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Jefferson Kirby ‘84 will begin his two-year term as chair of Lafayette College’s Board of Trustees on July 1. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Board of Trustees chairman bows out, Jefferson Kirby ‘84 elected as successor
Biology professor Nancy Waters is a familiar name in the Leopard Leftovers GroupMe, where she posts donuts she leaves out in Rockwell Integrated Science Center every Monday morning.
A scholarly swan song: Retiring professors speak on classrooms, memories
The Lafayette College faculty currently meets in the Marlo Room, housed in Farinon College Center.
Narrow faculty vote keeps budget committee, operations group formed
From top-to-bottom: Maggie Pearce '27, Clara Witmer '27, Roman Conca '26. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Latest Goldwater, Fulbright scholarships awarded to students
"Terracycling" stations offer a specific waste stream for traditionally non-recyclable items such as toothbrushes.
Re-CAP: Looking back on Climate Action Plan 2.0
Petitioners requesting the college reinstate the documentary minor walked out of an open session hosted by administrators, arguing that their concerns were not addressed.
Documentary minor end causes confusion, admin takes heat
The new finance minor program, based out of the Simon Center for Economics and Business, will include two core economics courses: “Corporate Finance” and “Financial Accounting & Analysis."
College to launch finance minor
Many faculty find classroom use of potentially-distracting technology to be unavoidable.
The fight for focus
40 students took the introductory documentary studies course last year.
Documentary minor put on pause
Chemical engineering professor Melissa Gordon '11 and student researcher Bella Harrill '26 work in the lab.
Lafayette professor wins prestigious chemical science award
Student Government approves new hours, club delegate system
Student Government approves new hours, club delegate system
Director of Public Safety Jeff Troxell said that the college offers an after-hours crisis response protocol.
Late-semester StuGov proposals call for counselors in Public Safety, hours system overhaul
Several organizations that were denied club status last year were approved this year.
Get to know Lafayette’s newest clubs
Student Government discusses student activities fee 
Student Government discusses student activities fee 
Attendees began the meeting with a discussion on national news stories.
Turning Point USA officially a Lafayette College club
Biology professor Nancy Waters is a familiar name in the Leopard Leftovers GroupMe, where she posts donuts she leaves out in Rockwell Integrated Science Center every Monday morning.
A scholarly swan song: Retiring professors speak on classrooms, memories
The Lafayette College faculty currently meets in the Marlo Room, housed in Farinon College Center.
Narrow faculty vote keeps budget committee, operations group formed
Petitioners requesting the college reinstate the documentary minor walked out of an open session hosted by administrators, arguing that their concerns were not addressed.
Documentary minor end causes confusion, admin takes heat
The College Budget Planning Committee is co-chaired by senior administrators Laura McGrane and Audra Kahr.
College budget committee under scrutiny, faculty spars over finances
Kathryn Meier served as Lafayette College's vice president of communications for 11 months. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette launches search for new communications leader
The iconic Dixie Cup is nearly 30 feet tall.
A futuristic (and controversial) future for the Dixie Cup
The report included recommendations for both the fire department and the planning and codes department.
Federal report scrutinizes Easton fire response
Taiba Sultana was removed from the state Senate ballot for listing her job as "self-employed." (Photo courtesy of WFMZ)
Former Easton councilwoman launches write-in campaign after removal from ballot
The May 19 primary will occur months after Lafayette College hosted a forum for Pennsylvania 7th District Democratic candidates.
Easton election guide: 2026 primary election
The organizations awarded funding hope to use it to support youth programs.
Easton organizations earn $1 million in state grant funding
Sophomore Travis Robertson was the Leopards’ highest placing golfer last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Former student in prison for violating probation in sexual offenses
Mindleaf CBD has since been replaced by a massage parlor on Cattell Street.
Charges dropped in Mindleaf CBD case
Simon’s Market gets security facelift as more theft tallied
Simon’s Market gets security facelift as more theft tallied
The new Quad lights were the only concrete project outlined in the campus lighting plan.
