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As a result of the pandemic and the postponement of last years matchup, this year marks the first time that Lafayette and Lehigh will play twice in one year. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
First for some, 57th for others: Lafayette-Lehigh rivalry attendees look forward to this year’s game
The renovation of the Rinek Rope factory, pictured above, may be postponed because of supply chain issues, according to VP of Finance and Administration Roger Demareski. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Economics professor explains national labor shortages and supply chain issues felt by the college
The financial grants are supposed to cover unexpected expenses, unmet financial need or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Baris Yazici 25)
COVID-19 stimulus funding distributed to Lafayette students
Lafayette Today faces praise, critique more than a year after its inception
Rumors about Monday fire in Hugel Science Center were ‘unfounded,’ Public Safety says
Protesters being arrested holding up signs telling people to register to vote.
$10 million photography gift ‘energizes’ conversation around civil rights
Larry Stockton poses with students
Music Department Head Larry Stockton to retire this year, reflects on decades at college
Meredith Forman 24 of Soulfege sang in one of the many student performances during the Evening of A Cappella. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student-led groups shine at Lafayette Arts Society’s Evening of A Cappella
Two people standing in front of a projector at a startup competition.
Lafayette Consulting Group pitch competition fuels innovation in students
Corey Beck 22 leads Lafayettes Pep Band on and off the field. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Artist Spotlight: Corey Beck ‘22 reflects on time with pep band before conducting at his final football game
Mens basketball triumphs over Rutgers in first win of season
Men’s basketball triumphs over Rutgers in first win of season
Junior running back Jaden Sutton (#1) (pictured) hits the hole during his 70-yard rushing performance during 157th rivalry game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Lafayette falls to Lehigh in 157th Rivalry Game
Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lehigh will win the 157th rivalry game
Why Lehigh will win the 157th rivalry game
Junior Jaden Sutton (pictured) splitting the defense during his 140-yard performance on Saturday in loss against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards).
Football falls in heartbreaker to Colgate on senior day
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
Letter from the Editorial Board
Letter from the Editorial Board
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
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

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
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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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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