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This fall, Ashley will be pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at Drexel University.
Alex Ashley ‘22 wins Pepper Prize
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor
(Photo by Brandon Marin 22)
Faculty votes in favor of restructuring, cuts faculty committees by over half
Student Governments Sustainability Committee worked to pass the resolution calling for an increase in transparency regarding the endowment.
Student Government resolution pushes for sustainability in college investments
Student governments new budget guidelines will require clubs to submit financial requests at designated times, as opposed to every week.
Budget request process for student organizations modified
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)
Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future
Presley Anderson 22 and Abby Esposito 22 were previously the president and vice president of pep band, respectively. (Photo courtesy of Presley Anderson 22)
Student Artists Spotlight: Presley Anderson ’22, Abby Esposito ’22 formed lasting friendships through Pep Band
Josh Peck spoke to students about his experiences in the entertainment business, social media and finding his own happiness. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
‘Hug me brotha’: ‘Drake & Josh’ star Josh Peck welcomed with open arms as Senior Speaker
The food studies exhibit shows off culinary ephemera, or materials related to food and cooking that would not normally have a long shelf life. (Photo courtesy of Emma Sylvester 25)
You are what you(‘re told to) eat: Stefano Mancini ’22 curates food studies exhibit in Skillman
The fundraiser, hosted at LaFarm, will feature prayer, reflection and participation from the local Ukrainian community. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegefarm on Instagram)
‘It’s an act of hope’: LaFarm to hold Sunflowers for Ukraine event on Sunday
The mens lacrosse team found sustained success this season after undergoing a multi-year rebuild, giving hope for the future. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s lacrosse has best season in twelve years
Senior Ryan Tall shakes hands with the competition following his 30-foot putt to win the Patriot League Individual Championship. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Ryan Tall wins Patriot League Individual Championship, Lafayette places second overall
Freshman Carter Dorighi makes a play up the middle during Lafayettes 13-7 Sundays series, clinching win over Navy. (Photo Courtesy of GoLeopards)
Leopards take series against Navy, build momentum for playoffs
Freshman Michael Hayes looks to pitch the ball back to junior Julius Young during the Lafayette Maroon and White game. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Football plays annual Maroon and White Game, looks ahead to fall season
Lafayettes sports psychologist Julie Amato strives to make sure that the athletes around campus have the mental health support they need. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)
Lafayette student-athletes discuss mental health challenges
Op-Ed: Listen to the Cassandras: Prepare for the post-Roe world
The NBA playoffs: Can the newcomers bring new energy to the party?
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Looking to the past, speaking on Lviv
Op-Ed: Teaching Black literature at Lafayette: A reconsideration
Sidelines: End of lockout/free agency
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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Myles Wolf

Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist

Myles Wolf has been writing for The Lafayette since 2019, specializing in film related content. 

He is an English major currently creating a documentary as a Whitman Fellow for the West Baltimore Reimagining and Redevelopment Initiative. He has also worked for an online screenwriting software company called Open Screenplay and has also done media-related projects for Student Government, ITAL and the Dyer Center.

All content by Myles Wolf
After a chaotic first episode, the narrative of Moon Knight comes back together in its six episodes with unique characters and relationships. (Photo courtesy of Marvel)

TV Review: First season of ‘Moon Knight’ features strong characters and complicated plot

May 6, 2022
Everything Everywhere All at Once explores the fractured relationship between a middle-aged Chinese immigrant and her daughter through a series of parallel dimensions. (Photo courtesy of IGN)

Movie Review: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ successfully embodies experimental filmmaking

April 29, 2022
Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a sequel to the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie, brings the speedy video game protagonist to the silver screen once more. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Despite enjoyable moments, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ ultimately disappoints

April 15, 2022
Moon Knight premiered on March 30, and a new episode will be released every week. (Photo courtesy of Marvel.com)

TV Review: ‘Moon Knight’ premiere offers intriguing ideas but lacks direction

April 8, 2022
The Batman (2022) has been in theaters since March 4. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

