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Nicole Eramo will work with President Hurd on the strategic plan. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Eramo)
Chief of staff added to president’s office
Student Lifes party registration policy has faced student concerns since its introduction last year.
Party registration policy off to slow start
The South College bell has been ringing three minutes late since the start of the semester.
Malfunctioning bell tower ticks off campus
Lafayette Activities Forum attributed much of the uproar surrounding 100 Nights to misinformation. (Graphic courtesy of @laf_activities on Instagram.)
100 Nights changes provoke student pushback
The past month and a half has been a busy time for politics from the local to the national level. (Photos courtesy of Lehigh Valley Ramblings, Associated Press, Getty, Consolidated News Photos and The Morning Call)
What you missed in politics over break
Portable labs, sent home to students during the pandemic, have become a permanent fixture of the engineering department. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Brown)
COVID-19 teaching changes continue to benefit Lafayette
A new first-year dean will be hired, allowing each class year to have an individual advisor.
Lafayette advising office to undergo major staffing shuffle, new first-year dean to be announced 
Danielle Lemisch ’23, Meg Dodge ’23 and Jed Alterman ’23 were awarded for their excellence in engineering. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Three students receive competitive engineering scholarship
Skillman Library offers a variety of technology for loan, including calculators, laptops, projectors and cameras.
You get a condom! You get a calculator! You get a camera!
The textbook delays can be attributed to supply chain issues, over-enrollment, late textbook requests and more.
Students left waiting for textbooks
The bulk of Student Government spending goes toward club sports.
Who should fund Lafayette’s club sports?
Atheeque wants to make the budget process easier to understand for student organizations. (Photo courtesy of Areeb Atheeque 25)
Areeb Atheeque ’25 named Student Government treasurer
Kaitlyn Hilley 23, a representative on Student Governments Sustainability Committee, has been at the forefront of Lafayettes sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Hilley 23)
Student Government passes composting resolution, calls for college accountability 
Going forward, Student Government would like to improve communication with the student body.
Student Government reflects on fall semester
The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.
Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty
Adamson enjoys working with metrics to improve sustainability. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College.)
Recent Sustainability hire, Melissa Adamson, talks background, goals
Each of the newly-endowed professors expressed gratitude for their named positions. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College and Helena Silverstein)
Three professors awarded endowed chairs
Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)
Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life
Professors Suzanne Westfall (left) and Deborah Byrd (right) each built up integral programs of the college. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College)
Longtime professors Suzanne Westfall, Deborah Byrd to retire
Professors Jennifer Talarico and Ilan Peleg say it is important for colleges to call out antisemitic behavior like Ye’s. (Photo courtesy of the New York Post)
Professors on danger of Ye’s antisemitism
The past month and a half has been a busy time for politics from the local to the national level. (Photos courtesy of Lehigh Valley Ramblings, Associated Press, Getty, Consolidated News Photos and The Morning Call)
What you missed in politics over break
Among the construction projects is The Commodore, a mixed-use property at 100 Northampton Street. (Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
Development projects to bring housing, retail space to downtown Easton
Milos founder passes away
Milo’s founder passes away
Over 70 bras were donated to Paxinosa and West Ward families. (Graphic courtesy of Charlotte Vierling 24)
L-RAJE hosts bra drive for Easton community, discussion about history of bras
Lafayette’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network (FRN) has donated nearly 5,000 pounds of food, though FRN has not been operating for the past two years.
Dining hall food donation program dormant since 2020
Authorities believe that the suspects used skimming devices to obtain confidential bank account information.(Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
Wawa skimming operation puts student financial information at risk
The attorney representing Kyle Flanagans 22 said he hopes to resolve the case quickly. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Kyle Flanagan ’22 faces felony charges, pleads not guilty
