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The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Easton mayoral debate recap
A Truman Scholar, Cham will work at Bloomberg after she graduates.
Fatimata Cham ’23 wins Pepper Prize
A burglary was reported at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Two students accused of burglarizing Greek life houses
Lafayette Data community provided the above graph of budget allocations by category. (Figure courtesy of Lafayette Data Community)
Data Community Club breaks down Student Government budget
The bear sighting was reported directly to Easton City Hall. (Photo courtesy of @cityofeastonpa on Twitter)
Bear sighted near campus
Some Student Government members drafted a resolution in response to the Faculty Teaching & Learning Committees proposal.
Faculty committee seeks to limit Course Evaluation access
Some biology students were unable to take seats in classes due to staff turnover.
Biology department staffing shuffle causes headaches
This year, Admissions expects around 700 students in the class of 2027.
Second-highest number of applications on record, college plans smaller class of 2027
The last change to the deans excuse policy came over four years ago.
New dean’s excuse form to standardize absence policy
The Leopard for a Day program allows prospective, accepted and incoming students to shadow current students.
Leopard for a Day returns
Lafayette Data community provided the above graph of budget allocations by category. (Figure courtesy of Lafayette Data Community)
Data Community Club breaks down Student Government budget
Some Student Government members drafted a resolution in response to the Faculty Teaching & Learning Committees proposal.
Faculty committee seeks to limit Course Evaluation access
The amended budget guidelines will provide clubs with extra funds for merchandise.
Student Government amends budget guidelines
Student Involvement plans to block employees from OurCampus voting.
Three non-students found to have cast ballots in Student Government elections
Dean Tim Cox will choose Student Government representatives to select Pepper Prize finalists.
Changes made to Pepper Prize selection process
Neha Vora is one of at least two tenured professors to leave the college this semester. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
‘You can’t help but feel underappreciated’: Tenured professor Neha Vora leaving Lafayette
Some Student Government members drafted a resolution in response to the Faculty Teaching & Learning Committees proposal.
Faculty committee seeks to limit Course Evaluation access
Professor Khadijah Mitchell will have the opportunity to teach at various medical schools at her new job. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College Communications)
Biology professor Khadijah Mitchell to depart for top cancer center
Some biology students were unable to take seats in classes due to staff turnover.
Biology department staffing shuffle causes headaches
Student Involvement plans to block employees from OurCampus voting.
Three non-students found to have cast ballots in Student Government elections
The incumbent mayor, Sal Panto Jr. (left), is facing a primary challenge from Peter Melan (right), a self-fashioned maverick who serves on the Easton City Council. (Photo by Brian Myszkowski for LehighValleyNews.com)
Easton mayoral debate recap
The bear sighting was reported directly to Easton City Hall. (Photo courtesy of @cityofeastonpa on Twitter)
Bear sighted near campus
The primary election will be held on May 16.
Easton election guide: 2023 municipal primary
Clement Swaby was connected to alleged crimes in other jurisdictions with DNA evidence. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
McCartney Street intruder sentenced to rest of life in prison
Twyleak Sexton, whose alleged actions resulted in the campus lockdown, was arrested in New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of RLS Media)
Campus locked down after shooting downtown, suspect apprehended
A burglary was reported at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)
Two students accused of burglarizing Greek life houses
The accident occurred at the intersection of McCartney and High Streets.
College Hill traffic accident leaves student hospitalized
Public Safety has increased its presence on and off campus following the incident.
Gun flashed at students at Cattell Street house
Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents. (Photo by Seth Wenig for the Associated Press)
Lafayette weighs in on Trump arrest
Clement Swaby was connected to alleged crimes in other jurisdictions with DNA evidence. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
McCartney Street intruder sentenced to rest of life in prison
The master plan will be finalized at the end of 2023.
Master plan recap: A year of envisioning change
Students and faculty have pressed the administration to speed up accessibility efforts.
Despite increased awareness, accessibility issues persist
The monument has been moved in the past, according to an Indigenous Rights Coalition leader.
College to consider Sullivan Monument proposals
This year, Admissions expects around 700 students in the class of 2027.
Second-highest number of applications on record, college plans smaller class of 2027
The last change to the deans excuse policy came over four years ago.
New dean’s excuse form to standardize absence policy
Empty Threat was one of the student bands that performed at Lafchella.
Lafchella persists, rain or shine
Lafayette hosted two drag queens despite local backlash over similar events. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegelibrary on Instagram)
Drag Story Hour encourages LGBTQ+ inclusion
A projected background was utilized to immerse the audience deeper in the play. (Photo courtesy of Timmy Mayrose 23)
Performance Review: Tear-jerking portrayal of PTSD in ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’
Ella Dalgliesh 25 created sculptures inspired by her family. (Photo courtesy of Ella Dalgliesh 25)
Sculpture class project ‘The 100’ makes artistic mark on campus
Remy Oktay 24 organized the dinner as a final assignment for his class. (Photo courtesy of Remy Oktay 24)
Student brings strangers together with secretive steak dinner
Maria Soukup 26 is trained in playing classical music on the violin. (Photo courtesy of Rae Shepard 26)
Student Artist Spotlight: Violinist Maria Soukup ’26 on her love for ‘shared language’ of playing
Hanoi Ragmen has performed in established venues in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Shaan Shuster 23)
Student Artist Spotlight: Shaan Shuster ’23 on his award-winning band
Zach Freiheiter 23 has been composing his own music since his first year at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Zach Freiheiter 23)
Student Artist Spotlight: Zach Freiheiter ’23 on his composing journey
Juliana Soldat 24 sculpted pieces for her independent study that comment on mental health and personal struggles. (Photo courtesy of Juliana Soldat 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Juliana Soldat ’24 depicts mental illness through sculpture
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
A projected background was utilized to immerse the audience deeper in the play. (Photo courtesy of Timmy Mayrose 23)
Performance Review: Tear-jerking portrayal of PTSD in ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’
Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer will add to his impressive filmography this summer. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Five new movies to look forward to this summer
Kendal Davis 26 tried vegan sandwiches and desserts from Easton Public Market. (Photo courtesy of Kendal Davis 26)
The best vegan options in Easton Public Market
