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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 Michael Kelley
Damaged Futures

Damaged Futures

May 9, 2014
Miked Up: Most promising NFL prospect and a Mike’d UP farewell

Mike’d Up: Most promising NFL prospect and a Mike’d UP farewell

May 9, 2014

Tavani recovering from heart procedure

May 2, 2014
Miked Up Nation Clips: Final Four predictions

Mike’d Up Nation Clips: Final Four predictions

April 28, 2014
Surging rugby to “try”nationals

Surging rugby to “try”nationals

April 25, 2014
Miked Up: NBA Championship predictions and six NFL games to watch next season

Mike’d Up: NBA Championship predictions and six NFL games to watch next season

April 25, 2014
The Lafayette offense and defense squared off last weekend in the annual Maroon-White spring game.

That’s a wrap

April 17, 2014
Miked Up: UConn conquers college basketball and Adam Jones wants to beat up fans

Mike’d Up: UConn conquers college basketball and Adam Jones wants to beat up fans

April 10, 2014
The unanticipated cost: Indiana University study finds elite college athletes suffer lingering health effects later in life

The unanticipated cost: Indiana University study finds elite college athletes suffer lingering health effects later in life

April 4, 2014
Miked Up: Death in Qatar and Final Four predictions

Mike’d Up: Death in Qatar and Final Four predictions

March 28, 2014

Crossing the fine line: Coaching tactics slipping into alleged abuse

March 13, 2014
Point guard Nick Linder ’17 scores against Lehigh this season. He will be a major contributor next season.

Future bright for men’s basketball: Lafayette looks to next year with roster intact

March 13, 2014
It was a tough outing for Lafayette on Wednesday. Even the Boston bench did its part harassing Lafayette shooters.

Boston massacre: Men’s basketball finishes 11-20 after quarterfinals loss

March 6, 2014
Miked Up: LeBron has religious experience and the court-storming debate

Mike’d Up: LeBron has religious experience and the court-storming debate

March 6, 2014
Patriot League player of the week Joey Ptasinski ‘15 scores against Lehigh on Sunday afternoon.

One wild ride: 2013-14 season has been full of ups and downs

February 28, 2014
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?* The story of Walt Yost

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?* The story of Walt Yost

February 28, 2014
Seth Hinrichs ‘15 drives against American.

Up next? Lafayette continues hot streak as conference tournament awaits

February 21, 2014
Miked Up: Thrilling Olympic hockey and farewell to The Captain

Mike’d Up: Thrilling Olympic hockey and farewell to The Captain

February 21, 2014

No doubt about it… Lafayette defeats American in convincing fashion

February 15, 2014
Loyola domination

Loyola domination

February 13, 2014
National Signing Day

National Signing Day

February 7, 2014
Monkey off the back

Monkey off the back

February 7, 2014
Miked Up: Problems in Sochi and one of the best college basketball seasons

Mike’d Up: Problems in Sochi and one of the best college basketball seasons

February 7, 2014

When will it end? League woes continue for men’s basketball

January 30, 2014
Lafayette football coach Frank Tavani. (Austin Drucker 17)

Tavani receives extension

January 30, 2014

Lafayette Sports – New Year’s Day Update

January 1, 2014
A change in culture: Lafayette Football 2013 and its senior class leave lasting mark on program

A change in culture: Lafayette Football 2013 and its senior class leave lasting mark on program

December 6, 2013

Disappointment fading: Two straight wins provide boost

December 6, 2013
Miked Up: Shady Coaches and should Saban have kicked that?

Mike’d Up: Shady Coaches and should Saban have kicked that?

December 6, 2013
At long last... Lafayette defeats Lehigh in The Rivalry

At long last… Lafayette defeats Lehigh in ‘The Rivalry’

November 23, 2013
Lafayette-Lehigh 1st Half Report

Lafayette-Lehigh 1st Half Report

November 23, 2013
Lafayette football will be riding high into its winner-take-all game against Lehigh tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.

Lafayette downs Fordham… Lehigh next

November 22, 2013
Forward Seth Hinrichs ‘15 and the Lafayette men’s basketball team are winless through three games.

