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Adam Atkinson, the former director of photography and videography, worked at Lafayette College for five years.
Director of photography, videography departs college
Lafayette College's endowment topped $1 billion in 2021.
Lafayette stable after tariffs rock country
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.
Milius pleads guilty on all charges
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
The new endowed professorship was influenced by the strategic plan that the Lafayette College Board of Trustees approved in December.
New interdisciplinary professorship to emphasize power of ‘and’
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
The Trump administration ordered some federal funding to be paused during its first weeks in office. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)
Lafayette campus uncertain over federal funding turmoil
The dedicated lounge for English majors often hosts student events and club meetings.
English program at Lafayette remains strong despite national struggles
Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting
Student Government approves chair purchase at April 10 meeting
Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting
Student Government reviews committee progress at April 3 meeting
Under the new system, students will be able to use Pard Dollars at local establishments that use Grubhub. (Photo courtesy of Google Play)
Online dining ordering system to move to GrubHub
Student Government reports on committee progress, adjusts budgets at March 13, 27 meeting
Student Government reports on committee progress, adjusts budgets at March 13, 27 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
Prospective engineering students have the highest percentage of test score submissions, while prospective humanities students have the lowest.
Faculty vote maintains test-optional policy
The first endowed professorship, centering interdisciplinary scholarship and research, was announced earlier this semester.
2nd strategic plan endowed professorship announced
Syllabi are considered intellectual property, so uploading documents to the repository is optional for faculty.
New syllabus repository released for course registration
President Donald Trump frequently touted the idea of strong foreign tariffs throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
Eastonians express uncertainty with Trump tariffs
Chi Phi was one of four fraternities on campus charged with health code violations in 2025 thus far.
How much do health code violations matter?
With the cuts, local programs will turn to alternative city, county and state grants.
DOGE cuts impact Easton organizations, spur uncertainty
The Park Smarter app is set to replace Easton's current ParkMobile app for payment of metered parking spots.
City adopts new parking payment app
Approximately $5 million of the district’s revised budget will go to design and development costs for the new school.
Easton Area School District faces budget funding deficit amid new high school plans
Peter Milius' guilty plea comes almost one year after the initial charges were brought forth.
Milius pleads guilty on all charges
Students concerned about phishing scams should reach out to the IT department's help desk.
Phishing scams 101
Peter Milius appeared at the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton on Tuesday.
Trial date set in Milius case
The house where the explosion occurred is near the 700 block of West Milton Street, according to the Easton Police Department.
1 dead after Easton apartment explosion, cause unclear
The building that MindLeaf CBD previously occupied now sits vacant. A sign that reads "Office for Lease" is visible from the street.
College Hill hemp store forced to close
Lafayette College's endowment topped $1 billion in 2021.
Lafayette stable after tariffs rock country
Before coming to Lafayette College, Karen Salvemini served as the Title IX coordinator at Lehigh University for over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Communications)
College fills Title IX vacancy
The no-confidence vote against college President Nicole Hurd was passed at the Jan. 28 faculty meeting.
No-confidence vote dialogue continues, questions remain
Several administrators, faculty, staff and students recount their experiences navigating COVID-19 at Lafayette College. (Graphic by Isabella Gaglione '25)
‘Everything was normal and then nothing was normal’
"Hands Off!" protests, such as in New York City, swarmed the United States in early April in opposition to recent Trump administration actions. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)
As Trump cracks down on higher ed, Lafayette reluctant to rule out compliance
The winner of each year's Pepper Prize is given the opportunity to speak at Lafayette College's commencement.
Checking in with past Pepper Prize winners
Leslie David Baker and Kate Flannery were co-stars on NBC's Emmy award-winning series "The Office."
Annual Senior Speaker event hosts ‘The Office’ cast members
Dean of Natural Sciences Lisa Gabel has been collaborating with electrical and computer engineering professor Yih-Choung You on her dyslexia research. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Dean of natural sciences spearheads dyslexia research
No Dumb Questions: Why do some trash cans have solar panels?
No Dumb Questions: Why do some trash cans have solar panels?
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" (2025) has been released to critical acclaim, boasting a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Warfare’ brings realism of combat to screen
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
Swetha Tadisina '25 began her glassblowing journey two years ago. (Photo courtesy of Swetha Tadisina '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Swetha Tadisina sparks up creativity with glassblowing
Plus One began as a group of three and has since expanded to six members. (Photo courtesy of Ajani Martin)
Student Artist Spotlight: Plus One brings together musical flair, friendship
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.
‘Lift Every Voice’
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" (2025) has been released to critical acclaim, boasting a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Warfare’ brings realism of combat to screen
"Rent" was written and composed by the late Jonathan Larson, who passed away the night before the show's opening preview on Broadway.
