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Some students interacted with Forward Majority PAC canvassers stationed just off campus, at locations like Cinco.
Election canvassers violate campus guidelines
Award-winner Chris Byrnes '26 is a McKelvy Scholar and member of the GovLab research group.
Chris Byrnes ’26 wins prestigious scholarship from Barack Obama Foundation
The criminal investigation into Mindleaf CBD began in July.
College Hill hemp store charged with selling marijuana
Forbes considered several selected variables in its ranking, including alumni salary, student debt and the Forbes American Leaders List.
Lafayette ranked 14th in Forbes liberal arts college rankings
The outdoor classroom will feature a variety of rocks as hands-on teaching tools for geology students.
‘Geological geekiness’
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 visit to the conference comes after Sigma Tau Delta was established on campus in October. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro '24)
English students present work at national conference
The government and law major has a storied history at the college.
Why government and law, not political science?
Chip Bergh '79 and Ilan Peleg have been friends for decades. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Ilan Peleg Award established, awarded to 2 professors
Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting
Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting
Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting
Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting
Prospective clubs are also vetted by the Office of Student Involvement.
Six clubs approved for next year
April 18 Student Government meeting sees clubs, course evaluation presentations
April 18 Student Government meeting sees clubs, course evaluation presentations
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
In addition to his new role as dean, Tim Laquintano is an associate professor of English. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
College administration sees interim structural changes
Walter Snipes has worked in higher education for 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Davidson College)
Walter Snipes announced as incoming dean of students
Tim Cedrone previously served as Rutgers University's associate general counsel. (Photo courtesy of Tim Cedrone on Linkedin)
Tim Cedrone assumes general counsel position
Karmen Brown's office is located on the first floor of the Feather House.
New student advocacy director joins Lafayette
The five values in the college's new mission and values statement. (Graphic by Andreas Pelekis '26)
Board of Trustees vote confirms new mission and values statement
The criminal investigation into Mindleaf CBD began in July.
College Hill hemp store charged with selling marijuana
The incident comes nearly two months after a shooting occurred in Easton's West Ward. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton on X)
Shots fired into occupied Easton home
The company plans to expand nationwide, according to CEO and founder Rudy Ferraz.
Lehigh Valley rideshare app may soon provide free services to locals
The owner of the Easton branch of Your CBD Store considers cannabis education one of his primary goals.
How are THC products sold legally in Pennsylvania?
Taiba Sultana has served on Easton's city council since 2022. (Photo courtesy of LehighValleyNews)
Petition calls for city councilwoman Taiba Sultana to resign
The criminal investigation into Mindleaf CBD began in July.
College Hill hemp store charged with selling marijuana
The incident comes nearly two months after a shooting occurred in Easton's West Ward. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton on X)
Shots fired into occupied Easton home
Peter Milius' formal arraignment is expected to take place in Courtroom 1 of the Northampton County Courthouse.
Peter Milius waives preliminary hearing, formal arraignment to come
Peter Milius was a sophomore before he departed Lafayette College. It is unknown if his departure was voluntary. (Photo courtesy of TikTok)
More details revealed in Milius case, preliminary hearing postponed
The inciting incident took place in Rubin Hall on the night of Oct. 15.
Now-former student charged with child pornography possession, invasion of privacy after filming students in shower
Forbes considered several selected variables in its ranking, including alumni salary, student debt and the Forbes American Leaders List.
Lafayette ranked 14th in Forbes liberal arts college rankings
The outdoor classroom will feature a variety of rocks as hands-on teaching tools for geology students.
‘Geological geekiness’
In addition to his new role as dean, Tim Laquintano is an associate professor of English. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
College administration sees interim structural changes
Walter Snipes has worked in higher education for 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Davidson College)
Walter Snipes announced as incoming dean of students
Tim Cedrone previously served as Rutgers University's associate general counsel. (Photo courtesy of Tim Cedrone on Linkedin)
Tim Cedrone assumes general counsel position
Lafayette students can volunteer at March Elementary through the Landis Center for Community Engagement.
‘Little Leopards’
The Williams Center's new exhibit aims to be an interactive experience. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections and College Archives)
Williams Center exhibit showcases modernized Marquis
The Lehigh Valley Audubon Society fosters appreciation of and education on birds in the Lehigh Valley. (Photo courtesy of lvaudubon.com)
Lehigh Valley Audubon Society spreads its wings in avian education
Professor Trent Gaugler's Politics and Polling First Year Seminar allows students to understand how media affects politics.
Politics and Polling FYS fosters civil conversation
Silent Meditation and Tea runs Mondays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Hogg Hall's Interfaith Chapel.
‘Silent Meditation and Tea’ brings Buddhist meditation to College Hill
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’
Pedro dos Santos '26 participates in four music ensembles with his trombone.
Student Artist Spotlight: Trombonist Pedro dos Santos ‘26 tunes up music department spirits
The mural in Eco Cafe is meant to represent a landscape of the Lehigh Valley.
Student Artist Spotlight: Jolie Saint Vil ‘27 honors Lenni Lenape people with mural
The Beaver People includes two saxophonists, a guitarist and a keyboardist.
Meet The Beaver People
Maureen Johnson's "Truly Devious" brings an intricate murder mystery to a New England boarding school setting. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Nat’s Novels: ‘Truly Devious’ combines well-paced mystery with vivid fall aesthetic
"Rings of Power" serves as prequel series to the beloved "Lord of the Rings" franchise. (Photo courtesy of ScreenRant)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Rings of Power’ season 2 soars in quality
"Short n' Sweet" is Sabrina Carpenter's sixth album and features her first Billboard Hot 100 number one song. (Photo courtesy of The New Yorker)
