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Students involved in the investigation will go before the Student Conduct Board.
Women’s rugby facing dozens of hazing charges after Public Safety investigation
No members of the class of 2026 delegation returned to the general body.
Meet your new Student Government representatives
The Office of Sustainability earned the silver designation twice before moving into the gold category.
Sustainability programs earn gold rating for green higher education
Henry Kissinger attended Lafayette for two terms in 1944 through an army program. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette Alumnus Magazine)
Henry Kissinger’s Lafayette connections
Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), left, has served as the top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee since last September. (Photo by Bill Clark for CQ Roll Call)
The committee that took down George Santos
Juniors are registering for courses today and sophomores and first-years will do the same next week.
Seniors experience glitches in new course registration process
The Jones Lecture is an annual event featuring faculty members presenting from a variety of disciplines.
Jones Faculty Lecturer Melissa Galloway speaks to importance of chemistry in atmosphere
Michael McGuire, who chairs the Faculty Affairs and Resources Committee, praised the new fund for broadening access for professors.
New faculty fund provides travel opportunities for professors
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
No members of the class of 2026 delegation returned to the general body.
Meet your new Student Government representatives
The Nov. 30 meeting saw yet another slate of bylaws amendments.
Student government report card, Nov. 30
The two resignations create additional vacancies in the 2024 and 2026 delegations. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr and Ani Brutus 26)
Student Government sees 2 resignations, including former president
Other than a late start to the meeting, Student Government stuck to its agenda.
Student Government report card, Nov. 16
Student Government finished its scheduled agenda in four minutes.
Student Government report card, Nov. 9
Professor Mike Bertuccis research may help combat dangerous diseases caused by streptococcus gordonii. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Chemistry professor receives teacher-scholar award
The bicentennial committee will emphasize bringing together students, faculty, parents and alumni.
College launches committee to prepare for bicentennial celebration
The Jones Lecture is an annual event featuring faculty members presenting from a variety of disciplines.
Jones Faculty Lecturer Melissa Galloway speaks to importance of chemistry in atmosphere
Students hope that offering classes during lunch will ameliorate long lunch lines.
College shakes up course offering schedule after years of delays
The mission statement is a small part of two of Hurds major goals at Lafayette: carrying out both a long-term strategic plan and a master plan.
College seeks community input on mission statement, values
The construction began the week of Oct. 9 and is expected to continue for the remainder of the semester.
Cattell construction seeks to improve safety, poses difficulties to students
Election Day saw a decrease in turnout in Northampton County compared to last years midterm election. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
Democrats wallop Republicans in off-year election
The college has planted 48 trees to account for those removed during the construction of the escarpment trail.
Lafayette works to remedy tree removal dispute
Thursdays shooting was Eastons first fatal shooting since March 2022. (Photo courtesy of Trip Advisor)
Suspect at large after fatal South Side shooting
The group of students was working in the section of the Bushkill Creek in Jacobsburg. (Photo courtesy of Scenic Wild Delaware River)
Student researchers find gun in Bushkill Creek
The colleges yearly crime history is published in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contextualizing the weekly crime log
Thursdays shooting was Eastons first fatal shooting since March 2022. (Photo courtesy of Trip Advisor)
Suspect at large after fatal South Side shooting
Some of those arrested were living at the Hotel Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Meth seized, six arrests made after Downtown raid
The new structure prioritizes technical, safety and communication improvements to Public Safetys emergency preparedness.
Crisis management team revamps campus security procedures
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
One of the alternatives for course evaluation access is a syllabus repository.
Faculty committee considers course evaluation alternatives
Applications for ambassadors are now accepted on a rolling basis.
Admissions overhauls student employee application process
Anyone can currently search for Lafayette students by name in the public directory.
Why does Lafayette have a public directory?
The government and law department hopes to implement aspects of the debate into its curriculum.
Campus community prepares to host 2024 vice presidential debate
The college received more geographically diverse applications this year than in previous cycles.
College sees steady increase in early decision applications
Art students showed off their capstone projects at the Grossman Gallery.
Short films, sculptures and spreading awareness
Tyler and Coogan are the Dog Houses newest service dogs in training. (Photo courtesy of @lafdoghouse on Instagram)
New Dog House pups are su-paw-stars
The alpacas on Callowhill Farm are expertly tended to by Christopher Rafferty ‘26. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Rafferty ‘26)
Christopher Rafferty ‘26, alpaca farmer
Easton Winter Village transformed Centre Square with 40 holiday huts housing local vendors.
The Lafayette’s guide to Easton Winter Village
Graphics by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette
Lafayette Fashion Society on what’s in this holiday season
Olivia Hofmann 24 and Olivia Bamford 24 both transitioned from violin to oboe before high school.
The Olivias of the oboe section
Chris Nappo 27 first started making pottery in the ninth grade. (Photo courtesy of Chris Nappo Ceramics)
Student Artist Spotlight: Chris Nappo ’27 sells pottery from Easton to Alaska
For Those Who Waited uses songs Téo Rodriguez 24 has written over the last three years. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Rapper Téo Rodriguez ‘24 releases debut album
Carnival Craze puts carnival fun into an interactive board game.
Matthew Moise ’24 develops new board game
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
These four holiday albums will warm your soul this season. (Photos courtesy of Spotify)
Soulful holiday albums to soothe your spirit
The Holdovers is a movie to rewatch every holiday season. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘The Holdovers’ is a Christmas movie for the books
