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As a result of the pandemic and the postponement of last years matchup, this year marks the first time that Lafayette and Lehigh will play twice in one year. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
First for some, 57th for others: Lafayette-Lehigh rivalry attendees look forward to this year’s game
The renovation of the Rinek Rope factory, pictured above, may be postponed because of supply chain issues, according to VP of Finance and Administration Roger Demareski. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Economics professor explains national labor shortages and supply chain issues felt by the college
The financial grants are supposed to cover unexpected expenses, unmet financial need or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Baris Yazici 25)
COVID-19 stimulus funding distributed to Lafayette students
Lafayette Today faces praise, critique more than a year after its inception
Rumors about Monday fire in Hugel Science Center were ‘unfounded,’ Public Safety says
Protesters being arrested holding up signs telling people to register to vote.
$10 million photography gift ‘energizes’ conversation around civil rights
Larry Stockton poses with students
Music Department Head Larry Stockton to retire this year, reflects on decades at college
Meredith Forman 24 of Soulfege sang in one of the many student performances during the Evening of A Cappella. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student-led groups shine at Lafayette Arts Society’s Evening of A Cappella
Two people standing in front of a projector at a startup competition.
Lafayette Consulting Group pitch competition fuels innovation in students
Corey Beck 22 leads Lafayettes Pep Band on and off the field. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Artist Spotlight: Corey Beck ‘22 reflects on time with pep band before conducting at his final football game
Mens basketball triumphs over Rutgers in first win of season
Men’s basketball triumphs over Rutgers in first win of season
Junior running back Jaden Sutton (#1) (pictured) hits the hole during his 70-yard rushing performance during 157th rivalry game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Lafayette falls to Lehigh in 157th Rivalry Game
Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lehigh will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lehigh will win the 157th rivalry game
Junior Jaden Sutton (pictured) splitting the defense during his 140-yard performance on Saturday in loss against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards).
Football falls in heartbreaker to Colgate on senior day
Photo courtesy of Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
The Lafayette fencing team initiated their season at Temple University, with the match being highlighted by sophomore Amanda Manubag placing 16th in saber. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Rupp)
Fencing ready for the season after first outing at Temple
Op-Ed: The illusion of safety
Letter from the Editorial Board
Letter from the Editorial Board
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
College still co-ed
College still co-ed
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
All content by Amy Hewlett
Junior Will Halamandaris (left) poses for a photo with head coach Jim Hutnik after clinching the individual title. (Photo courtesy of Trey Croney 19)

Lifelong golfer Will Halamandaris will compete at NCAA Regionals

May 10, 2019
This weekend, Lafayette softball looks to avoid a 40-loss season in a 49-game schedule. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Losing streak reaches six games for softball

May 3, 2019
Mens and womens varsity four boats saw victory at the Kerr Cup regatta. (Photo courtesy of Rick Kelliher)

Club crew wins four races at Kerr Cup Regatta, men’s and women’s varsity 4 boats both finish first

April 26, 2019
Baseballs seven conference wins already eclipses last seasons four. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Hitting a slump: Baseball falls to .500 in conference with losses to Army, Lehigh

April 19, 2019
Junior Will Halamandaris finished in a tie for third place with a 4-under 138. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Golf places fifth at Wildcat Invitational, earning top finish among Patriot League competition

April 12, 2019
Junior Will Halamandaris chipped in with a 12th place finish as the golf team tied for second place. (Photo courtesy Athletic Communications)

Golf places second in weekend tournament, the team’s best finish in the history of the event

April 5, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s tennis earns first Patriot League win with shutout over Holy Cross, falls to Army and Loyola

March 29, 2019

Sports Recap Central

March 15, 2019

Men’s basketball ends season with loss in first round of Patriot League Tournament

March 8, 2019
Sophomore infielder Ethan Stern hit an early homer, leading baseball to its first win of the season. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Baseball earns first win of season after splitting Sunday doubleheader

March 1, 2019

Men’s club hockey drops weekend games after setback by norovirus

February 15, 2019

Men’s club hockey earns weekend sweep

February 8, 2019

Season previews: women’s and men’s lacrosse

February 1, 2019
Junior center Jack Alden tallied a hat trick in the teams victory. (Photo courtesy of Calvin Sharp 21)

No more Mr. Ice guy: men’s club hockey skates circles around PSU

December 7, 2018
After losing twice in a Thanksgiving tournament at Florida Atlantic University, the teams record stands at 3-3 overall. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s basketball loses twice in Thanksgiving tournament

November 30, 2018

Volleyball ends season with losses to Navy and Holy Cross

November 16, 2018
The two-day tournament provided an opportunity for younger fencers to get exposure to the sport at the college level. (Photo courtesy of Zack Lee)

Fencing opens fall season with strong showing at Penn State meet

November 9, 2018
The field hockey team finishes their season 4-2 in conference play as it heads to the Patriot League Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field Hockey heads to Patriot League Tournament, dips to fourth seed after loss to Bucknell

November 2, 2018
Sophomore golfer Cole Berger shot an even par on day two of the Lehigh Invitational to rise to T-2nd place. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with…sophomore golfer Cole Berger

October 26, 2018

Equestrian jumps to second place in region with first-place finish

October 19, 2018

Men’s ice hockey kicks off their conference season: Leopards split the weekend 1-1

October 5, 2018
Junior James Gibson leads the team with four goals in the 2018 season. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications.)

