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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
Lafayette student passes away at home
Lafayette student passes away at home
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Norovirus is common nationally during the winter months. (Graphic by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Campus experiences viral bug outbreak
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
The dedicated lounge for English majors often hosts student events and club meetings.
English program at Lafayette remains strong despite national struggles
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.
Students help produce local election broadcast
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.
Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.
Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails
Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.
Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction
Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.
‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.
College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.
Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning
MK Asante '04, Lafayette's 2025 commencement speaker, is an author, filmmaker, poet and professor.
A look at past Lafayette commencement speakers
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
Professor Mary Armstrong, Ellen Poriles Wieler '83 and Helena Koffigoh '23 all spoke at "Sip & Speak."
Women speak on gender, professional identity at Sip & Speak
A sustainable night market was one of many events sponsored by the "Swipe It Forward" initiative.
‘Swipe It Forward’ forwards sustainability initiatives
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
Professor Michael Feola's book was published in July. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Professor publishes book examining far-right ideology
"Improv for Entrepreneurs" combined business speaking skills with the theatrical nature of improv.
‘Improv for Entrepreneurs’ is all funny business
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
Senior Shaylee Daniels qualified for the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships for the first time in her collegiate career. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Diving sends 2 to regionals, including first female athlete
Senior épée Zoe O'Connor had the best finish for the women's team on Saturday at NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Fencing finishes season at NCAA Regionals
The women's lacrosse team begins its in-conference season on Saturday against Holy Cross. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse struggles to score against Villanova
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Love at first write
Love at first write
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
Benjamin White

Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor

Please do NOT ask me what my Super Bowl prediction was.

All content by Benjamin White
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.

Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Senior epée Antoine Mannes won the individual epée category at the MACFA Championships on Sunday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Fencing flourishes at MACFA Championships

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
After winning their first game of the season, the Leopards lost via mercy rule and an 8-point deficit to Davidson College. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Baseball earns 1st win against Davidson, drops next 2 matches

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
The men's lacrosse team got back in the win column before its first Patriot League matchup against No. 5 Army on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse crushes Le Moyne

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2025
The fencing team held its senior night in an unconventional match against Rutgers on Monday night. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Fencing teams shape up at Shark Showdown

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2025
Sophomore Derrin Lerner picked up the lone singles win for the men's team on Saturday against St. Thomas Aquinas College. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Tennis teams struggle in weekend matches

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
The men's fencing team won both of its matches at the MACFA A Round Robin on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Makenna McCall '27)

Men’s fencing defeats Drew, Cornell

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
Junior pole vaulter lines up at the Moravian Invite on Jan. 18. (Photo courtesy of Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Track and field mix it up at Fast Track Invite

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2025
A pair of Lafayette sprinters turn the corner during the Moravian Invitational on Jan. 18. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Track and field narrows gap in loss to Lehigh

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
The Weeknd's new album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" had 58 million streams on Spotify the day of its release. (Photo courtesy of The Weeknd Wiki)

Album Review: The Weeknd ‘can’t afford to be boring’ in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

By Natalia Ferruggia and Benjamin White
February 7, 2025
While the Eagles won the NFC Championship game in dominating fashion, the Chiefs just narrowly defeated the Bills to reach the Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of 6abc)

Sidelines: Super Bowl LIX preview

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
Former head coach Karavin Dew finished her Lafayette tenure with a 13-73-1 record. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Softball coach resigns

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
The dance team took the national stage at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, for Universal Dance Association Nationals. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegedanceteam on Instagram)

Dance competes at UDA Nationals for 3rd time

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
The first round of the College Football Playoffs begins on Dec. 20. (Photo courtesy of Collegefootballplayoff.com)

Sidelines: New 12-team college football playoff format explained

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2024
Sophomore forward Joshua Wyche contests a shot against Rhode Island on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball drops matchups against Cornell, Rhode Island

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
Junior captain Selma O'Malley hopes The Lafayette will take down the Brown and White in Friday's flag football matchup.

The most important football game of the weekend

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
Freshmen Tyler and Aidan Mahaffey are looking to double up on the tennis team this year.

Double trouble

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Stella Malinowski's late fourth quarter goal pushed the field hockey team into overtime against American University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Field hockey wins Patriot League championship

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Senior center Justin Vander Baan looks to finish through contact against Villanova. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball loses season opener to Villanova

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet and junior forward Emma Shields fight for positioning on a rebound against Boston College on Monday. (Photo by Meg Kelly for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball suffers blowout loss against Boston College

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
Humans vs. Zombies brings new life (or death) into tag. (Photo courtesy of Foster Hudson '27)

I almost survived the zombie apocalypse

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Men's basketball head coach Mike McGarvey is entering his second full season at the helm. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s and women’s basketball teams look to bounce back from rollercoaster seasons

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Freshman quarterback Jason Penza looks to evade a defender against Sacred Heart University last Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Football rebounds with out-of-conference win against Sacred Heart

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2024
The NBA season began Tuesday night with the Knicks-Celtics and Timberwolves-Lakers games on TNT. (Photo courtesy of medium.com)

Sidelines: NBA season preview

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2024
Senior Emil Arangala's 25:13.1 finish led the way for the Leopards. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Cross country teams compete at Paul Short Invitational

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
October 11, 2024
In addition to playing under his father at Lafayette, Cameron Bohn (left) got to play alongside his younger brother Quinn Bohn (right) in high school. (Photo courtesy of Cameron Bohn '28)

Father and son, coach and player, Dennis and Cameron Bohn

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Juniors outside hitter Carol Ulichney and middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock reach for a block against the College of the Holy Cross on Sept. 21. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Volleyball loses back-to-back conference matchups

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Senior Arman Ganchi went 2-4 in his matches over the weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s tennis competes at Lehigh Invitational

By Grace Sanborn and Benjamin White
October 4, 2024
The football team kicks off against Marist on Saturday.

