehigh since 2014 (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Football ends four-year Rivalry drought with thrilling road win over Lehigh

By AJ Traub
November 24, 2019
Lafayette has not won The Rivalry game since 2014 in the teams' 150th meeting. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Predictions for Rivalry 155

By AJ Traub
November 22, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
November 22, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
November 15, 2019
Field hockey head coach Jennifer Stone ‘04 was named Patriot League Coach of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications).

Field hockey loses conference final, captain van der Geest and head coach Stone awarded for standout seasons

By AJ Traub
November 15, 2019
Football earned a win over Fordham to improve to 2-1 in the Patriot League. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Football wins second straight home conference game with late touchdown from Selwyn Simpson

By AJ Traub
November 8, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
November 8, 2019
Senior defender Lisa van der Geest (18) has won five consecutive conference Defender of the Week awards, and most recently a national award. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey continues Patriot League dominance led by star defender Lisa van der Geest

By AJ Traub
November 1, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
November 1, 2019
The Public Safety building on Bushkill Drive is also the headquarters for Lafayette Facilities and Operations. (Photo by Brandon Marin '22)

Scott Kennedy to succeed Bruce Ferretti as Director of Facilities Operations

By AJ Traub
November 1, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
October 25, 2019
The GoLeopards media department excluded swim & dive, cross country, and golf from their Saturday post. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards on Instagram)

GoLeopards media department omits teams from Instagram post, receives backlash from athletes

By AJ Traub
October 25, 2019
Crew's women's 4+ team defended their Head of the Charles bid in the 2019 regatta last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Julia Beckett '21)

The team that rows to the challenge: crew women’s 4+ earns 10th out of 36 at Head of the Charles

By AJ Traub
October 25, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
October 11, 2019
The diving team is Lafayette's only varsity team comprised only of walk-on athletes. (Photo by AJ Traub '20)

Diving into uncharted waters: Lafayette’s team of varsity walk-ons

By AJ Traub
October 11, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
October 4, 2019
Elan 'Skee-Ball Kid' Footerman '20 has never lost a major Skee-Ball tournament in his three years competing. (Photo courtesy of Elan Footerman '20)

Champion of the arcade: Elan Footerman ’20 wins National Skee-Ball Championship

By AJ Traub
October 4, 2019
Jim Finnen, retired Lafayette Public Address Announcer, was commonly referred to as the 'Golden Voice.' (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

The ‘Golden Voice’ of Lafayette: Jim Finnen discusses his 50-year career as the Leopards public address announcer

By AJ Traub
October 4, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
September 27, 2019
The team hosts rival Lehigh tomorrow for a Patriot League match at 1 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s soccer comes up short in comeback attempt, drops first conference match to Bucknell

By AJ Traub
September 27, 2019
Athletic Director Sherryta Freeman has continued to support new committees as part of her strategic plan. (Photo by AJ Traub '20)

‘Exciting to be in year two’: Athletic Director Freeman discusses the current stages of her five-year plan

By AJ Traub
September 27, 2019
Freshman quarterback Keegan Shoemaker (17) uses a stiff arm to fend off the Sacred Heart defender. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Football loses home opener, but Shoemaker shines with school record total yards

By AJ Traub
September 20, 2019
Head track and field and cross country coach Michele Curcio traveled to Belarus to coach the US track and field throwers. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette track and field Instagram page)

Track and field coach Curcio represents USA as coach in meet vs. Europe

By AJ Traub
September 20, 2019
Senior goalie Sarah Park made seven saves in the win against Richmond. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey shakes off four-game losing streak for home win heading into conference play

By AJ Traub
September 20, 2019

Women’s soccer evens record with pair of shutouts, loss to nationally ranked team

By AJ Traub
September 13, 2019
Freshman forward Felicitas Hannes lifted the team to a victory in their home opener with a goal and an assist. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey’s Felicitas Hannes sparks Leopards’ offense in collegiate debut

By AJ Traub
September 13, 2019
The Leopards won their home opener, staving off a late comeback attempt by VCU. (Photo by AJ Traub '20)

Field hockey starts season with home win, drops second match to nationally ranked Syracuse

By AJ Traub
September 6, 2019
Pitcher David Bednar was drafted in the 35th round of the 2016 MLB draft after his junior year at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Former Leopards pitcher David Bednar joins major leagues with the San Diego Padres

