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Approximately 50 people were in attendance for the protest, with many bystanders and parents watching.
Dining protest led by students during Family Weekend
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.
Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation
Tommy Lee said his work with Safe Zone training and Lavender Lane are two of his proudest accomplishments. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Tommy Lee, LGBTQ+ advocate, to depart next week
The new process requires clubs to have at least 20 active members, an advisor and a constitution.
Club re-registration process kicks off
The new dean structure was implemented in July.
New academic dean structure running smoothly
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
The new lobby of Markle Hall has been completed after over 18 months of construction.
Admissions space looking brighter after Markle renovations
ChatGPT is one of the most widely used AI programs among students.
New ChatGPT committee seeks to study artificial intelligence in classrooms
The Curriculum and Educational Policy Committee spearheaded changes to Lafayettes curriculum.
Common Course of Study requirements to change for class of 2029
Krista Evans main goal as dean of admissions is to understand the campus community. (Photo courtesy of Bethlehem Area School District)
Krista Evans joins college as new dean of admissions
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.
Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation
The new process requires clubs to have at least 20 active members, an advisor and a constitution.
Club re-registration process kicks off
Clubs experiencing budget shortfalls have been forced to question whether or not all of their planned events can go on as scheduled this semester.
Student Government budget decisions frustrate club leadership
Student Governments decision to raise the student activity fee was influenced in part by the draining of its reserve funds.
Student activity fee increases, provides more funding for clubs
Student Government vacancies have been a significant issue since the February application cycle.
Student Government vacancies left unfilled for months
Tommy Lee said his work with Safe Zone training and Lavender Lane are two of his proudest accomplishments. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Tommy Lee, LGBTQ+ advocate, to depart next week
The new dean structure was implemented in July.
New academic dean structure running smoothly
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
The grant will allow professor Christian López to collaborate with students on his upcoming project. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Bringing machine learning to the classroom
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
Public Safety recently adopted a new set of parking rules to reduce confusion.
Public Safety’s powers
The manager of Hana Sushi & Teppanyaki said the restaurant remedied its health code violations.
College Hill restaurants violate food safety codes, make changes
The Commodore will be the first of the new buildings to finish construction.
Three new buildings coming Downtown
The Lafayette Inn was once owned by Lafayettes chapter of Pi Lambda Phi.
Lafayette’s own bed and breakfast
The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Digital exclusive: Easton mayoral debate recap
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
Public Safety recently adopted a new set of parking rules to reduce confusion.
Public Safety’s powers
A burglary was reported at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Two students accused of burglarizing Greek life houses
The accident occurred at the intersection of McCartney and High Streets.
College Hill traffic accident leaves student hospitalized
Public Safety has increased its presence on and off campus following the incident.
Gun flashed at students at Cattell Street house
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.
Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation
The new dean structure was implemented in July.
New academic dean structure running smoothly
Public Safety recently adopted a new set of parking rules to reduce confusion.
Public Safety’s powers
The Sustainable Office Program is part of the colleges commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2035.
New sustainability program promotes green office environment
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
Adam Atkinson is always ready to document life at Lafayette.
Picturing Lafayette through Adam Atkinson’s lens
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Elena Duffy 24 is currently working on a new EP. (Photo courtesy of Elena Duffy 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Elena Duffy ‘24 finds her voice
The Immersive Arts Lab is a space to experiment with virtual reality technology.
Providing tools for the curious
Elena Duffy 24 is currently working on a new EP. (Photo courtesy of Elena Duffy 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Elena Duffy ‘24 finds her voice
Image Pattersons Sankofa is named for a Ghanaian proverb. (Photo courtesy of Image Patterson ‘25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Image Patterson ‘25 highlights Black culture with art installation
Maria Cangro 24 (front, center-right) lived at Skidmore College for two weeks while taking creative writing workshops. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Maria Cangro ’24 receives full scholarship to Skidmore College Poetry Seminar
Maria Soukup 26 is trained in playing classical music on the violin. (Photo courtesy of Rae Shepard 26)
Student Artist Spotlight: Violinist Maria Soukup ’26 on her love for ‘shared language’ of playing
Hanoi Ragmen has performed in established venues in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Shaan Shuster 23)
Student Artist Spotlight: Shaan Shuster ’23 on his award-winning band
Barbie was just as good the second time around in theaters. (Photo courtesy of The Movie Database)
‘Barbie’ IMAX re-release is truly ‘sublime’
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea is an exploration of human emotion and tragedy. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)
‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’ celebrates 25 years
Vampire Weekends Modern Vampires of the City epitomizes religious existential dread. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Album Review: Berman’s Beats: ‘Modern Vampires of the City’ celebrates 10 year anniversary
Steven Spielbergs Schindlers List (1993) is a masterclass in cinematography. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: Sam’s top 5 of all time
Olivia Rodrigo demonstrates her lyrical and vocal strengths on her new album “Guts.” (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts’ will make you want to scream
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.
Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs
The Raven 96 was opened out of Raven Gabriels love for the restaurant industry.
Small Business Spotlight: The Raven 96 proves breakfast is most important meal of day
College Hill Café is located diagonal from College Hill Tavern at 501 Cattell Street. (Photo courtesy of Rose DeFranco)
Small Business Spotlight: College Hill Café revives old neighborhood favorite
Casa 401 offers Colombian-made clothing, homeware, accessories and more.
Small Business Spotlight: Casa 401 brings Colombian-made sustainable goods to downtown Easton
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Ari Ismail ‘26 and Ariel Haber-Fawcett ‘25 created the Middle Eastern Studies Association to raise awareness of issues in the region.
From the court to the stage
Meredith Forman 24 hopes that the addition of pride flags on the arts houses will spur more LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Pride flags installed at art houses as ‘visual show of allyship’
Benjamin Herman 23, Joshua Hale 23 and Shirley Liu 23 said that their trip to Tokyo was one to remember. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Liu 23)
Forensics team takes on Tokyo
