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The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Easton mayoral debate recap
A Truman Scholar, Cham will work at Bloomberg after she graduates.
Fatimata Cham ’23 wins Pepper Prize
A burglary was reported at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Two students accused of burglarizing Greek life houses
Lafayette Data community provided the above graph of budget allocations by category. (Figure courtesy of Lafayette Data Community)
Data Community Club breaks down Student Government budget
The bear sighting was reported directly to Easton City Hall. (Photo courtesy of @cityofeastonpa on Twitter)
Bear sighted near campus
Some Student Government members drafted a resolution in response to the Faculty Teaching & Learning Committees proposal.
Faculty committee seeks to limit Course Evaluation access
Some biology students were unable to take seats in classes due to staff turnover.
Biology department staffing shuffle causes headaches
This year, Admissions expects around 700 students in the class of 2027.
Second-highest number of applications on record, college plans smaller class of 2027
The last change to the deans excuse policy came over four years ago.
New dean’s excuse form to standardize absence policy
The Leopard for a Day program allows prospective, accepted and incoming students to shadow current students.
Leopard for a Day returns
Lafayette Data community provided the above graph of budget allocations by category. (Figure courtesy of Lafayette Data Community)
Data Community Club breaks down Student Government budget
Some Student Government members drafted a resolution in response to the Faculty Teaching & Learning Committees proposal.
Faculty committee seeks to limit Course Evaluation access
The amended budget guidelines will provide clubs with extra funds for merchandise.
Student Government amends budget guidelines
Student Involvement plans to block employees from OurCampus voting.
Three non-students found to have cast ballots in Student Government elections
Dean Tim Cox will choose Student Government representatives to select Pepper Prize finalists.
Changes made to Pepper Prize selection process
Neha Vora is one of at least two tenured professors to leave the college this semester. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
‘You can’t help but feel underappreciated’: Tenured professor Neha Vora leaving Lafayette
Some Student Government members drafted a resolution in response to the Faculty Teaching & Learning Committees proposal.
Faculty committee seeks to limit Course Evaluation access
Professor Khadijah Mitchell will have the opportunity to teach at various medical schools at her new job. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Biology professor Khadijah Mitchell to depart for top cancer center
Some biology students were unable to take seats in classes due to staff turnover.
Biology department staffing shuffle causes headaches
Student Involvement plans to block employees from OurCampus voting.
Three non-students found to have cast ballots in Student Government elections
The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Easton mayoral debate recap
The bear sighting was reported directly to Easton City Hall. (Photo courtesy of @cityofeastonpa on Twitter)
Bear sighted near campus
The primary election will be held on May 16.
Easton election guide: 2023 municipal primary
Clement Swaby was connected to alleged crimes in other jurisdictions with DNA evidence. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
McCartney Street intruder sentenced to rest of life in prison
Twyleak Sexton, whose alleged actions resulted in the campus lockdown, was arrested in New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of RLS Media)
Campus locked down after shooting downtown, suspect apprehended
A burglary was reported at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Two students accused of burglarizing Greek life houses
The accident occurred at the intersection of McCartney and High Streets.
College Hill traffic accident leaves student hospitalized
Public Safety has increased its presence on and off campus following the incident.
Gun flashed at students at Cattell Street house
Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents. (Photo by Seth Wenig for the Associated Press)
Lafayette weighs in on Trump arrest
Clement Swaby was connected to alleged crimes in other jurisdictions with DNA evidence. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
McCartney Street intruder sentenced to rest of life in prison
The master plan will be finalized at the end of 2023.
Master plan recap: A year of envisioning change
Students and faculty have pressed the administration to speed up accessibility efforts.
Despite increased awareness, accessibility issues persist
The monument has been moved in the past, according to an Indigenous Rights Coalition leader.
College to consider Sullivan Monument proposals
This year, Admissions expects around 700 students in the class of 2027.
Second-highest number of applications on record, college plans smaller class of 2027
The last change to the deans excuse policy came over four years ago.
New dean’s excuse form to standardize absence policy
Empty Threat was one of the student bands that performed at Lafchella.
Lafchella persists, rain or shine
Lafayette hosted two drag queens despite local backlash over similar events. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegelibrary on Instagram)
Drag Story Hour encourages LGBTQ+ inclusion
A projected background was utilized to immerse the audience deeper in the play. (Photo courtesy of Timmy Mayrose 23)
Performance Review: Tear-jerking portrayal of PTSD in ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’
Ella Dalgliesh 25 created sculptures inspired by her family. (Photo courtesy of Ella Dalgliesh 25)
Sculpture class project ‘The 100’ makes artistic mark on campus
Remy Oktay 24 organized the dinner as a final assignment for his class. (Photo courtesy of Remy Oktay 24)
Student brings strangers together with secretive steak dinner
Maria Soukup 26 is trained in playing classical music on the violin. (Photo courtesy of Rae Shepard 26)
Student Artist Spotlight: Violinist Maria Soukup ’26 on her love for ‘shared language’ of playing
Hanoi Ragmen has performed in established venues in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Shaan Shuster 23)
Student Artist Spotlight: Shaan Shuster ’23 on his award-winning band
Zach Freiheiter 23 has been composing his own music since his first year at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Zach Freiheiter 23)
Student Artist Spotlight: Zach Freiheiter ’23 on his composing journey
Juliana Soldat 24 sculpted pieces for her independent study that comment on mental health and personal struggles. (Photo courtesy of Juliana Soldat 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Juliana Soldat ’24 depicts mental illness through sculpture
Isabella Lu 25 made archaeological illustrations for professor Ingrid Furniss upcoming book. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Lu 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Isabella Lu ’25 digs into archeology illustrations
