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This fall, Ashley will be pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at Drexel University.
Alex Ashley ‘22 wins Pepper Prize
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
(Photo by Brandon Marin 22)
Faculty votes in favor of restructuring, cuts faculty committees by over half
Student Governments Sustainability Committee worked to pass the resolution calling for an increase in transparency regarding the endowment.
Student Government resolution pushes for sustainability in college investments
Student governments new budget guidelines will require clubs to submit financial requests at designated times, as opposed to every week.
Budget request process for student organizations modified
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)
Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future
Presley Anderson 22 and Abby Esposito 22 were previously the president and vice president of pep band, respectively. (Photo courtesy of Presley Anderson 22)
Student Artists Spotlight: Presley Anderson ’22, Abby Esposito ’22 formed lasting friendships through Pep Band
Josh Peck spoke to students about his experiences in the entertainment business, social media and finding his own happiness. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
‘Hug me brotha’: ‘Drake & Josh’ star Josh Peck welcomed with open arms as Senior Speaker
The food studies exhibit shows off culinary ephemera, or materials related to food and cooking that would not normally have a long shelf life. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)
You are what you(‘re told to) eat: Stefano Mancini ’22 curates food studies exhibit in Skillman
The fundraiser, hosted at LaFarm, will feature prayer, reflection and participation from the local Ukrainian community. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegefarm on Instagram)
‘It’s an act of hope’: LaFarm to hold Sunflowers for Ukraine event on Sunday
The mens lacrosse team found sustained success this season after undergoing a multi-year rebuild, giving hope for the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse has best season in twelve years
Senior Ryan Tall shakes hands with the competition following his 30-foot putt to win the Patriot League Individual Championship. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Individual Championship, Lafayette places second overall
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
Freshman Michael Hayes looks to pitch the ball back to junior Julius Young during the Lafayette Maroon and White game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football plays annual Maroon and White Game, looks ahead to fall season
Lafayettes sports psychologist Julie Amato strives to make sure that the athletes around campus have the mental health support they need. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)
Lafayette student-athletes discuss mental health challenges
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
The NBA playoffs: Can the newcomers bring new energy to the party?
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Teaching Black literature at Lafayette: A reconsideration
Sidelines: End of lockout/free agency
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls

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Sophomore Kazuki Osawa finished in a tie for first place at the Gimmler Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Sophomore Kazuki Osawa leads golf team to third place finish at Gimmler Invitational

September 20, 2019

Sports Recap Central

September 6, 2019
Senior Brooke Wensel was named the Patriot League Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Softball looks to future after shoddy season

May 10, 2019
Junior Crosby Spiess took the turn of the 400-meter dash. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Track and field athletes compete at a pair of invitationals, two Leopards enter school record books

April 26, 2019
The men and women combined to win 15 events against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s track and field beats rival Lehigh in annual dual meet

April 12, 2019
Mens tennis broke through with a win over Holy Cross for their first in conference play. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s tennis defeats Holy Cross, loses to Loyola and Army to open conference play

March 29, 2019
Larry Williams favorite part of working in Lower is mingling and making connections with students. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

From Brooklyn to Lower: Larry Williams sits down with The Lafayette

September 21, 2018
Junior Ryan Goncalves contributed greatly to set pieces, says head coach Dennis Bohn. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s soccer achieves net neutrality, ties game against Fairleigh Dickinson

September 21, 2018
The 12th annual Lafayette Day will be Saturday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m to 3 p.m (Photo by Elle Cox 21).

A day for Lafayette in Easton: fun activities await students downtown

September 14, 2018
Freshman midfielder Sophia Hudson (23) looking to make a play on defense. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Women’s soccer stumbles with two losses after 3-0 start

September 7, 2018
Crazy Rich Asians will hit home for viewrs who come from a family with eastern values. Our reviewer was struck by seeing his own experiences reflected in the film. (Courtesy of IMP Awards)

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ stands out as a triumph for cultural representation in Hollywood

September 7, 2018
Sophomore Thomas Anthony at the Bison Open. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Cross country women show promise, a Rocky start for the men

September 7, 2018
Piper, the protagonist of our reviewers subject material, sets foot in a male-dominated field and succeeds. (Photo Courtesy of Goodreads.com).

