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Students have been paid to promote the app, but some question the source of the funding.
Fizz floods campus, defying regulations
Authorities believe that the suspects used skimming devices to obtain confidential bank account information.(Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
Wawa skimming operation puts student financial information at risk
Lafayette is one of the most expensive colleges in America. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Lafayette among lowest in nation for Pell grant recipients
Each of the newly-endowed professors expressed gratitude for their named positions. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College and Helena Silverstein)
Three professors awarded endowed chairs
The strategic plan consists of four phases, each of which will last about two to three months.
Strategic plan, first in roughly 15 years, to begin soon
Portable labs, sent home to students during the pandemic, have become a permanent fixture of the engineering department. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Brown)
COVID-19 teaching changes continue to benefit Lafayette
A new first-year dean will be hired, allowing each class year to have an individual advisor.
Lafayette advising office to undergo major staffing shuffle, new first-year dean to be announced 
Danielle Lemisch ’23, Meg Dodge ’23 and Jed Alterman ’23 were awarded for their excellence in engineering. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Three students receive competitive engineering scholarship
Skillman Library offers a variety of technology for loan, including calculators, laptops, projectors and cameras.
You get a condom! You get a calculator! You get a camera!
The textbook delays can be attributed to supply chain issues, over-enrollment, late textbook requests and more.
Students left waiting for textbooks
Atheeque wants to make the budget process easier to understand for student organizations. (Photo courtesy of Areeb Atheeque 25)
Areeb Atheeque ’25 named Student Government treasurer
Kaitlyn Hilley 23, a representative on Student Governments Sustainability Committee, has been at the forefront of Lafayettes sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Hilley 23)
Student Government passes composting resolution, calls for college accountability 
Going forward, Student Government would like to improve communication with the student body.
Student Government reflects on fall semester
The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.
Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty
Pard Pantry was temporarily located in the basement of Farinon.
Despite current closure, Pard Pantry is top priority, Student Government says
Each of the newly-endowed professors expressed gratitude for their named positions. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College and Helena Silverstein)
Three professors awarded endowed chairs
Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)
Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life
Professors Suzanne Westfall (left) and Deborah Byrd (right) each built up integral programs of the college. (Photos courtesy of Lafayette College)
Longtime professors Suzanne Westfall, Deborah Byrd to retire
Professors Jennifer Talarico and Ilan Peleg say it is important for colleges to call out antisemitic behavior like Ye’s. (Photo courtesy of the New York Post)
Professors on danger of Ye’s antisemitism
The revised Student Government constitution requires approval from both the faculty and the Board of Trustees.
Student Government’s revised constitution approved by faculty
Among the construction projects is The Commodore, a mixed-use property at 100 Northampton Street. (Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
Development projects to bring housing, retail space to downtown Easton
Milos founder passes away
Milo’s founder passes away
Over 70 bras were donated to Paxinosa and West Ward families. (Graphic courtesy of Charlotte Vierling 24)
L-RAJE hosts bra drive for Easton community, discussion about history of bras
Lafayette’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network (FRN) has donated nearly 5,000 pounds of food, though FRN has not been operating for the past two years.
Dining hall food donation program dormant since 2020
Landis members, pictured with Jeanine Stanilious and Ross Marcus, raised over $2,500 for local food pantries. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Herzog 24)
Landis Center raises funds, awareness for food pantries in Easton
Authorities believe that the suspects used skimming devices to obtain confidential bank account information.(Photo courtesy of lehighvalleylive.com)
Wawa skimming operation puts student financial information at risk
The attorney representing Kyle Flanagans 22 said he hopes to resolve the case quickly. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Kyle Flanagan ’22 faces felony charges, pleads not guilty
Clement Swaby of Bethlehem faces nearly 300 years in prison for the rape and attempted assaults of Lafayette and Lehigh students. (Photo courtesy of The Express-Times)