Performance Review: ‘Rent’ pays its dues
"A Minecraft Movie" has a respectable 48% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is a blockheaded blockbuster
"The Hazel Wood" is the first book in a duology. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads).
Nat’s Novels: ‘The Hazel Wood’ is a fairytale failure
“Sunrise on the Reaping” comes second in the series' line of prequel books, with the first, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” released in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Nat’s Novels: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping,’ a prequel that does its job right
Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar is located at 28 N 3rd St. in Easton and is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Small Business Spotlight: Metropolitan Ink & Beauty Bar blends self-care with family
Tonic is located in downtown Easton and is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Tonic shakes up Easton drinking scene
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
The "Cultural Exchange" event took place in the Grossman House library.
‘Cultural Exchange’ fosters connection over chords, cuisine
Theater Underground was reintroduced to campus last spring. (Photo courtesy of Adam Fox '27)
Making it up as they go
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’
"Fight or Flight Night" began with club members demonstrating basic boxing skills. (Photo courtesy of Anica Kim '27)
Boxing Club, LCEMS debut Fight or Flight Night
The "Lafayette Miner" was born out of Lafayette College's now defunct mining engineering major. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections and College Archives)
Drilling into history of mining, metallurgy engineering
The stained glass panels in the lobby of Pardee Hall — created by a Belgian artist — feature images inspired by various medieval motifs.
A gift from Belgium
Rich and Gerry Jaffé's wedding party was filled with friends from Lafayette College.
A relic of love outside of South
Former college President Ethelbert Dudley Warfield was the first president in the college's history to face the possibility of a successful vote of no confidence. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The college’s first ‘almost’ vote of no confidence
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
Isabel Sorrells '23 changed her major as a junior from Government & Law and psychology to pursue art at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Sorrells '23)
Alum Spotlight: Isabel Sorrells ’23 makes empowering art that blossoms
Kristine Zeigler '96 studied art and French at Lafayette College. (Photo by Robin Osgood)
Alum Spotlight: Planet Women co-founder changes conservation culture
Madeline Squarcia '22 works to make 'farm to table' a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia '22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
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
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
The baseball team celebrates during its blowout win against Lehigh University on Wednesday afternoon.
Baseball drops 2 of 3 against Navy, dismantles Lehigh
The track and field team will take on a trio of meets this weekend. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Track warms up at Bucknell, West Chester
The men's and women's varsity four crew teams steered their way to victory in their first regatta of the season. (Photo courtesy of Derek Richmond)
Crew kicks off spring season at Knecht Cup, 2 boats win gold
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
Name, image and likeness deals in recent years have upended the financial operations of college football. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Transfer portal shakes up football roster
The football team is already preparing for the 2025 season.
Football adds 21 new players on National Signing Day
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan readies for a header in the Leopards' Sept. 21 matchup against Navy. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer scratches late draw against Boston University
The men's soccer team prepares to defend an Army West Point corner in Saturday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoArmyWestPoint)
Men’s soccer secures first Patriot League win at Army
Senior midfielder Alexa Jindal played in her last game as a Leopard against Navy on Wednesday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Bucknell, draw against Navy
Senior midfielder Michaela Salvati reacts to a Colgate shot on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Colgate Athletics)
Women’s soccer loses Patriot League matchup against Colgate
Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker tallied seven saves as part of women's soccer's 3-0 victory against American last Saturday. (Photo by Nathan Feder for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer dismantles American
Senior midfielder Ani Khachadourian fights for the ball against a Loyola University Maryland player. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer ties against Loyola, loses to Princeton
The Leopards continue Patriot League play this weekend after going 1-1 to begin conference play. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer splits first Patriot League games
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
Freshman guard Mark Butler dribbles down the court against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s basketball teams lose in Patriot League playoffs
The men's basketball team's bid for the Patriot League Championship came up short at American University on Thursday night. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to finish season at American
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips attempts to finish a basket through two Holy Cross players in the men's basketball team's first-round win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball falls to BU, rebounds against Holy Cross to advance to quarterfinals
Sophomore USC guard JuJu Watkins is the favorite to win the Naismith Player of the Year award. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
Sidelines: It’s time to watch the women ball
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin put up a career-high 27 points against Army on Tuesday.
Men’s basketball wins 150th series Rivalry Game, gets revenge against Army
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips looks to finish through contact against Bucknell University.
Men’s basketball drops key matchups against Bucknell, at Holy Cross
Junior forward Emma Shields finished with a double-double on Saturday against American University.
