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About 200 students attended Tuesdays event on the Quad.
Water balloon fight soaks Quad
The three incidents took place in Ruef Hall, Marquis Hall and Watson Hall.
Students share recent experiences with burglary, harassment
The owner of the Easton branch of Your CBD Store considers cannabis education one of his primary goals.
How are THC products sold legally in Pennsylvania?
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
Taiba Sultana has served on Eastons city council since 2022. (Photo courtesy of LehighValleyNews)
Petition calls for city councilwoman Taiba Sultana to resign
The visit to the conference comes after Sigma Tau Delta was established on campus in October. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro 24)
English students present work at national conference
The government and law major has a storied history at the college.
Why government and law, not political science?
Chip Bergh 79 and Ilan Peleg have been friends for decades. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Ilan Peleg Award established, awarded to 2 professors
The shuttle is often the primary mode of transportation for students taking art, film & media studies or theater classes on the arts campus.
Arts campus shuttle service frustrates students
Mark Sapara comes to Lafayette after a two-year tenure at Oberlin College. (Photo courtesy of Mark Sapara)
Mark Sapara named student life’s first associate vice president
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
Student Government sees Mission and Values presentation, Pard Pantry update at April 11 meeting
Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting
Student Government forms additional committee at April 4 meeting
Former Reps. Virginia Sacotingo 25 and Dashawn Sheffield 27 both did DEI work in Student Government. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Unsuccessful inclusivity officer candidate, second representative, resign from Student Government
Student Governments March 21, 28 meetings see changes, resignations
Student Government’s March 21, 28 meetings see changes, resignations
The Pard Pantry was first opened in 2019.
Pard Pantry to open on weekly basis
The Aaron O. Hoff Awards were established in 1991. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Hoff Awards changes reversed after faculty condemnation
Shieber taught 20 courses during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette mourns death of philosophy professor Joseph Shieber
Much of Laura McGranes time at Haverford College was spent strengthening the arts and sciences. (Photo courtesy of Laura McGrane)
Laura McGrane named next provost
The faculty voted 92-26 in favor of the new mission statement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Residence Life)
Faculty approves revised mission and values statement
Chip Bergh 79 and Ilan Peleg have been friends for decades. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Ilan Peleg Award established, awarded to 2 professors
The owner of the Easton branch of Your CBD Store considers cannabis education one of his primary goals.
How are THC products sold legally in Pennsylvania?
Taiba Sultana has served on Eastons city council since 2022. (Photo courtesy of LehighValleyNews)
Petition calls for city councilwoman Taiba Sultana to resign
No damage was reported in Easton. (Photo courtesy of the United States Geological Survey)
Earthquake rattles Lafayette
The Lehigh Valley Railroad currently sits abandoned on the Delaware River, located half a mile away from Downtown Easton.
Lehigh Valley explores possible passenger rail routes
Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald J. Trump have already vanquished their primary rivals, setting the stage for a 2020 election rematch. (Graphic by Trebor Maitin 24 for The Lafayette)
Easton election guide: 2024 primary election
The three incidents took place in Ruef Hall, Marquis Hall and Watson Hall.
Students share recent experiences with burglary, harassment
The car accident occurred on Sunday evening. (Photo courtesy of Alex Foster 24)
Cattell Street DUI results in arrest, damage to student vehicle
According to a college spokesman, Public Safety responded to the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on three occasions. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Man arrested outside Kappa Kappa Gamma house
All police officers in Pennsylvania are required to undergo deescalation training.
How Public Safety aims to deescalate situations
Tamir Freeman is a 23-year-old male said to have last resided on the 200 block of Northampton Street in Easton. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
Manhunt in progress for Easton shooting suspect
About 200 students attended Tuesdays event on the Quad.
Water balloon fight soaks Quad
The Aaron O. Hoff Awards were established in 1991. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Hoff Awards changes reversed after faculty condemnation
Much of Laura McGranes time at Haverford College was spent strengthening the arts and sciences. (Photo courtesy of Laura McGrane)
Laura McGrane named next provost
The applications reported for the class of 2028 mark a slight increase from last years class.
Lafayette College receives second-highest number of applicants ever
The faculty voted 92-26 in favor of the new mission statement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Residence Life)
Faculty approves revised mission and values statement
DRAFT Sam Review
There were two finalists and two semi-finalists representing Lafayette at the Allentown Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Gaglione 25)
Student filmmakers recognized at Allentown Film Festival
Julian Shorter ‘27, Liam Ward 27 and Jack Marich 27 import bagels weekly from New Jersey to make breakfast sandwiches. (Photo courtesy of Jack Marich 27)
Small Business Spotlight: Bean’s Bagels brings homemade breakfast sandwiches to your door