Man convicted of McCartney break-ins, multiple assaults, Lehigh University rape
Public Safety said that Easton Police Department is currently looking for a suspect.
Easton police continues investigation after ‘suspicious activity’ reported near Wawa
The Suffolk County, N.Y. district attorney is looking to upgrade the charges against Flanagan (pictured). (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Flickr)
Kyle Flanagan ’22 due back in court this November, seeks plea deal
Students have been paid to promote the app, but some question the source of the funding.
Fizz floods campus, defying regulations
Lafayette is one of the most expensive colleges in America. (Graphic by Elisabeth Seidel 26 for The Lafayette)
Lafayette among lowest in nation for Pell grant recipients
The strategic plan consists of four phases, each of which will last about two to three months.
Strategic plan, first in roughly 15 years, to begin soon
Kaitlyn Hilley 23, a representative on Student Governments Sustainability Committee, has been at the forefront of Lafayettes sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Hilley 23)
Student Government passes composting resolution, calls for college accountability 
Jim Krivoski served the college in several roles before his 2018 retirement. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)
Jim Krivoski returns to become interim vice president for Student Life
Shayne Figureoa 99 (front, center) spearheaded a change from Arts to Arts & Entertainment during her tenure. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
What’s in a name?: The evolution of arts coverage in The Lafayette
Students traveled to Senegal to partake in a class on African history and culture. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Sterantino 23)
Lafayette goes global: Winter study abroad recap
Maria Cangro 24, president of the new English Club, read her work at the first Poetry Slam in October.
From science to screenplays: Seven new clubs come to campus
The Queer Archives Project will be on display in Skillman Library until June 4.
Queer Archives Project display serves as “celebration of courage”
The Lady Lafayette statue stands in front of the entrance to Skillman Library.
A tribute to Lafayette’s ladies: Art class designs first female statue on campus
Satuna Mowrin 24 attempts to dismantle beauty standards in the modeling world. (Photo courtesy of Satuna Mowrin 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Satuna Mowrin ‘24 rejects modeling stereotypes
Damoi Morgan 25 views music as a way to give the campus color. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 adds melody to campus with steel drum
Dina Azar 25 charges $35 for a manicure and $40 for a Gel-X set with nail extensions. (Photo courtesy of Dina Azar 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Dina Azar ’25 delivers manicures centered around self-care
Rapper Téo Rodriguez 24 is currently working on new music that will be released by May. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: ‘My music is vulnerable’: Téo Rodriguez ’24 opens up through rap
Alex Diaz 22 specializes in black and white digital photography. (Photo by Alex Diaz 22)
Student Artist Spotlight: Alex Diaz ’22 empowers queer students of color through art
The Guncle by Stephen Rowley was my top read of the break. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Maddie’s Library: Winter break reading review
Missing follows the story of a teen girl trying to track down her mother through the computer screen. (Photo courtesy of The Movie Spoiler)
Movie Review: ‘Missing’: An electrifying mystery told through iconic screenlife aesthetics
Two of Frederik Backmans books made the list for best of the year. (Photo courtesy of AliExpress)
Maddie’s Library: 2022 in Review
Jenna Ortega leads the new Wednesday Addams teen mystery, now streaming on Netflix. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ reimagines Addams family for modern age
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are the first open-world RPGs in the Pokémon series. (Photo courtesy of Nintendo)
Video Game Review: Two long-time Pokémon fans talk highs, lows of ‘Pokémon Scarlet,’ ‘Pokémon Violet’
The Easton Record Exchange emerged from its next-door neighbor, the pawn shop Easton Exchange.
Small Business Spotlight: Easton Record Exchange will satisfy your vintage desires
Pie+Tart is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day except Sunday and Monday. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Small Business Spotlight: Pie+Tart combines two women’s love for baking
New owner Martin Ramirez with employee Brian Cortes. Ramirez took over as Tierra De Fuegos owner just last week. (Photo courtesy of Brian Cortes)
Small Business Spotlight: Tierra De Fuego brings modern, traditional Colombian cuisine to Easton
Sia Bassil has owned The Carmelcorn Shop in downtown Easton since 1996. (Photo courtesy of @thecarmelcornshop on Instagram)
Small Business Spotlight: The Carmelcorn Shop serves up sweet treats for Easton
Vanessa Ungvarsky, owner of Taylor Made Polish, creates nail polishes that are not only stylish but also environmentally conscious. (Photo by Alexandra Whitney Daisy Willis For Lehigh Valley Style)
