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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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Grace Sanborn

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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

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
April 18, 2025
Scottie Scheffler won his second green jacket at the Masters last year. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)

Sidelines: Men’s major golf is back at the Masters

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
April 10, 2025
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

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
April 4, 2025
The Orlando Pride enter the 2025 NWSL season as defending champs. (Photo courtesy of NWSL)

Sidelines: NWSL enters new season looking for a direction

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
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

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
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

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
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

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Junior Carolina McCloskey won the 3-kilometer race at the Bucknell Tuneup on Feb. 21. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Track and field gears up for indoor championships at Bucknell

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
February 28, 2025
Senior Nava Chevan ran the 400 meters for the first time this season at the Widener Indoor Classic. (Photo courtesy of @trackdaypix on Instagram)

Track and field shows out at Widener Indoor Classic

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
Senior outfielder Mary Grace O'Neill reaches for a pitch against Campbell University on Friday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball opens season at Camel Invitational

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
The Leopards defense held La Salle University to just one goal in the final quarter during Wednesday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse starts season 1-0

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
February 14, 2025
The NCAA followed President Donald Trump's Feb. 5 executive order barring transgender women from women's sports. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)

Lafayette follows NCAA ban on trans athletes in women’s sports

By Grace Sanborn and Selma O’Malley
February 14, 2025
The fencing team switched it up by trading weapons at the the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association A vs C meet on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Makenna McCall '27)

Fencing succeeds at MACFA ‘A vs C’

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
The swimming and diving team will take on the Patriot League Championship Feb. 19-22. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)

Swimming and diving finish regular season at Bison Invite

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
Senior center Justin Vander Baan releases a free throw in the men's basketball team's close loss to American on Wednesday night.

Men’s basketball skids against Lehigh, American

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
Unrivaled and TGL are modern spins on classic sports. (Photos courtesy of the New York Times and TGL)

Sidelines: New pro leagues shake things up

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
The men's basketball team celebrates during an 82-65 home win over Holy Cross on Jan. 11. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Everything you missed in athletics over winter break

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
Junior guard Ryan Pettit lays the ball up after a steal against Binghamton University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball hosts inaugural Lafayette Classic

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
December 6, 2024
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.

Football falters in 160th Rivalry game

By Grace Sanborn and Dan Sullivan
November 23, 2024
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

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
Easton High School leads the all-time series 67-44-5 against Phillipsburg High School heading into this year's rivalry matchup. (Photo courtesy of Chris Taverner '25)

‘The rivalry will never leave you’

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
Junior captain Selma O'Malley hopes The Lafayette will take down the Brown and White in Friday's flag football matchup.

[Photo] The most important football game of the weekend

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.

Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
The Harris-Walz campaign focused on Tim Walz's history as a high school football coach.

Sidelines: You can’t take politics out of sports

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
Sport psychologist Julie Amato traveled to the AIG Women's Open at St. Andrews, Scotland, for her work with the LPGA Tour this year. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)

Julie Amato, fostering an ‘elite mindset’ for professional golfers, Leopards alike

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Rugby star Ilona Maher poses with her partner, Alan Bersten, on "Dancing with the Stars" on Oct. 15. (Photo courtesy of the Boston Globe)

Sidelines: From podium to ballroom

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
The women's four boat raced at the Head of the Charles Regatta on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Walsh '25)

Crew competes at Head of the Charles

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
October 25, 2024
The field hockey team lines up against Lehigh University on Oct. 1. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Everything you missed in athletics over fall break

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
October 25, 2024
Senior forward Lineke Spaans battles with several Providence defenders for the ball in Sunday's home win. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Field hockey records two-win weekend

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
October 11, 2024
Matthew Sluka sucks. The NCAA sucks. College football sucks. Everything is awful. (Photo courtesy of Forbes)

Sidelines: Matthew Sluka, the business of college athletics

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
October 11, 2024
Freshman wide receiver Mason Kuehner and freshman offensive lineman Sean Kinney have already attended at least three football games from their alma mater this season. (Photos courtesy of GoLeopards)

