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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

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
All content by Katelyn Arnold
Emma Novick carries the ball down the field (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with…Emma Novick

May 5, 2017
Chris Adamo 20 runs with the ball. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Not the way they envisioned: Men’s lacrosse looks to turn a new page next season

April 28, 2017
Stephanie Thomas 18 at the plate. (Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Preparing for the playoff push: Junior Stephanie Thomas leads the softball team over Colgate

April 21, 2017
Erik Cannon 17 makes a play with the ball. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with… Erik Cannon ’17

April 14, 2017
Kirsten Wilhelmsen 17 attacks with the ball. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

The wins keep on coming: Women’s lacrosse remains undefeated in Patriot League play

April 7, 2017
Courtesy of Athletic Communications

Taking the court: Tennis teams grab first Patriot League win on the season

March 31, 2017
A member of the fencing team in a competition. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Lafayette hosts NCAA Fencing Regionals: Sixteen schools spar off

March 24, 2017
Casey Banta-Ryan 20 at Nationals. (Courtesy of Casey Banta-Ryan)

Best in the country: Club ultimate frisbee features U.S. national team player

March 10, 2017
Drew Davis 17 competing in an event. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with… Drew Davis ’17

March 3, 2017
Courtesy of Athletic Communications

Smooth start to the season: Women’s lacrosse is making significant strides from last year

February 24, 2017
Courtesy of Athletic Communications

Timeout with… Rocine Moschella

February 17, 2017
Skylar Grote 20 in a wrestling competition. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Fight Club: Founders talk about new club wrestling team

February 10, 2017
Dave McGriff 18 throws the shotput. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with… Dave McGriff ’18

February 3, 2017
Amanda Magadan 17. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Recognized as one of the best in the country: Amanda Magadan named to U.S. National Field Hockey team

January 27, 2017
Paulius Zalys 19 spots up from three point range. (Photo by Hana Isihara 17)

Timeout with… Paulius Zalys ’19

December 9, 2016
Angela Ribarich 19 eyes up a shot (Courtesy of Athletic Communications).

Playing Against the Greats: Women’s Basketball competes in Hall of Fame Challenge

December 2, 2016
Sports Recap Central

Sports Recap Central

November 18, 2016
Cody Renfrew 17 runs with the ball. Christie Behot 16

Unable to Overcome Injuries: Men’s Rugby delivered final blow in first round of playoffs

November 11, 2016

Overtime thriller: Leopards defeat Lehigh as women’s soccer advances to semi-finals

November 4, 2016
Alexa Buffa 20 sends the ball flying. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Leopards sink Navy: Women’s soccer keeps postseason hopes alive

October 28, 2016
The team huddles before a match against Lehigh earlier in the season. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Coming up short: Volleyball fights Lehigh till the very end

October 21, 2016
Blake Searfoss 17 preparing to throw downfield. (Courtesy of Athletic Communications)

Timeout with… Blake Searfoss ’17

October 7, 2016
Timeout with... Reid Bedell 20

Timeout with… Reid Bedell ’20

September 30, 2016
Lehigh Runs Away with the Competition: Cross Country struggles against top rival

Lehigh Runs Away with the Competition: Cross Country struggles against top rival

September 23, 2016
Gaining a Competitive Advantage: The unconventional methods of Lafayette athletics

Gaining a Competitive Advantage: The unconventional methods of Lafayette athletics

September 16, 2016
Sports Recap Central

Sports Recap Central

September 9, 2016
Katie Brannigan 19

Timeout with… Midfielder Katie Brannigan ’19

September 2, 2016
Crew Partners David Hanke and Ryan Coulson

Crew Partners David Hanke and Ryan Coulson

May 6, 2016
Timeout with... Senior tennis player Caroline Nixon

Timeout with… Senior tennis player Caroline Nixon

April 29, 2016
Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Womens Rugby. The rugby team celebrates their EPRU success.

