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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
Lafayette student passes away at home
Lafayette student passes away at home
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Norovirus is common nationally during the winter months. (Graphic by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Campus experiences viral bug outbreak
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
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
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.
Students help produce local election broadcast
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
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’
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.
Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.
Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails
Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.
Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction
Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.
‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
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
Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.
College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.
Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning
MK Asante '04, Lafayette's 2025 commencement speaker, is an author, filmmaker, poet and professor.
A look at past Lafayette commencement speakers
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
Professor Mary Armstrong, Ellen Poriles Wieler '83 and Helena Koffigoh '23 all spoke at "Sip & Speak."
Women speak on gender, professional identity at Sip & Speak
A sustainable night market was one of many events sponsored by the "Swipe It Forward" initiative.
‘Swipe It Forward’ forwards sustainability initiatives
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
Professor Michael Feola's book was published in July. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Professor publishes book examining far-right ideology
"Improv for Entrepreneurs" combined business speaking skills with the theatrical nature of improv.
‘Improv for Entrepreneurs’ is all funny business
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
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
Senior Shaylee Daniels qualified for the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships for the first time in her collegiate career. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Diving sends 2 to regionals, including first female athlete
Senior épée Zoe O'Connor had the best finish for the women's team on Saturday at NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Fencing finishes season at NCAA Regionals
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
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
Love at first write
Love at first write
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
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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

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
March 14, 2025
Senior Sara Rogers scored four goals against Central Connecticut State University on Wednesday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse falls against ODU, explodes against CCSU

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
March 7, 2025
Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.

Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2025
Freshman guard Alex Chaikin drives inside against Loyola Maryland University on Wednesday.

Men’s basketball wins against Colgate, falls short against Loyola

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2025
Senior Julia Greeley talks with head coach Michele Curcio at the Moravian Invite on Jan. 18. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Track and field manages all-time top 10 records at Dr. Sander Scorcher, Gulden Invitational

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
January 31, 2025
Student-athletes participate in an activity for the Oaks Leadership Academy. (Photo courtesy of @leopardspotlight on Instagram)

Oaks Leadership Academy cultures student-athlete success

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
December 6, 2024
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

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2024
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

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2024
The volleyball team lines up before its game against Navy on Oct. 13. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Volleyball continues losing streak with loss to Navy

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
October 25, 2024
The Leopards look to recover from four consecutive Patriot League losses with a pair of conference matchups this weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Volleyball continues Patriot League losing streak

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2024
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans winds up to advance the ball against Patriot League rival American University last Friday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Field hockey falters against American, Penn State

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
October 4, 2024
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans makes a play on the ball in a match against Quinnipiac University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Field hockey notches first Patriot League win

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2024
Junior defender Makenzie Switzer and senior midfielder Laine Delmotte try to keep up with a New Hampshire player. (Photo courtesy of University of New Hampshire Athletics)

Field hockey goes 1-1 in New Hampshire

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
September 13, 2024
Senior outside hitter Abby Nieporte and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to block a Syracuse player. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)

Volleyball begins season 3-1 at Salt City Classic Tournament

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
September 6, 2024
Sophomore Nadia Zaffanella and freshman Giada Zaffanella are looking to make some noise for the women's soccer team this season. (Photo courtesy of sophomore Nadia Zaffanella)

The Zaffanella sisters take on women’s soccer back-to-back

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
August 30, 2024
The 2024 UEFA European Championship will begin in mid-June. (Photo courtesy of Uefa.com)

Euro soccer summer preview

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
May 3, 2024
Junior attacker Sara Rogers evades a Loyola Maryland defender on April 6. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse loses close contests against Colgate, Bucknell

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2024
Junior defender Lindsay Geiger runs up the field against Holy Cross on March 16. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse notches first Patriot League win

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2024
The Leopards rebounded from out-of-conference losses to earn their first Patriot League win of the season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse picks up first Patriot League win against Holy Cross

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
March 22, 2024
Sophomore Kate Marrs takes a face-off against Columbia. (Photo courtesy of @culionslax on Instagram)

Women’s lacrosse splits first two games

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
February 23, 2024
Freshman Mark Butler handles the ball against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball falls in double OT to Lehigh, drops Loyola matchup

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
February 16, 2024
Freshman Mia Guster broke a school record in the 1-meter dive in the Leopards' meet at Navy. (Photo courtesy of @lafayetteswimdive on Instagram)

Swim and dive breaks program records at Navy

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
February 9, 2024
Lafayette defenders double team an American shooter during their 60-55 win over the Eagles. (Photo courtesy of @au_wbasketball on Instagram)

Women’s basketball regains form with upset win over American

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2024
Senior forward Kayla Drummond tips off the game against Rutgers. (Photo by Cos Lymperopoulos for Rutgers Athletics)

Women’s basketball falls to Rutgers, 14th-ranked Notre Dame

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2023
Freshman middle back Irelynd Lorenzen spikes the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Volleyball falls in blowout matches against Lehigh, Bucknell

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
November 10, 2023
Junior midfielder Lineke Spaans earned First Team honors for her 29-point season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Field hockey defeats Lehigh, Boston on way to championship

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2023
Freshman outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to bump the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Volleyball falls to Loyola in hard-fought match

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2023
The women's soccer team looks to regain its stride in the second half of the season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s soccer falls to American despite close-knit play

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2023
Senior midfielder Ariel Schumacher drives the ball on the wet turf. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Field hockey drops rainy match against American

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2023
Junior libero Elizabeth Flynn serves during the Leopards' victory over Holy Cross. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Volleyball begins Patriot League play, goes 1-1 at home

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2023
Junior midfielder Abby Miles controls the ball. (Photo courtesy of @lafayette_womens_soccer on Instagram)

Women’s soccer falls to Penn, Princeton game postponed

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2023
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson brings her teammates in for a huddle. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Volleyball goes 1-2 at Bryant Invitational, Gibson selected to All-Tournament team

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer
September 8, 2023
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