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This fall, Ashley will be pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at Drexel University.
Alex Ashley ‘22 wins Pepper Prize
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
(Photo by Brandon Marin 22)
Faculty votes in favor of restructuring, cuts faculty committees by over half
Student Governments Sustainability Committee worked to pass the resolution calling for an increase in transparency regarding the endowment.
Student Government resolution pushes for sustainability in college investments
Student governments new budget guidelines will require clubs to submit financial requests at designated times, as opposed to every week.
Budget request process for student organizations modified
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)
Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future
Presley Anderson 22 and Abby Esposito 22 were previously the president and vice president of pep band, respectively. (Photo courtesy of Presley Anderson 22)
Student Artists Spotlight: Presley Anderson ’22, Abby Esposito ’22 formed lasting friendships through Pep Band
Josh Peck spoke to students about his experiences in the entertainment business, social media and finding his own happiness. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
‘Hug me brotha’: ‘Drake & Josh’ star Josh Peck welcomed with open arms as Senior Speaker
The food studies exhibit shows off culinary ephemera, or materials related to food and cooking that would not normally have a long shelf life. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)
You are what you(‘re told to) eat: Stefano Mancini ’22 curates food studies exhibit in Skillman
The fundraiser, hosted at LaFarm, will feature prayer, reflection and participation from the local Ukrainian community. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegefarm on Instagram)
‘It’s an act of hope’: LaFarm to hold Sunflowers for Ukraine event on Sunday
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
Senior Ryan Tall shakes hands with the competition following his 30-foot putt to win the Patriot League Individual Championship. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Individual Championship, Lafayette places second overall
Freshman Carter Dorighi makes a play up the middle during Lafayettes 13-7 Sundays series, clinching win over Navy. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards take series against Navy, build momentum for playoffs
Freshman Michael Hayes looks to pitch the ball back to junior Julius Young during the Lafayette Maroon and White game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football plays annual Maroon and White Game, looks ahead to fall season
Lafayettes sports psychologist Julie Amato strives to make sure that the athletes around campus have the mental health support they need. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)
Lafayette student-athletes discuss mental health challenges
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
The NBA playoffs: Can the newcomers bring new energy to the party?
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Teaching Black literature at Lafayette: A reconsideration
Sidelines: End of lockout/free agency
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

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
Charlie Berman

Charlie Berman, Assistant Sports Editor

Charlie Berman is a sophomore at Lafayette College and has been writing for the newspaper since the beginning of 2021. He is a double major in Economics and Policy Studies with a minor in Government & Law. On-campus, he serves as the director of on-campus recruiting for the Lafayette football team, the treasurer of the club baseball team, an admissions ambassador, the vice president of public relations for IFC, and the director of service and philanthropy for the Fraternity DKE.

All content by Charlie Berman
Senior Ryan Tall shakes hands with the competition following his 30-foot putt to win the Patriot League Individual Championship. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)

Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Individual Championship, Lafayette places second overall

May 6, 2022
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

May 6, 2022

The NBA playoffs: Can the newcomers bring new energy to the party?

April 29, 2022
Lafayette Club Lacrosse poses after their win against Lehigh during their One Love charity game. (Photo courtesy of James Barton 22)

Club lacrosse beats Lehigh in One Love charity game

April 29, 2022
New mens basketball Associate Head Coach Mike McGarvey (left) joins the Lafayette coaching staff following an impressive career at Lycoming College. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Head Coach Mike Jordan announces first staffing changes for new generation of Leopards Basketball

April 22, 2022
Crew brought home impressive finishes in the Knecht Cup Regatta despite competing against multiple division I programs. (Photo courtesy of Assistant Coach Derrick Richmond)

Crew dominates at Knecht Cup Regatta, five boats advance to Grand Finals

April 15, 2022
The golf team celebrates after they battled back from fourth place to a second place finish at the ABARTA Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Golf team takes silver for second straight week

April 15, 2022
Mike Jordan looks to make his mark as the new basketball coach after leaving a positive impact on the programs at Colgate and Drexel. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Lafayette hires Mike Jordan as new coach of basketball team

April 8, 2022
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

April 8, 2022
The womens lacrosse team remained on campus over spring break to compete in two games and prepare for upcoming Patriot League play. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Relaxing spring break? Not for these athletes

March 25, 2022
Sophomore pitcher Luke Benneche throws one of his few pitches from the stretch during his two hit, seven inning, seven strikeout shut out of the VCU Rams on Friday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Baseball dominates Virginia Commonwealth University, fails to secure wins in next two games