Football trounces Marist in home opener

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
The WNBA playoffs begins with best-of-three first round matchups followed by a best-of-five semifinals and finals. (Photo courtesy of Tiempo Latino)

Sidelines: WNBA playoff preview

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
The field hockey team celebrates following Sunday's win against Delaware. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Field hockey starts season 2-0

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
The NFL season gets into full swing this weekend. (Photo courtesy of PFF)

Sidelines: NFL Season Preview

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
Sadie Gagliardi ‘26, Markeys: “The Lafayette Markeys are the best club on campus because we’re hot, sexy and we love singing with each other so much. We’re one big family and we just have so much fun together."

[Photo] On the Spot: Why is your club the best on campus?

September 6, 2024
The ballet club is planning to participate in the Dance Company's showcase this semester.

Club sports gear up for new year

By Maddie Pedone and Benjamin White
August 30, 2024
Former Leopard Jake Bloss '22 throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles before exiting in the fourth inning. (Photo courtesy of The Athletic)

Former Leopard makes MLB debut

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
June 25, 2024
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

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
May 18, 2024
Safety DaRon Gilbert goes for a tackle against Lehigh in 2022. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Leopards join NFL

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Despite not being able to compete in dynamic events, the Motorsports club found its attendance to the Formula Hybrid competition educational. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Danko '24)

Motorsports attends Formula Hybrid competition

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark was drafted first overall in the WNBA Draft on April 15. (Photo courtesy of NBC News)

Caitlin Clark and the recognition of women’s sports

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
The Celtics lead the East as the one-seed in the NBA Playoffs. (Photo courtesy of Action.com)

Sidelines: NBA Playoff Preview

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Senior Grace McEneaney and sophomore Lily Bentley both placed second in their classes and qualified for nationals. (Photos courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian riders going national after success at zones

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Freshman Marin Rosser, junior Emma Elmen and junior Samantha Becker participate in PT.

Serving the nation and serving up wins

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Four Leopards have declared for the 2024 NFL draft. (Photos courtesy of GoLeopards)

Leopards declare for the NFL Draft

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
The softball team dropped all four of its games last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball winless at UNC Mizuno invitational

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Senior guard Makayla Andrews shoots in the paint during the victory over Lehigh. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball splits games against Lehigh, Navy

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
The sports medicine staff poses following the football team's 2023 victory over Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of @LCsportsmed on Instagram)

Sports medicine propels athletes’ performance, recovery

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Lehigh Valley athletes often choose Lafayette for its proximity to home and its top-tier competition. (Photos courtesy of GoLeopards and James Macchia)

Lafayette’s local athletes give new meaning to ‘home games’

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
The ski and board team looks to continue its impressive run at regionals. (Photo courtesy of @lafskiandboard on Instagram)

Ski team concludes regular season, looks towards regionals

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
The Tae Kwon Do Club members foster teamwork with "taekwon-dinners." (Photo courtesy of @lafayettekicks on Instagram)

Tae Kwon Do Club gears up in pursuit of black belts

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
The dance team competed in the Hip Hop and Pom categories at nationals. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College on X)

Dance team goes national

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Freshman men's soccer midfielder Beaux Lizewski begins each match by eating Mike and Ikes. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

They’re not superstitious, but they are a little ‘stitious

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Freshman Troy Bruce carries the ball during the Leopards' overtime loss to Colgate. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Football loses first conference game of season in overtime stunner against Colgate

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Sophomores Jamar Curtis, Dean DeNobile and Elijah Steward (left to right) have dominated the Patriot League in their second season at Lafayette. (Photos by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Sophomore triple-threat of Denobile, Curtis, Steward powers football’s offense

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
The 1983 men's tennis team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame for its undefeated run. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Maroon Club Hall of Fame announces 2023-24 induction class

By Benjamin White, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2023
The new structure prioritizes technical, safety and communication improvements to Public Safety's emergency preparedness.

Crisis management team revamps campus security procedures

By Benjamin White, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2023
Mike Joseph '88 and Gary Laubach make up half of the broadcasting team. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Athletics on Youtube)

The voices of Lafayette College Sports Network

By Benjamin White, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2023
Equipment manager Michael Shiffert '18 played on the football team during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)

Behind the scenes, equipment managers keep everything in order

By Benjamin White, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2023
Sally is a pony who joined the team seven months ago. (Photo courtesy of Angela Tsai '26)

Horsing around at Top Notch Equestrian Centre

By Benjamin White, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2023
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