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Approximately 50 people were in attendance for the protest, with many bystanders and parents watching.
Dining protest led by students during Family Weekend
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.
Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation
Tommy Lee said his work with Safe Zone training and Lavender Lane are two of his proudest accomplishments. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Tommy Lee, LGBTQ+ advocate, to depart next week
The new process requires clubs to have at least 20 active members, an advisor and a constitution.
Club re-registration process kicks off
The new dean structure was implemented in July.
New academic dean structure running smoothly
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
The new lobby of Markle Hall has been completed after over 18 months of construction.
Admissions space looking brighter after Markle renovations
ChatGPT is one of the most widely used AI programs among students.
New ChatGPT committee seeks to study artificial intelligence in classrooms
The Curriculum and Educational Policy Committee spearheaded changes to Lafayettes curriculum.
Common Course of Study requirements to change for class of 2029
Krista Evans main goal as dean of admissions is to understand the campus community. (Photo courtesy of Bethlehem Area School District)
Krista Evans joins college as new dean of admissions
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.
Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation
The new process requires clubs to have at least 20 active members, an advisor and a constitution.
Club re-registration process kicks off
Clubs experiencing budget shortfalls have been forced to question whether or not all of their planned events can go on as scheduled this semester.
Student Government budget decisions frustrate club leadership
Student Governments decision to raise the student activity fee was influenced in part by the draining of its reserve funds.
Student activity fee increases, provides more funding for clubs
Student Government vacancies have been a significant issue since the February application cycle.
Student Government vacancies left unfilled for months
Tommy Lee said his work with Safe Zone training and Lavender Lane are two of his proudest accomplishments. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Tommy Lee, LGBTQ+ advocate, to depart next week
The new dean structure was implemented in July.
New academic dean structure running smoothly
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
The grant will allow professor Christian López to collaborate with students on his upcoming project. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Bringing machine learning to the classroom
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
Public Safety recently adopted a new set of parking rules to reduce confusion.
Public Safety’s powers
The manager of Hana Sushi & Teppanyaki said the restaurant remedied its health code violations.
College Hill restaurants violate food safety codes, make changes
The Commodore will be the first of the new buildings to finish construction.
Three new buildings coming Downtown
The Lafayette Inn was once owned by Lafayettes chapter of Pi Lambda Phi.
Lafayette’s own bed and breakfast
The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Digital exclusive: Easton mayoral debate recap
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
Public Safety recently adopted a new set of parking rules to reduce confusion.
Public Safety’s powers
A burglary was reported at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Two students accused of burglarizing Greek life houses
The accident occurred at the intersection of McCartney and High Streets.
College Hill traffic accident leaves student hospitalized
Public Safety has increased its presence on and off campus following the incident.
Gun flashed at students at Cattell Street house
The Student Government president and vice president abstained from voting on the resolution.
Student Government calls for Parkhurst investigation
The new dean structure was implemented in July.
New academic dean structure running smoothly
Public Safety recently adopted a new set of parking rules to reduce confusion.
Public Safety’s powers
The Sustainable Office Program is part of the colleges commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2035.
New sustainability program promotes green office environment
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
Adam Atkinson is always ready to document life at Lafayette.
Picturing Lafayette through Adam Atkinson’s lens
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Elena Duffy 24 is currently working on a new EP. (Photo courtesy of Elena Duffy 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Elena Duffy ‘24 finds her voice
The Immersive Arts Lab is a space to experiment with virtual reality technology.
Providing tools for the curious
Elena Duffy 24 is currently working on a new EP. (Photo courtesy of Elena Duffy 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Elena Duffy ‘24 finds her voice
Image Pattersons Sankofa is named for a Ghanaian proverb. (Photo courtesy of Image Patterson ‘25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Image Patterson ‘25 highlights Black culture with art installation
Maria Cangro 24 (front, center-right) lived at Skidmore College for two weeks while taking creative writing workshops. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Maria Cangro ’24 receives full scholarship to Skidmore College Poetry Seminar
Maria Soukup 26 is trained in playing classical music on the violin. (Photo courtesy of Rae Shepard 26)
