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This fall, Ashley will be pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at Drexel University.
Alex Ashley ‘22 wins Pepper Prize
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
(Photo by Brandon Marin 22)
Faculty votes in favor of restructuring, cuts faculty committees by over half
Student Governments Sustainability Committee worked to pass the resolution calling for an increase in transparency regarding the endowment.
Student Government resolution pushes for sustainability in college investments
Student governments new budget guidelines will require clubs to submit financial requests at designated times, as opposed to every week.
Budget request process for student organizations modified
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)
Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future
Presley Anderson 22 and Abby Esposito 22 were previously the president and vice president of pep band, respectively. (Photo courtesy of Presley Anderson 22)
Student Artists Spotlight: Presley Anderson ’22, Abby Esposito ’22 formed lasting friendships through Pep Band
Josh Peck spoke to students about his experiences in the entertainment business, social media and finding his own happiness. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
‘Hug me brotha’: ‘Drake & Josh’ star Josh Peck welcomed with open arms as Senior Speaker
The food studies exhibit shows off culinary ephemera, or materials related to food and cooking that would not normally have a long shelf life. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)
You are what you(‘re told to) eat: Stefano Mancini ’22 curates food studies exhibit in Skillman
The fundraiser, hosted at LaFarm, will feature prayer, reflection and participation from the local Ukrainian community. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegefarm on Instagram)
‘It’s an act of hope’: LaFarm to hold Sunflowers for Ukraine event on Sunday
The mens lacrosse team found sustained success this season after undergoing a multi-year rebuild, giving hope for the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse has best season in twelve years
Senior Ryan Tall shakes hands with the competition following his 30-foot putt to win the Patriot League Individual Championship. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Individual Championship, Lafayette places second overall
Freshman Carter Dorighi makes a play up the middle during Lafayettes 13-7 Sundays series, clinching win over Navy. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards take series against Navy, build momentum for playoffs
Freshman Michael Hayes looks to pitch the ball back to junior Julius Young during the Lafayette Maroon and White game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football plays annual Maroon and White Game, looks ahead to fall season
Lafayettes sports psychologist Julie Amato strives to make sure that the athletes around campus have the mental health support they need. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)
Lafayette student-athletes discuss mental health challenges
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
The NBA playoffs: Can the newcomers bring new energy to the party?
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Teaching Black literature at Lafayette: A reconsideration
Sidelines: End of lockout/free agency
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls

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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

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

May 4, 2020
Jake Marotti

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

March 29, 2020
Equestrians home show was dedicated to six-year old Colton McGregor, grandson of the teams coach Kelly Poff. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Poff)

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

March 13, 2020

All athletics suspended due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts

March 13, 2020

Sports Recap Central

March 13, 2020

Sports Recap Central

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

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

February 28, 2020

Sports Recap Central

February 21, 2020
The womens club hockey team took just three years to win a championship after their creation. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Womens Hockey)

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

February 21, 2020

Sports Recap Central

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

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

February 14, 2020

Sports Recap Central

February 7, 2020
Junior forward Natalie Kucowskis 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

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

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

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

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

December 6, 2019

By the numbers

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

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

November 22, 2019

Sports Recap Central

November 22, 2019

Sports Recap Central

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

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

November 8, 2019

Sports Recap Central

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

November 1, 2019

Sports Recap Central

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

November 1, 2019

Sports Recap Central

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

October 25, 2019
Crews womens 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

October 25, 2019

Sports Recap Central

October 11, 2019
The diving team is Lafayettes 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

October 11, 2019

Sports Recap Central

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

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

October 4, 2019

Sports Recap Central

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

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

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

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

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

September 20, 2019

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

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

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

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

September 6, 2019
Mike Anekwe 22 (middle) gave out shirts, shoes, basketballs, and refreshments at his foundations camp in Nigeria. (Photo courtesy of Mike Anekwe 22)

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

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

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

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

August 30, 2019
Senior Justine Perrottis 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

May 10, 2019
It was announced Monday that womens 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

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

May 3, 2019
Senior outfielder Dan Leckie got the Leopards on the board in two of the teams recent games. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

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

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

April 26, 2019

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

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

April 12, 2019
Equestrians 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

April 5, 2019
Senior guard Nia Hollands 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

March 29, 2019

Sports Recap Central

March 29, 2019
Sophomore forward Natalie Kucowski is Lafayettes 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

March 15, 2019
The equestrian team jumped out to an early lead on their way to winning last Saturdays show. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Poff)

Equestrian wins late season show behind high point rider Alexandra Bishop

March 15, 2019
During the Senior Day mens basketball game, football alum Phil Parham 18 proposed to senior cheerleader MyKelya Dickerson. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Wisniewski)

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

March 8, 2019

Sports Recap Central

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

March 1, 2019

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

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

February 22, 2019

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

February 15, 2019

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

February 15, 2019

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

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

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

February 8, 2019

Athletics department announces departure of volleyball coach

February 1, 2019
The womens 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

December 7, 2018

By the numbers

November 30, 2018
Peter Newman (right) and former roommate Harvey Bliss (left) joked that the 50 painted on the field was for Newmans 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

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

November 27, 2018
Despite tough competition and harsh weather conditions, the quidditch team won its first major tournament. (Photo courtesy of Quidditchs Facebook Page)

Quidditch wins first major tournament in club history at Vassar

November 16, 2018

Sports Recap Central

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

November 9, 2018
The Lafayette womens 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

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

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

October 19, 2018
(Photo by AJ Traub 20)

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

October 5, 2018
(Photo by AJ Traub 20)

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

September 28, 2018

By the numbers

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

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

September 14, 2018
Womens crew at the Dad Vail Regatta. (Photo courtesy of Emily Smith 18).

Timeout with…crew coach Rick Kelliher

September 7, 2018

Sports Recap Central

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

August 31, 2018

Sports Recap Central

August 31, 2018

By the numbers

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

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

May 4, 2018

By the numbers

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

April 27, 2018
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