Write to Be opted against a typical club structure in favor of a more close-knit feel. (Graphic by Samantha Peabody 25 for Write to Be)
Write to Be connects student writers of color
Rick Fisher (right), who was the Leopard mascot for 15 years, poses with the current mascot, Dysean Alexander. (Photo courtesy of Dysean Alexander)
Unmasking the Leopard
The current spring concert, Lafchella, features student bands and local performers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
History of the spring concert
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
Ted Norton eventually resigned from his position at Lafayettes library after being accused of having communist ties. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Communists on campus?: Letters illuminate Lafayette’s Red Scare
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
Lia Embil 17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil 17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 
Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon
Shayne Figueroa 99 first became interested in food studies after taking an American Studies class at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Shayne Figueroa 99)
Alumni Spotlight: NYU professor Shayne Figueroa ’99 shares passion for food history
Amy Emerick Clerkin 03 landed a Capitol Hill gig just months after graduation. (Photo courtesy of LegiStorm)
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Emerick Clerkin ’03 on climbing Washington’s ranks
Sophomore quarterback Dean DeNobile drops back to pass during the win against Monmouth. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Football beats Monmouth to go 3-1, best start in a decade
Junior goalkeeper Griffin Huff controls the ball while holding the opposition scoreless. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends losing streak with two conference clean sheets
The womens club ice hockey team poses on the ice. (Photo courtesy of Lily Hooghuis 26)
Club ice hockey teams rebuild
Equipment manager Michael Shiffert 18 played on the football team during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Behind the scenes, equipment managers keep everything in order
The Leopards look to get back on track tomorrow as they return home to play American University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer drops game to Loyola, picks up draw against #13 Princeton
Sophomore quarterback Dean DeNobile drops back to pass during the win against Monmouth. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Football beats Monmouth to go 3-1, best start in a decade
Equipment manager Michael Shiffert 18 played on the football team during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Behind the scenes, equipment managers keep everything in order
Sophomore wide receiver Elijah Steward carries the ball past Columbia defenders. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football crushes Columbia in home opener
Sophomore quarterback Dean DeNobile throws the ball against Duke. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football falls to No. 21 Duke for first loss of season
Sophomore running back Jamar Curtis evades a Sacred Heart defender. (Photo by George Vikranis for GoLeopards)
Football impresses in debut, holds off Sacred Heart for second straight year
Junior goalkeeper Griffin Huff controls the ball while holding the opposition scoreless. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends losing streak with two conference clean sheets
First-year midfielder Beaux Lizewski dribbles away from a Colgate defender at Gummeson Grounds last Saturday. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer drops games against Colgate, Albany
The mens soccer team now looks ahead to conference play with a 3-1-2 record. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer beats Binghamton 2-0, falls to Fairleigh Dickinson in nail-biter
First-year forward Roy Biegon maneuvers around a Le Moyne defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer destroys competition to notch first two wins of year
Members of Lafayette leadership, coaches and donors unveiled the new Gummeson Grounds at Metzgar Field Complex. (Photo by Ryan Hulvat for GoLeopards)
Gummeson Grounds unveiled
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Adama Sanogo waits to embrace head coach Dan Hurley following their national championship victory. (Photo courtesy of KSL Sports)
Sidelines: Wrapping up March Madness
Sophomore guard CJ Fulton is a key member of the basketball team with an interesting playing history and optimistic view on the Leopards future. (Photo courtesy of CJ Fulton 25)
From Éire to here, basketball’s CJ Fulton fits in
The mens basketball team celebrates its Sunday night win against American, which sent it to the Patriot League finals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
After nail-biting win against American, men’s basketball falls to No. 1 seed Colgate in League Championship
Senior captain Leo OBoyle, who scored his 1,000th career point against American on Sunday, will be key for the Leopards against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Patriot League Championship Preview: Can the Leopards pull off the upset?
Senior midfielder Ariel Schumacher drives the ball on the wet turf. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey drops rainy match against American
The field hockey team poses with sophomore Leo Baumgardner at Metzgar Fields. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Meet Leo Baumgardner, field hockey’s star practice player
Junior defender India Ralph brings the ball up the field during the teams winning weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey dominates in weekend matches, sweeps weekly Patriot League honors
Sophomore Josephine van Wijk puts a shot on goal during the Leopards match against Columbia. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey celebrates mental health awareness in loss to Columbia
The field hockey team gathers for a huddle at Rappolt Field. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Van Wijk on a roll, can’t lift Leopards in out-of-conference games
Sophomore Jake Magnusson gets set to receive in the first round of the Bucknell Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams debut at Bucknell Invitational
The tennis team beat Loyola Maryland for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis sets program record in blowout victory over Loyola Maryland
Senior Halle DeNardo waits to return the ball during her match against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis drops senior day match to Lehigh
Sophomore Olivia Boeckman uses the forehand during the Leopards matchup. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis kicks off regular season with decisive victory
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
Christian Kiselica led George Washington to a top-25 ranking prior to coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Christian Kiselica named head volleyball coach
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
Editorial: A call for transparency
Op-Ed: A Menstrual Equity Open Letter to the administration and student body: Phase Two
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Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Op-Ed: What to do about the fashion in the room?
Op-Ed: Public art at Lafayette College
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The Student Government office should reopen in two to four business days, once the clean up crew takes care of the blood.
Student Government Budget Committee beat to death: Happiness Club, SMAC to blame
During his time on the Shanghai Sharks, Scott T. Pippin was named Most Caring Player.
Scott T. Pippin to take over as head men’s basketball coach
Please dont ask her if shes friends with ChatGPT. Thats racist.
Hurd exposed as AI
Thank you rich donor!
Alum donates millions to scholarship for straight white men
Kevin requires a diet of three small dogs per shift.
Chi Phi party empty after no one solves their riddles three
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The Lafayette
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The Lafayette
Craig Barbaro

