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Field hockey clinches top postseason seed over BU
The field hockey team pitched a 2-0 shutout against Boston University Friday night at Rappolt Field, capping off an undefeated regular season in conference play and locking up home-field advantage throughout the Patriot League Tournament. In a rematch of last year’s Patriot…
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William Bennett ‘28 elected Student Government president in uncontested race
Sen. William Bennett ‘28 and Secretary Hayden Cohen ‘29 were elected Student Government president and vice president Friday, winning their races unopposed. Gwyn Horn ‘29 won the treasurer race by a margin of 29 votes, the closest race of the election. Addison Ford ‘29 secured…
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Football shuts out Fordham in 2nd half
In only his second career start, freshman quarterback Eddie Jordan was a perfect 13-for-13 passing, and his flawless performance Saturday led Lafayette College to its second-straight Patriot League victory. The Leopards scored 17 unanswered second-half points to defeat Fordham…
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New coaches, new faces: basketball teams look to bounce back
The men’s and women’s basketball teams lost in the first and second rounds of the Patriot League tournament last year. Following offseasons of roster turnover and a coaching staff overhaul, both squads approach the upcoming season with blank slates and goals of winning the…
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Curious about psychics? We were too.
The scariest thing for a Lafayette College student this Halloween isn’t failing a midterm or catching the freshman flu. It’s the future. Three editors of The Lafayette traveled to Easton’s West Ward for psychic readings on Monday evening’s full moon. Glenda Nelson, a…
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Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie defends bipartisanship, attacks challenger in interview with The Lafayette
Ryan Mackenzie, the Republican running for his second term for Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district of the House of Representatives, is looking to weather another hotly contested election as he runs against Democratic challenger Bob Brooks. Mackenzie touted his willingness…
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Field hockey tops Brown, extends win streak to 6
The field hockey team hosted Brown University on Sunday for its final nonconference matchup of the season, earning a 2-1 victory. Both teams were scoreless through the first quarter, but the No. 17-ranked Lafayette College Leopards (5-0 Patriot League, 14-2 overall) held a 4-1…
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Sophomore golfer claims 1st career title as team finishes 3rd at invitational
The golf team traveled to Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, to compete in the Fripp Island Invitational, where they finished third out of 11 teams. Sophomore Liam Brandt claimed the individual title, finishing first in a field of 71 golfers for his first collegiate tournament…
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Democratic House challenger Bob Brooks spotlights affordability, union experience in interview with The Lafayette
Bob Brooks, a retired firefighter and president of the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association, is looking to unseat first-term U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in the state’s 7th congressional district on Election Day. Brooks highlighted his union experience and efforts to…
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‘Death and Dying’ class gives students new outlook on life
In religious studies professor J Selke’s course, “Death and Dying in Global Perspective,” students examine a wide range of topics related to the macabre, from varying theories about what happens after death to modern laws regarding assisted suicide. “Because of the uncertainty…
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Easton’s Plants + Coffee expands into neighboring space
Easton coffee shop Plants + Coffee announced its expansion in a September Facebook post, sharing that it had “finally” acquired the space next door. With the additional space, which will provide room for shopping, seating and a larger kitchen, the owners hope for a wider…