These novels are a great way to start your journey into reading the classics. (Photos courtesy of Amazon.com)
Book Review: Starting with the classics
Civil War follows a team of political and military journalists in dystopian America. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Civil War’ a nail-biting masterpiece
The Beaver People includes two saxophonists, a guitarist and a keyboardist.
Meet The Beaver People
Olivia Hofmann 24 and Olivia Bamford 24 both transitioned from violin to oboe before high school.
The Olivias of the oboe section
Chris Nappo 27 first started making pottery in the ninth grade. (Photo courtesy of Chris Nappo Ceramics)
Student Artist Spotlight: Chris Nappo ’27 sells pottery from Easton to Alaska
For Those Who Waited uses songs Téo Rodriguez 24 has written over the last three years. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Rapper Téo Rodriguez ‘24 releases debut album
Carnival Craze puts carnival fun into an interactive board game.
Matthew Moise ’24 develops new board game
DRAFT Sam Review
These novels are a great way to start your journey into reading the classics. (Photos courtesy of Amazon.com)
Book Review: Starting with the classics
Civil War follows a team of political and military journalists in dystopian America. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Civil War’ a nail-biting masterpiece
“Cabaret” will run Friday and Saturday in the Williams Center for the Arts.
Performance Review: Marquis Players’ ‘Cabaret’ a show-stopping production
Masters of the Air is visually excellent but poorly paced. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Masters of the Air’ has compelling action, rough pacing
Julian Shorter ‘27, Liam Ward 27 and Jack Marich 27 import bagels weekly from New Jersey to make breakfast sandwiches. (Photo courtesy of Jack Marich 27)
Small Business Spotlight: Bean’s Bagels brings homemade breakfast sandwiches to your door
Josies New York Deli was remodeled last year.
Small Business Spotlight: Josie’s New York Deli brings big city charm to Easton
Fox Bakerys shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.
Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.
Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs
Yarn Club meets every Friday in Keefe Commons. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Lindsley 25)
Yarn Club: Not just for grannies
Cheese Club features a Cheese of the Day on its Instagram account every Monday and Wednesday. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Cheese club? You better brie-lieve it!
The Prestigious Pardettes will be performing at basketball games this winter. (Photo courtesy of Janiya Hood 25)
Prestigious Pardettes perform at first ever fall showcase
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Ari Ismail ‘26 and Ariel Haber-Fawcett ‘25 created the Middle Eastern Studies Association to raise awareness of issues in the region.
From the court to the stage
The Laff-a-lot was the first-ever satirical version of The Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The history of The Scoffayette
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Student Government protested the slow-moving process of building a student center in the spring of 1988.
The long road to Farinon College Center
The Presidents House has a rich history that spans over a century.
A look into the President’s House then and now
Rick Fisher (right), who was the Leopard mascot for 15 years, poses with the current mascot, Dysean Alexander. (Photo courtesy of Dysean Alexander)
Unmasking the Leopard
Madeline Squarcia 22 works to make farm to table a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia 22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo 11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil 17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil 17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 
Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon
Mens lacrosse pulled out a last-minute win against Boston University last Saturday. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Peter Lehman’s buzzer beater makes men’s lacrosse history
The Knecht Cup was the crew teams first regatta of the spring season. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Walsh 25)
Crew has strong showing at shortened Knecht Cup
Junior attacker Sara Rogers evades a Loyola Maryland defender on April 6. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s lacrosse loses close contests against Colgate, Bucknell
Junior catcher Maggie Klug crouches behind the plate against Army. (Photo courtesy of Army Athletics)
Softball grabs first Patriot League win, drops series to Army
Three quarterbacks are poised to be taken early on in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Photo courtesy of TheFalcoholic.com)
Sidelines: NFL Draft preview
Four Leopards have declared for the 2024 NFL draft. (Photos courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards declare for the NFL Draft
Football head coach John Troxell has been a part of the Lafayette community for almost 35 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Magazine)
John Troxell: Standout coach, standout student, standout Leopard
The new class of players includes two from the Lehigh Valley. (Photo by Jay Bendlin for GoLeopards)
Leopards football welcomes 27 players on National Signing Day
Donavon Nathaniel comes to Lafayette by way of University of Wisconsin-Platteville with stops at Georgia State and Kansas. (Photo courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Platteville)
Football coaching staff reloads with hire of Donavon Nathaniel
Sophomore running back Jamar Curtis runs past a Delaware defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football falls to Delaware in nail-biter in first round of FCS playoffs
The mens and womens soccer teams will each welcome eight new recruits in the fall. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Soccer programs bring on 16 recruits