Small Business Spotlight: Taylor Made Polish fuses well-being and self-expression with customizable nail products
Maria Cangro 24, president of the new English Club, read her work at the first Poetry Slam in October.
From science to screenplays: Seven new clubs come to campus
The Lafayette Mock Trial team is one of the top 45 teams in the country. (Photo courtesy of @lafmocktrial on Instagram)
Mock Trial team successful at Temple University tournament
The NIA Sisterhood and its house on Monroe Street are spaces where women of color can come together and feel heard.
NIA Sisterhood breaks down ‘clean girl aesthetic,’ empowers women of color
Students sat for henna drawings at ISAs Wednesday event Decolonizing Beauty in South Asia.
Around the world in a week: International Education Week cultivates cultural understanding
MAFia welcomed all students to perform in its lip-sync battle. (Photo courtesy of Sebastiano Riverso 24)
The Hill is alive with the sound of music!: Evening of A Cappella, MAFia lip-sync competition dazzle Lafayette
Shayne Figureoa 99 (front, center) spearheaded a change from Arts to Arts & Entertainment during her tenure. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
What’s in a name?: The evolution of arts coverage in The Lafayette
Previous chair of the Board of Trustees Larry Ramer financially supported the development of the Ramer History House.
The history behind the history house
Previous Rivalry Week traditions included erecting sky-high bonfires on the center of the Quad. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Rivalry Week traditions through the years
The $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Joseph Crater would be nearly $90,000 in todays money. (Photo courtesy of The New York Daily News).
The Lafayette alum who became the ‘missingest man in America’
Garlic Fest started as part of an Easton Farmers Market-themed event.
But why garlic?: How Easton’s Garlic Fest came to be
Documentarian and journalist Sean Ryon ‘12 studied English and film and media studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sean Ryon 12)
Alum Spotlight: ‘Dateline’ field producer Sean Ryon ’12 on documentary production
Author Ross Gay 96 was inspired to become a writer by professors at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of SF Station)
Best-selling author Ross Gay ’96 redefines joy in new collection of essays
Director of Intercultural Development Robert Young 14 was a Posse scholar, an orientation leader and a manager for the men’s basketball team during his time on College Hill. (Photo courtesy of Robert Young 14)
‘This is my home’: Alumni turned faculty, staff share their Lafayette journeys
The $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Joseph Crater would be nearly $90,000 in todays money. (Photo courtesy of The New York Daily News).
The Lafayette alum who became the ‘missingest man in America’
Tinabeth Piña 93 (left) and Gina Arias 93 (right) spoke about their time at Lafayette during a Latinx Heritage Month event this past Tuesday. (Photo by Rob Young)
Latinx Heritage Month keynote event spotlights accomplished Latina alumnae
Womens basketball poses after their nail-biter home victory last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Women’s Basketball comes from behind to beat Lehigh, Loyola Maryland
Lafayette cheer celebrates outside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fl. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegecheer on Instagram)
Dance and Cheer compete at nationals for first time
Sophomore Sean Robinson races during the meet with Mount St Marys. (Photo Courtesy of Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Swim and dive returns from Florida trip, prepares for Patriot League
The mens lacrosse team traveled to Ohio State to scrimmage the team and play in their new stadium. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettemlax on Instagram)
Men’s lacrosse hosts local Easton students, scrimmages Ohio State in preparation for spring season
Tampa Bays fall to Dallas has led to speculation about Tom Bradys future in football. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)
Sidelines: NFL Playoffs
Seniors Marco Olivas and Malik Hamm lead the Leopards out of tunnel to take on Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards).
Hamm wins second Defensive Player of the Year award, five others take home Patriot League Honors
The Leopards celebrate their 2022 Rivalry Game win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football defeats Lehigh in close defensive match up, marks positive end to Troxell’s first year
Lafayette comes into the Rivalry game having won two out of the previous three matchups and controlling the overall record, 80-72-5. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 158th Rivalry game
Lehigh comes to the Hill following their first win since early September. (Photo by Xin Chen for The Brown and White)
Why Lehigh will win the 158th Rivalry game
Fordham QB Tim DeMorant drives past the Lafayette defense to put up seven points during the Rams 45-10 win over the Leopards. (Photo by Christain Miccio for GoLeopards)
Football falls to Fordham in penultimate matchup of season