Clement Swaby of Bethlehem faces nearly 300 years in prison for the rape and attempted assaults of Lafayette and Lehigh students. (Photo courtesy of The Express-Times)
Man convicted of McCartney break-ins, multiple assaults, Lehigh University rape
Public Safety said that Easton Police Department is currently looking for a suspect.
Easton police continues investigation after ‘suspicious activity’ reported near Wawa
The Suffolk County, N.Y. district attorney is looking to upgrade the charges against Flanagan (pictured). (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Kyle Flanagan ’22 due back in court this November, seeks plea deal
Nicole Eramo will work with President Hurd on the strategic plan. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Eramo)
Chief of staff added to president’s office
The bulk of Student Government spending goes toward club sports.
Who should fund Lafayette’s club sports?
Lafayette receives $40k for sexual violence prevention grant
Students have been paid to promote the app, but some question the source of the funding.
Fizz floods campus, defying regulations
Lafayette is one of the most expensive colleges in America. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Lafayette among lowest in nation for Pell grant recipients
The display on James Armistead Lafayette will be in Skillman room 209 throughout Black History Month.
Special Collections honors Revolutionary-era Black spy with display
The second fire to engulf Pardee Hall occurred in 1897. (Photo courtesy of College Archives)
The professor who set fire to Pardee: Your burning questions answered
Custodian and artist Joe Swarctzs work is on display in the Williams Visual Arts Building. (Photo courtesy of Joe Swarctz)
Joe Swarctz, custodian of the arts – and the arts campus
WGS 350: Intersectional Feminist Activisms collected accessibility data to curate a detailed report.
Women, gender and sexuality studies class project highlights campus accessibility barriers
Isabella Lu 25 made archaeological illustrations for professor Ingrid Furniss upcoming book. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Lu 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Isabella Lu ’25 digs into archeology illustrations
Isabella Lu 25 made archaeological illustrations for professor Ingrid Furniss upcoming book. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Lu 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Isabella Lu ’25 digs into archeology illustrations
Satuna Mowrin 24 attempts to dismantle beauty standards in the modeling world. (Photo courtesy of Satuna Mowrin 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Satuna Mowrin ‘24 rejects modeling stereotypes
Damoi Morgan 25 views music as a way to give the campus color. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 adds melody to campus with steel drum
Dina Azar 25 charges $35 for a manicure and $40 for a Gel-X set with nail extensions. (Photo courtesy of Dina Azar 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Dina Azar ’25 delivers manicures centered around self-care
Rapper Téo Rodriguez 24 is currently working on new music that will be released by May. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: ‘My music is vulnerable’: Téo Rodriguez ’24 opens up through rap
The Guncle by Stephen Rowley was my top read of the break. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Maddie’s Library: Winter break reading review
Missing follows the story of a teen girl trying to track down her mother through the computer screen. (Photo courtesy of The Movie Spoiler)
Movie Review: ‘Missing’: An electrifying mystery told through iconic screenlife aesthetics
Two of Frederik Backmans books made the list for best of the year. (Photo courtesy of AliExpress)
Maddie’s Library: 2022 in Review
Jenna Ortega leads the new Wednesday Addams teen mystery, now streaming on Netflix. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ reimagines Addams family for modern age
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are the first open-world RPGs in the Pokémon series. (Photo courtesy of Nintendo)
Video Game Review: Two long-time Pokémon fans talk highs, lows of ‘Pokémon Scarlet,’ ‘Pokémon Violet’
Easton Candle Company is open downtown from Friday through Sunday.
Small Business Spotlight: Easton Candle Company curates clean, unique fragrances
The Easton Record Exchange emerged from its next-door neighbor, the pawn shop Easton Exchange.
Small Business Spotlight: Easton Record Exchange will satisfy your vintage desires
Pie+Tart is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day except Sunday and Monday. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Small Business Spotlight: Pie+Tart combines two women’s love for baking
New owner Martin Ramirez with employee Brian Cortes. Ramirez took over as Tierra De Fuegos owner just last week. (Photo courtesy of Brian Cortes)
Small Business Spotlight: Tierra De Fuego brings modern, traditional Colombian cuisine to Easton
