This season, Major League Baseball set a new record for most cumulative home runs hit by all players in one season: 5,694. One would think that this record was set a couple of decades ago, probably during the 90’s into the early 2000’s, the time period commonly referred to as the steroid era. In 1998, […]
The women’s and men’s cross country team suffered a tough loss to Lehigh last week by scores of 15-50 and 16-47, respectively. Two Leopards on the women’s team, juniors Caroline Harmon and Emily Moore, finished in the top ten in the dual meet, with senior Kelvin Serem finishing in the top ten for the men’s […]
How do we determine who is classified as a superstar? In the NFL, it seems as though the loudest, most brash and eccentric people are lumped into this category. When we differentiate a star from someone “who plays the right way” or “is a hard worker,” we actively contribute to this divide. Often times we […]
As one of the Easton residents that has spoken out against Lafayette College’s proposed dormitory expansion, I’m writing to offer my perspective and invite discussion about the role of Lafayette within its host community. As reported by The Lafayette, residents are concerned that the project will have numerous negative impacts on the neighborhood. The project […]
They ended their 2016-2017 season with a national championship and won gold at all of their competitions, except one bronze at the first. Now, the Lafayette club crew women’s 4+ team returns to another season looking for the same level of success. In mid-May, the women’s 4+ team, composed Emily Smith ’18, Nicole Harry ’19, Rachel […]
Dear Members of the Lafayette College community: We write to express our complete solidarity with those affected by President Trump’s recent decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA. We deplore the partisanship that has thrown so many young people and their families into a state of fear and […]
Sports writers Hannah Greaves, Henry Schweber, and AJ Traub make their picks for which teams will surprisingly do well (sleeper), which teams will fall short of expectations (bust), and which teams they think are most likely to win the Super Bowl. Hannah Greaves: Sleeper: Philadelphia Eagles | Bust: Miami Dolphins | Super Bowl: Green Bay […]
5th—rank of senior WR Matt Mrazek on Lafayette’s all-time career receptions list (149). He is also now 8th all-time for career receiving yards with 1691. 20—Shots by the field hockey team in their win over Appalachian State. 75.33—percent of the volleyball team’s assists recorded by freshman Jenna Bailey. (113/150) 634—attendance at the men’s soccer season […]
After spending the last nine years at Penn State and one year at Cincinnati, Coach Kia Damon was appointed the head coach of the women’s basketball team at Lafayette. “I chose Lafayette because during the selection process, as I talked to President [Alison] Byerly and the selection committee, it became increasingly clear that the way […]
After finishing 24th of 28 at the NCAA district championship, cross country is looking to wipe the slate clean, according to its runners. “Last season was difficult in a couple of ways,” said senior Matt Weintraub. “There was a small team to begin with when we started the season. Throughout the season a lot of guys […]
Dear Lafayette community, It has been a busy year. Expansion plans, political protests and a hunger strike that made national news are just a few stories that we’ve covered this academic year. At times, it is exhausting. At others, it’s frustrating. But, always, it’s rewarding. National discussions around “the media” today tend to revolve around […]
Cross country assistant coach Christopher Straub left his position, the college confirmed this week. A new track and field coach will be hired before the next season begins in the fall, Vice President for Campus Life Annette Diorio said. College officials would not elaborate on the reason for his abrupt departure. Straub was at Elizabethtown College […]
For decades the Democratic party has been known as the home of those who label themselves as left-leaning, liberal or progressive, yet I am increasingly unable to agree with that sentiment. For evidence of this argument I turn to the recent events of the Syrian bombings of the past month, and the ongoing strife between […]
Just as plans for Lafayette’s new glass elevator went public, reclusive billionaire and candy mogul William “Willy” Wonka and his Chocolate Factory have sued the college for theft of intellectual property. Scheduled to be built next year, the elevator will cost the college $9 million and at least one goose laying golden eggs. The court […]
