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The Office of Residence Life is calling for McKelvy Scholars to fill five vacancies at the McKelvy House, otherwise the office might assign non-scholars to this selective academic community. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
McKelvy Scholars Program feuds with Residence Life Office over house vacancies
The new athletic facility will include a weight room that all Division I athletes at Lafayette may use. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
New athletic facility to be constructed at current site of Maroon Club Strength Center
Study abroad interim trips ready for takeoff despite Omicron variant
The new student space should be completed by fall 2022, according to Dean of Students Brian Samble. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Government to contribute $400,000 to new student space
Unlike his acquaintance George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette was a staunch supporter of the emancipation of slavery. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Why the Marquis’ legacy is seldom challenged
Sophie Himmel ‘24 created 100 casts of her chest for students to place around campus in places that they have felt unsafe. (Photo courtesy of Sophie Himmel 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Sophie Himmel ‘24 raises awareness of sexual violence on campus with sculpture project
Dr. Robert Krasner 67 rubbed elbows with the nations most prominent political figures, including George H. W. Bush, during his tenure as Attending Physician to Congress. (Photo courtesy of the Robert CJ Krasner Papers, Special Collections and College Archives)
Former Attending Physician to Congress Dr. Robert Krasner ‘67 donates decades of memorabilia to Special Collections
G Herbo, who performed in Easton last Friday, has been performing for nine years and has created four studio albums. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)
‘I feel like they know me, and I know them’: Rapper G Herbo on his recent concert in Easton
Cameron Cloud 24 smiles.
Cameron Cloud ’23 creates video game to show rapid population growth of the spotted lanternfly
Friday Feasts is a one to two hour Zoom call each Friday where HFA members are given a space to work on applications for internships. (Photo courtesy of @hfa_lafayette Instagram)
Hispanic Finance Association educates and empowers BIPOC students for careers in finance and economics
The new athletic facility will include a weight room that all Division I athletes at Lafayette may use. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
New athletic facility to be constructed at current site of Maroon Club Strength Center
Lafayette tied with seven other schools for first in the nation in Graduation Success Rate (GSR), with 22 of Lafayettes athletic programs claimed a 99% overall GSR. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Lafayette’s athletic programs lead nation, place among Ivies in Graduation Success Rate
Freshman forward Chris Rubayo scored four points on Sunday in double overtime loss against NJIT. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Men’s basketball falls in consecutive matches, Fulton awarded Rookie of the Week
The Lafayette club volleyball team placed second last weekend at their home competition, which was just one of three of their successful outings this season. (Photo courtesy of Nina Curko 22)
Club volleyball ends faall season with second place finish at home tournament
Lafayette Cheerleading has been present and spirited at all of the football and basketball games this year. (Photo Courtesy of Caroline Burns 22)
Cheerleading ramps up schedule in 2021 receiving full varsity promotion
Op-Ed: The fight for Roe isn’t over—It’s just getting started
Photo courtesy of Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
The Lafayette fencing team initiated their season at Temple University, with the match being highlighted by sophomore Amanda Manubag placing 16th in saber. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Rupp)
Fencing ready for the season after first outing at Temple
Op-Ed: The illusion of safety
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
College still co-ed
College still co-ed
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long

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All content by Allie Rosen
She Kills Monsters uses set design, costume design and fight choreography to put on an exhilarating performance. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

A comedy-packed fantasy with a ‘heartfelt story,’ ‘She Kills Monsters’ debuts tonight

March 1, 2019
Although the cast of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part helps the film, it is ultimately predictable and forgettable. (Photo courtesy of IMDb.com)

Movie Review: While cast and jokes shine, ‘The Lego Movie 2’ lacks magic of predecessor

February 15, 2019
New interactive Netflix film Bandersnatch is from the creators of Black Mirror. (Photo courtesy of IMDB.com)

Netflix Review: ‘Bandersnatch’ is compelling, but novelty quickly wears off

February 1, 2019
A roundup of Christmas movies to watch to get ready for the holiday season. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com)

From a classic to a horror film, some holiday season favorites

November 16, 2018
The problem with Bohemian Rhapsody is [that] it doesnt know whether it wants to tell his story or the story of the band (Photo courtesy courtesy of imdb.com)

Movie Review: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ tries to tell important story but falls flat

November 9, 2018
Halloween (2018) picks up where it left off in the original movie in 1978. (Photo courtesy of Thehorrorsofhalloween.com)

Movie Review: ‘Halloween’ (2018) captures the original spirit of the 40-year-old movie franchise

October 26, 2018
Gaga and Cooper both disappear into their roles in the new film, A Star Is Born. (Photo courtesy of IMDb.com)

Movie Review: ‘A Star Is Born’ features stellar performances, but the remake adds nothing new

October 19, 2018
Hell Fest feels so real one can easily believe the characters have total free will. (Photo courtesy of Impawards.com)

Plotkin brings cast to life in new slasher ‘Hell Fest’

October 5, 2018
Assassination Nation is a poorly executed movie that lacks plot and character development (Photo Courtesy of IMDb.com)

Movie Review: ‘Assassination Nation’ proves to be a “hot piece of garbage.”