Sia Bassil has owned The Carmelcorn Shop in downtown Easton since 1996. (Photo courtesy of @thecarmelcornshop on Instagram)
Small Business Spotlight: The Carmelcorn Shop serves up sweet treats for Easton
Maria Cangro 24, president of the new English Club, read her work at the first Poetry Slam in October.
From science to screenplays: Seven new clubs come to campus
The Lafayette Mock Trial team is one of the top 45 teams in the country. (Photo courtesy of @lafmocktrial on Instagram)
Mock Trial team successful at Temple University tournament
The NIA Sisterhood and its house on Monroe Street are spaces where women of color can come together and feel heard.
NIA Sisterhood breaks down ‘clean girl aesthetic,’ empowers women of color
Students sat for henna drawings at ISAs Wednesday event Decolonizing Beauty in South Asia.
Around the world in a week: International Education Week cultivates cultural understanding
MAFia welcomed all students to perform in its lip-sync battle. (Photo courtesy of Sebastiano Riverso 24)
The Hill is alive with the sound of music!: Evening of A Cappella, MAFia lip-sync competition dazzle Lafayette
The display on James Armistead Lafayette will be in Skillman room 209 throughout Black History Month.
Special Collections honors Revolutionary-era Black spy with display
The second fire to engulf Pardee Hall occurred in 1897. (Photo courtesy of College Archives)
The professor who set fire to Pardee: Your burning questions answered
Shayne Figureoa 99 (front, center) spearheaded a change from Arts to Arts & Entertainment during her tenure. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
What’s in a name?: The evolution of arts coverage in The Lafayette
Previous chair of the Board of Trustees Larry Ramer financially supported the development of the Ramer History House.
The history behind the history house
Previous Rivalry Week traditions included erecting sky-high bonfires on the center of the Quad. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Rivalry Week traditions through the years
Documentarian and journalist Sean Ryon ‘12 studied English and film and media studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sean Ryon 12)
Alum Spotlight: ‘Dateline’ field producer Sean Ryon ’12 on documentary production
Author Ross Gay 96 was inspired to become a writer by professors at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of SF Station)
Best-selling author Ross Gay ’96 redefines joy in new collection of essays
Director of Intercultural Development Robert Young 14 was a Posse scholar, an orientation leader and a manager for the men’s basketball team during his time on College Hill. (Photo courtesy of Robert Young 14)
‘This is my home’: Alumni turned faculty, staff share their Lafayette journeys
The $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Joseph Crater would be nearly $90,000 in todays money. (Photo courtesy of The New York Daily News).
The Lafayette alum who became the ‘missingest man in America’
Tinabeth Piña 93 (left) and Gina Arias 93 (right) spoke about their time at Lafayette during a Latinx Heritage Month event this past Tuesday. (Photo by Rob Young)
Latinx Heritage Month keynote event spotlights accomplished Latina alumnae
Sophomore Abby Antognoli goes for a lay up in the waining seconds of the Leopards victory. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball roars back from 17-point deficit to beat Colgate
Among the Leopards leaving are defensive lineman Malik Hamm, who declared for the NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football completes 2027 recruiting class, signs 26 new players
Freshman Josh Rivera elevates for a three during his double-double performance against Colgate last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses to Patriot League leader Colgate
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
Twelve Leopards either graduated or transferred since last season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Baseball’s Coach Miller begins inaugural season amid significant player turnover
Among the Leopards leaving are defensive lineman Malik Hamm, who declared for the NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football completes 2027 recruiting class, signs 26 new players
Seniors Marco Olivas and Malik Hamm lead the Leopards out of tunnel to take on Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards).
Hamm wins second Defensive Player of the Year award, five others take home Patriot League Honors
The Leopards celebrate their 2022 Rivalry Game win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football defeats Lehigh in close defensive match up, marks positive end to Troxell’s first year
Lafayette comes into the Rivalry game having won two out of the previous three matchups and controlling the overall record, 80-72-5. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 158th Rivalry game
Lehigh comes to the Hill following their first win since early September. (Photo by Xin Chen for The Brown and White)
Why Lehigh will win the 158th Rivalry game
Sidelines: World Cup 2022
