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Nicole Eramo will work with President Hurd on the strategic plan. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Eramo)
Chief of staff added to president’s office
Student Lifes party registration policy has faced student concerns since its introduction last year.
Party registration policy off to slow start
The South College bell has been ringing three minutes late since the start of the semester.
Malfunctioning bell tower ticks off campus
The past month and a half has been a busy time for politics from the local to the national level. (Photos courtesy of Lehigh Valley Ramblings, Associated Press, Getty, Consolidated News Photos and The Morning Call)
What you missed in politics over break
Lafayette Activities Forum attributed much of the uproar surrounding 100 Nights to misinformation. (Graphic courtesy of @laf_activities on Instagram.)
100 Nights changes provoke student pushback
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
The bulk of Student Government spending goes toward club sports.
Who should fund Lafayette’s club sports?
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
Adamson enjoys working with metrics to improve sustainability. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College.)
Recent Sustainability hire, Melissa Adamson, talks background, goals
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 past month and a half has been a busy time for politics from the local to the national level. (Photos courtesy of Lehigh Valley Ramblings, Associated Press, Getty, Consolidated News Photos and The Morning Call)
What you missed in politics over break
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
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
Nicole Eramo will work with President Hurd on the strategic plan. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Eramo)
Chief of staff added to president’s office
The bulk of Student Government spending goes toward club sports.
Who should fund Lafayette’s club sports?
Lafayette receives $40k for sexual violence prevention grant
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 display on James Armistead Lafayette will be in Skillman room 209 throughout Black History Month.
Special Collections honors Revolutionary-era Black spy with display
The second fire to engulf Pardee Hall occurred in 1897. (Photo courtesy of College Archives)
The professor who set fire to Pardee: Your burning questions answered
Custodian and artist Joe Swarctzs work is on display in the Williams Visual Arts Building. (Photo courtesy of Joe Swarctz)
Joe Swarctz, custodian of the arts – and the arts campus
WGS 350: Intersectional Feminist Activisms collected accessibility data to curate a detailed report.
Women, gender and sexuality studies class project highlights campus accessibility barriers
Isabella Lu 25 made archaeological illustrations for professor Ingrid Furniss upcoming book. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Lu 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Isabella Lu ’25 digs into archeology illustrations
Isabella Lu 25 made archaeological illustrations for professor Ingrid Furniss upcoming book. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Lu 25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Isabella Lu ’25 digs into archeology illustrations
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
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’
Easton Candle Company is open downtown from Friday through Sunday.
Small Business Spotlight: Easton Candle Company curates clean, unique fragrances
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
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
The display on James Armistead Lafayette will be in Skillman room 209 throughout Black History Month.
Special Collections honors Revolutionary-era Black spy with display
The second fire to engulf Pardee Hall occurred in 1897. (Photo courtesy of College Archives)
The professor who set fire to Pardee: Your burning questions answered
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
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
Sophomore Abby Antognoli goes for a lay up in the waining seconds of the Leopards victory. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Women’s basketball roars back from 17-point deficit to beat Colgate
Among the Leopards leaving are defensive lineman Malik Hamm, who declared for the NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football completes 2027 recruiting class, signs 26 new players
Freshman Josh Rivera elevates for a three during his double-double performance against Colgate last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball loses to Patriot League leader Colgate
The track and field team warms up for its rivalry match against Lehigh last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Track and field falls to Lehigh despite several impressive finishes
Twelve Leopards either graduated or transferred since last season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Baseball’s Coach Miller begins inaugural season amid significant player turnover
Among the Leopards leaving are defensive lineman Malik Hamm, who declared for the NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football completes 2027 recruiting class, signs 26 new players
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
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 to the editor
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: 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 to the editor
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
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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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Review

May 5, 2017
Ghost in the Shell fails to properly remake parts or original film (Courtesy of Forbes).

A film’s modern remake takes too much from original

April 14, 2017
Power Rangers premiered Mar. 24 in theaters (Photo courtesy of Gamezone).

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

March 31, 2017
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

March 10, 2017
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’50 Shades Darker’: So bad it’s good

February 17, 2017

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

February 10, 2017
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‘Final Chapter’ ruins ‘Resident Evil’ franchise

February 3, 2017

Eclectic Excursions: Get away for a day to nearby mountain resort

January 27, 2017

Museums, monuments and memorials: See the sights at the nation’s capital

December 9, 2016
Allentown DaVinci Science Center is considering new location on Easton waterfront

Eclectic Excursions: Visit DaVinci Science Center in Allentown, with plans for expansion in Easton

December 2, 2016

A look in to the Lehigh Valley’s Past: Museum celebrates Native American culture, history

November 18, 2016

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

November 11, 2016

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

November 4, 2016
Eclectic Excursions: Holy Mack Truck

Eclectic Excursions: Holy Mack Truck

November 4, 2016
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Fun films for a frightening night: The best animated movies for Halloween