A projected background was utilized to immerse the audience deeper in the play. (Photo courtesy of Timmy Mayrose 23)
Performance Review: Tear-jerking portrayal of PTSD in ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’
Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer will add to his impressive filmography this summer. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Five new movies to look forward to this summer
Kendal Davis 26 tried vegan sandwiches and desserts from Easton Public Market. (Photo courtesy of Kendal Davis 26)
The best vegan options in Easton Public Market
Amadeus features critically acclaimed direction and performances. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Movie Review: Sam’s top 5 of all time: #4 ‘Amadeus’
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling give standout performances in La La Land. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Movie Review: Sam’s top 5 of all time: #5 ‘La La Land’
Mia and Maddies offers desserts and flavors from around the world.
Small Business Spotlight: Mia and Maddie’s Bakery serves goodies with a doctor’s touch
Jenny DeLorenzo intends for Plants + Coffee to have a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. (Photo courtesy of WFMZ)
Small Business Spotlight: Plants + Coffee sprouts in Easton
Easton Candle Company is open downtown from Friday through Sunday.
Small Business Spotlight: Easton Candle Company curates clean, unique fragrances
The Easton Record Exchange emerged from its next-door neighbor, the pawn shop Easton Exchange.
Small Business Spotlight: Easton Record Exchange will satisfy your vintage desires
Pie+Tart is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day except Sunday and Monday. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Small Business Spotlight: Pie+Tart combines two women’s love for baking
Meredith Forman 24 hopes that the addition of pride flags on the arts houses will spur more LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Pride flags installed at art houses as ‘visual show of allyship’
Benjamin Herman 23, Joshua Hale 23 and Shirley Liu 23 said that their trip to Tokyo was one to remember. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Liu 23)
Forensics team takes on Tokyo
Write to Be opted against a typical club structure in favor of a more close-knit feel. (Graphic by Samantha Peabody 25 for Write to Be)
Write to Be connects student writers of color
LafKid Connect hosts students from Easton Middle School on campus every Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Camille Carthy 23)
LafKid Connect brings Easton Area Middle School students to campus
The Mar-Keys is one of Lafayettes all-voices a capella groups. (Photo courtesy of Alex Thurtle 24)
Starting out on the right note: Mar-Keys compete for first time
Rick Fisher (right), who was the Leopard mascot for 15 years, poses with the current mascot, Dysean Alexander. (Photo courtesy of Dysean Alexander)
Unmasking the Leopard
The current spring concert, Lafchella, features student bands and local performers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
History of the spring concert
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
Ted Norton eventually resigned from his position at Lafayettes library after being accused of having communist ties. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Communists on campus?: Letters illuminate Lafayette’s Red Scare
The display on James Armistead Lafayette will be in Skillman room 209 throughout Black History Month.
Special Collections honors Revolutionary-era Black spy with display
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners 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
Shayne Figueroa 99 first became interested in food studies after taking an American Studies class at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Shayne Figueroa 99)
Alumni Spotlight: NYU professor Shayne Figueroa ’99 shares passion for food history
Amy Emerick Clerkin 03 landed a Capitol Hill gig just months after graduation. (Photo courtesy of LegiStorm)
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Emerick Clerkin ’03 on climbing Washington’s ranks
Documentarian and journalist Sean Ryon ‘12 studied English and film and media studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sean Ryon 12)
Alum Spotlight: ‘Dateline’ field producer Sean Ryon ’12 on documentary production
Malik Hamm will play for the Ravens in his hometown of Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Senior Malik Hamm signs with Baltimore Ravens
Some members of the crew team will represent Lafayette in Tennessee this month. (Photo courtesy of @lafcrew on Instagram)
Crew sweeps the board at Gifford Pinchot Sprints Regatta
Team members pose after a strong 4x400 performance at the 2023 indoor Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of Lily Dineen 24)
What to expect at Track and Field Patriot League Championship
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Coach John Troxell celebrates with his team following its last second win over Sacred Heart. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Malik Hamm will play for the Ravens in his hometown of Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Senior Malik Hamm signs with Baltimore Ravens
Sophomore Nahjee Adams carries the ball past defenders. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football showcases talent at Spring Game, looks forward to fall
Among the Leopards leaving are defensive lineman Malik Hamm, who declared for the NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football completes 2027 recruiting class, signs 26 new players
Seniors Marco Olivas and Malik Hamm lead the Leopards out of tunnel to take on Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards).
Hamm wins second Defensive Player of the Year award, five others take home Patriot League Honors
The Leopards celebrate their 2022 Rivalry Game win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football defeats Lehigh in close defensive match up, marks positive end to Troxell’s first year
Mens soccer tied ESU at Cottingham Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)
Men’s soccer hosts annual Earn Your Spots Game
The Gummeson Grounds will have several improvements, including a new press box. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)
Construction on new soccer stadium underway
Yazdan Basir 23 creates models to help the mens soccer team visualize its statistics. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)
Yazdan Basir ’23 brings men’s soccer stats to life
Sidelines: World Cup 2022
Sidelines: World Cup 2022
Senior midfielder Will Echeverria controls the ball during the Leopards 0-1 playoff loss. (Photo by Phil Hoffmann for Navy Athletics)
Men’s soccer season ends with loss in Patriot League quarterfinals, Kitromilides receives academic honors
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Adama Sanogo waits to embrace head coach Dan Hurley following their national championship victory. (Photo courtesy of KSL Sports)
Sidelines: Wrapping up March Madness
