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Adam Atkinson, the former director of photography and videography, worked at Lafayette College for five years.
Director of photography, videography departs college
Lafayette College's endowment topped $1 billion in 2021.
Lafayette stable after tariffs rock country
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.
Milius pleads guilty on all charges
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
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
Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting
Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting
Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting
Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting
Under the new system, students will be able to use Pard Dollars at local establishments that use Grubhub. (Photo courtesy of Google Play)
Online dining ordering system to move to GrubHub
Student Government reports on committee progress, adjusts budgets at March 13, 27 meeting
Student Government reports on committee progress, adjusts budgets at March 13, 27 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
Prospective engineering students have the highest percentage of test score submissions, while prospective humanities students have the lowest.
Faculty vote maintains test-optional policy
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
Syllabi are considered intellectual property, so uploading documents to the repository is optional for faculty.
New syllabus repository released for course registration
President Donald Trump frequently touted the idea of strong foreign tariffs throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
Eastonians express uncertainty with Trump tariffs
Chi Phi was one of four fraternities on campus charged with health code violations in 2025 thus far.
How much do health code violations matter?
With the cuts, local programs will turn to alternative city, county and state grants.
DOGE cuts impact Easton organizations, spur uncertainty
The Park Smarter app is set to replace Easton's current ParkMobile app for payment of metered parking spots.
City adopts new parking payment app
Approximately $5 million of the district’s revised budget will go to design and development costs for the new school.
Easton Area School District faces budget funding deficit amid new high school plans
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.
Milius pleads guilty on all charges
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
Lafayette College's endowment topped $1 billion in 2021.
Lafayette stable after tariffs rock country
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
Several administrators, faculty, staff and students recount their experiences navigating COVID-19 at Lafayette College. (Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)
‘Everything was normal and then nothing was normal’
"Hands Off!" protests, such as in New York City, swarmed the United States in early April in opposition to recent Trump administration actions. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)
As Trump cracks down on higher ed, Lafayette reluctant to rule out compliance
The winner of each year's Pepper Prize is given the opportunity to speak at Lafayette College's commencement.
Checking in with past Pepper Prize winners
Leslie David Baker and Kate Flannery were co-stars on NBC's Emmy award-winning series "The Office."
Annual Senior Speaker event hosts ‘The Office’ cast members
Dean of Natural Sciences Lisa Gabel has been collaborating with electrical and computer engineering professor Yih-Choung You on her dyslexia research. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Dean of natural sciences spearheads dyslexia research
No Dumb Questions: Why do some trash cans have solar panels?
No Dumb Questions: Why do some trash cans have solar panels?
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" (2025) has been released to critical acclaim, boasting a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Warfare’ brings realism of combat to screen
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
Swetha Tadisina '25 began her glassblowing journey two years ago. (Photo courtesy of Swetha Tadisina '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Swetha Tadisina sparks up creativity with glassblowing
Plus One began as a group of three and has since expanded to six members. (Photo courtesy of Ajani Martin)
Student Artist Spotlight: Plus One brings together musical flair, friendship
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.
‘Lift Every Voice’
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" (2025) has been released to critical acclaim, boasting a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Warfare’ brings realism of combat to screen
"Rent" was written and composed by the late Jonathan Larson, who passed away the night before the show's opening preview on Broadway.
Performance Review: ‘Rent’ pays its dues
"A Minecraft Movie" has a respectable 48% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is a blockheaded blockbuster
"The Hazel Wood" is the first book in a duology. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads).
Nat’s Novels: ‘The Hazel Wood’ is a fairytale failure
“Sunrise on the Reaping” comes second in the series' line of prequel books, with the first, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” released in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Nat’s Novels: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping,’ a prequel that does its job right
Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar is located at 28 N 3rd St. in Easton and is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Small Business Spotlight: Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar blends self-care with family
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
The "Cultural Exchange" event took place in the Grossman House library.
‘Cultural Exchange’ fosters connection over chords, cuisine
Theater Underground was reintroduced to campus last spring. (Photo courtesy of Adam Fox '27)
Making it up as they go
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’
"Fight or Flight Night" began with club members demonstrating basic boxing skills. (Photo courtesy of Anica Kim '27)
Boxing Club, LCEMS debut Fight or Flight Night
The "Lafayette Miner" was born out of Lafayette College's now defunct mining engineering major. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections and College Archives)
Drilling into history of mining, metallurgy engineering
The stained glass panels in the lobby of Pardee Hall — created by a Belgian artist — feature images inspired by various medieval motifs.
A gift from Belgium
Rich and Gerry Jaffé's wedding party was filled with friends from Lafayette College.
A relic of love outside of South
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
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
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
Madeline Squarcia '22 works to make 'farm to table' a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia '22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil '17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil '17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
