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A "Fake is Real" box, seen during a Northampton County fentanyl awareness campaign. (Photo courtesy of Northampton County)
New Narcan box available on campus
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)
Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.
How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?
The dedicated lounge for English majors often hosts student events and club meetings.
English program at Lafayette remains strong despite national struggles
Nate Rashkind '26 interviews Government & Law Professor Joshua Miller for a segment of the broadcast.
Students help produce local election broadcast
Many of the music technology classes take place in the Williams Center for the Arts computer lab.
College announces new minors
Seven students received honorable Fulbright and Goldwater awards this year. Carter Brand '25 could not be reached for a photo. (Photos by Liv Bamford '24 and Emma Sylvester '25 for The Lafayette; bottom middle photo courtesy of Tess Stanley '25).
Lafayette students awarded Fulbright, Goldwater scholarships
The Indigenous Studies minor will involve courses across several departments.
Indigenous Studies minor approved
Rep. Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Rep. Gracie Vale ‘27 ran unopposed. (Photos courtesy of Bryan Kibet ‘27 and Gracie Vale ‘27)
Uncompetitive special election fills Student Government board
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
Student Government endorses strategic plan, approves budgets at Nov. 21 meeting
President-elect Alex Brown ‘26 called an election despite not assuming the presidency until January.
Student Government violates bylaws with special election
Rep. Alex Brown '26 has served on Student Government for two semesters. He is a member of academic affairs committee and the census ad hoc committee, which he co-founded. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Student Government)
Alex Brown ‘26 elected Student Government president
The five candidates for Student Government executive board each gave a 30 second introductions before questions began. (Photo by The Lafayette)
Student Government candidates tackle questions at forum
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Professor Caroline Lee, right, works with Lafayette Votes and helped mobilize voters during the 2024 election cycle. (Photo courtesy of Chris Byrnes '26)
Anthropology and sociology professor speaks at the White House
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty pushes for formal endorsement of strategic plan
Walter Snipes began his position at Lafayette on Oct. 7.
Meet your new dean of students
The last ad hoc committee that was passed by the faculty was in 2018 about college expansion.
Ad hoc faculty committee for evaluation of college academic finances passed
The recently remodeled Gilbert's Cafe now features a full Starbucks drink menu and breakfast food items.
How do new Lafayette dining options impact off-campus restaurants?
The Fourth Street Garage, Easton's newest parking garage, opened in 2023.
Easton parking issues loom while city grows
The Nurture Nature Center's "Science on a Sphere" display.
Easton prepares to launch future planetarium
Lafayette faculty and students often conduct research at Bushkill Creek in semesterly or summer projects. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Easton creek restoration receives 6-figure state grant
The bear was sighted in front of and behind Easton Hall by students. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Neumeyer '26)
Bear spotted near Easton Hall
Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.
College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries
Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)
Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges
The victim of Tuesday's shooting is current not cooperating with officials. (Photo courtesy of Easton Police Department)
Man injured in Easton shooting, suspect still at large
The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.
Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House
Peter Milius was formally arraigned at the Northampton County Courthouse on Sept. 19.
Criminal court scheduled in Milius case
A "Fake is Real" box, seen during a Northampton County fentanyl awareness campaign. (Photo courtesy of Northampton County)
New Narcan box available on campus
While the November faculty meeting was virtual, they are often held in Marquis Hall.
Faculty rejects strategic plan
Walter Snipes began his position at Lafayette on Oct. 7.
Meet your new dean of students
The bicentennial celebration will incorporate long-standing Lafayette traditions. (Media by Hiya Khan '28 for The Lafayette)
Initial bicentennial plans revealed
Lafayette Votes plans to have an information table on election day, providing information on each candidate and where students should cast their ballot.
Lafayette Votes reports high number of student voter registrants
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
"Brick Easton" builds iconic Easton landmarks — like Center Square — out of Lego. (Photo courtesy of Brick Easton on Facebook)
‘Brick Easton’ builder crafts Easton with Lego
The writing groups were advertised with posters around campus this semester. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegewritingprogram on Instagram)
New writing groups wrap up first semester
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
The cover art of Damoi Morgan's '25 album was made by Jolie Saint Vil '27. (Photo courtesy of Damoi Morgan '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Damoi Morgan ’25 performs debut album
Swetha Tadisina '25 began her glassblowing journey two years ago. (Photo courtesy of Swetha Tadisina '25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Swetha Tadisina sparks up creativity with glassblowing
