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The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

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Lafayette Dining's Valentine's Day meal featured three courses of Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Food Review: A hearty Valentine’s meal with Lafayette Dining

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel February 21, 2025

We spent Valentine's Day Eve in the most romantic place you could ever imagine: the Clay Ketcham faculty dining room. Simply entering the space felt like an honor: we’d fought hard (entered a raffle)...

SNL50 was a star-studded event featuring many past cast members, hosts and musical guests. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

TV Review: SNL50 celebrates comedy history

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2025

I truly feel the SNL50 three-and-a-half-hour special was made for my enjoyment. It is no easy feat trying to capture five decades' worth of evolving entertainment while also speaking to today’s Saturday...

"Captain America: Brave New World" made $88 million during its opening weekend in theaters. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ average entry in MCU

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist February 21, 2025

I saw the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Julius Onah’s “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025) in the immersive IMAX format last Thursday. The film follows Sam Wilson...

"I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" was first published in 1967 as part of the science-fiction magazine "IF: Worlds of Science Fiction." (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Book Review: ‘I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream,’ short story ahead of its time

By Luca Ferrucci, Business Director February 21, 2025

Size doesn’t matter.  Standing at just over 10 pages, Harlan Ellison's "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" has stayed at the forefront of my mind, reminding me exactly how powerful literature can...

"Sleepless in Seattle" is one of three collaborations between director Nora Ephron and actress Meg Ryan. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ classic rom-com that holds up

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist February 14, 2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! There is no better time of year to watch amazing rom-coms, and considering I already reviewed my favorite of the genre, I thought I’d take a look at another Nora Ephron story,...

Mac DeMarco's "Heart to Heart" was written as a tribute to his late friend, rapper Mac Miller. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Songs for all types of love this Valentine’s Day

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor February 14, 2025

Feb. 14 looks different for everyone; luckily, there is a Valentine's Day tune for everyone. Here are a few recommendations to get you started on a romantic musical journey. "Wuthering Heights" by Kate...

The Weeknd's new album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" had 58 million streams on Spotify the day of its release. (Photo courtesy of The Weeknd Wiki)

Album Review: The Weeknd ‘can’t afford to be boring’ in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

By Natalia Ferruggia and Benjamin White February 7, 2025

Abel Tesfaye — better known as The Weeknd — recently released his sixth studio album “Hurry Up Tomorrow." Tesfaye has served as a touchstone of the music industry since the 2015 release of his sophomore...

"The Apprentice" (2024) received a surprise nomination in the Best Actor category for lead actor Sebastian Stan. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Cinema with Sam: Oscar nomination reactions

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist February 7, 2025

With just under a month before the biggest names in Hollywood grace the red carpet, the 97th Oscar nominations have shaken up the film world. Here are my thoughts on some of the highs, and lows, of the...

Though it was not an immediate success upon release, "Carmilla" has garnered a substantial fan base in the decades since its publication. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)

Nat’s Novels: ‘Carmilla,’ a sapphic vampire tale for the ages

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor January 31, 2025

After seeing and becoming obsessed with Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” (2024) over winter break, I was deeply inspired to revisit some of my favorite novels all about, you guessed it, vampires! Although...

"The Brutalist" gave Adrien Brody his second Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. (Photo courtesy of Aspen Film)

Cinema with Sam: What I watched over break

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist January 31, 2025

After a relaxing break and holiday spent watching many new and old releases, here are five of my favorite movies, including a franchise, I watched this break: The Brutalist Written and directed by...

Lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are already receiving award nomination buzz for their performances in "Wicked." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Wicked’ is a spellbinding musical success

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist December 6, 2024

Jon M. Chu's "Wicked” (2024) is a grandiose and gorgeous movie musical, following students Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) on their journey from enemies to friends — then back to...

"Gladiator II" is Ridley Scott's 29th directorial project. (Photo courtesy of MoviePosters.com)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Gladiator II’ is a sequel that packs a punch

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist December 6, 2024

Director Ridley Scott returns to Rome in glorious form with “Gladiator II” (2024), crafting an action-packed and sophisticated film that looks at the corruption of power and the importance of legacy. The...

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