The baseball team celebrates during its blowout win against Lehigh University on Wednesday afternoon.
Baseball drops 2 of 3 against Navy, dismantles Lehigh
The track and field team will take on a trio of meets this weekend. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Track warms up at Bucknell, West Chester
The men's and women's varsity four crew teams steered their way to victory in their first regatta of the season. (Photo courtesy of Derek Richmond)
Crew kicks off spring season at Knecht Cup, 2 boats win gold
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
Name, image and likeness deals in recent years have upended the financial operations of college football. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Transfer portal shakes up football roster
The football team is already preparing for the 2025 season.
Football adds 21 new players on National Signing Day
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan readies for a header in the Leopards' Sept. 21 matchup against Navy. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer scratches late draw against Boston University
The men's soccer team prepares to defend an Army West Point corner in Saturday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoArmyWestPoint)
Men’s soccer secures first Patriot League win at Army
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker tallied seven saves as part of women's soccer's 3-0 victory against American last Saturday. (Photo by Nathan Feder for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer dismantles American
Senior midfielder Ani Khachadourian fights for the ball against a Loyola University Maryland player. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer ties against Loyola, loses to Princeton
The Leopards continue Patriot League play this weekend after going 1-1 to begin conference play. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer splits first Patriot League games
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
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
Freshman guard Mark Butler dribbles down the court against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s basketball teams lose in Patriot League playoffs
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore USC guard JuJu Watkins is the favorite to win the Naismith Player of the Year award. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
Sidelines: It’s time to watch the women ball
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips looks to finish through contact against Bucknell University.
Men’s basketball drops key matchups against Bucknell, at Holy Cross
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
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.
Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross
Senior guard Halee Smith looks to attack the basket against American University on Wednesday night. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)
Women’s basketball notches back-to-back wins
After exiting last week's Patriot League final with a knee injury, senior midfielder Lineke Spaans returned to action to record the Leopards' lone shot attempt. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls in 1st round of NCAA tournament
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
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans was one of three Leopards to earn First Team All-Patriot League selections. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey finishes regular season with Colgate win, beats Bucknell en route to Patriot League final
Senior forward Alex Darrah scored her seventh goal of the season against Boston University on Oct. 25. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey puts up back-to-back shutout victories
Senior defender India Ralph prepares to inbound a penalty corner against Temple University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey loses to Drexel, defeats #20 Temple
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
Lacrosse brothers junior Jack and sophomore Billy Irish cite their father, Ryan Irish, as their inspiration for getting into lacrosse. (Photo courtesy of Billy Irish)
Luck of the Irish brothers
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored the Leopards' first goal of the game against Navy. (Photo courtesy of Navy)
Men’s lacrosse stumbles against Navy
The women's lacrosse team currently stands in eighth place out of 10 Patriot League teams. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Loyola Maryland
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
Lacrosse brothers junior Jack and sophomore Billy Irish cite their father, Ryan Irish, as their inspiration for getting into lacrosse. (Photo courtesy of Billy Irish)
Luck of the Irish brothers
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored the Leopards' first goal of the game against Navy. (Photo courtesy of Navy)
Men’s lacrosse stumbles against Navy
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored a third quarter goal against Bucknell University on Friday.
Men’s lacrosse bulldozes Bucknell
The softball team went on a 5-game winning streak over the break. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Catching up on everything we’ve missed over 2 weeks
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
The women's lacrosse team currently stands in eighth place out of 10 Patriot League teams. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Loyola Maryland
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht put up two shots in Saturday's contest against Army. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse stifled by Army
The softball team went on a 5-game winning streak over the break. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Catching up on everything we’ve missed over 2 weeks
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
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
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
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.
Editorial: Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Second time's the charm
On the Spot: Second time’s the charm
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
Poor Saylor just can't control herself. Poor girl. (Graphic by Stubert Jehosephat Romano for the Scoffayette)
President’s dogs use college property as personal toilet, Hurd enables
Baby bye bye bye (bye bye!) (Graphic by Cocaine Bear for the Scoffayette)
Pardee falls into sinkhole, investigation underway
The Morning Call plans to avoid the noun ban, replacing any mention of Trump with the word "hubbahubba." (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for The Scoffayette)
Trump bans nouns, nation struggles to identify who, what, where
This article has nothing do with Jalen Hurts, just a reminder that he is a Super Bowl MVP. (Graphic by Crangis McBasketball for The Scoffayette)
Baseball team signs Big Justice, The Rizzler
Hole's next song is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for the Scoffayette)
Student Artist Spotlight: That guy in your dorm with a guitar
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Sophomore Michael Walsh led the Leopards at the Patriot League Championship last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Golf takes last place at Patriot League Championship