Plus One began as a group of three and has since expanded to six members. (Photo courtesy of Ajani Martin)
Student Artist Spotlight: Plus One brings together musical flair, friendship
"Lift Every Voice" is a one-act play focusing on the members of a student council at a high school.
‘Lift Every Voice’
Music by Lilly Hercik '27 can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music. (Photo courtesy of @lillymoss.music on Instagram)
Student Artist Spotlight: Lilly Hercik ‘27 puts a new spin on country music
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
"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
"Crooked House" was published in 1949 and has sold over a billion copies worldwide. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Nat’s Novels: My top 4 favorite Agatha Christie novels
"Remember the Titans" features a powerful performance by lead actor Denzel Washington, as well as an early breakout role by Ryan Gosling. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: ‘Remember the Titans’ is an enduring football classic
The pit orchestra of "Bright Star" features a professional violin player on the fiddle, as well as many student musicians playing its bluegrass-inspired score.
Performance Review: College theater’s ‘Bright Star’ shines bright
Salvage Goods II Gilded is just down the block from Salvage Goods on S. 3rd Street in Easton.
Vintage eatery joins downtown Easton
The Banana Tree seeks to welcome all plant lovers, regardless of plant experience.
Small Business Spotlight: ‘Not your garden variety botanical store’
Birdhouse Yoga is located at 327 Cattell St., with classes held seven days a week.
Perched on the hill
Tucker Garage + Grocery is set to open in downtown Easton early this fall. (Photo courtesy of Indiegogo)
Welcome to Tucker Garage + Grocery
Julian Shorter ‘27, Liam Ward '27 and Jack Marich '27 import bagels weekly from New Jersey to make breakfast sandwiches. (Photo courtesy of Jack Marich '27)
Small Business Spotlight: Bean’s Bagels brings homemade breakfast sandwiches to your door
At Qiskit Fall Fest, students participated in a workshop on quantum computing.
Qiskit Fall Fest brings the fun to quantum technology
"Rent" originally opened on Broadway in 1996 and was an overnight success.
There’s ‘No day but today’ to learn Marquis Players’ upcoming musical: ‘Rent’
"Fight or Flight Night" began with club members demonstrating basic boxing skills. (Photo courtesy of Anica Kim '27)
Boxing Club, LCEMS debut Fight or Flight Night
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
Art Jam has activities for all forms of creative expression, from playing music to drawing and painting. (Photo courtesy of McKenna Graf '26)
Art Jam: Art Society’s weekly hub of creativity
Scott Hall once belonged to the brothers of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but was later sold to the college in the 1980s.
Haunted houses
The fraternity was founded in what is now called Hogg Hall.
Meet the Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
The faculty play was a time-honored tradition at the college for nearly 40 years. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
What happened to faculty plays?
"The Laff-a-lot" was the first-ever satirical version of The Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Archives)
The history of The Scoffayette
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Women of first fully co-ed class look back 50 years after graduating
Madeline Squarcia '22 works to make 'farm to table' a reality. (Photo courtesy of Madeline Squarcia '22)
Alum Spotlight: Madeline Squarcia ’22 connects consumers to growers
Mike Handzo '11 worked with the Landis Center for Community Engagement during his time at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Mike Handzo on LinkedIn)
Alum spotlight: Mike Handzo ’11 works to create affordable housing in Lehigh Valley
Lia Embil '17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil '17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefner's Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 
Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon
Junior guard Ryan Pettit lays the ball up after a steal against Binghamton University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball hosts inaugural Lafayette Classic
Senior guard Halee Smith attempts to dribble past a FDU defender in Wednesday night's game. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball drops close matches against Monmouth, FDU
Senior guard Abby Antognoli scored her 1,000th point for the women's basketball team against Monmouth on Sunday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)
Abby Antognoli joins 1K point club
The ski and snowboarding team is gearing up to start its season in January. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Correll '25)
Checking in on club sports
Student-athletes participate in an activity for the Oaks Leadership Academy. (Photo courtesy of @leopardspotlight on Instagram)
Oaks Leadership Academy cultures student-athlete success
The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.
Football falters in 160th Rivalry game
Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing
The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Lehigh comes into the rivalry matchup at 4-1 in the Patriot League, with a chance to take the conference championship. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Athletics)
Why Lehigh will win the 160th Rivalry Game
Easton High School leads the all-time series 67-44-5 against Phillipsburg High School heading into this year's rivalry matchup. (Photo courtesy of Chris Taverner '25)
‘The rivalry will never leave you’
Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh
Sophomore midfielder Beaux Lizewski assisted on the only goal in the men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Loyola. (Photo by George Varkanis)
Men’s soccer tops Loyola in crucial Senior Day test
The men's soccer team huddles before the start of its game against Holy Cross on Oct. 12. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer splits games against American, Stony Brook
Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan readies for a header in the Leopards' Sept. 21 matchup against Navy. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer scratches late draw against Boston University
The men's soccer team prepares to defend an Army West Point corner in Saturday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoArmyWestPoint)
Men’s soccer secures first Patriot League win at Army
Junior guard Ryan Pettit lays the ball up after a steal against Binghamton University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball hosts inaugural Lafayette Classic
Sophomore forward Joshua Wyche contests a shot against Rhode Island on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops matchups against Cornell, Rhode Island
The men's basketball team earned a last-second win against Penn on Tuesday in its first home game of the season.
Men’s basketball falls at LaSalle, earns nail-biting 1st victory against Penn
Senior center Justin Vander Baan looks to finish through contact against Villanova. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses season opener to Villanova
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
After exiting last week's Patriot League final with a knee injury, senior midfielder Lineke Spaans returned to action to record the Leopards' lone shot attempt. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls in 1st round of NCAA tournament
Sophomore midfielder Stella Malinowski's late fourth quarter goal pushed the field hockey team into overtime against American University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey wins Patriot League championship
Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans was one of three Leopards to earn First Team All-Patriot League selections. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey finishes regular season with Colgate win, beats Bucknell en route to Patriot League final
Senior forward Alex Darrah scored her seventh goal of the season against Boston University on Oct. 25. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Field hockey puts up back-to-back shutout victories
Senior defender India Ralph prepares to inbound a penalty corner against Temple University on Sunday. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey loses to Drexel, defeats #20 Temple
Freshmen Tyler and Aidan Mahaffey are looking to double up on the tennis team this year.
Double trouble
Senior Arman Ganchi went 2-4 in his matches over the weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis competes at Lehigh Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from a rough outing this weekend at the Lehigh Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis defeated in dual matches against Monmouth, Rider
The women's tennis team opened its fall season at Bucknell this weekend. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s and women’s tennis compete at Bucknell Invitational
The men's tennis team looks to bounce back from an 8-15 record last season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis starts season at Bloomsburg Invitational
Sophomore outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to dig the ball. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball wins in 5 against Fordham, silenced twice by FDU
Freshman outside hitter Paige Chmura and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to contest a Virginia Tech player. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics)
Volleyball falls to Winthrop, wins against Virginia Tech at weekend tourney
Senior outside hitter Abby Nieporte and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to block a Syracuse player. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)
Volleyball begins season 3-1 at Salt City Classic Tournament
The Lafayette football team hoists the Patriot League Championship trophy for the first time since 2013. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: How fashion dictates politics
Editorial: The future of free press
Op-ed: Strawberries blooming in November
Op-ed: Moving forward
Op-ed: Write
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Editorial: A call for campus contribution
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter to the editor: Response to faculty open letter
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: Favorite holiday traditions
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: What would you get Roary for his 100th birthday?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Would you rather fight a man or a bear?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the vice presidential debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
On the Spot: Who won the debate, and why?
Nicole Hurd looked Vladimir Putin in the eyes and "got a sense of his soul."
Hurd ends all global conflicts
Don't worry, the Quaddlers can't count to 84,000.
New Bowd of Twustees talks goals, kitties
“I don’t get the sense that the men were ever afraid to show how smart they were in a classroom,” Thaddeus Robert Barron Pardee ‘33 said.
Men of first class look back 191 years after graduating
Do not come.
Lafayette College announces ‘Hibachi for Harris’
Defenestrate the frat men? Fine, we'll do it, twist our arms.
Greek life rebrands as French life
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'Power Rangers' premiered Mar. 24 in theaters (Photo courtesy of Gamezone).

