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The colleges bookstore moved from the basement of Farinon to the first floor of the new McCartney dorms in April 2021. As of now, the space in the Farinon basement is not being used. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Government in talks to transform previous bookstore into new student space
The new trail, which will go behind the Simon Center for Economics, will connect with the steps pictured here. (Photo courtesy of LafNews)
Hurd administration announces new trail that will connect to downtown Easton
Numerous Lafayette alumni, including the founder of the college and several past presidents, are buried in the Easton Cemetery. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
Historic Easton Cemetery staff call for partnership with Lafayette due to financial burdens
Considering its location next to the Delaware River, Lafayette professors believe that climate change may create greater possibilities of flooding in Easton. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton website)
Lafayette staff and students contribute to Easton’s recently approved climate action plan
While only serving as interim Vice President, Beckers policy goals include completing the Markle parking deck replacement and the Kunkle Hall renovation. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Finance and Administration)
President Hurd appoints interim vice president of finance and administration
Photo of Katy Bednarsky.
Lafayette welcomes Katy Bednarsky as student advocate and prevention coordinator
Students light a menorah
Hillel Society fosters community and a sense of ‘home’ with Hanukkah events
A large synthetic skating rink is just one of the many attractions that are a part of the Easton Winter Village. (Photo courtesy of city of Easton)
Weekend Winter Village brings a holiday wonderland to downtown Easton
Members of the Jazz Combo combined classic jazz pieces with compositions of their own in their recent performance. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Jazz Combo integrates global influences and original compositions in fall concert
Through their art, Sadie Graeff 22 asks viewers to question what makes a person who they are. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student artist spotlight: Sadie Graeff ’22 explores facets of identity with art
Athletics has begun the national search process for a new head football coach. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Head Coach John Garrett dismissed after five seasons
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
The basketball team talking strategy during their Monday night win over Columbia University. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Men’s basketball trounces Columbia in second victory of season
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
Senior Malik Hamm (#99) led the 12 Leopards who received All-Patriot League Honors this season. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)
Twelve Lafayette Football Players receive All-Patriot League Honors, three with academic honors
Photo courtesy of Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
The Lafayette fencing team initiated their season at Temple University, with the match being highlighted by sophomore Amanda Manubag placing 16th in saber. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Rupp)
Fencing ready for the season after first outing at Temple
Op-Ed: The illusion of safety
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
Cronin tied for third place at the conference championship in May. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)
Senior Brendan Cronin becomes first Lafayette golfer to be named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
College still co-ed
College still co-ed
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long

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Caroline McParland

Caroline McParland, Sports Editor

Caroline McParland (she/her) has been involved with the sports section of The Lafayette since freshman year and is on her second year as a sports editor. She is a junior biology major and geology minor and hopes that the skills she has learned from working on the paper can help her write scientific research articles in the future. Caroline is an Orientation Leader, is involved in Greek Life, is the treasurer of Tri Beta Biological Society, and is a member of the Geology Society of Lafayette. Caroline loves everything Halloween and making playlists on Spotify!

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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
Senior guard Justin Jaworski was named to the All-Patriot League First Team last week. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s basketball finishes regular season with two wins over Lehigh, Jaworski buzzer beater

March 5, 2021
The Athlete Ally club has swelled in size over the past few years, and now has over 70 members. (Photo courtesy of Audrey Sawers 21)

Athlete Ally hosts first meeting of the semester with virtual panel on the horizon

February 26, 2021
Senior guard E.J. Stephens hopes to earn a spot on the First Team All-Patriot League at the end of the season. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Senior guard E.J. Stephens hoping breakout season ends with postseason run, personal accolades

February 26, 2021
Senior forward Natalie Kucowski is within striking distance of becoming the Patriot Leagues all-time leading rebounder. (Photo courtesy of athletic communications)

Senior forward Kucowski continues to break records in her final collegiate season

February 19, 2021

‘The last go around’ for senior sharpshooter Justin Jaworski, who looks to lead men’s basketball to a deep playoff run in March

February 12, 2021
Junior forward Naomi Ganpo scored a career-high 16 points in the second game against Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of athletic communications)