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
May 5, 2023
After being officially approved as a club, ballet welcomes dancers with a variety of experience. (Photo courtesy of Yuko Tanaka '26)

Ballet club chassés onto campus

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
May 5, 2023
Men's soccer tied ESU at Cottingham Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)

Men’s soccer hosts annual Earn Your Spots Game

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
Members of the dance company perform a lyrical routine. (Photo courtesy of Ricki Blaustein '25)

Dance company highlights variety of styles at showcase

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
The Gummeson Grounds will have several improvements, including a new press box. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)

Construction on new soccer stadium underway

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
Equestrian shows off winning ribbons at Zones last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Holland '25)

Equestrian closes out season at Zones

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
Senior attacker Genevieve Strobel was one of five Leopards who scored at least two goals against BU. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse beats Boston, Edwards tallies six points

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
After an impressive performance at regionals, equestrian will go on to compete as a team at Zones. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian finishes first in region again, several riders to compete in Zones

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
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

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
Frisbee spent spring break competing in the prestigious High Tide national tournament against teams from all over the country. (Photo courtesy of Sara O'Keefe '24)

Frisbee places second in bracket at spring break tournament

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Senior Meghan Gillis races down the slope during women's alpine at nationals, where she finished 11th. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Gillis '23)

Ski and board attends nationals, battles harsh weather conditions

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
After several top-three finishes from Lafayette, the equestrian team finished first in its opening show of the season. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Sigmond-Warner '23)

Equestrian places first in semester-opening show

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Running club president, senior Andrew Scardina, was the overall winner. (Photo courtesy of @lafrunningclub on Instagram)

Two running club members place first in “March Fourth” race

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Fencing now looks forward to hosting regionals after competing in the MACFA tournament. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Fencing finishes regular season with MACFA Championships

By Andreas Pelekis and Caroline McParland
March 10, 2023
Junior attacker Peter Lehman scored two goals in the Leopards' loss. (Photo by Larry French for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse loses to Loyola in Patriot League opener

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Geology professor Dave Sunderlin was one of the recipients of the Faculty All-Star honors this year. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Athletics on Twitter (@GoLeopards)