Freshman forward Roy Biegon evades two Army defenders on Sept. 27. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Freshman Roy Biegon on the transition from Kenya to College Hill
Members of the mens 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
Junior forward Lawrence Aydlett fights off a Boston defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends dominant run with Patriot League championship loss at BU
Members of the soccer team thank fans after their quarterfinal victory over American University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer championship preview
Senior guard Eric Sondberg shoots over a Bucknell defender earlier this year. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball ends regular season with fourth consecutive loss
Junior guard Luka Savicevic shoots over a Lehigh defender during the Leopards loss. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops three games in a row
Senior forward Kyle Jenkins shoots during the game against Colgate in which he notched his 1000th career point. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball defeats American, drops close game to Colgate
Freshman Mark Butler handles the ball against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball falls in double OT to Lehigh, drops Loyola matchup
Junior forward Chris Rubayo locks down an Army defender during the Leopards close win over the Black Knights. (Photo courtesy of Army Athletics)
Men’s basketball ends losing streak with wins against Army, Holy Cross
Amanda Golini 17 celebrates with the U.S. National Field Hockey team after clinching an Olympic berth. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College on Linkedin)
Amanda Golini ‘17 qualifies for Paris Olympics with U.S. Field Hockey
Junior midfielder and captain Lineke Spaans dribbles against American in the Patriot League final. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls to American in Patriot League final
The field hockey team celebrates its semifinal win against Boston. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey championship preview
Junior midfielder Lineke Spaans earned First Team honors for her 29-point season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey defeats Lehigh, Boston on way to championship
Sophomore midfielder Josephine van Wijk fires a shot on goal during the Leopards win over Towson. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey brings winning streak to 7 with non-conference wins
The Leopards celebrate after sophomore Sam Gelber walks off against Colgate in a historic win.
Men’s tennis upsets Colgate for first time in 17 years
Freshman Hanna Ganchi returns a volley. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis shines in out of conference competition against Wagner, men fall to Navy
Sophomore Carmen Merkel rockets a forehand during the Leopards win over Fairfield University. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams serve up success in Florida, split home matches
Junior Arman Ganchi returns a backhand during the match against Le Moyne College.
Women’s tennis picks up win against Le Moyne, men struggle
Sophomore Paras Briegel hits a backhand. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Tennis goes undefeated in weekend matches
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
Freshman middle back Irelynd Lorenzen spikes the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in blowout matches against Lehigh, Bucknell
Freshman outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to bump the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Loyola in hard-fought match
Christian Kiselica led George Washington to a top-25 ranking prior to coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Christian Kiselica named head volleyball coach
The team poses after its win in the final game of the season. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)
Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester
On the Spot: What is your go-to book recommendation?
On the Spot: What is your go-to book recommendation?
Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr; logo courtesy of Student Government
Op-ed: The problem with the Pepper Prize
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
Op-ed: Do better, Lafayette
Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr; logo courtesy of Student Government
Op-ed: The problem with the Pepper Prize
Op-ed: Do better, Lafayette
Op-ed: It’s time for a change
Op-ed: A reflection of public art on campus
Op-ed: A new vision for Lafayette Communications
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Hoff Awards changes
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
Letter to the editor: Eclipse article mistake
Letter to the editor: Restoring Lafayettes liberal arts vision
Letter to the editor: Restoring Lafayette’s liberal arts vision
Letter to the editor: Building ethical guidelines for The Lafayette
Letter to the editor: Building ethical guidelines for The Lafayette
Letter to the editor: Henry Kissingers legacy
Letter to the editor: Henry Kissinger’s legacy
Nicole Hurd looked Vladimir Putin in the eyes and got a sense of his soul.
Hurd ends all global conflicts
Dont worry, the Quaddlers cant count to 84,000.
New Bowd of Twustees talks goals, kitties
“I don’t get the sense that the men were ever afraid to show how smart they were in a classroom,” Thaddeus Robert Barron Pardee ‘33 said.
Men of first class look back 191 years after graduating
Do not come.
Lafayette College announces ‘Hibachi for Harris’
Defenestrate the frat men? Fine, well do it, twist our arms.
Greek life rebrands as French life
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The mens and womens soccer teams will each welcome eight new recruits in the fall. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Soccer programs bring on 16 recruits