Women’s basketball annihilates American, finishes season with loss to Army
Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet attacks the basket against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball wins final 2 games, earns home play-in game
The Leopards will look to retain home-court advantage for their first postseason matchup in their final two games. (Photo courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops matches to Holy Cross, Army
Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.
Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross
Senior guard Halee Smith looks to attack the basket against American University on Wednesday night. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)
Women’s basketball notches back-to-back wins
After exiting last week's Patriot League final with a knee injury, senior midfielder Lineke Spaans returned to action to record the Leopards' lone shot attempt. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls in 1st round of NCAA tournament
Sophomore midfielder Stella Malinowski's late fourth quarter goal pushed the field hockey team into overtime against American University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey wins Patriot League championship
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans was one of three Leopards to earn First Team All-Patriot League selections. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey finishes regular season with Colgate win, beats Bucknell en route to Patriot League final
Senior forward Alex Darrah scored her seventh goal of the season against Boston University on Oct. 25. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey puts up back-to-back shutout victories
Senior defender India Ralph prepares to inbound a penalty corner against Temple University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey loses to Drexel, defeats #20 Temple
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
Lacrosse brothers junior Jack and sophomore Billy Irish cite their father, Ryan Irish, as their inspiration for getting into lacrosse. (Photo courtesy of Billy Irish)
Luck of the Irish brothers
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored the Leopards' first goal of the game against Navy. (Photo courtesy of Navy)
Men’s lacrosse stumbles against Navy
The women's lacrosse team currently stands in eighth place out of 10 Patriot League teams. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Loyola Maryland
Junior goalie Joe Doherty recorded 11 saves against Boston University on Saturday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse upsets #15 Boston University
Lacrosse brothers junior Jack and sophomore Billy Irish cite their father, Ryan Irish, as their inspiration for getting into lacrosse. (Photo courtesy of Billy Irish)
Luck of the Irish brothers
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored the Leopards' first goal of the game against Navy. (Photo courtesy of Navy)
Men’s lacrosse stumbles against Navy
Freshman midfielder Joseph Duggan scored a third quarter goal against Bucknell University on Friday.
Men’s lacrosse bulldozes Bucknell
The softball team went on a 5-game winning streak over the break. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Catching up on everything we’ve missed over 2 weeks
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht scored a hat trick during Saturday's contest against Colgate University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse splits pair of 1-point games
The women's lacrosse team currently stands in eighth place out of 10 Patriot League teams. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Loyola Maryland
Senior attacker Haleigh Albrecht put up two shots in Saturday's contest against Army. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse stifled by Army
The softball team went on a 5-game winning streak over the break. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Catching up on everything we’ve missed over 2 weeks
The women's lacrosse team begins its in-conference season on Saturday against Holy Cross. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse struggles to score against Villanova
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Op-ed: Welcome to the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Op-ed: Live life sustainably
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
Op-ed: Erasing identity erases reality
Students gathered on the Quad this year to witness a historic solar eclipse.
Editorial: Reflecting on 2024, looking ahead to 2025
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the 'Intelligence Explosion'
Letter to the editor: A different perspective on the ‘Intelligence Explosion’
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: In defense of President Hurd
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Call for compassion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter to the editor: Responding to the no-confidence motion
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Marriage Pact
On the Spot: Second time's the charm
On the Spot: Second time’s the charm
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
Poor Saylor just can't control herself. Poor girl. (Graphic by Stubert Jehosephat Romano for the Scoffayette)
President’s dogs use college property as personal toilet, Hurd enables
Baby bye bye bye (bye bye!) (Graphic by Cocaine Bear for the Scoffayette)
Pardee falls into sinkhole, investigation underway
The Morning Call plans to avoid the noun ban, replacing any mention of Trump with the word "hubbahubba." (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for The Scoffayette)
Trump bans nouns, nation struggles to identify who, what, where
This article has nothing do with Jalen Hurts, just a reminder that he is a Super Bowl MVP. (Graphic by Crangis McBasketball for The Scoffayette)
Baseball team signs Big Justice, The Rizzler
Hole's next song is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. (Graphic by slobweekenjoyer for the Scoffayette)
Student Artist Spotlight: That guy in your dorm with a guitar
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The Lafayette
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The Lafayette
Craig Barbaro

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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 women's 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 football's offense struggled to score against Holy Cross's 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 team's 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 women's 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 department's 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 O'Malley 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. Kaye's 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 women's 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
JP Woodward poses as he signs his contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. (Photo courtesy of Erin Kiely Woodward)

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 O'Hanlon 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 department's 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 Men's 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 men's and women's 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 team's 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
Men's 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
Men's and women's 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
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