How faculty mentors support student-athletes

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Sophomore Julia Greeley finished in seventh in the pole vault at the Patriot League Indoor Championship. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Track has lackluster performance at Patriot League Indoor Championships

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Lafayette went 9-20 under head coach Mike Jordan, though the Leopards dropped another game after he was placed on leave. (Photo by Samuel Lewis for Icon Sportswire)

Head basketball coach on leave after ‘complaint’: Team, administration stay quiet

By Trebor Maitin and Caroline McParland
February 24, 2023
The women's alpine ski team placed first overall after winning both the slalom and giant slalom at regionals. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Gillis '23)

Ski and board heading to nationals after sweeping the slopes at regionals

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
Standout freshman forward Josh Rivera recorded his second career double-double in the loss to Army. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Shooting woes to blame as men’s basketball falters against Army, barely loses to Colgate

By Eric Ponieman and Caroline McParland
February 24, 2023
Freshman guard Kay Donahue, clad in a pink uniform for the team's annual Play4Kay game, goes for a layup. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Injury-plagued women’s basketball falls to Army

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
The women's alpine ski team finished first overall for the conference. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Gillis '23)

Ski qualifies for regionals after fun-filled weekend

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
The crew team rows for 24 hours straight in Farinon to fundraise.

Crew hosts annual Erg-A-Thon fundraiser

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Junior attacker Charlie Cunniffe recorded the second Lafayette goal in the Leopards' loss. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse falls to Delaware in season opener

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
The women's ski team won first overall on Saturday and second overall on Sunday at Blue Mountain. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Gillis '23)

Ski and board club hits the slopes, navigates lack of snow

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
The table tennis club won three matchups and lost four at its first tournament of the season. (Photo courtesy of Sam Anthony '24)

Table tennis club third in division after Penn tournament

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
The track and field team warms up for its rivalry match against Lehigh last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Track and field falls to Lehigh despite several impressive finishes

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
Dr. Heidi Caruso Commins ‘94 discusses her time as a dual student-athlete. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Student athletes attend National Girls & Women in Sports Day

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
Lafayette cheer celebrates outside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fl. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegecheer on Instagram)

Dance and Cheer compete at nationals for first time

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
January 27, 2023
The men's lacrosse team traveled to Ohio State to scrimmage the team and play in their new stadium. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettemlax on Instagram)

Men’s lacrosse hosts local Easton students, scrimmages Ohio State in preparation for spring season

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
January 27, 2023
The dance team performed two routines for friends and family ahead of nationals. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Tempkin '24)

Dance team performs in showcase before national competition in January

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
The equestrian team had several riders place at its final show of the semester. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian trots to end of semester at Tournament of Champions

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
The new executive board plans to restore its pre-pandemic culture. (Photo courtesy of Kendall Lamm '24)

Crew announces plans for next year

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
Group Fit classes offered through Rec Services experienced an almost 70 percent drop in expected attendance this semester.

Group Fit classes experience drop in attendance

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
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

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
Junior Kyle Jenkins protects the ball during Lafayette's loss to St. Joe's. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball loses to St. John’s, St. Joe’s

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
November 18, 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

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Seniors Ethan Gabay (left) and Michael Nelson (right) won the spikeball tournament this past weekend.

Spikeball club hosts tournament, Lafayette places first, third

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Junior Sam Anthony lunges for a ball during the table tennis club tournament in Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Sam Anthony '24)

Table tennis club attends first tournament in 10 years

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Both the men's and women's basketball teams will begin their season on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Basketball 2022-23 season preview

By Caroline McParland and Charlie Berman
November 4, 2022
Members of the crew team show their medals from this weekend's regatta. (Photo courtesy of Abby Hammel '23)

Women’s crew team places first at world’s largest regatta

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
The Lafayette Dance Team is amping up its training and practice schedule in order to prepare for its first ever national competition next semester. (Photo courtesy of Steph Davidson '23)