Campus lighting plan progresses with temporary Quad lights
Jeanne Clery's murder resulted in changes for campus crime reporting standards.
‘Foundationally changed campus safety’
Jefferson Kirby ‘84 will begin his two-year term as chair of Lafayette College’s Board of Trustees on July 1. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Board of Trustees chairman bows out, Jefferson Kirby ‘84 elected as successor
Biology professor Nancy Waters is a familiar name in the Leopard Leftovers GroupMe, where she posts donuts she leaves out in Rockwell Integrated Science Center every Monday morning.
A scholarly swan song: Retiring professors speak on classrooms, memories
The Lafayette College faculty currently meets in the Marlo Room, housed in Farinon College Center.
Narrow faculty vote keeps budget committee, operations group formed
From top-to-bottom: Maggie Pearce '27, Clara Witmer '27, Roman Conca '26. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Latest Goldwater, Fulbright scholarships awarded to students
"Terracycling" stations offer a specific waste stream for traditionally non-recyclable items such as toothbrushes.
Re-CAP: Looking back on Climate Action Plan 2.0
What’s in an anniversary? A history of Lafayette College celebrations
What’s in an anniversary? A history of Lafayette College celebrations
No Dumb Questions: When was Lafayette College actually founded?
No Dumb Questions: When was Lafayette College actually founded?
This is the inside of a "Gay Agenda" notebook, held by the college's archival collection on student group QueST, Questioning Sexual Taboos, which was previously distributed by the organization.
‘Invisible’ then, what now?
Amanda Leather, pictured in a May announcement posted by Easton Main Street. (Photo courtesy of Easton Main Street)
Easton launches city-wide ‘employee of the month’ program
Jen and her many new friends. (Graphic by Jen Parsons '26)
Jen Tries: Saying goodbye
Small Talk unveiled its first original song, called "Waiting."
Small Talk, big sound: Freshman band debuts
Anna Dragun '27 loves to base her jewelry off of a single pendant. (Photo courtesy of Anna Dragun '27)
Student jeweler is a diamond in the rough
SoundZer0 analyzed the lyrics of Rihanna and Jay-Z's "Umbrella" in a Genius-style interview with The Lafayette.
SoundZer0 sounds off student tunes
Adelaide Novia ‘28 sells her crochet creations at art festivals.
Sophomore stitches critters with heart
geek's EP, “what’s so wrong with that?”, comes after multiple concerts during the 2024-25 academic year.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
Lady Gaga recorded three original songs for the soundtrack of “The Devil Wears Prada 2." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Champagne and a Movie: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and why I hate sequels
Last year, 130 million people took road trips, and 15,400 of them were never seen again — according to the "Passenger" (2026) poster.
Champagne and a Movie: ‘Passenger’ and the art of the jump scare
"Mean Girls" (2004) was inspired by the non-fiction book, "Queen Bees and Wannabes."
‘Mean Girls,’ nice show
"Pizza Movie" has an all-star cast, if you're a member of Generation Z. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Harris Takes on Hollywood: ‘Pizza Movie’ needs more sauce
This is the first of three films releasing this year with Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. (Photo courtesy of A24)
Champagne and a Movie: ‘The Drama’: Viewer discretion advised
Launchpad Bikes owner Jimmy Madden has been working on bikes since 2001.
New downtown bike shop puts up kickstand
The Easton Vintage Market will be held at the 300th block of Northampton Street, in front of the Easton Public Market.
Easton Vintage Market stitches community together
Look, don't take; the cats of the cafe are not for sale.
Same space, new cat cafe: Downtown nonprofit features coffee, felines
The Reptile Depot has a lot of reptiles, including snakes.
Slither on in to The Reptile Depot
Vera Cafe's owners pride themselves on the shop's long open hours.
New Easton cafe keeps it Turkish
This is the inside of a "Gay Agenda" notebook, held by the college's archival collection on student group QueST, Questioning Sexual Taboos, which was previously distributed by the organization.