Student Artist Spotlight: Violinist Maria Soukup ’26 on her love for ‘shared language’ of playing
Hanoi Ragmen has performed in established venues in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Shaan Shuster 23)
Student Artist Spotlight: Shaan Shuster ’23 on his award-winning band
Barbie was just as good the second time around in theaters. (Photo courtesy of The Movie Database)
‘Barbie’ IMAX re-release is truly ‘sublime’
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea is an exploration of human emotion and tragedy. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)
‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’ celebrates 25 years
Vampire Weekends Modern Vampires of the City epitomizes religious existential dread. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Album Review: Berman’s Beats: ‘Modern Vampires of the City’ celebrates 10 year anniversary
Steven Spielbergs Schindlers List (1993) is a masterclass in cinematography. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: Sam’s top 5 of all time
Olivia Rodrigo demonstrates her lyrical and vocal strengths on her new album “Guts.” (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts’ will make you want to scream
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.
Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs
The Raven 96 was opened out of Raven Gabriels love for the restaurant industry.
Small Business Spotlight: The Raven 96 proves breakfast is most important meal of day
College Hill Café is located diagonal from College Hill Tavern at 501 Cattell Street. (Photo courtesy of Rose DeFranco)
Small Business Spotlight: College Hill Café revives old neighborhood favorite
Casa 401 offers Colombian-made clothing, homeware, accessories and more.
Small Business Spotlight: Casa 401 brings Colombian-made sustainable goods to downtown Easton
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Ari Ismail ‘26 and Ariel Haber-Fawcett ‘25 created the Middle Eastern Studies Association to raise awareness of issues in the region.
From the court to the stage
Meredith Forman 24 hopes that the addition of pride flags on the arts houses will spur more LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Pride flags installed at art houses as ‘visual show of allyship’
Benjamin Herman 23, Joshua Hale 23 and Shirley Liu 23 said that their trip to Tokyo was one to remember. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Liu 23)
Forensics team takes on Tokyo
Write to Be opted against a typical club structure in favor of a more close-knit feel. (Graphic by Samantha Peabody 25 for Write to Be)
Write to Be connects student writers of color
Rick Fisher (right), who was the Leopard mascot for 15 years, poses with the current mascot, Dysean Alexander. (Photo courtesy of Dysean Alexander)
Unmasking the Leopard
The current spring concert, Lafchella, features student bands and local performers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
History of the spring concert
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
Ted Norton eventually resigned from his position at Lafayettes library after being accused of having communist ties. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Communists on campus?: Letters illuminate Lafayette’s Red Scare
The display on James Armistead Lafayette will be in Skillman room 209 throughout Black History Month.
Special Collections honors Revolutionary-era Black spy with display
Lia Embil 17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil 17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 
Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon
Shayne Figueroa 99 first became interested in food studies after taking an American Studies class at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Shayne Figueroa 99)
Alumni Spotlight: NYU professor Shayne Figueroa ’99 shares passion for food history
Amy Emerick Clerkin 03 landed a Capitol Hill gig just months after graduation. (Photo courtesy of LegiStorm)
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Emerick Clerkin ’03 on climbing Washington’s ranks
Sophomore quarterback Dean DeNobile drops back to pass during the win against Monmouth. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Football beats Monmouth to go 3-1, best start in a decade
Junior goalkeeper Griffin Huff controls the ball while holding the opposition scoreless. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends losing streak with two conference clean sheets
The womens club ice hockey team poses on the ice. (Photo courtesy of Lily Hooghuis 26)
Club ice hockey teams rebuild
Equipment manager Michael Shiffert 18 played on the football team during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Behind the scenes, equipment managers keep everything in order
The Leopards look to get back on track tomorrow as they return home to play American University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s soccer drops game to Loyola, picks up draw against #13 Princeton
Sophomore quarterback Dean DeNobile drops back to pass during the win against Monmouth. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Football beats Monmouth to go 3-1, best start in a decade
Equipment manager Michael Shiffert 18 played on the football team during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Behind the scenes, equipment managers keep everything in order
Sophomore wide receiver Elijah Steward carries the ball past Columbia defenders. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football crushes Columbia in home opener
Sophomore quarterback Dean DeNobile throws the ball against Duke. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football falls to No. 21 Duke for first loss of season
Sophomore running back Jamar Curtis evades a Sacred Heart defender. (Photo by George Vikranis for GoLeopards)