‘The Batman’ exceeds expectations with unique cinematography and realism

March 11, 2022
Cyrano is a retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac. However, instead of having a large nose, this Cyrano struggles to confess his love to Roxanne because of his dwarfism. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

‘Cyrano’ reimagines a classic story with charming cast and dynamic musical numbers

March 4, 2022
X/onerated retraces the story of recently exonerated Muhammad Abdul Aziz and the impact his conviction had on his life and family. (Photo courtesy of ABC News)

Movie Review: ‘X/onerated’ strikes with courage and authenticity

February 25, 2022
Although Death on the Nile features some impressive acting and beautifully-shot visuals, its characters and ending leave something to be desired. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Death on the Nile’ tackles understandings of race and unseen histories, lacks well-rounded characters

February 18, 2022
Belfast is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story that balances commentary on religious conflict with heartfelt moments. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Belfast’ is a ‘sprawling epic’ about the violence and complexities of oppression

February 11, 2022
Spider-Man: No Way Home, features Spider-Man working to return villains from alternate dimensions back to their respective timelines. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Spiderman: No Way Home’ impresses with impactful storytelling and iconic villains

February 4, 2022
King Richard follows the story of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. (Photo courtesy of Metacritic)

Movie Review: ‘King Richard’ takes admirable risks in telling the story of the Williams sisters and their father

January 28, 2022
Eternals tells the story of a group of superheroes who have secretly resided on Earth and must come out of hiding to preserve mankind. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Eternals’ suffers from a bloated cast and confusing editing

November 12, 2021
Dune (2021) features an assortment of talented actors that function as an ensemble cast. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

‘Dune’ (2021) toes the line between pompous and brilliant

November 5, 2021
A poster of Candyman. The Candyman stands with his back facing the camera, hooked hand in air. The words say it are written on his back in yellow letters. Beside him in the same yellow color reads, Candyman. Above Candyman reads, A film by Nia DaCosta and producer Jordan Peele.

Ten movies to make you scream, laugh and gasp this Halloween season

October 29, 2021
A post of No Time to Die where James Bond i standing in front of a large seven.

‘No Time to Die’ delivers satisfying conclusion to Daniel Craig’s time as James Bond

October 22, 2021
A poster of Venom: Let There Be Carnage where Venom is reaching through Carnages mouth while being held back by red restraints.

‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ improves on its predecessor with dynamic action and fun humor

October 8, 2021
Dear Evan Hansen movie poster.

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ film adaptation fails to live up to Broadway original

October 1, 2021
A poster of Candyman. The Candyman stands with his back facing the camera, hooked hand in air. The words say it are written on his back in yellow letters. Beside him in the same yellow color reads, Candyman. Above Candyman reads, A film by Nia DaCosta and producer Jordan Peele.

‘Candyman’ (2021) goes ‘beyond the conventions’ of horror to tackle America’s history of racial violence

September 24, 2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is now playing in theaters. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Movie Review: ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ is one step forward for Asian representation but not for plot

September 17, 2021
In Free Guy, the main character Guy (Ryan Reynolds) discovers that he is a character in a video game and goes on an adventure to save his virtual city. (Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

‘Free Guy’ and its themes will resonate with viewers during the pandemic

September 3, 2021
Melissa Shusterman smiling in front of a blurred background.

State representative Melissa L. Shusterman ’89 on the importance of women in politics

March 19, 2021
Samvera logo

Updated digital repository allows for increased access to scholarly publications

March 5, 2021
WJRH has utilized social media to get the word out about their radio shows remotely. Photo taken prior to March 2020. (Photo Courtesy of Calvin Sharp 21)

WJRH goes remote, members explain the challenges of streaming radio shows from a distance

October 23, 2020
Why Cant I Play With My Friends? can be purchased on the books website and will soon be available on the Barnes and Noble Online Bookstore. (Photo courtesy of Tori Schoen 20)

Tori Schoen ’20 provides illustrations for new children’s book ‘Why Can’t I Play With My Friends?’