Teammates, roommates, best mates

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Senior Arman Ganchi went 2-4 in his matches over the weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s tennis competes at Lehigh Invitational

By Grace Sanborn and Benjamin White
October 4, 2024
A mixed Presidents Cup has support from professional golfers like Stacy Lewis. (Photo courtesy of Golf Digest)

Sidelines: The case for a mixed Presidents Cup

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock celebrates with her teammates after a point. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Volleyball 1-1 in first 2 Patriot League matchups

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
September 27, 2024
The MLB postseason is set to begin on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of MLB.com)

Sidelines: MLB playoff preview

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
September 27, 2024
Sophomore outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to dig the ball. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Volleyball wins in 5 against Fordham, silenced twice by FDU

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
Alex Morgan announced her retirement from professional soccer last week. (Photo courtesy of NBC News)

Sidelines: Saying goodbye to Alex Morgan

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
September 13, 2024
Many athletic programs received new assistant coaches and managers this summer.

Athletic department brings on new faces in administration, coaching staff

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
The crew team won every event it entered at the Gifford Pinchot Sprints last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Walsh '25)

Crew blows competition out of water at Gifford Pinchot Sprints

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2024
Senior midfielder Clare Culligan takes on a Navy defender on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse ends season with loss against Navy, double OT win against Lehigh

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2024
The Knecht Cup was the crew team's first regatta of the spring season. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Walsh '25)

Crew has strong showing at shortened Knecht Cup

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
April 19, 2024
Grace's guide to local golf courses

Grace’s guide to local golf courses

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2024
The best players in golf will descend on Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters next week. (Photo courtesy of golf.com)

Sidelines: Masters preview

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2024
The equestrian team placed second overall at the show. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian team takes on regionals

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2024
The Division of Inclusion was announced on March 6 in a campus-wide press release.

College announces new Division of Inclusion

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Junior attack Haleigh Albrecht launches a shot on goal against Eastern Michigan University on March 9. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

What you missed in athletics over spring break

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
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

By Charlie Berman, Eric Ponieman and Grace Sanborn
March 11, 2024
Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)

Sidelines: It’s time to invest in women’s sports

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
Title IX legislation has been in effect since 1972. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)

The facts about Title IX in athletics

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
Both the men's and women's teams clinched a spot in nationals. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Correll '25)

Ski and snowboard team qualifies for nationals

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
The equestrian team celebrates after winning the Scranton show. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Equestrian takes home the trophy from Scranton

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
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

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2024
Seniors Amanda Manubag and Abby Schlotterbeck were honored during the home fencing tournament. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Fencing team lunges towards victory at home tournament

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2024
Freshman forward Roy Biegon evades two Army defenders on Sept. 27. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Freshman Roy Biegon on the transition from Kenya to College Hill

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2024
Senior forward Kayla Drummond set her career scoring record against Army. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball conquers Army, extending streak

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2024
Amanda Golini '17 celebrates with the U.S. National Field Hockey team after clinching an Olympic berth. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College on Linkedin)

Amanda Golini ‘17 qualifies for Paris Olympics with U.S. Field Hockey

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
Football recruits go on a campus tour during an official visit. (Photo courtesy of Betsy Berman)

First impressions

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
College President Nicole Hurd hosted four teams that beat Lehigh this fall. (Photos courtesy of @presidenthurd on Instagram)

Building a tradition

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2023
The fencing team practices at 6 a.m. due to facility conflicts. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Fencing captain looks for administrative support

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2023
The swimming and diving teams competed in their last meet of the 2023 season against Lehigh. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

What you missed in athletics over Thanksgiving break

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2023
Tim Moncman '92 and Tom Falzone '00 face off in their high school rivalry matchup tonight. (Photos by Brandon Santiago and Saed Hindash for Lehigh Valley Live)

Rivals today, Leopards forever

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2023
A new history class called “The Beautiful Game: a Global History of Soccer” will be offered next semester.