September 28, 2018
The Predator is missing many key elements. (Photo courtesy of IMDB.com)

Movie Review: ‘The Predator’ delivers in classic 90s action movie style despite having consistency issues

September 21, 2018
The movie understands the story its telling and doesn’t waste its time with much of a plot and character development, says movie reviewer Allie Rosen 19. (Courtesy of MegTheMovie.org)

Movie Review: “The Meg” does not disappoint despite its flaws

August 31, 2018
Noise becomes the characters worst enemy in A Quiet Place. (Photo courtesy of Youtube)

Movie Review: “A Quiet Place” takes audience on intense and nearly silent journey

April 13, 2018
Photo courtesy of comingsoon.net Without Del Toro, Deknight pulls off an entertaining sequel in “Pacific Rim Uprising”

“Pacific Rim” sequel defies expectations but lacks depth

March 30, 2018
Annihilation has scenes that will make you want to shrink into your seat. Photo Courtesy of IMDB.com

“Annihilation” leaves pressing questions unanswered, but remains visually stunning

March 9, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Gamenight.movie

While “Game Night” is a funny comedy, it falls short in some aspects

March 2, 2018
“Black Panther” has been breaking multiple box office records. Photo Courtesy of City Metric

Black Panther goes beyond high expectations and does not disappoint

February 23, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Universal Pictures

Fifty Shades Freed: unusual but enjoyable

February 16, 2018
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle does not disappoint. (Photo Courtesy of JumanjiMovie.com)

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” makes a surprisingly good sequel

February 2, 2018
Photo Courtesy of RosevilleCinemas.com

Movie Review: “Call Me By Your Name”

January 26, 2018
Justice League is far from perfect (Photo Courtesy of IMPawards.com).

Movie Review: ‘Justice League’ is imperfect but entertaining

December 1, 2017
Thor: Ragnarok is the best of the Thor movies (Photo Courtesy of JoBlo.com).

The best of Thor: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ outdoes its series

November 10, 2017
The Lafayette College Theater Department opened The Drowsy Chaperone on Thursday. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Review: Cast of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ exceeds expectations

November 3, 2017
(Photo Courtesy of impawards.com)

Movie Review: ‘Blade Runner 2049’ tops original film

October 20, 2017
Sequel in Kingsman franchise lacks compared to predecessor (Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia.com).

‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ lacks compared to predecessor

September 29, 2017
It sets new standards for horror films (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

‘It’ redefines horror

September 15, 2017
Logan Lucky stands out from any movie to come out this summer (Courtesy of MoviePoster.com).

‘Logan Lucky’ shines at end of summer

September 1, 2017
Fate of the Furious is more of the same in the best sense of the term. (Photo courtesy of IMP Awards)

‘Fate of the Furious’ continues legacy of franchise

April 28, 2017
The film Life released this year. (Wikimedia Commons)

An original film doesn’t live up to trailer

April 7, 2017
The 2017 remake of Beauty and the Beast premiered last week (Photo courtesy of IMDB).

The unnecessary remake of a classic movie: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ review

March 24, 2017
Get Out is Jordan Peeles debut film as a director (Photo courtesy of Trailer Addict).

Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, ‘Get Out’: Film sends message of cultural appropriation

March 3, 2017
A Cure for Wellness is the creepy new film directed by Gore Verbinski (Courtesy of ComingSoon.net).

‘A Cure for Wellness’: Verbinski’s new movie too drawn out

February 24, 2017
The newly released film Hidden Figures stars Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, and Taraji P. Henson. (Photo Courtesy of IMP Awards).

Film celebrates unrecognized figures in NASA mission

February 10, 2017

Soulfege places third in regional competition

February 3, 2017
The newly released thriller Split stars James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy. (Photo Courtesy of IMP Awards).

Back to his roots: M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller is cringe-worthy

January 27, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Star Wars News Net

Coming soon to theaters, new movie of galactic proportions

December 9, 2016
Courtesy of imdb.com

Top charts: The best movies of 2016

December 9, 2016
Moana falls short of Disney standards: Movie misses high marks set by Frozen, Zootopia

‘Moana’ falls short of Disney standards: Movie misses high marks set by ‘Frozen,’ ‘Zootopia’

December 2, 2016

A sci-fi thriller out of this world: ‘Arrival’ movie review

November 18, 2016
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