Sophomore guard CJ Fulton is a key member of the basketball team with an interesting playing history and optimistic view on the Leopards future. (Photo courtesy of CJ Fulton 25)
From Éire to here, basketball’s CJ Fulton fits in
The mens basketball team celebrates its Sunday night win against American, which sent it to the Patriot League finals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
After nail-biting win against American, men’s basketball falls to No. 1 seed Colgate in League Championship
Senior captain Leo OBoyle, who scored his 1,000th career point against American on Sunday, will be key for the Leopards against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Patriot League Championship Preview: Can the Leopards pull off the upset?
Sophomore midfielder Lineke Spaans (left) and senior defender Simone Hefting (right) were laureled for their impressive performances this fall. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Spaans, Hefting earn All-Mideast Region awards
Freshman midfielder Josephine van Wijk is recognized before the Leopards beat Holy Cross. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey captures final win of 2022 campaign
Fifth-year Molly McAndrew takes the ball up the field during one of her last games as a Leopard. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Despite dominant road victory, field hockey misses out on playoffs
Senior Molly McAndrew is embraced by the team after she scores one of the Leopards two goals during their 2-0 win over BU. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Field hockey splits weekend, notches first Patriot League win of season
Senior defender Sydney Woolston is embraced by her team after scoring her third career goal during the Leopards victory against Richmond. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Field hockey splits weekend matches against Lehigh, Richmond
The tennis team beat Loyola Maryland for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis sets program record in blowout victory over Loyola Maryland
Senior Halle DeNardo waits to return the ball during her match against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis drops senior day match to Lehigh
Sophomore Olivia Boeckman uses the forehand during the Leopards matchup. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis kicks off regular season with decisive victory
Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season
The mens tennis team competed in several close matches this past weekend at the Villanova Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Arman Ganchi 25)
Men’s tennis participates in annual Villanova Invitational, featuring strong first-years
Christian Kiselica led George Washington to a top-25 ranking prior to coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Christian Kiselica named head volleyball coach
The team poses after its win in the final game of the season. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)
Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester
The Lafayette mens club volleyball team poses after its successful first tournament. (Photo courtesy of @laf_mvb on Instagram)
Men’s club volleyball attends first ever tournament at Kutztown
Volleyball celebrates their 3-1 win against rival Lehigh last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball triumphs over Lehigh before falling to Bucknell
Sophomore outside hitter Abby Nieporte spikes a ball for a point during the Leopards victory over Manhattan College last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins one, loses two in Big Apple Tournament
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Op-Ed: What to do about the fashion in the room?
Op-Ed: Public art at Lafayette College
Op-Ed: Where is tuition going?: Not visiting or adjunct faculty
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Op-Ed: What to do about the fashion in the room?
Op-Ed: Public art at Lafayette College
Op-Ed: Where is tuition going?: Not visiting or adjunct faculty
Op-Ed: Thank you for your support
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
The Student Government office should reopen in two to four business days, once the clean up crew takes care of the blood.
Student Government Budget Committee beat to death: Happiness Club, SMAC to blame
During his time on the Shanghai Sharks, Scott T. Pippin was named Most Caring Player.
Scott T. Pippin to take over as head men’s basketball coach
Please dont ask her if shes friends with ChatGPT. Thats racist.
Hurd exposed as AI
Thank you rich donor!
Alum donates millions to scholarship for straight white men
Kevin requires a diet of three small dogs per shift.
Chi Phi party empty after no one solves their riddles three
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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
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

By AJ Traub
March 13, 2020

All athletics suspended due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts

By AJ Traub
March 13, 2020

Sports Recap Central

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March 13, 2020

Sports Recap Central

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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 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

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 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

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

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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

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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
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

By AJ Traub
October 25, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
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

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 foundations 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 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

By AJ Traub
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

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 teams 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
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

By AJ Traub
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

By AJ Traub
March 29, 2019

Sports Recap Central

By AJ Traub
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

By AJ Traub
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

By AJ Traub
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

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 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

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 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

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 Quidditchs 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 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

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
Womens 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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