A mighty disappointment: ‘Power Rangers’ fails to live up to TV show

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New X-Men series film 'Logan' is the best in the series (Photo courtesy of HeyUGuys).

‘Logan’ is the best film of the X-Men series

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’50 Shades Darker’: So bad it’s good

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The funny and the powerful: Top five Super Bowl LI commercials

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‘Final Chapter’ ruins ‘Resident Evil’ franchise

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The pain of purity: Social Justice Keynote focuses on the damaging influence of Christian “purity culture”

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Go go power remake: Remakes are blight upon modern film and need to stop

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Eclectic Excursions: Holy Mack Truck

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A good effort: Sully is a solid movie that fails to live up to real life

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September 16, 2016
Skip Wilkins playing piano.[Photo Courtesy of Skip Wilkins]

Jazz great back on stage: Campus mainstay to play in Williams Center on Saturday

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September 16, 2016
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A dynamic quintet: The Akinmusire Quintet to perform today at Lafayette

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That’s What She Read: The First Time She Drowned

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A professorial performance: Susan Charlton and Alexis Fisher bring classical music to campus

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W. Kamau Bell will be performing Tuesday in Colton Chapel. (Courtesy of LAF)

Confronting hate with comedy: W. Kamau Bell to speak at Colton Chapel on Tuesday

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September 9, 2016

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The food courts are a-changing: Lower Farinon brings in new dining options

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Bojack Horseman: Is it good? Does it do well? Let's find out!

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September 9, 2016

Lafayette theater’s upcoming acts: Looking ahead at the 2016–2017 year on the stage

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September 2, 2016

Guide to fall galleries on campus: A look at this semester’s artistic offerings

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September 2, 2016

Welcoming 2020: First two weeks of classes provides programs for first years

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Williams Center announces 2016-2017 season: The new year's highlights

Williams Center announces 2016-2017 season: The new year’s highlights

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The film's the thing: The top five Shakespeare movie adaptations

The film’s the thing: The top five Shakespeare movie adaptations

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Popular pianist to play Saturday: Williams Center welcomes jazz great Bill Charlap

Popular pianist to play Saturday: Williams Center welcomes jazz great Bill Charlap

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Photo by Willem Ytsma '16. Actors performing choreographed routines in "Faith in Flux."

Spirituality on stage: Theater department digs deep for a thought-provoking play

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April 23, 2016
Photo by Courtney DeVita '19. Brian Bradford reading a passage from "Greetings from Gravipause."

Contemplating love and science: Brian Bradford discusses his new book “Greetings from Gravipause”

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April 23, 2016
Miranda Wilcha '16 gets painted as students take part in the Evening of Paint where guests paint on giant canvases, themselves and their friends at the Williams Visual Arts Building on Friday May 2, 2014. May 5, 2914 © Zovko Photographic llc

A colorful undertaking: Festival of Paint promises to be bigger than ever before

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A super bore: “Bathman v. Superman” is a full, drab and dark disaster

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March 31, 2016

Dancing into spring: The Lafayette Dance Company prepares for recital

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Oh, brother!: Sacha Baron Cohen stars in his worst movie to date

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Art campus welcomes Academy Award-winning director: Roger Ross Williams screens new film on campus

Art campus welcomes Academy Award-winning director: Roger Ross Williams screens new film on campus

