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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
Lafayette student passes away at home
Lafayette student passes away at home
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Norovirus is common nationally during the winter months. (Graphic by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Campus experiences viral bug outbreak
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
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
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.
Students help produce local election broadcast
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government reviews more budget requests at March 6 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government discusses financial guidelines at Feb. 27 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government adjusts budgets at Feb. 20 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Student Government reviews budgets at Feb. 13 meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
Code of conduct changes discussed at Feb. 6 Student Government meeting
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’
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
The housing lottery for rising seniors begins on March 13.
Residence life vacancy remains as housing lottery approaches
Alex Malanych is set to finish rabbinical school in three months.
Religious and Spiritual Life adds new face
The college formed an artificial intelligence faculty committee in 2024.
How professors use AI in the classroom
Easton councilman Frank Pintabone told The Lafayette that he hoped the next vote on the ordinance would happen "soon." He did not give a specific date.
Easton motion to decriminalize marijuana fails
Coalition members are concerned about the possible increase in traffic the warehouse could bring.
Coalition looks to counter warehouse construction
Easton Area School District offers English as a Second Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs for students and community members.
‘A short-sighted and unfortunate policy’
Easton City Council will discuss the "Welcome City" proposition at their bi-weekly meeting next week.
‘Welcoming City’ debate reaches Easton
The Marquis (top left), and Dutchtown Pointe (bottom), are two apartment complexes nearing completion in 2025. Cars sit on a bridge above Bushkill Creek (top right), where parking has been a point of discussion among neighborhood residents.
Inside Easton residents’ problems with parking
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
Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.
College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries
The "Dear Colleague" letter was issued on Feb. 14 by the Department of Education. (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
College does not budge as government threatens funding over diversity initiatives
Participants of Marriage Pact got the first clue of who their match might be with their initials and compatibility percentage.
Cupid’s arrow strikes Lafayette
Lafayette College's Division of Inclusion is housed in Markle Hall.
Lafayette issued federal antisemitism warning
MK Asante '04, Lafayette's 2025 commencement speaker, is an author, filmmaker, poet and professor.
A look at past Lafayette commencement speakers
Strategist Kathryn Meier said her communications strategy is informed by “the different needs of different disciplines." (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette names new VP of communications
Professor Mary Armstrong, Ellen Poriles Wieler '83 and Helena Koffigoh '23 all spoke at "Sip & Speak."
Women speak on gender, professional identity at Sip & Speak
A sustainable night market was one of many events sponsored by the "Swipe It Forward" initiative.
‘Swipe It Forward’ forwards sustainability initiatives
The members of "geek" write their own songs and have an EP of four originals releasing soon.
‘geek’ gets nerdy about music
Professor Michael Feola's book was published in July. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Research Spotlight: Professor publishes book examining far-right ideology
"Improv for Entrepreneurs" combined business speaking skills with the theatrical nature of improv.
‘Improv for Entrepreneurs’ is all funny business
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
Senior attacker Riley Sullivan accumulated 22 total points for the men's lacrosse team this week.
Men’s lacrosse fades against Colgate, demolishes NJIT
Senior Shaylee Daniels qualified for the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships for the first time in her collegiate career. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Diving sends 2 to regionals, including first female athlete
Senior épée Zoe O'Connor had the best finish for the women's team on Saturday at NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Fencing finishes season at NCAA Regionals
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
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
Love at first write
Love at first write
Op-ed: Halftime: A moment for inspiration
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
Martin Familetti

Martin Familetti, Staff Sports Writer

Audere est facere.

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Senior épée Zoe O'Connor had the best finish for the women's team on Saturday at NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Fencing finishes season at NCAA Regionals

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
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

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
March 7, 2025
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

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips looks to finish through contact against Bucknell University.

Men’s basketball drops key matchups against Bucknell, at Holy Cross

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
Freshman guard Caleb Williams pulls up for the jumper against Navy. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)

Men’s basketball tops Navy, falls to American

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
February 14, 2025
Junior guard Kay Donahue fires from downtown against Colgate on Saturday.