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 19, 2024
Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney will face off on April 20. (Photo courtesy of Bad Left Hook)

Sidelines: The state of boxing

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2024
Freshman utility Luke Caucci tries to tag out a Navy baserunner. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Baseball sunk by Navy

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2024
Senior Bo Planeta fires a strike during the Leopards loss to Rutgers. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Baseball goes 1-1 against Penn, drops Rutgers matchup

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Freshman guard Mark Butler dribbles down the court against Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s and women’s basketball teams lose in Patriot League playoffs

By Charlie Berman, Eric Ponieman and Grace Sanborn
March 11, 2024
Senior guard Eric Sondberg shoots over a Bucknell defender earlier this year. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball ends regular season with fourth consecutive loss

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
Senior attacker Peter Lehman evades Binghamton defenders. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse extends winning streak with Binghamton victory

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
Senior forward Kyle Jenkins shoots during the game against Colgate in which he notched his 1000th career point. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball defeats American, drops close game to Colgate

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2024
Senior attacker Peter Lehman heads towards the goal. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse picks up season’s first two wins

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2024
Junior center Justin Vander Baan drives past a Terrier defender. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball loses first Patriot League games of season

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
Junior guard Eric Sondberg takes a shot over a Bucknell defender. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball wins seven straight Patriot League games

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
Freshman guard Mark Butler elevates for two against Cornell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball extends losing streak to six

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2023
Junior center Justin Vander Baan blocks a shot against Monmouth in the Cathedral Classic. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball winless at weekend tournament, falls to Drexel at home

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2023
Junior midfielder and captain Lineke Spaans dribbles against American in the Patriot League final. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Field hockey falls to American in Patriot League final

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2023
Freshman outside hitter Ally Feczko spikes the ball over the Midshipmen. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Volleyball drops weekend home matches

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2023
Sophomore midfielder Josephine van Wijk fires a shot on goal during the Leopards win over Towson. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Field hockey brings winning streak to 7 with non-conference wins

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2023
Sophomore goalkeeper Raffi Fragomeni shut out the Crusaders en route to the Leopards 2-0 win. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Field hockey shuts out Holy Cross

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
The field hockey team poses with sophomore Leo Baumgardner at Metzgar Fields. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Meet Leo Baumgardner, field hockey’s star practice player

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Junior defender India Ralph brings the ball up the field during the teams winning weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Field hockey dominates in weekend matches, sweeps weekly Patriot League honors

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2023
The field hockey team gathers for a huddle at Rappolt Field. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Van Wijk on a roll, can’t lift Leopards in out-of-conference games

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
Junior Lineke Spaans drives up the field against Ohio State. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Dutch duo scores four goals as field hockey crushes Wagner, splitting weekend games

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
May 5, 2023
Junior Charlie Cunniffe fires off a shot during his four goal, four assist performance against Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse clinches spot in Patriot League Tournament with overtime win

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
The Leopards currently sit seventh in the Patriot League standings. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse playoff hopes on the line after loss to Navy

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
The mens lacrosse team celebrates its victory. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse’s win against Holy Cross brings hope for playoff berth

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
Junior attacker Kalman Kraham dodges a defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse loses to Lehigh despite Kraham hat trick

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
The mens basketball team celebrates its Sunday night win against American, which sent it to the Patriot League finals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

After nail-biting win against American, men’s basketball falls to No. 1 seed Colgate in League Championship

By Eric Ponieman and Charlie Berman
March 10, 2023
Junior guard Eric Sondberg looks for an opportunity during the Leopards last regular-season game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Vander Baan, Rivera score 21 each in basketball’s loss to Bucknell

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Standout freshman forward Josh Rivera recorded his second career double-double in the loss to Army. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Shooting woes to blame as men’s basketball falters against Army, barely loses to Colgate

By Eric Ponieman and Caroline McParland
February 24, 2023
Captain Leo O’Boyle was joined by his parents in a Senior Day celebration before scoring 17 points. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball gets revenge against Boston in overtime thriller

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Freshman forward Josh Rivera led the way for the Leopards in both games. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball responds to Lehigh loss with runaway victory over Holy Cross

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
Sophomore Abby Antognoli goes for a lay up in the waining seconds of the Leopards victory. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball roars back from 17-point deficit to beat Colgate

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Poor shooting in the second half of their game against Lehigh prevented the Leopards from extending their win streak. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball falls after late Lehigh run, trounces Loyola Maryland

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Junior guard MaKayla Andrews dishes to a teammate during Lafayettes loss. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball falls in blowout loss to Columbia