Craig Barbaro, Staff Sports Writer

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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

By Craig Barbaro, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
On national signing day, the Lafayette College football team added 16 promising recruits to their roster for the class of 2026. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Football welcomes 16 new recruits for the class of 2026

By Craig Barbaro, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
Freshman guard Kylie Favours drives to the lane looking for the open shot as the Leopards do their best to snap their six game skid. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Simmons for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball falls to American in heartbreaker

By Craig Barbaro, Staff Writer
February 4, 2022
Junior Neal Quinn (pictured) drives through the lane for an easy two in his game-making performance in the win against American. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Leopards thrash American in first game after O’Hanlon announces retirement

By Craig Barbaro, Staff writer
January 28, 2022
Junior Jessica Booth (pictured) goes for an easy fast break layup in the Lafayette womens basketball victory over New Jersey Institute of Technology. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball dominates NJIT in second straight win

By Craig Barbaro, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
Lafayette footballs offense struggled to score against Holy Crosss solid defense this past Saturday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Lafayette football fails to beat undefeated Holy Cross

By Craig Barbaro, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Abbott has been a major contributor to the Lafayette field hockey teams successful season. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Abbott’s dominant play continues, claiming 4th Patriot League Weekly Award of season

By Craig Barbaro, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021

Sports Recap Central

By Craig Barbaro, Section Editor
October 22, 2021
The Leopards womens soccer team dominated the contest against Holy Cross on Saturday, striking early and solidifying their defense to clench their second Patriot League win. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Lafayette nets second Patriot League win over Holy Cross