Trading uniforms for books

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2023
Junior Emil Arangala placed 40th at the Patriot League Championships. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Cross country teams compete at Patriot League Championships

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2023
Junior midfielder Ani Khachadourian celebrates a goal at the women's World Deaf Football Championship. (Photo courtesy of United States Soccer Federation)

Junior Ani Khachadourian helps US clinch women’s World Deaf Football Championship

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2023
The Leopards combine for a tackle against Princeton. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Everything you missed in athletics over fall break

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2023
Malik Wagner (left) and Darius Dangerfield (right) work to organize logistics for their respective teams. (Photos courtesy of Malik Wagner on LinkedIn and GoLeopards)

New directors of operations hold men’s soccer, basketball together

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Sophomore Fran Dougherty sprints toward the finish line at the Lafayette-Lehigh Dual Meet earlier this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Cross country teams offer middling performance at Lehigh

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Hannah Ally also works as a photography intern for the New York Yankees. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Ally)

The faces behind the camera

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2023
First-year midfielder Nadia Zaffanella takes a shot against St. Josephs. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Women’s soccer blows out Saint Peter’s, Cunningham scores first career goal

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
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

By Grace Sanborn, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Junior goalkeeper Lexie Coldiron currently leads the nation in saves. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse blown-out by 10th-ranked Loyola Maryland

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
The crew team two weeks ago at the Murphy Cup. (Photo courtesy of Rick Kelliher)

Crew outshines Division I programs at Knecht Cup

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
Financial management has become increasingly important in student-athlete life.

Athletic department hosts ‘Spend Smart’ for student-athletes

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
The Leopards had a strong offensive outing against American, scoring a record high 15 goals. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse falls to American by one point, Bennett scores six goals

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
Junior guard Makayla Andrews led the Leopards last Saturday with 14 points. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball loses in first round of Patriot League playoffs

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Senior Jessica Booth is honored before the Leopards' senior day victory. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball snaps six-game losing streak against Bucknell

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
The Leopards lead the pack going into the final stretch of a race during the Bucknell Tune-Up. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Track and field prepares for Patriot League Championship at Bucknell Tune-Up

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The softball team looks to rebound after an atrocious opening weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball loses all five games of season-opening tournament

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
With roles in sports and the arts, freshman Bobby McClosky is a Renaissance Leopard of sorts. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Lafayette’s Troy Bolton? Bobby McClosky balances track, theater and academics

By Grace Sanborn, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Among the Leopards leaving are defensive lineman Malik Hamm, who declared for the NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Football completes 2027 recruiting class, signs 26 new players

By Grace Sanborn, Contributing Writer
February 3, 2023
Women's 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

By Grace Sanborn, Contributing Writer
January 27, 2023
The women's basketball team before its first home game of the season against East Tennessee State. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball welcomes four in new signing class, notches first win of year

By Grace Sanborn, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2022
Sophomore Tim Jimenez takes a breath during the freestyle race. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s swim and dive places third, women fourth at Bucknell Quad Meet

By Grace Sanborn, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2022
Senior Bobby Oehrlein crests the steepest hill at the 2022 Patriot League Cross Country Championships, where he finished 11th. (Photo courtesy of Nina Koobatian '23)

Oehrlein leads way for Leopards at Patriot League Cross Country Championships

By Grace Sanborn, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2022
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

By Grace Sanborn, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2022
Sophomore striker Lawrence Aydlett rockets a shot on goal in Lafayette's shutout victory against Drexel. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer adds two non-league wins, Tis’ game winner marks first collegiate goal

By Grace Sanborn, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2022
Athletic Director Sherryta Freeman adds LaKitha Murray to her administrative team to help spearhead the department’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and serve on the Patriot League’s sport management committee. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

LaKitha Murray joins Lafayette as senior associate athletic director

By Grace Sanborn, Contributing Writer
September 2, 2022
Freshman defender Lindsay Geiger takes a defensive turnover up the field in last week's close game against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse falls by one in heartbreaker against Colgate

By Grace Sanborn, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2022
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