“Vampires of El Norte” by Isabel Cañas tells the story of childhood friends who have to deal with both war and mythical creatures. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Maddie’s Library: Winter break reading list
Spamalot shines in comedy and in song. (Photo courtesy of Playbill)
Performance Review: ‘Spamalot’ is the crown comedy of Broadway
Miracle on 34th Street has a cast of over 20 people made up of students, staff and alumni.
Performance Review: Holiday cheer flurries in ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
Fox Bakerys shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.
Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton
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
Belleville Market features handmade goods and has a homey energy.
Small Business Spotlight: Belleville Market brings Parisian charm to Pennsylvania
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
The Prestigious Pardettes will be performing at basketball games this winter. (Photo courtesy of Janiya Hood 25)
Prestigious Pardettes perform at first ever fall showcase
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
The Presidents House has a rich history that spans over a century.
A look into the President’s House then and now
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
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
Members of the mens soccer team has been reading books about teamwork to the students. (Photo courtesy of Lawrence Aydlett 25)
Earn Your Spots book club connects soccer players with local students
College President Nicole Hurd hosted four teams that beat Lehigh this fall. (Photos courtesy of @presidenthurd on Instagram)
Building a tradition
Florida State will play in the Fiesta Bowl after being robbed of a chance at the championship. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
College football bowl preview
Bob Foltz can be found on the sidelines of nearly every basketball game.
Section 5, row B, seat 1
The fencing team practices at 6 a.m. due to facility conflicts. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Fencing captain looks for administrative support
Sophomore running back Jamar Curtis runs past a Delaware defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football falls to Delaware in nail-biter in first round of FCS playoffs
Leopards fans were probably taking pictures at the game with the new iPhone 5s. (Edit by Trebor Maitin for The Lafayette)
The last time football won the Patriot League Championship
The Leopards have a chance to secure the programs first-ever NCAA FCS Playoff win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
FCS playoff preview: Lafayette vs. Delaware
The football team celebrates its commanding victory over Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football routs Lehigh, clinches first Patriot League title since 2013
The Leopards are looking to kill the Mountain Hawks tomorrow. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 159th Rivalry game
Members of the mens soccer team has been reading books about teamwork to the students. (Photo courtesy of Lawrence Aydlett 25)
Earn Your Spots book club connects soccer players with local students
Junior forward Lawrence Aydlett fights off a Boston defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends dominant run with Patriot League championship loss at BU
Members of the soccer team thank fans after their quarterfinal victory over American University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer championship preview
Senior forward Hale Lombard takes a shot against American in the Patriot League quarterfinal game. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer vies for Patriot League title after overtime wins against American, Loyola
Junior forward Andrey MacIntyre jumps up for a header against Bucknell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer finishes regular season with two draws
Bob Foltz can be found on the sidelines of nearly every basketball game.
Section 5, row B, seat 1
Freshman guard Mark Butler elevates for two against Cornell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball extends losing streak to six
Junior center Justin Vander Baan blocks a shot against Monmouth in the Cathedral Classic. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball winless at weekend tournament, falls to Drexel at home
Senior center Justin Vander Baan tries to muscle by a UCLA defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops back-to-back games in California swing
Sophomore guard Ryan Pettit prepares to pass the ball against St. Josephs. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops season opener against St. Joseph’s
Junior midfielder and captain Lineke Spaans dribbles against American in the Patriot League final. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls to American in Patriot League final
The field hockey team celebrates its semifinal win against Boston. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey championship preview
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
Sophomore midfielder Josephine van Wijk fires a shot on goal during the Leopards win over Towson. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey brings winning streak to 7 with non-conference wins
The field hockey team hopes to extend its winning streak tonight against Towson. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Field hockey beats BU, Providence to clinch playoff spot
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
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
Freshman middle back Irelynd Lorenzen spikes the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in blowout matches against Lehigh, Bucknell
Freshman outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to bump the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Loyola in hard-fought match
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
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Op-Ed: How do we fill the stands?
On the Spot: What are your thoughts on Roary, the mascot’s new name?
Op-Ed: Pards for Palestine statement
On the Spot: Who is one professor you appreciate?
Op-Ed: How do we fill the stands?
Op-Ed: Pards for Palestine statement
Editorial: A call for transparency
Op-Ed: A Menstrual Equity Open Letter to the administration and student body: Phase Two
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Letter to the Editor: Response to Pards for Palestine
Letter from the Editor: Student Government debate
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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
Thank you rich donor!
Alum donates millions to scholarship for straight white men
Kevin requires a diet of three small dogs per shift.
Chi Phi party empty after no one solves their riddles three
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The Lafayette
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The Lafayette
Issy Bongiovanni

Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Sports Writer

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Freshman Carter Dorighi makes a play up the middle during Lafayettes 13-7 Sundays series, clinching win over Navy. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)

Leopards take series against Navy, build momentum for playoffs

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
Sophomore attacker Charlie Cunniffe passes the ball in part of his six goal, eight point performance against Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Bison beat men’s lacrosse in final Patriot League game of the season

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Sophomore outfielder Justin Grech (pictured) was a key player in baseballs split double header on Saturday against Army. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Baseball splits Saturday double header with Army, drops Sunday game

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
Junior Jake Bloss fires a strike against Bucknell. Bloss was named Patriot League pitcher of the week last week due in part to his performance against the Bison. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Baseball splits doubleheader and drops matinee, Bloss named Pitcher of the Week

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022
The dance team performed a newly choreographed routine for the students that attended Literacy Day at Paxinosa Elementary. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Davidson 23)

Dance team performs at Literacy Day, prepares for 2022-2023 season

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Sophomores Peter Lehman and John Mathes lead the mens lacrosse team on to the field right before their Patriot League match up against the Colgate Raiders. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse unable to come back in fourth quarter for win against Colgate

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
The womens basketball team huddles at halftime during their final regular season game against Loyola. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball beats Loyola, closes season with defeat in Patriot League Quarterfinals

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
Senior attacker Olivia Cunningham drives past an Iona College defender with her eyes on scoring. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Iona College outlasts women’s lacrosse despite hat tricks from Romano and Culligan

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
Junior Nash Lovallo (pictured) and classmate Josh Wolfe won their doubles match against Siena College this past weekend.(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s and women’s tennis defeated by Niagara University and Siena College

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
March 4, 2022
Junior midfielder Brian Collins (pictured) battles with a defender in last Tuesdays 13-11 win against Drexel University. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse nets close win against Drexel

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff writer
February 25, 2022
Freshmen Antonio Arena and Andrew Campbell, senior Justin Lloyd and junior Aaron Tupper (pictured left to right) set a school record in the 800-yard relay at the Patriot League Championships last week. (Photo courtesy of Lindsey Monaco 23)

Men’s swim and dive finishes seventh at Patriot League Championships, brings home ten school records

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff writer
February 25, 2022
The 200-yard freestyle relay with freshman Maggie Ivie, senior Sam Talecki, sophomore Kristin OConnor and senior Emily Wilson (pictured left to right) set a school record at the Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of Emily Richter 22)

Women’s swim and dive finishes Patriot League Championships in 10th

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff writer
February 25, 2022
Head coach Bohn of Lafayette mens soccer reflects on the graduating class while looking to the future with the addition of six new recruits for the class of 2026. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette mens soccer on Instagram)

Men’s soccer capitalize on recent success, score six high profile recruits for the class of 2026

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff writer
February 11, 2022
Senior Autumn Sands is currently having one of the best seasons in Lafayette cross country history as she breaks a 31-year-old record among other accolades. (Photo Courtesy of Autumn Sands 22)

Senior Autumn Sands breaks 31-year-old track and field record

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff Writer
February 4, 2022
Members of the men’s basketball team speak fondly of their time working with Head Coach O’Hanlon. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Beloved men’s basketball coach Fran O’Hanlon to retire after 27 years at Lafayette

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff writer
January 28, 2022
Freshman forward Chris Rubayo scored four points on Sunday in double overtime loss against NJIT. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Men’s basketball falls in consecutive matches, Fulton awarded Rookie of the Week

By Issy Bongiovanni, Staff writer
December 10, 2021
Senior Malik Hamm (#99) led the 12 Leopards who received All-Patriot League Honors this season. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)

Twelve Lafayette Football Players receive All-Patriot League Honors, three with academic honors

By Issy Bongiovanni, Contributing Writer
December 3, 2021
Kyle Jenkins (pictured) scored 14 points on Saturday against Syracuse, in which Lafayette fell 97-63. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Men’s basketball falls to Syracuse in season opener

By Issy Bongiovanni, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2021
Venezia scored the game-tying goal that sent the team into a double overtime on Saturday against Holy Cross. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Men’s soccer finishes season in two double overtime ties with Holy Cross and Army

By Issy Bongiovanni, Contributing Writer
November 5, 2021
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