Football impresses in debut, holds off Sacred Heart for second straight year
Junior goalkeeper Griffin Huff controls the ball while holding the opposition scoreless. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends losing streak with two conference clean sheets
First-year midfielder Beaux Lizewski dribbles away from a Colgate defender at Gummeson Grounds last Saturday. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer drops games against Colgate, Albany
The mens soccer team now looks ahead to conference play with a 3-1-2 record. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer beats Binghamton 2-0, falls to Fairleigh Dickinson in nail-biter
First-year forward Roy Biegon maneuvers around a Le Moyne defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer destroys competition to notch first two wins of year
Members of Lafayette leadership, coaches and donors unveiled the new Gummeson Grounds at Metzgar Field Complex. (Photo by Ryan Hulvat for GoLeopards)
Gummeson Grounds unveiled
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Adama Sanogo waits to embrace head coach Dan Hurley following their national championship victory. (Photo courtesy of KSL Sports)
Sidelines: Wrapping up March Madness
Sophomore guard CJ Fulton is a key member of the basketball team with an interesting playing history and optimistic view on the Leopards future. (Photo courtesy of CJ Fulton 25)
From Éire to here, basketball’s CJ Fulton fits in
The mens basketball team celebrates its Sunday night win against American, which sent it to the Patriot League finals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
After nail-biting win against American, men’s basketball falls to No. 1 seed Colgate in League Championship
Senior captain Leo OBoyle, who scored his 1,000th career point against American on Sunday, will be key for the Leopards against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Patriot League Championship Preview: Can the Leopards pull off the upset?
Senior midfielder Ariel Schumacher drives the ball on the wet turf. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey drops rainy match against American
The field hockey team poses with sophomore Leo Baumgardner at Metzgar Fields. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Meet Leo Baumgardner, field hockey’s star practice player
Junior defender India Ralph brings the ball up the field during the teams winning weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey dominates in weekend matches, sweeps weekly Patriot League honors
Sophomore Josephine van Wijk puts a shot on goal during the Leopards match against Columbia. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey celebrates mental health awareness in loss to Columbia
The field hockey team gathers for a huddle at Rappolt Field. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Van Wijk on a roll, can’t lift Leopards in out-of-conference games
Sophomore Jake Magnusson gets set to receive in the first round of the Bucknell Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams debut at Bucknell Invitational
The tennis team beat Loyola Maryland for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis sets program record in blowout victory over Loyola Maryland
Senior Halle DeNardo waits to return the ball during her match against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis drops senior day match to Lehigh
Sophomore Olivia Boeckman uses the forehand during the Leopards matchup. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis kicks off regular season with decisive victory
Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season
Christian Kiselica led George Washington to a top-25 ranking prior to coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Christian Kiselica named head volleyball coach
The team poses after its win in the final game of the season. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)
Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester
The Lafayette mens club volleyball team poses after its successful first tournament. (Photo courtesy of @laf_mvb on Instagram)
Men’s club volleyball attends first ever tournament at Kutztown
Volleyball celebrates their 3-1 win against rival Lehigh last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball triumphs over Lehigh before falling to Bucknell
Sophomore outside hitter Abby Nieporte spikes a ball for a point during the Leopards victory over Manhattan College last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins one, loses two in Big Apple Tournament
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Op-Ed: A Menstrual Equity Open Letter to the administration and student body: Phase Two
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Op-Ed: What to do about the fashion in the room?
Op-Ed: Public art at Lafayette College
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The Student Government office should reopen in two to four business days, once the clean up crew takes care of the blood.
Student Government Budget Committee beat to death: Happiness Club, SMAC to blame
During his time on the Shanghai Sharks, Scott T. Pippin was named Most Caring Player.
Scott T. Pippin to take over as head men’s basketball coach
Please dont ask her if shes friends with ChatGPT. Thats racist.
Hurd exposed as AI
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Alum donates millions to scholarship for straight white men
Kevin requires a diet of three small dogs per shift.
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The field hockey team poses with sophomore Leo Baumgardner at Metzgar Fields. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Meet Leo Baumgardner, field hockey’s star practice player

