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Students have been paid to promote the app, but some question the source of the funding.
Fizz floods campus, defying regulations
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
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
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
The strategic plan consists of four phases, each of which will last about two to three months.
Strategic plan, first in roughly 15 years, to begin soon
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
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
Pard Pantry was temporarily located in the basement of Farinon.
Despite current closure, Pard Pantry is top priority, Student Government says
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 revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.
Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty
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
Landis members, pictured with Jeanine Stanilious and Ross Marcus, raised over $2,500 for local food pantries. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Herzog 24)
Landis Center raises funds, awareness for food pantries in Easton
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
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 strategic plan consists of four phases, each of which will last about two to three months.
Strategic plan, first in roughly 15 years, to begin soon
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 
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
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
Students traveled to Senegal to partake in a class on African history and culture. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Sterantino 23)
Lafayette goes global: Winter study abroad recap
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 Queer Archives Project will be on display in Skillman Library until June 4.
Queer Archives Project display serves as “celebration of courage”
The Lady Lafayette statue stands in front of the entrance to Skillman Library.
A tribute to Lafayette’s ladies: Art class designs first female statue on campus
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
Alex Diaz 22 specializes in black and white digital photography. (Photo by Alex Diaz 22)
Student Artist Spotlight: Alex Diaz ’22 empowers queer students of color through art
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’
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
Vanessa Ungvarsky, owner of Taylor Made Polish, creates nail polishes that are not only stylish but also environmentally conscious. (Photo by Alexandra Whitney Daisy Willis For Lehigh Valley Style)
Small Business Spotlight: Taylor Made Polish fuses well-being and self-expression with customizable nail products
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
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
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’
Garlic Fest started as part of an Easton Farmers Market-themed event.
But why garlic?: How Easton’s Garlic Fest came to be
Members of ALW march in the colleges first Take Back the Night in 1993. From L-R, Nora Isaacs 94, Eileen Kelly 94, Laine Fast 94, Jennifer Devlin Burke 94, Ellie Dunham Kelley 94, Laura Bennett Brogan 94, Katrina Zafiriadis 95 and Jennifer Edwards 94. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Devlin Burke 94)
‘If we don’t, who will?’: Fifty years of sexual assault peer education at Lafayette
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
Womens basketball poses after their nail-biter home victory last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s Basketball comes from behind to beat Lehigh, Loyola Maryland
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
Sophomore Sean Robinson races during the meet with Mount St Marys. (Photo Courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Swim and dive returns from Florida trip, prepares for Patriot League
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
Sidelines: NFL Playoffs
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
Fordham QB Tim DeMorant drives past the Lafayette defense to put up seven points during the Rams 45-10 win over the Leopards. (Photo by Christain Miccio for GoLeopards)
Football falls to Fordham in penultimate matchup of season
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 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?
Letter to the Editor: Surprise gift
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?
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
Letter from the Editors: Welcome to Culture
Letter to the Editor: Surprise gift
Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky
Letter to the Editor: Look at the sky
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
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 Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 29, 2021

Sports Recap Central

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

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

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

The Lafayette Leopard retires after 15 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 16, 2021

Sports Recap Central

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 19, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lafayette pitcher JP Woodward signs with the Philadelphia Phillies

July 2, 2020

Steve Kinsey introduced as new assistant director of organized sports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 1, 2019

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

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

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

February 1, 2019

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

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

November 16, 2018

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

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

November 2, 2018

Sports Recap Central

October 19, 2018

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

September 28, 2018

Sports Recap Central

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

September 14, 2018
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