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March 17, 2016
Frying it up with Friedman: Collegian cooking competition to feature Lafayette student

Frying it up with Friedman: Collegian cooking competition to feature Lafayette student

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The Lucrece effect: Scholar talks about portrayal of rape in early modern theater

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March 4, 2016
Pluck of the Irish: Traditional band Danú performs old Irish music

Pluck of the Irish: Traditional band Danú performs old Irish music

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February 15, 2016
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February 15, 2016

Kung Fu fun

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February 5, 2016

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January 29, 2016

Movie Review: A brilliant bore

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January 29, 2016
The Lafayette big band directed by Skip Wilkins.[Photo by Ryan Burke ‘16]

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December 11, 2015

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December 11, 2015
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Movie Review: True underdogs

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A license to thrill

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Professor Ingrid Furniss lecturing about the Ruan Xian. [Photo by Ryan Burke ‘16]

A proud lineage

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October 23, 2015

A formidable force

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October 23, 2015
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A question of faith: New theater department production is complex and thought-provoking

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October 1, 2015

Movie Review: A creative wasteland

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September 25, 2015
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Movie Review: An imperfect film

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September 18, 2015

Never forget

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September 11, 2015
The Skillman DVD collection [Photo by Caroline Nawrocki ‘18]

Skillman Cinema

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September 11, 2015
Jazz musician Barry Harris will perform at the Williams Center this evening. [Photo courtesy of Williams Center]

Jazz master comes to College Hill

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September 11, 2015

The Colbert Return

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September 11, 2015
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September 4, 2015
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Legacy by design

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September 4, 2015

Mad for Max

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September 4, 2015
A 1940 graduation procession led by Lafayette’s sword. [Photo courtesy of Diane Shaw and Lafayette College Archives]

180 years of commencement traditions

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May 8, 2015

Movie Review : A tough act to follow

By James Bickford
May 8, 2015
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Super powered smack down

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May 1, 2015
Scenes from Lafayette’s Frankenstein 2029 production, which runs through this Saturday, depict three stories: the story of old Frankenstein, new Frankenstein and Mary Shelley as she writes her masterpiece. This play is a Lafayette original, written by Gavin Knox ‘17 and theater professor Suzanne Westfall. [Photos by Hana Isihara '17]

Performance Review: A creative, wonderful mess

By James Bickford
April 24, 2015
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Movie Trailer Review: “Chewie, we’re home”

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April 24, 2015
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A story that tells itself

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April 17, 2015
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Movie Review: Furious 7: a fitting tribute

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April 10, 2015
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The unlimited art form

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March 27, 2015

Weiss finds a new presidency at Metropolitan Museum of Art

By James Bickford
March 13, 2015
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The Worst

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March 13, 2015
The performers dance to traditional Irish music. [Photo courtesy of Chuck Zovko, Communications Division]

Irish dancing and drama

By James Bickford
March 6, 2015

The most human soul

By James Bickford
March 6, 2015
50 Shades was terrible–no if’s and’s or butts

50 Shades was terrible–no if’s and’s or butts

By James Bickford
February 27, 2015
Dear Lafayette...

Dear Lafayette…

By James Bickford
February 20, 2015

Countdown of the best rom-coms for Valentine’s Day

By James Bickford
February 13, 2015

Oscars Predictions

By James Bickford
February 6, 2015
The Story Behind the Interview

The Story Behind the Interview

By James Bickford
January 30, 2015
The 12 films of Christmas

The 12 films of Christmas

By James Bickford
December 5, 2014
The Best Football Rivalries in Film

The Best Football Rivalries in Film

By James Bickford
November 21, 2014
Change your world, not your body

Change your world, not your body

By James Bickford
November 14, 2014

Movie Review: The sound of “Fury”

By James Bickford
November 7, 2014
Top six films to see this Halloween

Top six films to see this Halloween

By James Bickford
October 31, 2014
“Gone Girl” is a riveting thriller

“Gone Girl” is a riveting thriller

By James Bickford
October 10, 2014

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: The Story Continues

By James Bickford
October 3, 2014
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