Sidelines: World Cup 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
Senior midfielder Yiannis Panayides dribbles down the field during Lafayettes win against American. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League playoffs after win against American, tie with Army
Lafayette soccer seniors were honored before their game against Loyola. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ties Loyola on Senior Day, falls to Hofstra in final non-conference battle
Senior Hale Lombard pushes the ball up the field as he moves to score during the last minutes of the game against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ties Colgate with late goal by Lombard
Poor shooting in the second half of their game against Lehigh prevented the Leopards from extending their win streak. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball falls after late Lehigh run, trounces Loyola Maryland
Sophomore guard Devin Hines goes up for a rebound during the Leopards losing effort against Cornell. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Basketball drops back-to-back Ivy League matchups
Senior forward Leo O’Boyle puts up a contested shot during Lafayettes 70-57 loss to Penn State. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball falls to Penn State, Drexel, continues rough start to year
Junior Kyle Jenkins protects the ball during Lafayettes loss to St. Joes. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses to St. John’s, St. Joe’s
Junior forward Kyle Jenkins controls the ball during the game against Miami. (Photo by Gabe Sareli for the University of Miami)
Men’s basketball gives Miami a scare in season opener
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
Freshman midfielder Josephine van Wijk is recognized before the Leopards beat Holy Cross. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey captures final win of 2022 campaign
Fifth-year Molly McAndrew takes the ball up the field during one of her last games as a Leopard. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Despite dominant road victory, field hockey misses out on playoffs
Senior Molly McAndrew is embraced by the team after she scores one of the Leopards two goals during their 2-0 win over BU. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Field hockey splits weekend, notches first Patriot League win of season
Senior defender Sydney Woolston is embraced by her team after scoring her third career goal during the Leopards victory against Richmond. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Field hockey splits weekend matches against Lehigh, Richmond
Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season
The mens tennis team competed in several close matches this past weekend at the Villanova Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Arman Ganchi 25)
Men’s tennis participates in annual Villanova Invitational, featuring strong first-years
Sophomore Davus Esslinger fires a backhand during his singles match against Holy Cross last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Despite defeat in playoffs, bright future ahead for Lafayette tennis
Junior Nash Lovallo participating in a doubles match against Bucknell last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated by Bucknell in final regular season match
Arman Ganchi 25 mid-serve during his court one victory over Loyola. This domination led to his receiving the Patriot League Player of the Week. (Photo Courtesy of Goleopards.com)
Freshman Arman Ganchi named Patriot League Player of the Week
The team poses after its win in the final game of the season. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)
Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester
The Lafayette mens 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
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
Sophomore outside hitter Abby Nieporte spikes a ball for a point during the Leopards victory over Manhattan College last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins one, loses two in Big Apple Tournament
Lafayette volleyball swept New Hampshire before falling to Fairfield in straight sets at the Villanova Classic to open the season. (Photo by Sarah Boekholder for GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in two matches, wins one in season opener
Letter to the editor
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Op-Ed: Aaron O. Hoff was more than a statue
Op-Ed: Lafayette’s ableism runs deeper than ramps
Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?
Op-Ed: Aaron O. Hoff was more than a statue
Op-Ed: Lafayette’s ableism runs deeper than ramps
Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?
Op-Ed: Surprise gift
Op-Ed: Look at the sky
Op-Ed: Look at the sky
Letter to the editor
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Professor Miller gave a presentation last week on his experiences during 9/11.
Letter to the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
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Caroline McParland