Sidelines: World Cup 2022
Sidelines: World Cup 2022
Senior midfielder Will Echeverria controls the ball during the Leopards 0-1 playoff loss. (Photo by Phil Hoffmann for Navy Athletics)
Men’s soccer season ends with loss in Patriot League quarterfinals, Kitromilides receives academic honors
Senior midfielder Yiannis Panayides dribbles down the field during Lafayettes win against American. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League playoffs after win against American, tie with Army
Lafayette soccer seniors were honored before their game against Loyola. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ties Loyola on Senior Day, falls to Hofstra in final non-conference battle
Senior Hale Lombard pushes the ball up the field as he moves to score during the last minutes of the game against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ties Colgate with late goal by Lombard
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
Sophomore guard Devin Hines goes up for a rebound during the Leopards losing effort against Cornell. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Basketball drops back-to-back Ivy League matchups
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
Junior Kyle Jenkins protects the ball during Lafayettes loss to St. Joes. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses to St. John’s, St. Joe’s
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
Sophomore midfielder Lineke Spaans (left) and senior defender Simone Hefting (right) were laureled for their impressive performances this fall. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Spaans, Hefting earn All-Mideast Region awards
Freshman midfielder Josephine van Wijk is recognized before the Leopards beat Holy Cross. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey captures final win of 2022 campaign
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
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
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
Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season
The mens tennis team competed in several close matches this past weekend at the Villanova Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Arman Ganchi 25)
Men’s tennis participates in annual Villanova Invitational, featuring strong first-years
Sophomore Davus Esslinger fires a backhand during his singles match against Holy Cross last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Despite defeat in playoffs, bright future ahead for Lafayette tennis
Junior Nash Lovallo participating in a doubles match against Bucknell last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated by Bucknell in final regular season match
Arman Ganchi 25 mid-serve during his court one victory over Loyola. This domination led to his receiving the Patriot League Player of the Week. (Photo Courtesy of Goleopards.com)
Freshman Arman Ganchi named Patriot League Player of the Week
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
The Lafayette mens club volleyball team poses after its successful first tournament. (Photo courtesy of @laf_mvb on Instagram)
Men’s club volleyball attends first ever tournament at Kutztown
Volleyball celebrates their 3-1 win against rival Lehigh last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball triumphs over Lehigh before falling to Bucknell
Sophomore outside hitter Abby Nieporte spikes a ball for a point during the Leopards victory over Manhattan College last weekend. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins one, loses two in Big Apple Tournament
Lafayette volleyball swept New Hampshire before falling to Fairfield in straight sets at the Villanova Classic to open the season. (Photo by Sarah Boekholder for GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in two matches, wins one in season opener
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Op-Ed: Aaron O. Hoff was more than a statue
Op-Ed: Lafayette’s ableism runs deeper than ramps
Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?
Op-Ed: Surprise gift
Op-Ed: Aaron O. Hoff was more than a statue
Op-Ed: Lafayette’s ableism runs deeper than ramps
Op-Ed: Why are we paying for Lafayette-Lehigh?
Op-Ed: Surprise gift
Op-Ed: Look at the sky
Op-Ed: Look at the sky
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Letter from the editors: Welcome to Culture
Professor Miller gave a presentation last week on his experiences during 9/11.
Letter to the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
President Nicole Hurd showers naked
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Episode LXIX: Return of the Quent
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette solves feminism
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Lafayette becomes beach-front property after New Jersey falls into the sea
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
Football team attends three-hour lecture by Juggling Club on how to get girls
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The Guncle by Stephen Rowley was my top read of the break. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Maddie’s Library: Winter break reading review