‘Invisible’ then, what now?
The Prestigious Pardettes wore ties to invoke Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber. (Photo courtesy of Ariana Welch '26)
‘Pardchella’ lights up Kirby Sports Center
The Ms. Phoenix pageant raised over $300 for Third Street Alliance for Women and Children.
Multicultural fraternity debuts women empowerment pageant
Mark Cuban has publicly admitted that not investing in Spikeball on Shark Tank is his biggest miss.
Spikeball Club sets up outside
"Mean Girls" (2004) was inspired by the non-fiction book, "Queen Bees and Wannabes."
‘Mean Girls,’ nice show
What’s in an anniversary? A history of Lafayette College celebrations
What’s in an anniversary? A history of Lafayette College celebrations
No Dumb Questions: When was Lafayette College actually founded?
No Dumb Questions: When was Lafayette College actually founded?
This is the inside of a "Gay Agenda" notebook, held by the college's archival collection on student group QueST, Questioning Sexual Taboos, which was previously distributed by the organization.
‘Invisible’ then, what now?
The Marquise de Lafayette is the first permanent statue of a woman on the college's campus.
‘What about the woman behind the man?’
The Marquis de Lafayette suprised students by arriving on horseback.
History on horseback: Founders’ Day celebrated with the Marquis and more
Bri Braswell '16 teaches group fitness classes in Kirby Sports Center.
Feel the burn with Bri
Alisa Lando '10 and Sara Kreisel '07 were married at the periphery of the Quad in front of Skillman Library.(Photo courtesy of Sara Kreisel '07)
Leopards in love
Avery Nunn '19 lives in California but grew up in Pennsylvania (the author of this article, meanwhile, currently lives in Pennsylvania and grew up in California). (Photo courtesy of Avery Nunn '19)
Environmental journalist captures natural world ‘with adventure and love’
Brent Glass '69 directed the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission before the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Museum curator Brent Glass ’69 on the American narrative
Isabel Sorrells '23 changed her major as a junior from Government & Law and psychology to pursue art at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Sorrells '23)
Alum Spotlight: Isabel Sorrells ’23 makes empowering art that blossoms
Women’s lacrosse head coach Katie McConnell never won more than two Patriot League games in a single season. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Women’s lacrosse coach out after 7 seasons
The Leopards got out to early leads in both of their postseason losses. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Softball drops 2 matches in Patriot League Tournament
Lafayette’s three Patriot League medalists, senior Bobby McClosky (javelin), senior Ben Hill (pole vault) and junior John Liedtka (100-meter hurdles). (Photo courtesy of John Liedtka '27)
Track and field posts best men’s finish at Patriot League Championships since 2019
The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.
Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics
The softball team enters the double-elimination Patriot League tournament as the fourth seed.
Softball clinches tournament bid with series win over Lehigh
The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.
Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics
The football team has gone 16-9 in conference play under head coach John Troxell '94. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football coach John Troxell signs 5-year contract extension
At Lafayette College, Chris Partridge '02 played linebacker for the football team. (Photo courtesy of @VarsityAces on X)
Former Leopard charges defensive anchors to Super Bowl triumph
Positional breakdown of the football team’s 2026 recruiting class. (Graphic by Dan Sullivan '27 for The Lafayette)
Football inks 20 new players on National Signing Day
Three-year starting quarterback Dean DeNobile is among the 11 former Leopards who entered the transfer portal.
Football team loses program cornerstones to transfer portal
The men’s soccer team will compete in its first NCAA tournament since 2012.
NCAA soccer tournament preview: Lafayette vs. Cornell
Senior goalkeeper Eric Axtman earned Patriot League Championship MVP honors for his five-goal performance against Lehigh University.
Men’s soccer wins Patriot League championship in rivalry matchup
Freshman midfielder Era Methoxha winds up to pass in Wednesday’s win over Lehigh University.