By AJ Traub
September 6, 2019
Mike Anekwe '22 (middle) gave out shirts, shoes, basketballs, and refreshments at his foundation's camp in Nigeria. (Photo courtesy of Mike Anekwe '22)

Mike Anekwe ’22 fosters love of basketball in Nigeria through self-funded foundation

By AJ Traub
August 30, 2019
Lafayette volleyball looks to new head coach Ryan Adams as they try to bounce back from a winless conference schedule in 2018. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Under new coaching, Lafayette volleyball team aims to build on disappointing 2018 season

By AJ Traub
August 30, 2019
Field hockey has recently been the most successful Lafayette team in the Patriot League. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey begins 2019 season with returning top scorers

By AJ Traub
August 30, 2019
The Leopards play six non-conference games before Patriot League play begins in October. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Lafayette football opens 2019 season Saturday at William & Mary

By AJ Traub
August 30, 2019
Senior Justine Perrotti's last equestrian show as an undergraduate student was her first show at IHSA nationals. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Brownstein '21)

Justine Perrotti competes at equestrian collegiate nationals, just misses top 10

By AJ Traub
May 10, 2019
It was announced Monday that women's lacrosse coach Alison Fisher will not be renewed for the 2020 season. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s lacrosse coach Alison Fisher not ‘renewed’ for next season

By AJ Traub
May 10, 2019
Volleyball has not recorded a winning season since 2009. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Athletic department tight-lipped on past alleged issues with volleyball program and termination of former head coach Terri Campbell

By Andrew Hollander and AJ Traub
May 3, 2019
Senior outfielder Dan Leckie got the Leopards on the board in two of the team's recent games. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Baseball wins second consecutive Liberty Bell Classic amid string of five games in four days

By AJ Traub
April 26, 2019
Freshman two-sport athlete Tim Payne broke a 40-year-old school record for the 110-meter hurdles. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Freshman two-sport athlete, record holder Tim Payne looks to transfer from Lafayette

By AJ Traub
April 26, 2019

Athlete Ally club looks to further LGBTQ+ acceptance and awareness in Lafayette athletics

By AJ Traub
April 19, 2019
Senior Justine Perrotti won her fences class at zones to qualify for nationals. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Perrotti)

Riding to the top: Perrotti earns nationals bid with win at zones in her final season

By AJ Traub
April 12, 2019
Equestrian's regionals performance sends Perrotti to zones as the team heads into the Battle in the Saddle. (Photo courtesy of Justine Perrotti '19)

Five from Lafayette show at equestrian regionals: Justine Perrotti qualifies for zones, earns sportsmanship award

By AJ Traub
April 5, 2019
Senior guard Nia Holland's game-winner against Army punctuated an inspiring comeback from injury. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

From near medical retirement to a playoff game winner: senior guard Nia Holland’s comeback story

By AJ Traub
March 29, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
March 29, 2019
Sophomore forward Natalie Kucowski is Lafayette's first ever conference Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

While women’s basketball ends season with loss, Natalie Kucowski makes history as Defensive Player of the Year

By AJ Traub
March 15, 2019
The equestrian team jumped out to an early lead on their way to winning last Saturday's show. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Poff)

Equestrian wins late season show behind high point rider Alexandra Bishop

By AJ Traub
March 15, 2019
During the Senior Day men's basketball game, football alum Phil Parham '18 proposed to senior cheerleader My'Kelya Dickerson. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Wisniewski)

A match made in Kirby Sports Center: free throw contest ends in marriage proposal

By AJ Traub
March 8, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
March 8, 2019
Equestrian has a few more shows left as they attempt to hurdle past Rutgers in the standings. (Photo courtesy of Justine Perrotti '19)

Equestrian earns reserve champion at home show

By AJ Traub
March 1, 2019

Men’s hockey club dominates in weekend set as playoffs approach

By AJ Traub
February 22, 2019
Born into the ski culture of Colorado, Erin Coyne '19 began skiing at just two years old. (Photo courtesy of Jack Coyne)

Rocky Mountain High: Colorado native senior Erin Coyne blazes trail with club ski team

By AJ Traub
February 22, 2019

After blowout loss, women’s club ice hockey looks to improve for playoff rematch

By AJ Traub
February 15, 2019

New leadership for volleyball team: athletic department selects Ryan Adams for head coach position

By AJ Traub
February 15, 2019

Women’s lacrosse opens season with dominant win at St. Bonaventure

By AJ Traub
February 15, 2019
Quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick won their sixth championship in Super Bowl LIII. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Sidelines: Super Bowl LIII is an acquired taste