Women’s basketball loses to Colgate after poor 2nd half

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
Junior guard Kay Donahue looks to attack the basket against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball drops back-to-back close matchups

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Senior guard Halee Smith attempts to dribble past a FDU defender in Wednesday night's game. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball drops close matches against Monmouth, FDU

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Senior guard Abby Antognoli scored her 1,000th point for the women's basketball team against Monmouth on Sunday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Abby Antognoli joins 1K point club

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Senior guard Abby Antognoli tries to sneak a shot over a Notre Dame defender in Sunday's game.

Women’s basketball routed by No. 6 Notre Dame at home despite strong performance

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
Senior guard Abby Antognoli drives to the basket against Saint Francis University. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball tallies 1st win of season, loses against Marist

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
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

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
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

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
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

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
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

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
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

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
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

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
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

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Senior midfielder Digger Iqbal leaps over a Navy defender for a header on Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer winless against Navy, La Salle

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Junior goalkeeper Eric Axtman jumps for a ball in front of the goal in Tuesday's win against Albany. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer drops Patriot League opener, wins against Albany

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Nadia Zaffanella advances the ball in Sunday's game against NJIT. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s soccer wins 2 in a row at home

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
Senior goalkeeper Griffin Huff makes a save against Binghamton. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer draws with Villanova, loses to Binghamton

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
This year's U.S. Open has seen the world's top tennis players go head-to-head at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. (Photo courtesy of USOpen.org)

Sidelines: 2024 US Open reaches championship weekend

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
September 6, 2024
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan dribbles in open space against Siena on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer opens season with draw, win

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
Fencing coach Dayn DeRose has multiple talents, including sambo. (Photo courtesy of Dayn DeRose)

Dayn DeRose carries coaching philosophy across sports

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Premier League managers Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta and Jürgen Klopp are all looking to lead their teams to victory. (Photo courtesy of goal.com)

Sidelines: Premier League reaches the final stretch

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Senior midfielder John Mathes drives past a Navy defender towards the goal. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse falls to Navy

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Junior guard Abby Antognoli drives past a defender during the loss to Bucknell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball drops 3 games heading into playoffs

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Sophomore Paras Briegel hits a backhand. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Tennis goes undefeated in weekend matches

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
Sophomore guard Kay Donahue dribbles through the lane during the Leopards' win over American. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball picks up comeback win against American, drops Colgate matchup

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Junior guard Abby Antognoli dishes the ball during the Leopards' loss to Lehigh over the weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball falls to Lehigh, Loyola

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
The tennis teams pose following their wins against Coppin State. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s, women’s tennis fall to Marist, topple Coppin State

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Sophomore Isabella Allen vaults during Lafayette's dual meet against Lehigh. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Moczerniuk a bright spot amid track and field losses to Lehigh

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2024
Last week capped off an Australian Open marked by several upsets. (Photo courtesy of ATP tour)

Sidelines: Historic Australian Open comes to a close

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2024
The track and field team attended three meets over winter break. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

What you missed in athletics over winter break

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
January 26, 2024
Members of the men's 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

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2023
The women's basketball team has found its footing in out-of-conference play.(Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball extends winning streak to 4 against St. Francis, UMBC

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
December 1, 2023
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

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
November 10, 2023
Men's and women's basketball celebrated the impending start of their seasons on Monday night. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Ally Photo)

Inaugural Maroon Madness tips off basketball seasons

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2023
Freshmen members of the equestrian team Ava Gustafson and Meena Hosaisy took first in their classes during the Bloomsburg Show. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester '25)

Checking in with three club sports

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2023
Senior defender Lauren Cunningham threads the needle between two defenders during the Leopards' win over Colgate. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s soccer defeats Colgate in rainy senior day match

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2023
The Leopards focused on defense in their shutout over Holy Cross. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer notches third consecutive win with Holy Cross shutout

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2023
The women's club ice hockey team poses on the ice. (Photo courtesy of Lily Hooghuis '26)

Club ice hockey teams rebuild

By Martin Familetti, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2023
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