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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

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

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

January 27, 2023
The mens 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

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

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

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

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

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

December 2, 2022
Junior Kyle Jenkins protects the ball during Lafayettes loss to St. Joes. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

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

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

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

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

November 11, 2022
Both the mens and womens basketball teams will begin their season on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Basketball 2022-23 season preview

November 4, 2022
Members of the crew team show their medals from this weekends regatta. (Photo courtesy of Abby Hammel 23)

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

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

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

October 21, 2022
The womens and mens 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

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

October 7, 2022
The womens 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

October 7, 2022
The Lafayette mens 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

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

September 30, 2022
The Lafayette Womens Club Rugby team aims to teach new members about the sport while fostering an inclusive environment.

Women’s rugby has most members since 2019

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

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

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

September 23, 2022
The mens 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

September 23, 2022
Junior forward Hale Lombard (left) celebrates Lafayettes 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

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

September 2, 2022
The mens lacrosse team found sustained success this season after undergoing a multi-year rebuild, giving hope for the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse has best season in twelve years

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

April 29, 2022

Athlete Ally fundraises for Trans Women of Color Collective

April 29, 2022
The mens 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

April 29, 2022

Crew has strong finishes at Crew Kerr Cup Regatta

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

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

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

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

April 8, 2022
The mens soccer team has been promoting childrens 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

April 8, 2022
Conceptual image of the proposed Gummeson Grounds, aimed to elevate the Lafayette mens and womens soccer teams in the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

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

March 25, 2022
Senior Max Faulkner Faulkner has been helping to run the mechanical engineering departments 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

March 25, 2022
The club volleyball team wore ribbons in support of Ukraine during Saturdays 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

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

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

March 11, 2022
Freshman Mimi Robertson (pictured) plans to turn her idea of having a Lafayette womens 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

March 11, 2022
Junior Meghan Gillis (pictured) finished in second of 62 racers in Sundays slalom at the regional ski competition. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

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

March 4, 2022
Sophomore Abby Romano (pictured) works around a defender in womens lacrosses win over Drexel. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

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

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

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

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

February 18, 2022

Sports Recap Central

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

February 11, 2022
April McDonald (Class of 2026) who has overcame multiple setbacks to achieve the level of success shes 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

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

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

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

January 28, 2022
Lafayette tied with seven other schools for first in the nation in Graduation Success Rate (GSR), with 22 of Lafayettes 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

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

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

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

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

December 3, 2021
Senior Autumn Sands (pictured) places in the top 50 at cross countrys final meet, the NCAA Regional Championships. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Cross country closes out season at NCAA Regional Championships

November 19, 2021
After proving to be key players this season while succeeding in the classroom, Lafayette field hockeys 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

November 12, 2021

Sports Recap Central

November 12, 2021
The crew team attended the Head of the Schuylkill this past weekend, with strong outings for both the womens and mens side. Lafayettes 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

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

November 5, 2021
Both the mens and womens 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

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-Giraldos FYS class. (Photo courtesy of FIFA World Football museum)

How is the sport industry related to the climate crisis?

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

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

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 mens and womens Collegiate 4+ and Collegiate 8+ events. (Photo courtesy of Abby Hammel 23)

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

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

October 22, 2021
Lafayette field hockeys 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

October 8, 2021
After waiting an extra year due to COVID-19, senior Chris Baylor spent the summer months in Japan translating for olympic medalists. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Translating the Olympics: Senior Chris Baylor speaks on his summer as one of the youngest translators in Tokyo

October 1, 2021
The Lafayette mens crew team will have the opportunity to add a boat at the largest two-day regatta in the world at the Head of the Charles Regatta. After years of being unable to receive a bid, the mens team will once again be competing. (Photo courtesy of Hana Isihara 17)

Men’s club crew team to row at prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta for first time in years

October 1, 2021
The Lafayette club cycling team races both casually and competitively. (Photo courtesy of Sebastian Wallach 23)