Lafayette Dance selects new coach, prepares for first national competition

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
The equestrian team shows off a plethora of ribbons after their weekend double-header. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian places first, third in weekend double-header

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 21, 2022
The women's and men's crew teams placed seventh and 16th, respectively, at their opening regatta this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of @lafcrew on Instagram)

Women’s team places seventh at Navy Day Regatta as crew starts fall season

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 21, 2022
Juniors Grace McEneaney and Zubair Ali show off their first place ribbons this past weekend at the Moravian show. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian places second overall at Moravian, multiple riders place first

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 7, 2022
The women's club soccer team emphasizes team bonding as they try to become a recognized campus club. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Women’s club soccer looks forward to season amid uncertainty over recognition

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 7, 2022
The Lafayette men's 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

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 7, 2022
The Equestrian Team will have another show tomorrow at Moravian University. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian starts off with win, looks to another promising season

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
The Lafayette Women's Club Rugby team aims to teach new members about the sport while fostering an inclusive environment.

Women’s rugby has most members since 2019

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
After defeating Bucknell, the Lafayette Chess Club team may play Rutgers and the University of Pennsylvania later in the semester. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Maroon and White clobber Bucknell in virtual chess competition

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
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

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
September 23, 2022
As a primary contact athletic trainer, Amber Kinney works with student-athletes on both their physical and mental well-being. (Photo courtesy of Philip LaBella)

Meet Amber Kinney: Lafayette football’s first female primary contact athletic trainer

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
September 23, 2022
The men's club rugby team gears up for the 2022 fall season with a handful of new members. (Photo courtesy of Matt Cherry '23)

Men’s rugby looks forward to fall season

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
September 23, 2022
Junior forward Hale Lombard (left) celebrates Lafayette's Monday night win with senior midfielder Senior midfielder Will Echeverria (right). (Photo courtesy of @lafayette_msoc on Instagram)

Lombard notches two goals in men’s soccer’s first win of the season, three players earn preseason honors

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
September 2, 2022
The Lafayette Pep Band performs in front of Pardee. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Centerpiece of the stands: Pep Band livens up sports games

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
September 2, 2022
The men's 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

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
May 6, 2022
New members of the Marquis Anglers attend a trip at Bushkill Creek. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Riehl '23)

Marquis Anglers reel in new members and traditions this semester

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 29, 2022

Athlete Ally fundraises for Trans Women of Color Collective

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 29, 2022
The men's soccer team stands alongside some of the elementary school students they have spent the semester doing community service with at the 'Earn Your Spots' book club game. (Photo courtesy of Benji Grossi '23)

Men’s soccer wins Earn Your Spots Book Club fundraiser game against rival Lehigh

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 29, 2022

Crew has strong finishes at Crew Kerr Cup Regatta

By Caroline McParland, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
The Equestrian team took home eight impressive finishes at the zones competition last week. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Sigmond-Warner '23)

Equestrian rides at zones

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 15, 2022
The club volleyball celebrates their seniors' last competition at regionals this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of Dolce Whitwell '23)

Club women’s volleyball rounds out season with third place finish at regionals

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 15, 2022
Sophomore Grace McEneaney participating in regionals, where she placed second and qualified for the upcoming zones competition. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Sigmond-Warner '23)

Equestrian looks toward zones after successful season

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 8, 2022
Professor Jenn Rossmann spoke with NPR about her research using fluid mechanics to study how different adjustments change the aerodynamics of a Wiffle ball. (Photo courtesy of Picsabay.com)

Mechanical Engineering Professor Jenn Rossmann explores the science of an American Pastime

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 8, 2022
The men's soccer team has been promoting children's literacy through their book club at Cheston Elementary. (Photo courtesy of Benji Grossi '23)