By Craig Barbaro, Sports Editor
October 22, 2021
The Leopards hit their stride at the UConn Invitational, riding momentum to a third place finish in the three day event. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Golf takes third place at UConn Invitational as senior Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Golfer of the Week

By Craig Barbaro
October 8, 2021
Rick Fisher was the Lafayette Leopard from 2006-2021. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

The Lafayette Leopard retires after 15 years

By Craig Barbaro
October 8, 2021
Senior Leanna Deegan reaches 1000 kills as Leopards win consecutive Patriot League matches

Senior Leanna Deegan reaches 1000 kills as Leopards win consecutive Patriot League matches

By Craig Barbaro
October 1, 2021
The Lafayette tennis teams compete in back-to-back invitationals. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Lafayette tennis teams have strong showing at men’s and women’s Siena Invitational

By Craig Barbaro
September 17, 2021
Senior forward Marcos Kitromilides has had a strong season. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Hazel and Kitromilides named Men’s Hermann Trophy Watch List after 2021 spring season

By Craig Barbaro
September 3, 2021
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

By Craig Barbaro
May 21, 2021
This spring was the first semester ever that all fall and spring sports teams played simultaneously. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Burns 22)

Athletic Director Sherryta Freeman reflects on an unorthodox spring season

By Craig Barbaro
May 14, 2021
Sutton has started every single game in goal since arriving at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Third time’s the charm?: Goalie Alex Sutton is ready to dominate PL soccer for two more seasons

By Craig Barbaro
May 14, 2021
The end of the season was identical to how the Leopards finished in spring 2019. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s tennis falls in conference quarterfinals to top-ranked Boston

By Craig Barbaro
May 7, 2021
Branch broke the record, which stood since 1984, by over five seconds. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Senior distance runner Ryan Branch goes out on top

By Craig Barbaro
May 7, 2021
Woodward made his first appearance for the Low-A Clearwater Threshers on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Former Lafayette pitcher JP Woodward joins Philadelphia Phillies affiliate program

By Craig Barbaro
May 7, 2021
The departments DEI plan will work in conjunction with existing student groups like Athlete Ally. (Photo courtesy of Athlete Ally Instagram)

Lafayette athletics releases updated diversity, equity, and inclusion plan

By Craig Barbaro
April 30, 2021
Kucowski was named the Patriot League Player of the Year in March. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Natalie Kucowski ’21 selected 35th overall in the WNBA draft by reigning champs Seattle Storm

By Craig Barbaro
April 23, 2021
Jacobs did not begin running competitively until the end of her junior year in high school. (Photo courtesy of Ainsley Jacobs 21)

Ainsley Jacobs breaks 18-year-old school record in the 5000-meter run

By Craig Barbaro
April 16, 2021

Sports Recap Central

By Craig Barbaro
April 16, 2021
Senior quarterback Sean OMalley nearly scored a touchdown on this play, but stepped out of bounds. (Photo by Cole Jacobson 24)

Lafayette beats Lehigh for consecutive Rivalry wins

By Craig Barbaro
April 11, 2021
Stephens totaled over 1,000 points in his career at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Stephens Instagram)

Senior guard E.J. Stephens is taking his talents to Minnesota

By Craig Barbaro
April 9, 2021
Lafayette won the most recent meeting in 2019 to break a four-year Rivalry drought. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Lafayette welcomes Lehigh to Fisher Stadium for 156th Rivalry game

By Craig Barbaro
April 9, 2021
Pictured are the NCAA weight rooms for the men (left) and the women (right). (Photos courtesy of Sedona Prince TikTok)

Recent TikTok video highlights gender-based inequities in the NCAA

By Craig Barbaro
March 26, 2021
The football team celebrates their first win over Colgate since 2014. (Photo by Cole Jacobson 24)

Leopards rush their way to a 24-10 victory over Colgate in football season opener

By Craig Barbaro
March 19, 2021
Senior captain Bora Mutis won five bouts in foil against Drew. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Fencing ends spring season with two narrow losses to Drew University

By Craig Barbaro
March 19, 2021
Sophomore guard Jess Booth scored eight points in the game against Boston University. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s basketball season ends with quarterfinal loss to Boston University

By Craig Barbaro
March 12, 2021
Dr. Kayes forum was titled Uprooting Racism and Inequality: Exploring What it Means to Practice Antiracism (Photo courtesy of Loyola Maryland website)

Patriot League speaker series continues with ‘Today with Dr. Kaye’ host Karsonya Whitehead