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Junior defender India Ralph brings the ball up the field during the teams winning weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Field hockey dominates in weekend matches, sweeps weekly Patriot League honors

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2023
The field hockey team gathers for a huddle at Rappolt Field. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Van Wijk on a roll, can’t lift Leopards in out-of-conference games

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
Junior Lineke Spaans drives up the field against Ohio State. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Dutch duo scores four goals as field hockey crushes Wagner, splitting weekend games

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
May 5, 2023
Junior Charlie Cunniffe fires off a shot during his four goal, four assist performance against Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse clinches spot in Patriot League Tournament with overtime win

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
The Leopards currently sit seventh in the Patriot League standings. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse playoff hopes on the line after loss to Navy

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
The mens lacrosse team celebrates its victory. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse’s win against Holy Cross brings hope for playoff berth

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
Junior attacker Kalman Kraham dodges a defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse loses to Lehigh despite Kraham hat trick

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
The mens basketball team celebrates its Sunday night win against American, which sent it to the Patriot League finals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

After nail-biting win against American, men’s basketball falls to No. 1 seed Colgate in League Championship

By Eric Ponieman and Charlie Berman
March 10, 2023
Junior guard Eric Sondberg looks for an opportunity during the Leopards last regular-season game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Vander Baan, Rivera score 21 each in basketball’s loss to Bucknell

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Standout freshman forward Josh Rivera recorded his second career double-double in the loss to Army. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Shooting woes to blame as men’s basketball falters against Army, barely loses to Colgate

By Eric Ponieman and Caroline McParland
February 24, 2023
Captain Leo O’Boyle was joined by his parents in a Senior Day celebration before scoring 17 points. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball gets revenge against Boston in overtime thriller

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Freshman forward Josh Rivera led the way for the Leopards in both games. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball responds to Lehigh loss with runaway victory over Holy Cross

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
Sophomore Abby Antognoli goes for a lay up in the waining seconds of the Leopards victory. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball roars back from 17-point deficit to beat Colgate

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
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

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Junior guard MaKayla Andrews dishes to a teammate during Lafayettes loss. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball falls in blowout loss to Columbia

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
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

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
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

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
Lafayette crew celebrates a successful day on the Schuylkill River. (Photo courtesy of Kendall Lamm 24)

Crew continues successful season at Head of the Schuylkill Regatta

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
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

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
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

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
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

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
Senior forward Felicitas Hannes sprints up the field, looking to put the Leopards in front during their upset victory over Princeton. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Following loss to Bucknell, Field Hockey upsets seventh ranked Princeton in overtime

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Freshman forward Hannah Findlay controls possession for the Leopards as she races to score her first career goal in Lafayettes win over New Hampshire. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Field Hockey drops league opener, ends losing streak with win over New Hampshire

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Senior forward Felicitas Hannes controls the ball against Quinnipiac in a 1-0 loss. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Field hockey struggles, drops two out-of-conference games

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
Field hockey huddles to discuss strategy during a game this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Field hockey loses two non-conference games on the road

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
Field hockey opens 2022 season with a win and a loss after being ranked second overall in the preseason poll. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Field hockey opens season with 1-1 record, earns several preseason honors

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
Junior Kerry Tuorto drives past a defender, looking to score. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse season ends in blow out loss against Army

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
Senior attacker Olivia Cunningham challenges a defender in a recent rivalry game in which she notched her 100th career point. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Senior attacker Olivia Cunningham notches her hundredth career point in rivalry game

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2022
Jopps track and field career at Lafayette came full-circle this past weekend as he placed first in the same Decathlon that he placed 11th in his freshman year. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Senior Oscar Jopp places first in three events to win Mondschein Multi Decathalon

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2022
Lafayette huddles in the middle of the game against Holy Cross as they cruised to a 21-11 win for their Patriot League victory in almost 2,000 days. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Mens lacrosse nets first Patriot League win in five years

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
April 15, 2022
The crew team took home four gold medals at the Memorial Murphy Cup Regatta last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Assistant Coach Derek Richmond)

Crew team impresses against division one opponents at Murphy Cup Regatta

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
April 8, 2022
Freshman Nora Burns defends possession against a Villanova player this past Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse falls to American University in Patriot League opener

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2022
Sophomore attacker Charlie Cunniffe scans the defense as he looks for an opportunity to score on Loyola. (Photo taken by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse falls in close battle to Loyola

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2022
Lafayettes track and field team overcame setbacks with Covid during the season to participate at the Patriot League Indoor Championship. The mens team finished in seventh overall for the weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men take seventh, women eighth at Patriot League Indoor Championships

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
March 4, 2022
The womens lacrosse team struggled to score until the end of each quarter against Drexel, losing with a final score of 4-16 last Sunday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse opens season with tough loss to Drexel

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing writer
February 25, 2022
Sophomore infielder Blaze Fadio (pictured) expressed that he is grateful to be one of the players to receive 2022 Patriot League Baseball Preseason awards. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Three players from men’s baseball receive Patriot League preseason honors

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing writer
February 18, 2022
Lacrosse falls in an impressive showing on the road against Big Ten Penn State to begin their season. (Photo courtesy of mens lacrosse Instagram)

Men’s lacrosse season looks promising as they keep up with Big Ten Penn State

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing writer
February 11, 2022
Senior Jordan Anderson was the only first place winner on the mens side as he jumps for the Leopards in their loss in the dual meet against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Track falls to rival Lehigh in dual meet

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2022
Lafayette student-athletes experience a relatively empty campus over winter break while preparing for their spring seasons. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22 for The Lafayette)

What it’s like to spend winter break on campus as a student-athlete

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
January 28, 2022
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