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Senior forward Leo O’Boyle puts up a contested shot during Lafayettes 70-57 loss to Penn State. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball falls to Penn State, Drexel, continues rough start to year

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Junior forward Kyle Jenkins controls the ball during the game against Miami. (Photo by Gabe Sareli for the University of Miami)

Men’s basketball gives Miami a scare in season opener

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
Lafayette crew celebrates a successful day on the Schuylkill River. (Photo courtesy of Kendall Lamm 24)

Crew continues successful season at Head of the Schuylkill Regatta

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Fifth-year Molly McAndrew takes the ball up the field during one of her last games as a Leopard. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Despite dominant road victory, field hockey misses out on playoffs

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
Senior Molly McAndrew is embraced by the team after she scores one of the Leopards two goals during their 2-0 win over BU. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)

Field hockey splits weekend, notches first Patriot League win of season

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Senior defender Sydney Woolston is embraced by her team after scoring her third career goal during the Leopards victory against Richmond. (Photo by Doug Kilpatrick for GoLeopards)

Field hockey splits weekend matches against Lehigh, Richmond

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
Senior forward Felicitas Hannes sprints up the field, looking to put the Leopards in front during their upset victory over Princeton. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Following loss to Bucknell, Field Hockey upsets seventh ranked Princeton in overtime

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Freshman forward Hannah Findlay controls possession for the Leopards as she races to score her first career goal in Lafayettes win over New Hampshire. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Field Hockey drops league opener, ends losing streak with win over New Hampshire

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Senior forward Felicitas Hannes controls the ball against Quinnipiac in a 1-0 loss. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Field hockey struggles, drops two out-of-conference games

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
Field hockey huddles to discuss strategy during a game this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Field hockey loses two non-conference games on the road

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
Field hockey opens 2022 season with a win and a loss after being ranked second overall in the preseason poll. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Field hockey opens season with 1-1 record, earns several preseason honors

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
Junior Kerry Tuorto drives past a defender, looking to score. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse season ends in blow out loss against Army

By Eric Ponieman, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
Senior attacker Olivia Cunningham challenges a defender in a recent rivalry game in which she notched her 100th career point. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Senior attacker Olivia Cunningham notches her hundredth career point in rivalry game

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2022
Jopps track and field career at Lafayette came full-circle this past weekend as he placed first in the same Decathlon that he placed 11th in his freshman year. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Senior Oscar Jopp places first in three events to win Mondschein Multi Decathalon

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2022
Lafayette huddles in the middle of the game against Holy Cross as they cruised to a 21-11 win for their Patriot League victory in almost 2,000 days. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Mens lacrosse nets first Patriot League win in five years

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
April 15, 2022
The crew team took home four gold medals at the Memorial Murphy Cup Regatta last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Assistant Coach Derek Richmond)

Crew team impresses against division one opponents at Murphy Cup Regatta

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
April 8, 2022
Freshman Nora Burns defends possession against a Villanova player this past Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse falls to American University in Patriot League opener

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2022
Sophomore attacker Charlie Cunniffe scans the defense as he looks for an opportunity to score on Loyola. (Photo taken by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse falls in close battle to Loyola

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2022
Lafayettes track and field team overcame setbacks with Covid during the season to participate at the Patriot League Indoor Championship. The mens team finished in seventh overall for the weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men take seventh, women eighth at Patriot League Indoor Championships

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
March 4, 2022
The womens lacrosse team struggled to score until the end of each quarter against Drexel, losing with a final score of 4-16 last Sunday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse opens season with tough loss to Drexel

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing writer
February 25, 2022
Sophomore infielder Blaze Fadio (pictured) expressed that he is grateful to be one of the players to receive 2022 Patriot League Baseball Preseason awards. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Three players from men’s baseball receive Patriot League preseason honors

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing writer
February 18, 2022
Lacrosse falls in an impressive showing on the road against Big Ten Penn State to begin their season. (Photo courtesy of mens lacrosse Instagram)

Men’s lacrosse season looks promising as they keep up with Big Ten Penn State

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing writer
February 11, 2022
Senior Jordan Anderson was the only first place winner on the mens side as he jumps for the Leopards in their loss in the dual meet against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)

Track falls to rival Lehigh in dual meet

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2022
Lafayette student-athletes experience a relatively empty campus over winter break while preparing for their spring seasons. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22 for The Lafayette)

What it’s like to spend winter break on campus as a student-athlete

By Eric Ponieman, Contributing Writer
January 28, 2022
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