Roughing the competition: Rugby team takes home second at EPRU playoffs

April 23, 2016
Excelling in the field: Track athlete prepares for military career after college

Excelling in the field: Track athlete prepares for military career after college

April 15, 2016
Pitcher David Bednar 17

Pitcher David Bednar ’17

April 1, 2016
Playing for change: Studner works for equality in collegiate athletics

Playing for change: Studner works for equality in collegiate athletics

March 18, 2016
Tackling race and gender in athletics: Discussing the hyper-masculinity of football players

Tackling race and gender in athletics: Discussing the hyper-masculinity of football players

March 4, 2016
Timeout with... Basketball Player Auston Evans 19

Timeout with… Basketball Player Auston Evans ’19

February 26, 2016
On point: Fencing takes five of six at tournament

On point: Fencing takes five of six at tournament

February 19, 2016

Running through the record books: Track teams post best times at recent meets

February 12, 2016
The Spike Ball club practices in Kamine Gym. [Photo by Lauren Fox ‘19]

Spiking interest

February 5, 2016

Rugby ‘falls’ in Canada

December 4, 2015
Freshman Alexa Overeem swims for Lafayette. [Photo courtesy of Alexa Overeem ‘19]

Timeout with… Swimmer Alexa Overeem ‘19

November 20, 2015
The rugby team looks to score a try. [Photo courtesy of Sadé Evans ‘17.]

Roughing up the competition

October 30, 2015
Mike Weinstein ‘70 (center) presents his donation to the Homecoming crowd. [Photo by Athletics/ Douglas Kilpatrick / Chuck Zovko]

Swimming toward a new pool

October 23, 2015
Lafayette’s 24th team: Colleges Sports Medicine staff treats over 500 student-athletes a year

Lafayette’s 24th team: College’s Sports Medicine staff treats over 500 student-athletes a year

October 2, 2015

Money raised by Maroon Club reaches new heights

September 25, 2015
George Bright oversees an away football game [Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications]

A Bright tenure comes to an end

September 18, 2015
Dan Mowdy worked as a sideline reporter for Lafayette Sports Network. [Photo courtesy of Chuck Zovko, Communcations Divison ]

A familiar voice fills an empty seat

September 11, 2015

Patriot League celebrates 25 years

September 4, 2015

Training in Spain

May 8, 2015
The graph above shows total expenditure on athletics for Patriot League schools.

Money can’t buy a championship

April 17, 2015
Coach Nolan on the sidelines calling a play for the women’s basketball team. [Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications ]

Lafayette bids farewell to fifth-year head coach

April 3, 2015
Kristen Wilhelmsen battles for a loose ball against their opponent, Navy. [Photo courtesy of Athletic Commubnications]

Fresh faces look to spark second half surge

March 27, 2015
Rebekah Scharfe rides in their most recent show. [Photo by Hana Isihara ‘17]

No horsing around

March 13, 2015

Coaches Corner with John Graeffe

March 6, 2015
Women’s track rewrites the record books

Women’s track rewrites the record books

February 27, 2015
Patriot League Struggles

Patriot League Struggles

February 20, 2015
The man behind the mask

The man behind the mask

February 13, 2015
Ski Team Clinches Spot in Regionals, Vies for Nationals

Ski Team Clinches Spot in Regionals, Vies for Nationals

February 6, 2015
Hockey team streaks into playoffs

Hockey team streaks into playoffs

January 30, 2015
It Doesnt Stop Here: The Rivalry Continues

It Doesn’t Stop Here: The Rivalry Continues

November 21, 2014

Coaches Corner

November 14, 2014

Coaches Corner

November 7, 2014
Benko, Warshauer lead Leopards to success at Leopard Invitational

Benko, Warshauer lead Leopards to success at Leopard Invitational

October 24, 2014
Momentum the name of the game for women’s soccer

Momentum the name of the game for women’s soccer

October 10, 2014

Success strikes at fall tennis tourney

October 3, 2014
Coaches Corner

Coaches’ Corner

September 19, 2014
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