Women’s basketball still searching for first win after losing twice to Bucknell

January 14, 2021
Senior guard Drew Freeland led the team in scoring in both games against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of athletic communications)

Women’s basketball falls short to Lehigh in back-to-back games to open spring season

January 11, 2021
Only supervised workouts were permitted for athletes during the pause on athletics and other aspects of campus life. (Photo courtesy of Chuck Zovko / Zovko Photographic llc)

Temporary halt on athletics lifted after Covid-19 outbreak on campus subsides

November 13, 2020
Lafayettes field hockey team at the 2019 Athlete Ally game. (Photo courtesy of Eva Kaplan 21)

Athlete Ally program pushes education and awareness for LGBTQ+ History Month

October 26, 2020
President Alison Byerly said Freeman is well respected not just at Lafayette but throughout the Patriot League as well. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

AD Sherryta Freeman awarded Women Leaders’ Administrator of the Year

September 25, 2020
Once competitions begin, student-athletes will be tested up to three times a week. (Photo courtesy of Chuck Zovko)

Student-athlete check-in: What life looks like on campus this semester

September 20, 2020
Sophomore Caroline Burns placed second in the womens alpine giant slalom. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Ski Team)

Women’s alpine ski team places first at regionals: Sophomore Brent Cehelsky wins men’s freestyle event

March 6, 2020
Womens lacrosse moved to 2-1 on the season after splitting a pair of home games. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Women’s lacrosse splits a pair of non-conference games: Attacker Meghan McLachlan earns Rookie of the Week honors

February 28, 2020
Sophomore attacker Olivia Cunningham (18) scored a hat trick against Delaware State. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communication)

Women’s lacrosse opens spring season with first win under new head coach Katie McConnell

February 21, 2020
The team enters the postseason as the second seed. (Photo courtesy of Liam Lansang)

Women’s club hockey carries six-game winning streak into the playoffs: Lafayette can earn spot in the finals with Saturday win

February 14, 2020
Two pole vaulters share their experiences dealing with and recovering from sports injuries. (Photos courtesy of Athletic Communications)

On the track to recovery: Pole vaulters talk about their returns from injuries

February 7, 2020
Senior womens rugby captain Jordyn Marlin was one of 12 players selected to compete on the all-star team. (Photo courtesy of Jordyn Marlin 20)

Women’s rugby standout Jordyn Marlin competes in an all-star tournament in Florida

January 31, 2020
Senior midfielder Adam Bramson (left) returned from injury and scored three goals in conference play. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Seniors Bramson and van der Geest honored as scholar-athletes by Maroon Club

December 6, 2019
Freshman Robert Oehrlein recorded the top finish for the mens team. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s and women’s cross country teams earn best finish at regional championships in over a decade

November 22, 2019
Mens soccer will play in the Patriot League championship tomorrow against Lehigh for the first time since 2012. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications).

Men’s soccer wins penalty shootout over Loyola to advance to Patriot League Championship against Lehigh

November 15, 2019
Krista Kissell, Caitlin Balmer and Sophie Saldivar each made All-Patriot League teams. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s soccer earns spot in conference tournament, makes quick exit with quarterfinals loss

November 8, 2019
Mens soccer tied Lehigh in a game last weekend, and fell to Drexel two days later. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s soccer remains tied for third in the Patriot League after tie against Lehigh and a non-conference loss

November 1, 2019
Equestrian began its season with two consecutive weekends of scoring second place on Saturday and fourth on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Chloe Meyers 22)

Equestrian team competes in two shows in two days, earns second and fourth place

October 25, 2019
The team will face American University in a conference match tomorrow at 3 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s soccer defeats Colgate in overtime after junior forward Krista Kissell’s golden goal

October 11, 2019
Field hockey shut out Colgate 4-0 in a conference game last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey nets wins against conference and ranked opponents

October 4, 2019
Senior forward Sam Di Maio scored the lone goal for the Leopards against Cornell. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey shuts out Holy Cross in Patriot League opener, loses non-conference tilt

September 27, 2019
Junior forward Rebecca Schreiner (7) recorded two points in the win over Marist. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s soccer beats Marist to conclude non-conference schedule

September 20, 2019
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