Cornell stuns Lafayette with a late equalizer and overtime winner, Leopards get back on track with win against La Salle

September 14, 2018
New lacrosse head coach Patrick Myers. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s lacrosse gears up for a new beginning under head coach Patrick Myers

September 7, 2018
Alex Stanford earned Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week in each of the first two weeks of the season. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with… Alex Stanford ’19

August 31, 2018
Junior attacker Conor Walters (pictured left) led the lacrosse team in goals and assists this season. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with… men’s lacrosse’s top scorer Conor Walters ’19

May 4, 2018
Grace Conrad 20 (pictured) tied a set in the quarterfinal of the Patriot League Tournament where womens tennis lost to Army. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s tennis ends season in Patriot League quarterfinals, has high hopes for next season

April 27, 2018
Softball honored four seniors at their last home series of the season, including infielder Miranda Skurla, pictured. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Softball earns first Patriot League series win of the season

April 20, 2018
Lafayette equestrian competed at zones on April 7. (Photo courtesy of Amy Bender)

Equestrian team competes at zones, one rider qualifies for Nationals

April 13, 2018
Junior attacker Emma Novick contests for the ball against Army. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s lacrosse loses momentum in second half, falls to Army

April 13, 2018
After waiting out a long winter, crew begins its spring season. (Photo courtesy of Larry Kennedy)

Crew earns multiple medals at first spring regatta: women’s novice four claims first

April 6, 2018
The goddess herself, the wonderful, amazing, totally humble Amy Lightning Bolt Hewlett. Photo by Sunny Daniels 69.

Timeout with… Amy Hewlett ‘19!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

March 30, 2018
Sophomore Katie Hill was one of three Leopards to win her singles match against Holy Cross. Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications

Women’s tennis sweeps Holy Cross: the Leopards split first weekend of League play

March 30, 2018
Senior co captain Kristin Schaen cradles the ball. Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications

Timeout with… Lacrosse co-captain Kristin Schaen ’18

March 23, 2018
Senior guard Eric Stafford looks to inbound the ball (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s hoops ends season “outworked” by Colgate in Patriot League Tournament

March 9, 2018
New Athletic Director Sherryta Freeman began her era at Lafayette College in February. Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications

Sitting down with the new athletic director: Sherryta Freeman’s plan for a winning tradition for the Leopards

March 2, 2018
Sports Recap Central

Sports Recap Central

March 2, 2018
Sophomore Katie Hill prepares to return the ball. Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications

Women’s tennis falls to UC Irvine in season opener

February 23, 2018
Senior infielder Steven Cohen prepares to tag out a runner. Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications

Baseball concludes series at Davidson with win after two losses: Leopards bring home three runs in the ninth to seal win

February 23, 2018
The crew team rowed for 36 hours straight to raise money for their team. Photo by Amy Hewlett 19

Crew team holds annual Ergathon fundraiser

February 23, 2018

By the Numbers

February 16, 2018
Junior attacker Emma Novick charges toward her opponent. Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications

Women’s lacrosse embarks on season with loss to Longwood

February 16, 2018

Men’s lacrosse opens their season in North Carolina with loss to defending ACC champs

February 16, 2018
Womens basketball sweeps Loyola for the season, loses to Navy at home

Women’s basketball sweeps Loyola for the season, loses to Navy at home

February 16, 2018
The womens basketball team is participating in the Play4Kay Free Throw Challenge for the entire month of February. Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications

Women’s basketball hosts Play4Kay fundraiser, will continue raising money through February

February 9, 2018
Lafayette prepares for a tip off against Holy Cross. Photo by Elle Cox 21.

Women’s basketball looks to learn from Holy Cross loss

February 2, 2018
Natalie Kucowski 21 battles to get the rebound. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s Basketball falls short: winning streak comes to an end

December 8, 2017
Matt Klinewski 18 takes a jump shot against Penn. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s basketball gets in the win column

December 8, 2017
Sophomore forward Alexis Santarelli takes a shot on her home court. (Photo by AJ Traub 20)

Women’s basketball wins three straight games

December 1, 2017
(Photo by AJ Traub 20)

Men’s hoops opens their season: the Leopards take home two losses

November 17, 2017
Sophomore guard Justin Jaworski earned third team all-conference honors after a highly efficient three-point shooting season. (Photo by AJ Traub 20)

Men’s basketball hosts hurricane relief exhibition game: $7k raised in fundraising efforts

November 10, 2017
Anna Ptasinski charges towards opponents. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Leopards prepare to take the court: A preview of men’s and women’s basketball

November 3, 2017
Allie McBrearty (Lane 2), Faye Melekos (Lane 4), and Sydney Wight (Lane 6) competing in the womens 4x50 yard medley against Loyola (Photo by AJ Traub 20)

Diving in: Swim team begins season with only home meet

October 27, 2017
Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby 17 drives to the basket between defenders (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

A Leopard goes pro: Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby ’17 continues basketball career abroad

October 27, 2017
Christian Luhnow 20 hits the ball over the net (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications).

Volleyball bounced by Lehigh: Leopards lose first of two rivalry games 3-1

October 6, 2017

Women’s tennis riding high: teams wins first home match of season

September 29, 2017
Matt Mrazek poses in front of Fisher Stadium (Photo by Dilge Dilsiz 19)

Timeout with…senior WR Matt Mrazek

September 22, 2017
Caroline Turnbull looks to control the ball (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with…field hockey defender Caroline Turnbull

September 15, 2017

New head coach ready to lead Leopards softball after surprise exit

September 8, 2017
Sarah Park poses with her field hockey stick at Rappolt Field. Courtesy of Athletic Communications.

Timeout with…field hockey goalie Sarah Park ’20

September 1, 2017
James Frahm putts at a tournament. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Putting the clubs away: Golf team finishes its season at Patriot Leagues

May 5, 2017
Grace Conrad 20 hits the backhand. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with… Grace Conrad ’20

April 28, 2017
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