Women’s soccer clinches postseason bid with wins over Navy, Lehigh
The men’s soccer team outshot Army 8-7 on Saturday despite the loss.
Men’s soccer falters in Senior Day game
Six members of the women’s soccer team were celebrated prior to Saturday’s game. (Photo by Jasmin Lara '28 for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer fails to find footing against Army on Senior Night
The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.
Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics
The men’s soccer team fell in its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2012. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Rewinding to Thanksgiving break sports
The men’s soccer team will compete in its first NCAA tournament since 2012.
NCAA soccer tournament preview: Lafayette vs. Cornell
Senior goalkeeper Eric Axtman earned Patriot League Championship MVP honors for his five-goal performance against Lehigh University.
Men’s soccer wins Patriot League championship in rivalry matchup
Junior midfielder Samir Dishnica scored twice in the men’s soccer team’s upset victory over American University on Tuesday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer stuns Army, American to advance to conference championship
The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.
Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics
The women’s soccer team was outshot 16-6 in their loss to Boston University on Nov. 6. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer ends season with semifinal shutout loss to BU
Junior midfielder Nadia Zaffanella’s two-score performance against Holy Cross puts her at nine goals on the season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer progresses to Patriot League semifinals in penalty kicks
Freshman midfielder Era Methoxha winds up to pass in Wednesday’s win over Lehigh University.
Women’s soccer clinches postseason bid with wins over Navy, Lehigh
Six members of the women’s soccer team were celebrated prior to Saturday’s game. (Photo by Jasmin Lara '28 for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer fails to find footing against Army on Senior Night
New head coach Ben O’Brien captured four conference championship titles in his tenure at the University of Scranton.
Women’s basketball locks in new leader
Women’s basketball head coach Kia Damon-Olson finishes her tenure having overseen 10 All-Patriot League team selections. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball coach exits after 9 years
Junior guard Teresa Kiewiet led the Leopards in scoring on Monday with 18 points.
Women’s basketball ends season with tight loss to Army
Sophomore guard Talia Zurinskas shot three-of-seven from 3-point range against Colgate University.
Women’s basketball goes 1-1 to end regular season
Sophomore guard Caleb Williams dribbles the ball against Army West Point in Saturday’s game.
Men’s basketball ends season with tournament heartbreaker
The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.
Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics
Sophomore guard Caleb Williams dribbles the ball against Army West Point in Saturday’s game.
Men’s basketball ends season with tournament heartbreaker
Alan Childs worked as a Lafayette College psychology professor for 37 years.
Men’s basketball faculty mentor retires after 36 years
Freshman forward Shareef Jackson handles the ball against American University on Sunday.
Men’s basketball shut down by American, edges Colgate
Noah Seaner '25 has managed the men's basketball team's coaching analytics since 2024. (Photo courtesy of Noah Seaner '25)
Alum spearheads conference basketball record predictor
The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.
Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics
New head coach Ben O’Brien captured four conference championship titles in his tenure at the University of Scranton.
Women’s basketball locks in new leader
Women’s basketball head coach Kia Damon-Olson finishes her tenure having overseen 10 All-Patriot League team selections. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball coach exits after 9 years
Junior guard Teresa Kiewiet led the Leopards in scoring on Monday with 18 points.
Women’s basketball ends season with tight loss to Army
Sophomore guard Talia Zurinskas shot three-of-seven from 3-point range against Colgate University.
Women’s basketball goes 1-1 to end regular season
The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.
Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics
The field hockey team celebrates junior forward Maddie Evans’s goal against Boston University in Saturday’s championship. (Photo by Kenya Allen for GoLeopards)
Field hockey upset by BU in Patriot League championship
Two of junior defender Lena Thedrian’s three goals came in the fourth quarter against Delaware University. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Field hockey roars back 4th quarter for non-conference win
The field hockey team finished the season 5-1 in Patriot League play.