Amadeus features critically acclaimed direction and performances. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Movie Review: Sam’s top 5 of all time: #4 ‘Amadeus’
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling give standout performances in La La Land. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Movie Review: Sam’s top 5 of all time: #5 ‘La La Land’
Mia and Maddies offers desserts and flavors from around the world.
Small Business Spotlight: Mia and Maddie’s Bakery serves goodies with a doctor’s touch
Jenny DeLorenzo intends for Plants + Coffee to have a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. (Photo courtesy of WFMZ)
Small Business Spotlight: Plants + Coffee sprouts in Easton
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
Meredith Forman 24 hopes that the addition of pride flags on the arts houses will spur more LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Pride flags installed at art houses as ‘visual show of allyship’
Benjamin Herman 23, Joshua Hale 23 and Shirley Liu 23 said that their trip to Tokyo was one to remember. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Liu 23)
Forensics team takes on Tokyo
Write to Be opted against a typical club structure in favor of a more close-knit feel. (Graphic by Samantha Peabody 25 for Write to Be)
Write to Be connects student writers of color
LafKid Connect hosts students from Easton Middle School on campus every Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Camille Carthy 23)
LafKid Connect brings Easton Area Middle School students to campus
The Mar-Keys is one of Lafayettes all-voices a capella groups. (Photo courtesy of Alex Thurtle 24)
Starting out on the right note: Mar-Keys compete for first time
Rick Fisher (right), who was the Leopard mascot for 15 years, poses with the current mascot, Dysean Alexander. (Photo courtesy of Dysean Alexander)
Unmasking the Leopard
The current spring concert, Lafchella, features student bands and local performers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
History of the spring concert
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
Ted Norton eventually resigned from his position at Lafayettes library after being accused of having communist ties. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Communists on campus?: Letters illuminate Lafayette’s Red Scare
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
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners 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
Shayne Figueroa 99 first became interested in food studies after taking an American Studies class at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Shayne Figueroa 99)
Alumni Spotlight: NYU professor Shayne Figueroa ’99 shares passion for food history
Amy Emerick Clerkin 03 landed a Capitol Hill gig just months after graduation. (Photo courtesy of LegiStorm)
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Emerick Clerkin ’03 on climbing Washington’s ranks
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
Malik Hamm will play for the Ravens in his hometown of Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Senior Malik Hamm signs with Baltimore Ravens
Some members of the crew team will represent Lafayette in Tennessee this month. (Photo courtesy of @lafcrew on Instagram)
Crew sweeps the board at Gifford Pinchot Sprints Regatta
Team members pose after a strong 4x400 performance at the 2023 indoor Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of Lily Dineen 24)
What to expect at Track and Field Patriot League Championship
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Coach John Troxell celebrates with his team following its last second win over Sacred Heart. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
The state of Lafayette sports
Malik Hamm will play for the Ravens in his hometown of Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Senior Malik Hamm signs with Baltimore Ravens
Sophomore Nahjee Adams carries the ball past defenders. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football showcases talent at Spring Game, looks forward to fall
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
Mens soccer tied ESU at Cottingham Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)
Men’s soccer hosts annual Earn Your Spots Game
The Gummeson Grounds will have several improvements, including a new press box. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)
Construction on new soccer stadium underway
Yazdan Basir 23 creates models to help the mens soccer team visualize its statistics. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Today)
Yazdan Basir ’23 brings men’s soccer stats to life
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
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Adama Sanogo waits to embrace head coach Dan Hurley following their national championship victory. (Photo courtesy of KSL Sports)
Sidelines: Wrapping up March Madness
Sophomore guard CJ Fulton is a key member of the basketball team with an interesting playing history and optimistic view on the Leopards future. (Photo courtesy of CJ Fulton 25)
From Éire to here, basketball’s CJ Fulton fits in
The mens basketball team celebrates its Sunday night win against American, which sent it to the Patriot League finals. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
After nail-biting win against American, men’s basketball falls to No. 1 seed Colgate in League Championship
Senior captain Leo OBoyle, who scored his 1,000th career point against American on Sunday, will be key for the Leopards against Colgate. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Patriot League Championship Preview: Can the Leopards pull off the upset?
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
The tennis team beat Loyola Maryland for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis sets program record in blowout victory over Loyola Maryland
Senior Halle DeNardo waits to return the ball during her match against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis drops senior day match to Lehigh
Sophomore Olivia Boeckman uses the forehand during the Leopards matchup. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis kicks off regular season with decisive victory
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
Christian Kiselica led George Washington to a top-25 ranking prior to coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Christian Kiselica named head volleyball coach
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
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Op-Ed: What to do about the fashion in the room?
Op-Ed: Public art at Lafayette College
Op-Ed: Where is tuition going?: Not visiting or adjunct faculty
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Op-Ed: What to do about the fashion in the room?
Op-Ed: Public art at Lafayette College
Op-Ed: Where is tuition going?: Not visiting or adjunct faculty
Op-Ed: Thank you for your support
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
The Student Government office should reopen in two to four business days, once the clean up crew takes care of the blood.
Student Government Budget Committee beat to death: Happiness Club, SMAC to blame
During his time on the Shanghai Sharks, Scott T. Pippin was named Most Caring Player.
Scott T. Pippin to take over as head men’s basketball coach
Please dont ask her if shes friends with ChatGPT. Thats racist.
Hurd exposed as AI
Thank you rich donor!
Alum donates millions to scholarship for straight white men
Kevin requires a diet of three small dogs per shift.
Chi Phi party empty after no one solves their riddles three
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A film’s modern remake takes too much from original