September 18, 2020
Bynum was named one of the top 20 under 40 fiction writers by The New Yorker magazine in 2010. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum)

Award-winning author Sarah Shun-lien Bynum discusses her novella ‘Many a Little Makes’ and her reasons for writing

September 4, 2020
Savanna Toure 21 recently studied abroad in Cape Town, South Africa with funding from the Goldwater Scholarship where she volunteered with SHAWCO, helping to combat health inequality. (Photo Courtesy of Savanna Toure 21)

Savanna Toure ’21 becomes first Lafayette student to win Truman Scholarship

April 28, 2020
Onward includes many touching and hilarious scenes that examine the power of relationships. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Despite incomplete utilization of fantastical world, ‘Onward’ captivates with heartfelt characterization and ‘brilliant ending’

March 13, 2020
Larry Fink aims to capture peoples stories in a moment with his phorography. (Photo by Elle Cox 21)

Portraying the ‘vastness and complexity of people’: Larry Fink speaks on power on photography

March 6, 2020
The band the Womansplainers had their first on campus performance in November. (Photo courtesy of Sasha Neefe 21)

Student Artist Spotlight: A melody and a message: a look at new band ‘Womansplainers’

February 28, 2020
Professor Joshua Sanborn and Dr. Emily Channel-Justice discussed the historical and current situation of Ukraine. (Photo by Andrea Collazo-Salazar 22)

‘Lasting division and distrust’: speakers discuss Ukraine in the past and present moment

February 28, 2020
The Badwater exhibition was built to undermine itself with highly salinated water in an effort to stimulate real environmental problems. (Photo by Deniz Ozbay 22)

Art with an environmental focus: ‘Badwater’ exhibition explores ecosystem issues in an emblematic fashion

February 21, 2020
Jeff Tain Watts has won seven Grammy awards. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts Quartet to perform at college this Saturday as fundraiser for March Elementary School

February 14, 2020
Visiting art professor Mike Kondel uses a variety of tools to create his prints. (Photo courtesy of Mike Kondel)

‘Creating community through art’: visiting art professor Mike Kondel discusses recent projects

February 7, 2020
The bushfires in Australia have affected millions and burned more than 24 million acres. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Lafayette students and Easton residents discuss consequences of bushfires, frustrations with political system

January 31, 2020
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is based on the true story of friendship between Fred Rogers and Tom Junod. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Movie Review: A ‘powerful reminder’ of authenticity: ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ captivates with nostalgic gestures and flawless performances

December 6, 2019
Math professor Trent Gaugler has used statistics in his work and consulting across numerous disciplines. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Math professor Trent Gaugler discusses work with supersonic planes, increasing importance of statistics

November 22, 2019
International Student Association (ISA) hosted the event I Am Not Your Immigrant which included various interactive activities such as cooking and painting. (Photo by Myles Wolf 23)

Students experience different cultures through music, art, food in ‘I Am Not Your Immigrant’ event

November 15, 2019
Harriet started off strong with a $12 million opening weekend. (Photo courtesy of Forbes).

‘Harriet’ makes up for lost time, brings a personal perspective to history

November 8, 2019
Kim Altomare creates relief art, which often projects from a wall to combine two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. (Photo by Abi Olfin 22)

Working ‘closely with the unconscious’: Visual artist Kim Altomare discusses artwork on display

November 1, 2019
Gemini Man falls flat by not letting Will Smiths acting talent shine through. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Movie Review: While ‘Gemini Man’ achieves advances in age reduction technology, character development, dialogue proves unsuccessful

October 25, 2019
Joker explains the origin of the iconic archnemesis of Batman which has never been depicted in a stand-alone film. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Movie Review: A ‘bold new direction’ for comic book films: ‘The Joker’ takes risks, breaks tradition

October 11, 2019
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