By Madeline Marriott, Culture Editor • January 27, 2023

Ah, winter break — the season of giving, resting and getting ahead on my Goodreads challenge before classes and jobs start again.  My winter break reading list ran the gamut from books that exceeded...

Two of Frederik Backmans books made the list for best of the year. (Photo courtesy of AliExpress)

Maddie’s Library: 2022 in Review

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor • December 9, 2022

2022 was a great year for books — and for Maddie’s Library. I’ve read 30 books (so far) this year. Here are my favorites, in no particular order: “True Biz” by Sara Nović The story of...

True Biz follows the headmistress and students of River Valley, a school for deaf students. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: ‘True Biz’: Stunning portrait of Deaf culture

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor • December 2, 2022

Did you know that there’s a dialect of Black American Sign Language (BASL) that has a distinct history and set of signs? Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell was a eugenicist? I didn’t until I read...

Cleo and Macs story spans two continents in One Night on the Island. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: Josie Silver’s ‘One Night on the Island’ perfects small-town story

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor • November 11, 2022

Dating columnist Cleo needs a break from London. A stay on a remote Irish island in an even remoter cabin will be just the right remedy for her burnout and will let her take on her most ambitious column...

Anne Supsics The Bookmark is a historical romance that bridges Bethlehems past and present. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: Anne Supsic’s ‘The Bookmark’: Lafayette like you’ve never seen him

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor • November 4, 2022

A historical romance novel featuring Marquis de Lafayette set in 18th-century Bethlehem? Say no more. Take my money. Beloved readers, I’m being completely honest with you when I say that I have never...

The Dead Romantics features the writer Florence and the ghost of her literary editor Benji. (Photo courtesy of @heyashpost on Instagram)

Book Review: ‘The Dead Romantics’ bridges paranormal, heartfelt

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor • October 28, 2022

Florence Day takes ghostwriting to a new level in Ashley Poston’s paranormal romance novel “The Dead Romantics.” Florence is secretly a ghostwriter for one of the most successful romance novelists...

Main character June Jones must leap out of her comfort zone to save her job and her favorite place in The Last Chance Library. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: ‘The Last Chance Library’: A love letter to public libraries

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor • October 7, 2022

How far would you go to save your local library? June Jones, library assistant at Chalcot Library and wallflower of epic proportions, will go as far as it takes, confronting corrupt councils, engaging...

The cover of Iona Iversons Rules for Commuting. The words Sometimes you have to break the rules are the top. It is bright orange with pink purses throughout the cover. A logo of a dog is at the bottom.

Book Review: ‘Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting’: Undeniable charm, lovable characters

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor • September 23, 2022

Imagine yourself on the train to work. Of course, no one talks to each other on the train — it’s one of the golden rules of commuting. But when a man in front of you starts choking on a grape, you...

The Invisible Husband of Frick Island details one strange habit of Frick Islands townspeople through the investigation of a curious journalist. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: ‘The Invisible Husband of Frick Island:’ Intriguing premise, disappointing resolution

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor • September 9, 2022

A tiny island in the throes of climate change. A town of people talking to a dead man. A journalist looking to uncover the truth. These are all ingredients for the head-scratcher that is Colleen Oakley’s...

Book Lovers tells the story of big city editor Charlie and literary agent Nora, who cross paths in a small town over the summer. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: Emily Henry strikes rom-com gold with ‘Book Lovers’

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor • September 2, 2022

For the third time in three years, Emily Henry has taken her rightful place on the romantic comedy throne. “Book Lovers,” released this past May, details the story of Charlie and Nora, literary rivals...

Last Summer at the Golden Hotel tells the story of two families deciding whether or not to sell their hotel and the drama that ensues. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

‘Last Summer at the Golden Hotel’ expertly balances family drama and nostalgia

By Madeline Marriott, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • February 18, 2022

In the throes of a frigid winter, Elyssa Friedland’s “Last Summer at the Golden Hotel” conjures nostalgic images of lounging by the pool, running through hotel halls and making memories with family...

Beautiful World, Where Are You follows the story of Alice and Eileen, two college best friends, and their experiences with work, romance and finding themselves. (Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada)

Book Review: ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’ stuns with complex, nuanced characters

By Madeline Marriott, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • February 11, 2022

If you’re looking for something to make you laugh, cry, smile, worry and roll your eyes the same way that the rest of life does, pick up Sally Rooney’s “Beautiful World, Where Are You.” Rooney,...

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