By Craig Barbaro
February 26, 2021
Once competitions begin, student-athletes will be tested up to three times a week. (Photo courtesy of Chuck Zovko)

A plan months in the making: How the college is keeping athletes safe from illness and injury

By Craig Barbaro
February 26, 2021
Freshman quarterback Keegan Shoemaker was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year in 2019. (Photo courtesy of athletic communications)

Football still without starting quarterback after Shoemaker transfer

By Craig Barbaro
February 19, 2021
Three new captains look to lead womens lacrosse into tournament play this spring

Three new captains look to lead women’s lacrosse into tournament play this spring

By Craig Barbaro
February 19, 2021

With 21 new players on the roster, football looks forward to an exciting spring season

By Craig Barbaro
February 12, 2021
Once competitions begin, student-athletes will be tested up to three times a week. (Photo courtesy of Chuck Zovko)

All Patriot League sports will resume this spring, as conference announces ambitious schedule for competition

By Craig Barbaro
January 14, 2021
Senior guard Justin Jaworski was named to the All-Patriot League First Team last week. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s basketball splits first weekend series against Lehigh as Jaworski shines

By Craig Barbaro
January 6, 2021
Athletic Director Sherryta Freeman is working on racial justice initiatives both within the department and the Patriot League. (Photo courtesy of athletic communications)

Athletic department continues work on racial justice initiatives with detailed plan, participation in league-wide commission

By Craig Barbaro
November 20, 2020
The NCAA recruiting ban prevents any in-person events with prospective athletes until January 1. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Athletic department works around NCAA recruiting ban with virtual visits for prospective athletes

By Craig Barbaro
November 13, 2020
Junior Malik Hamm was the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications.)

Malik Hamm earns All-America honors despite canceled season

By Craig Barbaro
October 19, 2020
Lafayette pitcher JP Woodward signs with the Philadelphia Phillies

Lafayette pitcher JP Woodward signs with the Philadelphia Phillies

By Craig Barbaro
July 2, 2020

Steve Kinsey introduced as new assistant director of organized sports

By Craig Barbaro
March 13, 2020
Sophomore catcher Dylan Minghini was named the Patriot League Player of the Week. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Baseball drops series at High Point, Minghini honored for hitting performance

By Craig Barbaro
February 21, 2020
Head coach Fran OHanlon is the longest tenured coach in the Patriot League. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s basketball loses a pair of conference games: Team honors head coach Fran O’Hanlon for his 25 years with the program

By Craig Barbaro
February 14, 2020
Jaworski leads the team in scoring with 17.6 points per game. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Men’s basketball extends winning streak to four with wins over American and Bucknell

By Craig Barbaro
February 7, 2020
In a postponed meet, the men’s swim and dive defeated Colgate. Both teams will swim again tomorrow at the Navy Invite in Annapolis, Md.(Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Swim and dive men’s team defeats Colgate, women fall short in dual meet

By Craig Barbaro
January 31, 2020
Junior kicker Jeffrey Kordenbrock hit the go-ahead field goal with less than a minute remaining. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Here’s the kicker: Jeffrey Kordenbrock shines in the spotlight of Lafayette’s rivalry win

By Craig Barbaro
December 6, 2019
The team will play four more conference games before the playoffs begin. (Photo courtesy of Mike Cuchran)

Freshman Genevieve McClean records eight points in women’s club hockey’s weekend sweep

By Craig Barbaro
November 22, 2019
Club crew has moved to indoor training and will return to action in April. (Photo courtesy of Anna Coffer 21).

Women’s boats win two races at Frostbite Regatta in final club crew competition of the fall

By Craig Barbaro
November 15, 2019
The team continues their non-conference schedule tomorrow in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s basketball wins season opener after Myles Cherry’s late putback

By Craig Barbaro
November 8, 2019
The departments DEI plan will work in conjunction with existing student groups like Athlete Ally. (Photo courtesy of Athlete Ally Instagram)

Athlete Ally and varsity teams participate in NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Week

By Craig Barbaro
November 1, 2019
Senior captain Lisa van der Geest has received four consecutive Patriot League weekly honors. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Field hockey clinches Patriot League tournament spot after beating rival Lehigh

By Craig Barbaro
October 25, 2019
Most of the players on the rugby team began playing the sport in college. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Mens Rugby Instagram page)

Men’s club rugby kicks off fall season with a win over Susquehanna, loses next game to Albright

By Craig Barbaro
October 11, 2019
Golf achieved their third straight top-five finish after placing second at the UConn Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s golf finishes in second place at UConn Invitational