Men’s soccer connects with Easton community through ‘Earn Your Spots’ Book Club

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
April 8, 2022
Conceptual image of the proposed Gummeson Grounds, aimed to elevate the Lafayette men's and women's soccer teams in the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Soccer programs gifted new stadium following donation from Peter Gummeson ‘80

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 25, 2022
Senior Max Faulkner Faulkner has been helping to run the mechanical engineering department's formula hybrid car while also competing professionally in races. (Photo courtesy of Max Faulkner '22)

Reinventing the wheel: Professional race car driver and mechanical engineering major Max Faulkner ’22 has a passion for motorsports

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 25, 2022
The club volleyball team wore ribbons in support of Ukraine during Saturday's tournament, where they placed second out of six teams. (Photo courtesy of Nina Curko '22)

Club volleyball ranked first in division after tournament at Drexel

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 11, 2022
Junior Haleigh Marzano set two school records at the Lehigh Dual meet alone. (Photo courtesy of Haleigh Marzano '23)

Junior Haleigh Marzano selected for Patriot League Academic Honors

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 11, 2022
The esports club holds a variety of events throughout the semester, including a speedrunning fundraiser and a finals week 'cool down' event. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Esports club raises money for Third Street Alliance with speedrunning event

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 11, 2022
Freshman Mimi Robertson (pictured) plans to turn her idea of having a Lafayette women's club golf team into reality within the next year. (Photo courtesy of Mimi Robertson '25)

Two freshmen look to jumpstart a women’s golf club at Lafayette

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 11, 2022
Junior Meghan Gillis (pictured) finished in second of 62 racers in Sunday's slalom at the regional ski competition. (Photo by Caroline Burns '22)

Ski team qualifies for nationals, women’s team back-to-back regional champions

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 4, 2022
Sophomore Abby Romano (pictured) works around a defender in women's lacrosse's win over Drexel. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse outruns La Salle for first win in two years

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
March 4, 2022
The club squash team huddles together before a match at the CSA National Collegiate Club Team Championship. (Photo courtesy of Jack Burton '22)

Club squash team attends nationals

By Caroline McParland, Sports editor
February 25, 2022
In their heartbreaking overtime loss to Bucknell, freshman guard Abby Antonogli (pictured) was tied with sophomore guard Makayla Andrews with 14 points apiece. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Antognoli named Patriot League Rookie of the Week after overtime loss to Bucknell

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 25, 2022
The Lafayette club volleyball team looks toward next tournament against Bloomsburg after coming in second place at home-hosted tournament. (Photo courtesy of Becca Abel '22)

Women’s club volleyball finishes second in home tournament

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 18, 2022

Sports Recap Central

By Caroline McParland, Sports editor
February 18, 2022
As a small club, Lafayette Chess has a casual and fun atmosphere in which new members without experience are welcome. (Photo courtesy of Ed Carl '22 for The Lafayette)

Chess club looks to the future while maintaining friendly atmosphere

By Caroline McParland, Sports editor
February 11, 2022
April McDonald (Class of 2026) who has overcame multiple setbacks to achieve the level of success she's at now, will continue the next four years of her soccer career on College Hill. (Photo courtesy of April McDonald '26)

Future Leopard April McDonald overcomes injury, to join women’s soccer next fall

By Caroline McParland, Sports editor
February 4, 2022
Sophia Sharpless (second from right) with her coworkers in Baltimore, M.D. where Under Armour headquarters is located.(Photo courtesy of Sophia Sharpless '21)

Sophia Sharpless ’21 ran through countless sneakers—now she designs them

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
The Lafayette cross country teams led the athletic programs in team GPA for fall of 2021. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Lafayette student-athletes receive an average 3.28 GPA for fall 2021

By Caroline McParland, Sports editor
January 28, 2022
Junior Solape Fakorede (pictured) participating in the weighted throw competition as the women finish in second and the men finish in 5th at the Moravian Invite last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Track and field have a strong showing at Moravian Invite