Close, but no cigar: Comeback falls short in overtime as men’s basketball drops to 0-3

November 22, 2013
For all the marbles

For all the marbles

November 22, 2013
Lafayette defeats No. 5 ranked Fordham

Lafayette defeats No. 5 ranked Fordham

November 16, 2013
Running back Ross Scheuerman ‘15 is tackled in the second half against Colgate on Saturday.

No trophy…yet

November 14, 2013
Sophomore guard Bryce Scott pushes the fast break against Robert Morris in the home opener on Tuesday.

Tough outs: Men’s basketball losses not indicative of team play

November 14, 2013
Miked Up: Pop Warner loses participants and the new guard in college hoops

Mike’d Up: Pop Warner loses participants and the new guard in college hoops

November 14, 2013

Second half lead slips away in home opener

November 12, 2013
A tale of two halves... comeback falls short on final drive

A tale of two halves… comeback falls short on final drive

November 9, 2013

Lafayette-Colgate 1st Half Report

November 9, 2013
Is this the year? Lafayette football one win away from first league title since 2006

Is this the year? Lafayette football one win away from first league title since 2006

November 7, 2013
Young roster hopes to guide Lafayette to first championship since 2000

Nucleus in place

November 7, 2013

Freshman phenom: Reed has more touchdown passes than incompletions so far

November 1, 2013
Miked Up: Big Papi’s heroics and the Miami Dolphins’ woes

Mike’d Up: Big Papi’s heroics and the Miami Dolphins’ woes

November 1, 2013
Who will it be?

Who will it be?

October 25, 2013
Senior Karissa Ciliento sends the ball over against Lehigh on Oct.18. Despite being 3rd in the Patriot League in digs for the season, the team has dropped to almost dead last in kills and blocks with 735 and 26 respectively.

League woes continue: Lafayette hopes to turn its season around starting tonight against Navy

October 25, 2013

Leopard Invitational

October 25, 2013
Running back Ross Scheuerman had a career day against Bucknell on Homecoming, rushing for 188 yards and two touchdowns.

On Lafayette Football: Week 6 Notebook

October 11, 2013
Miked Up: Matt Schaub gets accosted and Mike Ditka vs. Pres. Obama

Mike’d Up: Matt Schaub gets accosted and Mike Ditka vs. Pres. Obama

October 11, 2013
Linebacker Dion King ‘14 will return for Lafayette this weekend

On Lafayette football: Homecoming Notebook

October 3, 2013

Basketball season underway: team welcomes four freshmen

October 3, 2013
Quarterback Zach Zweizig ‘15 suffered a concussion against Penn and is inactive this week.

Football notebook: Will history repeat itself?

September 26, 2013
Miked Up: Derrick Rose versus Robert Griffin III: Comparison of recovery timetables

Mike’d Up: Derrick Rose versus Robert Griffin III: Comparison of recovery timetables

September 26, 2013
Major turning points: Sept. 5 - Athletic department announces new alcohol and drug policy for all student-athletes Sept. 13 -Student-athlete representatives meet with Bruce McCutcheon to purpose changes to policy Sept. 23 -Athletic department announces revisions to student-athlete alcohol and drug sanctions

The Thirteenth draft: Revisions announced, reactions ensue

September 26, 2013

Revisions to policy expected

September 23, 2013
Quarterback Zach Zweizig ‘15 was pressured early and often against William & Mary last Saturday.

On Lafayette Football: Week Three Notebook

September 20, 2013

Four Lehigh football players suspended

September 20, 2013
Not even close

Not even close

September 14, 2013

Athletes react to harsh new sanctions

September 13, 2013
Wide receiver Mark Ross ‘14 hauls in a touchdown pass in last week’s game against Sacred Heart.

Lafayette suffers heartbreaker to open season

September 13, 2013
Week one fantasy letdowns and fan violence prevention

Week one fantasy letdowns and fan violence prevention

September 13, 2013
Sacred Heart snatches victory from Leopards

Sacred Heart snatches victory from Leopards

September 7, 2013

Lafayette football: End the losing?

September 5, 2013
Former Lehigh wide receiver signs with Jets

Former Lehigh wide receiver signs with Jets

September 5, 2013
After seeing action in five games a season ago, quarterback Zach Zweizig ‘15 will take over the starting role.

On Lafayette Football: Preseason Notebook

August 31, 2013
Miked Up (8/31/2013)

Mike’d Up (8/31/2013)

August 31, 2013
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