The Student News Site of Lafayette College

The Lafayette
The Office of Residence Life is calling for McKelvy Scholars to fill five vacancies at the McKelvy House, otherwise the office might assign non-scholars to this selective academic community. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
McKelvy Scholars Program feuds with Residence Life Office over house vacancies
The new athletic facility will include a weight room that all Division I athletes at Lafayette may use. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
New athletic facility to be constructed at current site of Maroon Club Strength Center
Study abroad interim trips ready for takeoff despite Omicron variant
The new student space should be completed by fall 2022, according to Dean of Students Brian Samble. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Government to contribute $400,000 to new student space
Unlike his acquaintance George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette was a staunch supporter of the emancipation of slavery. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Why the Marquis’ legacy is seldom challenged
Sophie Himmel ‘24 created 100 casts of her chest for students to place around campus in places that they have felt unsafe. (Photo courtesy of Sophie Himmel 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Sophie Himmel ‘24 raises awareness of sexual violence on campus with sculpture project
Dr. Robert Krasner 67 rubbed elbows with the nations most prominent political figures, including George H. W. Bush, during his tenure as Attending Physician to Congress. (Photo courtesy of the Robert CJ Krasner Papers, Special Collections and College Archives)
Former Attending Physician to Congress Dr. Robert Krasner ‘67 donates decades of memorabilia to Special Collections
G Herbo, who performed in Easton last Friday, has been performing for nine years and has created four studio albums. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)
‘I feel like they know me, and I know them’: Rapper G Herbo on his recent concert in Easton
Cameron Cloud 24 smiles.
Cameron Cloud ’23 creates video game to show rapid population growth of the spotted lanternfly
Friday Feasts is a one to two hour Zoom call each Friday where HFA members are given a space to work on applications for internships. (Photo courtesy of @hfa_lafayette Instagram)
Hispanic Finance Association educates and empowers BIPOC students for careers in finance and economics
The new athletic facility will include a weight room that all Division I athletes at Lafayette may use. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
New athletic facility to be constructed at current site of Maroon Club Strength Center
Lafayette tied with seven other schools for first in the nation in Graduation Success Rate (GSR), with 22 of Lafayettes athletic programs claimed a 99% overall GSR. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette’s athletic programs lead nation, place among Ivies in Graduation Success Rate
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
The Lafayette club volleyball team placed second last weekend at their home competition, which was just one of three of their successful outings this season. (Photo courtesy of Nina Curko 22)
Club volleyball ends faall season with second place finish at home tournament
Lafayette Cheerleading has been present and spirited at all of the football and basketball games this year. (Photo Courtesy of Caroline Burns 22)
Cheerleading ramps up schedule in 2021 receiving full varsity promotion
Op-Ed: The fight for Roe isn’t over—It’s just getting started
Photo courtesy of Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
The Lafayette fencing team initiated their season at Temple University, with the match being highlighted by sophomore Amanda Manubag placing 16th in saber. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Rupp)
Fencing ready for the season after first outing at Temple
Op-Ed: The illusion of safety
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
College still co-ed
College still co-ed
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
All content by Jessica Deutsch

A four-year commitment unlike any other

May 8, 2015
Seniors Spera and Parker Hills each run for a pop-up foul ball, with Spera making the grab. [Photo by Hana Isihara ‘17]

Batter up

May 1, 2015

Swinging for the postseason

April 24, 2015
Senior right handed pitcher Alex Farina takes the mount for the baseball team. [Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications]

Baseball rebounds after slow start

April 10, 2015

Playing catch-up

April 3, 2015
Senior Toby Schwartz takes the mount for the Leopards, instead of starting at first base. [Photos by Hana Isihara ‘17]

Taking the mount vs. playing the field

March 27, 2015
Dives through history

Dives through history

February 27, 2015
Resilient baseball team returns for the spring

Resilient baseball team returns for the spring

February 20, 2015
Men’s lacrosse prepares for tough road ahead

Men’s lacrosse prepares for tough road ahead

February 13, 2015
Leopard Gone Viral

Leopard Gone Viral

February 6, 2015
Selfless Leopards look towards Second Half of League Play

Selfless Leopards look towards Second Half of League Play

January 30, 2015
O’Hare as an offensive key

O’Hare as an offensive key

December 5, 2014
Two games, one chance to win it

Two games, one chance to win it

November 14, 2014

Leopards look to finish strong

October 31, 2014

Scholarships, Budget, and Recruiting

October 24, 2014
Volleyball notches first PL win

Volleyball notches first PL win

October 3, 2014
New formation could bring newfound success

New formation could bring newfound success

September 26, 2014
Libero: Not as free as it may seem

Libero: Not as free as it may seem

September 19, 2014
Women’s soccer drives the ball up field during a match against Binghamton University last season.

Injuries proving trouble for the Leopards

September 11, 2014
Striving for Summertime: Women stay local, participate on and off the field

Striving for Summertime: Women stay local, participate on and off the field

September 4, 2014
Women’s soccer builds on spring season success

Women’s soccer builds on spring season success

August 28, 2014
Baby Steps: Leopards match last season’s win total three weeks earlier

Baby Steps: Leopards match last season’s win total three weeks earlier

April 17, 2014
Centerfielder and captain Andrew Santomauro is on a 10-game hitting streak.

Santomauro on a roll

April 10, 2014
Pitching has been the Leopards’ strong suit this season. Their combined ERA ranks third in the Patriot League behind Army and Navy.

The flip side of a 1-2-3 inning

March 28, 2014

The long walk back to the diamond

March 6, 2014

Snow Leopards: The effects of indoor training

February 28, 2014
Sophomore Devin Smith will be a major contributor for Lafayette this weekend.

What to watch for: Patriot League Track & Field Championships

February 21, 2014

Leopards lead off in Virginia

February 13, 2014

A look back: Women’s soccer season wraps up

November 1, 2013

Eliminated from postseason contention

October 25, 2013

Leopards lose lead

October 11, 2013
After losing two straight league games, Lafayette women’s soccer is back in the win column.

Back on track in league play

October 3, 2013

Rough start to league play

September 26, 2013
Freshman Joanna Scotti beats a defender in last weekend’s game.

Examination of the back four

September 20, 2013
Kelly Boyce ‘15 shoots during this past week’s game against NJIT

Women’s soccer strives behind young stars

September 13, 2013
Anna Wissler ‘15 passes to a teammate during Sunday’s game against Sacred Heart.

Early goal leads to victory

September 5, 2013

Women’s Cross Country

August 31, 2013

Off to races: Men’s Cross Country

August 31, 2013
Load More Stories

The Lafayette

The Student News Site of Lafayette College
© 2022 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in