October 28, 2016

Eclectic Excursions: Haunted Destinations

October 28, 2016

Eclectic Excursions: Biting into the Big Apple

October 7, 2016
The magnificent failure: Hollywood cranks out yet another terrible remake

The magnificent failure: Hollywood cranks out yet another terrible remake

September 30, 2016
Eclectic Excursions: Jaunt through jazz history

Eclectic Excursions: Jaunt through jazz history

September 23, 2016

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

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

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

September 16, 2016

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

September 16, 2016

Eclectic Excursions: White Water Rafting

September 16, 2016

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

September 16, 2016
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

September 9, 2016

An eclectic escape: Moravian Pottery offers an interesting window to the past

September 9, 2016

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

September 9, 2016
Bojack Horseman: Is it good? Does it do well? Lets find out!

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

September 9, 2016
Dont Breathe is a great flick in a great year for horror, writes James Bickford. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

A breathtaking film: “Don’t Breathe” is a great flick in a great year for horror

September 9, 2016

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

September 2, 2016

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

September 2, 2016

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

September 2, 2016
Gene Wilder

A man of pure imagination

September 1, 2016
Williams Center announces 2016-2017 season: The new years highlights

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

May 5, 2016
The films the thing: The top five Shakespeare movie adaptations

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

April 28, 2016
Popular pianist to play Saturday: Williams Center welcomes jazz great Bill Charlap

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

April 28, 2016
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

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”

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

April 14, 2016

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

March 31, 2016

Dancing into spring: The Lafayette Dance Company prepares for recital

March 31, 2016

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

March 17, 2016
Spring concert lineup revealed: Lil Dicky, B.o.B and Instrum to perform on May 7

Spring concert lineup revealed: Lil Dicky, B.o.B and Instrum to perform on May 7

March 17, 2016
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

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

March 11, 2016
The Lucrece effect: Scholar talks about portrayal of rape in early modern theater

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

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

March 4, 2016

A new direction for Disney: Zootopia tackles difficult subjects with charm and grace

March 4, 2016

Lessons from Plutopia: Acclaimed historian discusses her most famous book

February 26, 2016

A refreshing blast of crude air: The latest superhero movie defies tropes and decency

February 19, 2016

Tom Hanks’ top five performances: Celebrating the storied career of one of Hollywood’s most accomplished actors

February 15, 2016
Photo by Courtney DeVita 19

A Marquis scholar: Acclaimed author speaks about Lafayette

February 15, 2016

Kung Fu fun

February 5, 2016

Tom Hanks coming to campus

January 29, 2016

Movie Review: A brilliant bore

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

A night of jazz

December 11, 2015

2015’s best films

December 11, 2015
Photo by Willem Ytsma ‘16 [Dr. Zeldis presenting in Colton Chapel]

Experienced advice

December 4, 2015

The worst movies of 2015

December 4, 2015

Movie Review: True underdogs

November 20, 2015

A license to thrill

November 6, 2015

Worst sequels in horror history

October 30, 2015
Professor Ingrid Furniss lecturing about the Ruan Xian. [Photo by Ryan Burke ‘16]

A proud lineage

October 23, 2015

A formidable force

October 23, 2015
Photo courtesy of t2.gstatic.com

Movie Review: A new standard for sci-fi

October 9, 2015
A question of faith: New theater department production is complex and thought-provoking

A question of faith: New theater department production is complex and thought-provoking

October 1, 2015

Movie Review: A creative wasteland

September 25, 2015
Poster courtesy of teaser-trailer.com

Movie Review: An imperfect film

September 18, 2015

Never forget

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

Skillman Cinema

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

September 11, 2015

The Colbert Return

September 11, 2015
Graphic courtesy of Balloon Ride Fantasy

Rock the Quad

September 4, 2015
The geofilter created by Aaron Levenson ‘15. [Photo by Rachel Robertson ‘18]

Legacy by design

September 4, 2015

Mad for Max

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

May 8, 2015

Movie Review : A tough act to follow

May 8, 2015
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Super powered smack down

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

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

April 24, 2015
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A story that tells itself

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

April 10, 2015
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The unlimited art form

March 27, 2015

Weiss finds a new presidency at Metropolitan Museum of Art

March 13, 2015
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The Worst

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

Irish dancing and drama

March 6, 2015

The most human soul

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

February 27, 2015
Dear Lafayette...

Dear Lafayette…

February 20, 2015

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

February 13, 2015

Oscars Predictions

February 6, 2015
The Story Behind the Interview

The Story Behind the Interview

January 30, 2015
The 12 films of Christmas

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December 5, 2014
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The Best Football Rivalries in Film

November 21, 2014
Change your world, not your body

Change your world, not your body

November 14, 2014

Movie Review: The sound of “Fury”

November 7, 2014
Top six films to see this Halloween

Top six films to see this Halloween

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

“Gone Girl” is a riveting thriller

October 10, 2014

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: The Story Continues

October 3, 2014
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