Field hockey wins final Patriot League game, drops non-conference match
The trio of Dutch players have appeared in nearly every game for the field hockey team this season.
Dutch trio shines for field hockey
The men's lacrosse team finished with a 1-7 record in Patriot League play. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse slips late against Lehigh, ends difficult season
Senior attacker Kristin Igneri recorded her sixth and seventh career hat tricks against American University and Lehigh University.
Women’s lacrosse ends 8-game skid
Senior goalie Joe Doherty accounted for one of the Leopards’ two goals on Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse stomped by Boston University
Sophomore attacker Josh Heaney scored two goals in the fourth quarter on Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse routed by No. 20 Loyola, continues skid
The women’s lacrosse team currently sits last in Patriot League standings.
Women’s lacrosse thwarted by Bucknell, No. 6 Navy
The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.
Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics
The men's lacrosse team finished with a 1-7 record in Patriot League play. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse slips late against Lehigh, ends difficult season
Senior goalie Joe Doherty accounted for one of the Leopards’ two goals on Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse stomped by Boston University
Sophomore attacker Josh Heaney scored two goals in the fourth quarter on Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse routed by No. 20 Loyola, continues skid
The men’s lacrosse team currently sits in last place in the Patriot League.
Men’s lacrosse edged out by Colgate in back-and-forth battle
Women’s lacrosse head coach Katie McConnell never won more than two Patriot League games in a single season. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Women’s lacrosse coach out after 7 seasons
The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.
Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics
Senior attacker Kristin Igneri recorded her sixth and seventh career hat tricks against American University and Lehigh University.
Women’s lacrosse ends 8-game skid
The women’s lacrosse team currently sits last in Patriot League standings.
Women’s lacrosse thwarted by Bucknell, No. 6 Navy
The women's lacrosse team is tied for last in the Patriot League with Lehigh University.
Women’s lacrosse overpowered by No. 16 Army, No. 15 Loyola
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
A still image from "Inertia," a documentary produced in Drew Swedberg's DOC 250 course by Lauren Ritchie '27 last spring. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Ritchie '27)
Op-ed: In defense of the documentary storymaking minor
Op-ed: In defense of the documentary storymaking minor
Op-ed: Turning Point USA cannot be recognized
Op-ed: A new major to make Lafayette a leader in defending democracy
A still image from "Inertia," a documentary produced in Drew Swedberg's DOC 250 course by Lauren Ritchie '27 last spring. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Ritchie '27)
Op-ed: In defense of the documentary storymaking minor
Op-ed: In defense of the documentary storymaking minor
Op-ed: Turning Point USA cannot be recognized
Op-ed: A new major to make Lafayette a leader in defending democracy
Op-ed: A message from the chair of the Board of Trustees
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Letter to the editor: A look back at Lafayette protests
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
On the Spot: If you could add a statue of anyone to campus, who would it be?
On the Spot: If you could add a statue of anyone to campus, who would it be?
On the Spot: Who would be your pick for commencement speaker?
On the Spot: Who would be your pick for commencement speaker?
On the Spot: What do you think of the quad tents?
On the Spot: What do you think of the quad tents?
On the Spot: Do you believe in astrology?
On the Spot: Do you believe in astrology?
On the Spot: Why are you the best club?
On the Spot: Why are you the best club?
Did you know that the Bicentennial Tour Fitness Challenge is just a tapeworm? I, tapeworm, would know.
‘Bicentennial Derangement Syndrome’ ravages administration
Live photo of Lafayette College administrators after losing the endowment.
Admin swears parlays will start hitting after draining endowment
Michael Crappoopshitlin's blueprints budgeted for permanently storming weather.
Evil lair proposed on protected wetland fails, supervillain devastated
Director of Fraternity and Sorority Death Pancake Bates addressing his faultless cherubs.
Greek life attempts murder, politely asked to do ‘lil workout
Hurd deserves a new bunker. It is her birthday year, after all!
Hurd to faculty: ‘Stop bothering me about my nuclear bunker’
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