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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

The Lafayette

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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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