Take a ride past the Cycling House

September 24, 2021
Lafayette volleyballs Leanna Deegan dominates four consecutive matches en route to PL Player of the Week Honors. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Senior outside hitter Leanna Deegan named Patriot League Player of the Week

September 24, 2021
Womens volleyball will be entering Patriot League play following win against St. Francis. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)

Volleyball recovers with win against St. Francis after three losses at Sacred Heart Invitational

September 17, 2021

Sports Recap Central

September 17, 2021
Womens soccers freshman defender Gretchen Weachter is looking forward to starting Patriot League play after being named Patriot League Rookie of the Week. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)

Freshman defender Gretchen Waechter named Patriot League Rookie of the Week

September 17, 2021

Sports Recap Central

September 10, 2021
Lafayette volleyball attends the UConn Challenge and home opener against NJIT. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications.)

Women’s volleyball opens season with split results at UConn Challenge

September 10, 2021
Student athletes from the class of 2025 experienced lost practices, cancelled games and closed fields. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Unconventional senior seasons brings freshmen recruited during condensed seasons

September 3, 2021
The six-member class of 2025 includes four international students. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey team welcomes six new Leopards to College Hill

May 21, 2021
Lehman led the Leopards in goals and points this spring. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Freshman Peter Lehman named Patriot League Rookie of the Year; Men’s lacrosse standout led the team in scoring this spring

May 14, 2021
The Lafayette crew team at the 2021 Dad Vail Regatta. (Photo courtesy of Sherry Deng 22)

Lafayette crew team makes waves at Dad Vail Regatta

May 14, 2021
Both teams finished in eighth place at the outdoor championships. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Track & field team breaks multiple school records at Patriot League Championships

May 7, 2021
Around 100 participants tuned in on Zoom to watch the panel. (Photo courtesy of Eva Kaplan 21)

Athlete Ally panelists reflect on LGBTQ+ experience as Lafayette athletes

May 7, 2021
Twins Portia (left) and Teasha (right) at the Lafayette-Lehigh meet in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Portia McKoy 22)

Same family, different schools: McKoy twins compete on track and field teams for Lafayette and Lehigh

May 7, 2021
Senior field hockey star Audrey Sawers led the Patriot League in goals this spring. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Senior Audrey Sawers leads field hockey through unorthodox spring season

April 30, 2021

Sports Recap Central

April 23, 2021
Lafayette earned a higher score than rival Lehigh on the Athletic Equality Index. (Photo courtesy of Eva Kaplan 21)

Lafayette receives a perfect score on Athletic Equality Index

April 23, 2021
Attendance was limited to 2600 spectators in the 156th edition of The Rivalry. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

A Laf-Lehigh Game for the history books: Spectators reflect on the 156th Rivalry

April 16, 2021
The womens field hockey team started practicing when there was still snow and ice on the field. (Photo by Cole Jacobson 24)

Change of plans: Fall athletes thrown into unpredictable spring seasons

April 9, 2021
Teams playing both high-contact and contactless sports have experienced postponements and cancellations. (Photo by Kwasi Obeng-Dankwa 23)

Nearly one third of athletics teams experience postponements in the past three weeks

March 26, 2021
The Lafayette dance team performed at the home football game last Saturday in front of a few hundred fans. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Keeping spirits high: How Lafayette’s spirit teams have weathered the pandemic

March 19, 2021
Senior Ainsley Jacobs placed eighth on the womens side, the second best finish in Lafayette team history. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Cross Country has highest finish since ’90s in Patriot League Championships

March 12, 2021
Senior co-captain Justin Jaworski scored a team-high 28 points in the loss to Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s basketball falls short to Bucknell: Stephens surpasses 1,000 career points

March 12, 2021
Junior outside hitter Grace Tulevech said that, despite her TikTok fame, shes just like a normal person. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Grace Tulevech: Outside hitter and social media influencer

March 5, 2021
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