Book Review: “Trouble Brewing”: A fast-paced novel with well-developed characters

August 31, 2018
Chris Gomez (2) scored the game winner in the Leopards win over Monmouth. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s soccer shows promise, splitting low-scoring first two games

August 31, 2018
A deeper look into Avengers: Infinity War (Photo courtesy of ScreenRant.com)

Movie Review | Avengers Infinity War: Marvel’s 19th film showcases complex antagonist in film full of beloved characters

May 4, 2018
Freshman Daniel Kramer prepares for a backhand shot. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Men’s tennis beats Holy Cross in first round of Patriot League Tournament: loses to Navy in quarterfinals

May 4, 2018
Lafayette’s production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” excels because of the cast’s chemistry with one another. (Photo courtesy of Will Choea)

Cast of “The Importance of Being Earnest” embodies their characters in outstanding ways

April 27, 2018

Review: Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis present “marvelous” rendition of Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise”

April 27, 2018
Senior Dave McGriff (pictured) broke the school record in the hammer throw, a record previously set in 1976. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)

McGriff breaks 42-year old record as track and field competes at Princeton and East Stroudsburg

April 27, 2018

Student Artist Spotlight: How Johnny Gossick brought music to an engineering project

April 13, 2018
Phylis Kornfeld said she uses art to help people who have been routinely dehumanized to find themselves. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Changing the lives of inmates: prison art specialist speaks on the transformative impact of creativity

April 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of Encyclopedia Britannica The Italian Club aims to give students a platform to celebrate their Italian heritage

Italian Club hopes to bring awareness of Italian heritage to the college

March 23, 2018
Club leaders said they hope the English club will help get rid of the stigma about employment for English majors. Photo by Elle Cox 21

Lafayette’s oldest student club is making a comeback

March 9, 2018
World renowned musicians performed at Lafayette last Tuesday. Photo by Elle Cox 21

Danish String Quartet shows Scandinavian heritage with incredible talent

March 2, 2018
The Lass Gallery showcases “The Humanity of Another”. Photo by Elle Cox 21

Why do we deny the humanities of others? Exhibition questions viewer’s “perceptions about history, identity and voice”

February 23, 2018

Art Exhibition “Hypothetically” explores the improbable

February 16, 2018
Election Night Broadcast adds to their honors. Photo Courtesy of Clay Wegrzynowicz

Lafayette’s election night broadcast wins NETA award

February 2, 2018
Photo by Elle Cox 21

Lecturer discusses growth of feminism in Argentina

January 26, 2018

IDEAL Center invites non-profit entrepreneurs to campus

December 1, 2017
Breachs most recent Instagram post depicts latte art of Taylor Swift. (Photo Courtesy of BaristArt Instagram)

Rivalry brewing: Latte artist Michael Breach performs at college

November 17, 2017
Cadence is one of four Lafayette groups that will perform Saturday (Photo by Lauren Fox).

15 years of a cappella

November 10, 2017
Happy Death Day is a fun horror romantic comedy. (Photo Courtesy of impawards.com)

‘Happy Death Day’ finds originality with unoriginal storyline

October 27, 2017
Battle of the Sexes tells the story of Billie Jean King (Photo Courtesy of imbd.com).

“Battle of the Sexes” celebrates athletic icon Billie Jean King

October 6, 2017
Two-level steakhouse provides a luxurious dining experience (Photo by Jess Furtado 19).

The steaks are high: Oak Steakhouse provides Easton with high end dining experience

September 29, 2017
New psychological thriller mother! stars Jennifer Lawrence (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures).

Psychological thriller “Mother!” disappoints

September 22, 2017
Cecile McLorin Salvant comes to the Williams Center for the Arts tonight. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist comes to the Williams Center

September 15, 2017
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