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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

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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

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March 10, 2017
50 Shades Darker premiered earlier this week as the second movie in the trilogy (Photo courtesy of ComingSoon.com).

’50 Shades Darker’: So bad it’s good

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February 17, 2017

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

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

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February 3, 2017

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

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January 27, 2017

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

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December 9, 2016
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Eclectic Excursions: Visit DaVinci Science Center in Allentown, with plans for expansion in Easton

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December 2, 2016

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

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November 18, 2016

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

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November 11, 2016

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

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November 4, 2016
Eclectic Excursions: Holy Mack Truck

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

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October 28, 2016

Eclectic Excursions: Haunted Destinations

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October 28, 2016

Eclectic Excursions: Biting into the Big Apple

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

The magnificent failure: Hollywood cranks out yet another terrible remake

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September 30, 2016
Eclectic Excursions: Jaunt through jazz history

Eclectic Excursions: Jaunt through jazz history

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September 23, 2016

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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September 16, 2016

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

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September 16, 2016

Eclectic Excursions: White Water Rafting

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September 16, 2016

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

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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

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September 9, 2016

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

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September 9, 2016

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

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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!

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September 9, 2016
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A breathtaking film: “Don’t Breathe” is a great flick in a great year for horror

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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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September 2, 2016
Gene Wilder

A man of pure imagination

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

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

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May 6, 2016
The films the thing: The top five Shakespeare movie adaptations

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

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April 29, 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

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April 29, 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

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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

By James Bickford
April 15, 2016

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

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April 1, 2016

Dancing into spring: The Lafayette Dance Company prepares for recital

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April 1, 2016

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

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March 18, 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

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March 18, 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

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March 18, 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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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

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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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March 4, 2016

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

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March 4, 2016

Lessons from Plutopia: Acclaimed historian discusses her most famous book

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February 26, 2016

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

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February 19, 2016

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

By James Bickford
February 16, 2016
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A Marquis scholar: Acclaimed author speaks about Lafayette

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February 16, 2016

Kung Fu fun

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February 5, 2016

Tom Hanks coming to campus

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January 29, 2016

Movie Review: A brilliant bore

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

A night of jazz

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December 11, 2015

2015’s best films

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

Experienced advice

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December 4, 2015

The worst movies of 2015

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December 4, 2015

Movie Review: True underdogs

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November 20, 2015

A license to thrill

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November 6, 2015

Worst sequels in horror history

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October 30, 2015
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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Movie Review: A new standard for sci-fi

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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

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October 2, 2015

Movie Review: A creative wasteland

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September 25, 2015
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Movie Review: An imperfect film

By James Bickford
September 18, 2015

Never forget

By James Bickford
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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Rock the Quad

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

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

By James Bickford
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”

By James Bickford
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

By James Bickford
April 10, 2015
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The unlimited art form

By James Bickford
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

By James Bickford
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

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February 13, 2015

Oscars Predictions

By James Bickford
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