By AJ Traub
February 8, 2019
Sophomore midfielder Andrew Robbins net his first career hat trick in loss to Rutgers. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s lacrosse suffers close loss in first game of Patrick Myers’ era

By AJ Traub
February 8, 2019

Athletics department announces departure of volleyball coach

By AJ Traub
February 1, 2019
The women's club hockey team hosted IUP on Sunday for their Senior Day. (Photo courtesy of @laf.ice.hockey on Instagram)

Net positive: women’s club hockey celebrates a fun season despite ending on a loss

By AJ Traub
December 7, 2018

By the numbers

By AJ Traub
November 30, 2018
Peter Newman (right) and former roommate Harvey Bliss (left) joked that the '50' painted on the field was for Newman's 50th Laf-Lehigh (Photo courtesy of Peter Newman '73)

After 50 consecutive Laf-Lehigh football rivalry matchups, professor Peter Newman ’73 reflects on how the game has changed

By AJ Traub
November 30, 2018
Sophomore kicker Jeffrey Kordenbrock provided the lone score for the Leopards with his career-long 43-yard field goal in the second quarter. (Photo by Elle Cox '21).

Leopards’ errors prove costly in 154th Laf-Lehigh football rivalry; team loses for fourth straight year

By AJ Traub
November 27, 2018
Despite tough competition and harsh weather conditions, the quidditch team won its first major tournament. (Photo courtesy of Quidditch's Facebook Page)

Quidditch wins first major tournament in club history at Vassar

By AJ Traub
November 16, 2018

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
November 16, 2018
The team finished two points out of first place in their weekend show. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Meyers)

Equestrian finishes strong in first semester under coach Kelly Poff

By AJ Traub
November 9, 2018
The Lafayette women's ice hockey came away with a win and a pair of ties in its inaugural season. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Lu Kowgios '19)

How Amanda Grisanti ’19 built the women’s ice hockey team, now in its second season

By AJ Traub
November 2, 2018
Lafayette finished 3rd in the Chestnut Hill tournament, behind a pair of teams that included amateur players. (Photo courtesy of Brianna Esker)

Quidditch earns third place at Chestnut Hill tournament

By AJ Traub
October 26, 2018
Field hockey made a major statement with a win over nationally-ranked Penn. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey takes down nationally-ranked Quakers during 4-game win streak

By AJ Traub
October 19, 2018
(Photo by AJ Traub '20)

The making of the five-year strategic plan for the athletic department

By AJ Traub
October 5, 2018
(Photo by AJ Traub '20)

College releases strategic plan for athletics, puts forth solutions for deficiencies

By AJ Traub
September 28, 2018

By the numbers

By AJ Traub
September 28, 2018
Senior Justine Perrotti placed at the Marshall and Sterling Finals in Saugerties, NY. (Photo courtesy of Mary Kay Schultz)

Senior Justine Perrotti places at Marshall and Sterling Finals for individual equestrian

By AJ Traub
September 21, 2018
Sherryta Freeman took over as Athletic Director on Feb. 19, 2018. (Photo by AJ Traub '20)

Sherryta Freeman leads the Leopards: Lafayette’s Athletic Director talks about her vision and her journey

By AJ Traub
September 14, 2018
Women's crew at the Dad Vail Regatta. (Photo courtesy of Emily Smith '18).

Timeout with…crew coach Rick Kelliher

By AJ Traub
September 7, 2018

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
September 7, 2018
San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are two of our writers' picks to perform better in 2018 than they did in 2017 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

Sports writers make NFL predictions

By AJ Traub
August 31, 2018

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
August 31, 2018

By the numbers

By AJ Traub
August 31, 2018
New equestrian head coach Kelly Poff (right) has worked with Lafayette riders, including senior Justine Perrotti (left). (Photo courtesy of Mary Kay Schultz)

‘Top Notch’ coaching: Kelly Poff to take over as head coach of Lafayette equestrian

By AJ Traub
August 31, 2018
Junior Trey Croney (pictured) finished T-10 in the Patriot League Championship, along with sophomore Will Halamandaris. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s golf has a subpar performance at Patriot League Tournament

By AJ Traub
May 4, 2018

By the numbers

By AJ Traub
April 27, 2018
Kristen Propst '14 is working toward earning a spot on the US national crew team. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Crew Club Facebook)

Crew alum Kristen Propst ’14 competes in National Selection Regatta, eyes Olympic bid

By AJ Traub
April 27, 2018
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