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ blends pop with personality
"Alien: Romulus" is a summer blockbuster continuation of the iconic supernatural horror franchise. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)
Cinema with Sam: Sam’s summer media binge
bell hooks' title "All About Love: New Visions" is a poignant think piece focused on how we think about love. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Selma’s Shelf: Nonfiction books I read this summer that didn’t feel like assigned reading
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
Fox Bakery's shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.
Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.
Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs
Yarn Club meets every Friday in Keefe Commons. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Lindsley '25)
Yarn Club: Not just for grannies
Cheese Club features a "Cheese of the Day" on its Instagram account every Monday and Wednesday. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel '26 for The Lafayette)
Cheese club? You better brie-lieve it!
The Prestigious Pardettes will be performing at basketball games this winter. (Photo courtesy of Janiya Hood '25)
Prestigious Pardettes perform at first ever fall showcase
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz '24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Ari Ismail ‘26 and Ariel Haber-Fawcett ‘25 created the Middle Eastern Studies Association to raise awareness of issues in the region.
From the court to the stage
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
The President's House has a rich history that spans over a century.
A look into the President’s House then and now
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
The Wallach Sports Performance and Lacrosse Center will feature a new weight room and nutrition center enhancement onsite.
Lacrosse complex under construction at Metzgar
The field hockey team celebrates following Sunday's win against Delaware. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Field hockey starts season 2-0
Sophomore midfielder Griffin Feather operates in open space against Siena College on Aug. 28. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer remains undefeated with win at Fairfield
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
Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker punts the ball against Siena College on Aug. 15. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer falls to Georgetown
Sophomore linebacker Robert Stevens tries to tackle a Buffalo player in the Leopards' Thursday loss. (Photo by Nicholas T. LoVerde for GoLeopards)
Football drops season opener
Senior runningback Nahjee Adams sharpens his skills in training camp. (Photo courtesy of @lafcolfootball on Instagram)
Football team looks to build upon previous season’s success
The addition of the Richmond Spiders to the Patriot League is the first since 2001. (Photo courtesy of University of Richmond Athletics)
Richmond to join Patriot League football
Safety DaRon Gilbert goes for a tackle against Lehigh in 2022. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Leopards join NFL
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
Sophomore midfielder Griffin Feather operates in open space against Siena College on Aug. 28. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer remains undefeated with win at Fairfield
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan dribbles in open space against Siena on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer opens season with draw, win
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
The men's and women's soccer teams will each welcome eight new recruits in the fall. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Soccer programs bring on 16 recruits
Freshman forward Roy Biegon evades two Army defenders on Sept. 27. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Freshman Roy Biegon on the transition from Kenya to College Hill
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
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
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
The field hockey team celebrates following Sunday's win against Delaware. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Field hockey starts season 2-0
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
Amanda Golini '17 celebrates with the U.S. National Field Hockey team after clinching an Olympic berth. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College on Linkedin)
Amanda Golini ‘17 qualifies for Paris Olympics with U.S. Field Hockey
Junior midfielder and captain Lineke Spaans dribbles against American in the Patriot League final. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls to American in Patriot League final
The field hockey team celebrates its semifinal win against Boston. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey championship preview
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
The Leopards celebrate after sophomore Sam Gelber walks off against Colgate in a historic win.
Men’s tennis upsets Colgate for first time in 17 years
Freshman Hanna Ganchi returns a volley. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis shines in out of conference competition against Wagner, men fall to Navy
Sophomore Carmen Merkel rockets a forehand during the Leopards' win over Fairfield University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams serve up success in Florida, split home matches
Junior Arman Ganchi returns a backhand during the match against Le Moyne College.
Women’s tennis picks up win against Le Moyne, men struggle
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
Freshman middle back Irelynd Lorenzen spikes the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in blowout matches against Lehigh, Bucknell
Freshman outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to bump the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Loyola in hard-fought match
Op-ed: Breaking the silence, Lafayette’s next leap
On the Spot: Why is your club the best on campus?
On the Spot: Why is your club the best on campus?
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
Op-ed: Breaking the silence, Lafayette’s next leap
Op-ed: An open letter to President Nicole Hurd from concerned faculty and staff
Op-ed: The case for disclosure
Students sat for the national anthem in 2016 to protest police brutality.
Op-ed: Student activism in uncertain times
Photo courtesy of Jess Langlois '24
Op-ed: Speak Now (Mental Health Version)
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
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
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

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March 13, 2020

Sports Recap Central

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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

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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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