March 11, 2022

Club lacrosse looking for revenge after overtime heartbreaking loss to Kutztown

March 4, 2022
Both the mens and womens tennis teams secured a win on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s tennis falters in second day of matches, women dominate the weekend

February 25, 2022
The mens lacrosse team joins into a huddle after last weeks Penn State game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse dominates Virginia Military Institute, first victory in three years

February 18, 2022
The womens lacrosse team looks to initiate their 2022 spring season under new captains while bolstering their future with 15 new recruits for the class of 2026. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse welcomes 15 new recruits, embarks on first full season since 2019

February 18, 2022
The club lacrosse team begins their first season ranked in a national conference at 17th and are poised to move upwards. (Photo courtesy of the NCLL on Instagram)

Men’s club lacrosse begins season with new hope and 17th ranking, an all time high

February 11, 2022
The womens volleyball team adds five new members for the class of 2026, providing even more hope for an already bright future. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Simmons)

Women’s volleyball finishes record-setting season, confirms five incoming recruits

February 4, 2022
Head Coach Troxell looks to reestablish Lafayette football as a power house in the Patriot League. He recently unveiled his coaching staff that will be tasked with accomplishing that goal. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22 for The Lafayette)

New Head Coach John Troxell hires staff for Lafayette football

January 28, 2022
Lafayette Cheerleading has been present and spirited at all of the football and basketball games this year. (Photo Courtesy of Caroline Burns 22)

Cheerleading ramps up schedule in 2021 receiving full varsity promotion

December 10, 2021
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

November 27, 2021
Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game

Why Lafayette will win the 157th rivalry game

November 19, 2021
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

November 19, 2021
Lafayette volleyball will head into their final regular season game after victorious matches against both Lehigh and Bucknell this weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Volleyball makes history with weekend sweep of Patriot League opponents

November 12, 2021
Senior running back Selwyn Simpson (pictured) helped shift the Leopards momentum in Saturdays game against Georgetown with a 55-yard touchdown run which was the longest run of the season for the Leopards. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Leopards defense essential to Georgetown win last Saturday

November 5, 2021
Freshman Sean Saw tied for 23rd at eight over par at the Lehigh Invitational, hosted at the Saucon Valley Country Club. The Leopards placed 7th overall out of 14 teams. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Commmunications)

Golf closes out fall season with seventh place finish at Lehigh Invitational

October 29, 2021
The Lafayette football team fell short in the challenging game against the 19th-ranked Harvard (30-3) as they struggled with offensive turnovers. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Leopards suffer tough non-league loss to Harvard

October 22, 2021
The Lafayette cross country teams continue to improve their times as they traveled to Lehigh University to take part in the Paul Short invitational. Photo from 9/18 dual meet against Lehigh University. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Lafayette cross country faces higher-level competition at Paul Short Invitational

October 8, 2021
Junior midfielder Yiannis Panayides of Lafayette mens soccer puts ball past Terriers’ goalie’s for the game winning goal in overtime nail-biter against Boston. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s soccer notched first Patriot League win in overtime thriller

October 1, 2021
Cross country faces Lehigh in dual meet. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Cross Country team falls to Lehigh in dual meet

September 24, 2021
Club sports are experiencing an uptick in sign-ups this semester despite a recent surge in COVID-19 cases. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Crews Instagram)

Club sports: Back to normal?

September 17, 2021
Student athletes can now make money through social media or deals with ESPN. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

NCAA to allow student-athletes to make money off of their hard work after historic Supreme Court case

September 10, 2021
Womens field hockey player in action during the 2021-2022 season. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey kicks off 2021 season with wins over Hofstra and Villanova

September 3, 2021
The final meet with Lehigh also served as Senior Day for the 10 members of the graduating class. (Photo by Cole Jacobson 24)

Swimming and diving teams break pool and school records at final meet

April 30, 2021
Freshman outfielder Justin Grech had a team-high two RBIs in Sundays loss. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Patriot League tournament hopes still alive for baseball team after two wins over Holy Cross

April 23, 2021
The team has two more invitationals before a head-to-head matchup with rival Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Golf team picks up speed with fourth place finish

April 9, 2021
Junior Ryan Tall shot an even-par 72 in the second day of the tournament. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s golf finishes seventh at Carpetbagger Classic after slow start

March 26, 2021
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