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Kristen Vincent 26 fell in love with art-inspired poetry while taking a creative writing class.

Kristen Vincent ‘26 wins Jean Corrie Poetry Contest

By Bernadette Russo, Culture Editor April 12, 2024

Kristen Vincent ‘26 stared at the explosion of colors in Barbara Bullock’s painting “Seeing is Believing” and put pen to paper. The outcome: an award-winning poem. Vincent’s art-inspired poem,...

“Cabaret” will run Friday and Saturday in the Williams Center for the Arts.

Performance Review: Marquis Players’ ‘Cabaret’ a show-stopping production

By Kristen Vincent, Assistant Culture Editor April 12, 2024

Prepare to be transported to 1930s Berlin through the Marquis Players’ dazzling performance of “Cabaret.” Set during the dark years leading up to World War II, “Cabaret” introduces audiences...

Jacqueline Holloways first Lafayette production was 2021s Shakespeare’s R&J. (Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Holloway)

Lafayette’s intimacy choreographer ensures safety in theater

By Grace Hubler, Contributing Writer April 5, 2024

While a fight or kiss may only last a couple of seconds on stage, the cast and crew work dilligently to craft those scenes in a way that both looks great and is comfortable for the actors involved. On...

Students traveled to New York City to see “Wicked” and “The Outsiders” on Broadway. (Graphic by Isabella Gaglione 25 for The Lafayette)

How Lafayette makes Broadway accessible for students

By Kristen Vincent, Assistant Culture Editor April 5, 2024

Two trips last month to see Broadway shows old and new allowed students to immerse themselves in the New York theater world at a discount. The trips were sponsored by Lafayette Activities Forum and the...

Students and faculty performed in honor of World Piano Day. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)

World Piano Day showcases student pieces

By Claire Coker, Contributing Writer April 5, 2024

A World Piano Day performance was staged last Thursday, the 88th day of the year — like the number of keys on a piano — featuring student and faculty performances in celebration of the timeless instrument. Director...

The Beaver People includes two saxophonists, a guitarist and a keyboardist.

Meet The Beaver People

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor February 23, 2024

First-semester chemistry classmates Julia Sealing ‘27, Joseph Freeston ‘27, Andrew Manni ‘27 and Carson Belaire ‘27 did not expect to form a band when they got to Lafayette. “Carson, who's...

Soulfege rehearsed twice a week in preparation for the ICCAs. (Photo courtesy of Meredith Forman 24)

Soulfege, Chorduroys take on ICCAs

By Christina Kingan, Contributing Writer February 23, 2024

Two campus a capella groups took their shot at an international a capella championship title this weekend at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella – also known as the ICCAs. Soulfege,...

The Mar-Keys took the stage at the competition for the second year in a row. (Photo courtesy of Gianna Rauchut 26)

The Mar-Keys, Cadence take on international a cappella competition

By Natalia Ferruggia, Assistant Culture Editor February 2, 2024

A cappella groups The Mar-Keys and Cadence stretched their vocal chords at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella held at The College of New Jersey this past weekend. The event, which...

The ballet club is composed of dancers with varying levels of experience.

Leaping to new opportunities

By McKenna Graf and Natalia Ferruggia December 1, 2023

The ballet club turned the Williams Center for the Arts into a small town in Germany with dancing mice and toy soldiers in its first-ever showcase on Nov. 20. The club was officially recognized as a student...

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

By Grace Hubler and Selina Zhu November 17, 2023

The Prestigious Pardettes displayed their hip-hop and majorette talents on their largest stage yet at the Williams Center for the Arts last Friday. “This was our first show at Williams,” Janiya...

The show featured performances from band members, alumni and friends. (Photo courtesy of Shreya Suresh 25)

Sold Out Six sells out show

By Selina Zhu and Natalia Ferruggia November 10, 2023

A five piece horn section, three singers, a drummer, a pianist and a violinist took center stage at the Williams Center for the Arts last Friday. These are the parts that make up the whole of Sold Out...

These songs have spooky vibes in every way. (Photos courtesy of Spotify)

Dette’s spooky sounds

By Bernadette Russo, Culture Editor October 27, 2023

Let’s get spooky — or spooky adjacent. This is a list of songs that, on the surface, will get you in the Halloween and witchy spirit, but at their depths, will make you cry. Happy spooky season!  Halloween...

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