By Craig Barbaro
October 4, 2019
Volleyball has reached their highest win total since 2015. (Photo by AJ Traub 20)

A spike in win percentage: volleyball win streak reaches ten

By Craig Barbaro
September 27, 2019
Lafayette opens Patriot League play tomorrow against Boston University. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Sophomore goalkeeper Alex Sutton records fourth shutout of season in win over La Salle

By Craig Barbaro
September 20, 2019
Freshman quarterback Keegan Shoemaker was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year in 2019. (Photo courtesy of athletic communications)

Football’s comeback falls short in second game of the season against Monmouth

By Craig Barbaro
September 13, 2019
Both the mens and womens teams travel to Bethlehem to take on Lehigh next weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Running the table: cross country men and women earn victories at their first meet of the season

By Craig Barbaro
September 6, 2019
The team has five more non-conference games before beginning Patriot League play in late September. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s soccer opens season with an overtime win, loses next game

By Craig Barbaro
August 30, 2019
Both the men and women finished third out of three teams at the Colgate Pod Meet. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Six Leopards crack Lafayette record books at Patriot League Championship; men place fifth and women finish in eighth

By Craig Barbaro
May 10, 2019
After the Penn Relays and the Carol and John Covert Classic, track and field heads into the Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Track and field gears up for Patriot League Championships

By Craig Barbaro
May 3, 2019
Golf rides a string of top performances and a close loss to Lehigh into the conference tournament. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Golf wins Navy Spring Invitational in advance of the Patriot League Championship

By Craig Barbaro
April 26, 2019
Freshman Jillian Warabak earned her third Patriot League Female Rookie of the Week honor after the Coach P Open. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Caroline Harmon and Tim Payne break long-standing track and field records at weekend meets

By Craig Barbaro
April 19, 2019
Junior pitcher Brett Kreyer was determined to get the Leopards a win over Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Baseball notches series wins against Bucknell, Lehigh, drops one game to Rutgers

By Craig Barbaro
April 12, 2019
Senior midfielder Emma Novick, the teams second leading scorer, notched four goals against American. (Photo courtesy Athletic Communications)

Women’s lacrosse wins first conference game over American, loses to LIU Brooklyn

By Craig Barbaro
April 5, 2019
Softball earned their first win of the season behind five multi-hit performances against La Salle. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Softball notches first win, loses close contest to Elon in consecutive doubleheaders

By Craig Barbaro
March 8, 2019
Mens lacrosse put up a tremendous fight in their comeback win against Binghamton. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Second half strength: Men’s lacrosse battles for comeback win in HEADstrong Classic

By Craig Barbaro
March 1, 2019

Track and field team earns points across the board at Patriot League Championships

By Craig Barbaro
February 22, 2019
Senior co-captain Paulius Zalys scored 15 points in the win over Navy. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s basketball team extends winning streak to three games

By Craig Barbaro
February 15, 2019
The Leopards travelled to Bucknell University for the Bison Open, with 12 athletes finishing 3rd place or higher. (Photo by Jess Furtado 19)

Women’s basketball drops two straight with loss to Boston University

By Craig Barbaro
February 1, 2019

Club basketball earns 2-0 record in scrimmage play ahead of season opener

By Craig Barbaro
November 30, 2018
Sophomore forward Natalie Kucowski backs down a defender in the post. She recorded a double-double in each of the teams first two games, both victories.(Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s basketball off to a strong start with weekend sweep

By Craig Barbaro
November 16, 2018

In close finish, Field Hockey fails to advance in Patriot League Tournament

By Craig Barbaro
November 9, 2018
Mens and womens cross country teams both earned eighth place out of ten at the Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Cross country men’s and women’s teams place eighth out of ten in Patriot League Championships

By Craig Barbaro
November 2, 2018

Sports Recap Central

By Craig Barbaro
October 19, 2018

Field hockey wins first Patriot League matchup, loses to top-20 ranked team

By Craig Barbaro
September 28, 2018

Sports Recap Central

By Craig Barbaro
September 21, 2018
Volleyball dropped to 2-7 on the season after being swept in the Dartmouth University Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications).

Volleyball kept scoreless in Dartmouth University Tournament: team loses five games in a row

By Craig Barbaro
September 14, 2018
Steven Stilianos 22 did not play against Air Force last week. (Photo Courtesy of Caroline Burns 22)

Star football player off the field due to ‘a disciplinary matter’

By Craig Barbaro
September 10, 2010
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