By Caroline McParland, Sports editor
January 28, 2022
Lafayette tied with seven other schools for first in the nation in Graduation Success Rate (GSR), with 22 of Lafayette's athletic programs claimed a 99% overall GSR. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Lafayette’s athletic programs lead nation, place among Ivies in Graduation Success Rate

By Caroline McParland, Sports editor
December 10, 2021
The Lafayette club volleyball team placed second last weekend at their home competition, which was just one of three of their successful outings this season. (Photo courtesy of Nina Curko '22)

Club volleyball ends fall season with second place finish at home tournament

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
December 10, 2021
The Lafayette Dance Team worked this semester to up their performance, which included dancing at additional basketball games this fall season. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Burns '22)

Lafayette dance team steps it up this season performing at additional basketball games

By Caroline McParland, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
Announced to the 2022 executive board, Juniors Lauren Salbinski (left), Arden Westphalen (middle) and Abby Hammel (right) plan to continue to foster a positive and close-knit environment for the team. (Photo courtesy of Arden Westphalen '23).

Crew team announces 2022 executive board and plans for next season

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
December 3, 2021
The Lafayette Equestrian team celebrates sophomore Zubair Ali’s first show. (Photo courtesy of Zubair Ali '24)

Lafayette Equestrian Team rides into a new year

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
December 3, 2021
Senior Autumn Sands (pictured) places in the top 50 at cross country's final meet, the NCAA Regional Championships. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Cross country closes out season at NCAA Regional Championships

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
After proving to be key players this season while succeeding in the classroom, Lafayette field hockey's Felicitas Hannes and Alix Talkow were selected to the Patriot League Academic All-League team. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Field hockey’s Hannes and Talkow selected to the Academic All-Patriot League Team

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021

Sports Recap Central

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
The crew team attended the Head of the Schuylkill this past weekend, with strong outings for both the women's and men's side. Lafayette's novice boats raced for the first time this season. (Photo courtesy of Kate Pellegrino '23)

Lafayette crew continues strong season at the Head of the Schuylkill

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
November 5, 2021
The Lafayette Motor Sports team is a new club created over the summer and spearheaded by the engineering department has been working to turn classroom skills into tangible projects. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Durfee '23)

Full speed ahead: A look at new Motor Sports Team

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
November 5, 2021
Both the men's and women's teams received a bid to return next year to the famous Head of the Charles Regatta after their impressive performance on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Abby Hammel '23)

Lafayette crew makes waves at prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
David Goldblatt, author of 'The Ball is Round' discussed the connection between the world sports industry and climate change during a visit to Professor Ospina-Giraldo's FYS class. (Photo courtesy of FIFA World Football museum)

How is the sport industry related to the climate crisis?

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
The Lafayette swimming and diving team fell to Loyola on Saturday, with the overall scores being 197-103 on the women’s side and 193-100 on the men’s side. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Lafayette swimming dives into season with dual meet against Loyola

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
Senior Brian Clayton (pictured) placed third out of 49 runners in the men’s individual 8k race. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Cross country attends Princeton Invitational and hosts the Leopard Invitational simultaneously

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 22, 2021
The Lafayette crew team medaled in every event they participated in on Sunday at the Overpeck Fall Classic in Leonia, NJ, dominating in both the men's and women's Collegiate 4+ and Collegiate 8+ events. (Photo courtesy of Abby Hammel '23)

Lafayette crew received medals at every event entered at Overpeck Fall Classic

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor
October 22, 2021
Marking one win and one loss, the weekend was highlighted by senior goalkeeper Hailey Abbott, who made countless crucial saves. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Field hockey falls to No. 5 Penn State before routing Drexel on Senior Night

By Caroline McParland, Section Editor
October 22, 2021
Lafayette field hockey's Felicitas Hannes was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week honors after scoring her first career hat trick on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Hannes and Hefting awarded Patriot League Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week

By Caroline McParland
October 8, 2021
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