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The colleges bookstore moved from the basement of Farinon to the first floor of the new McCartney dorms in April 2021. As of now, the space in the Farinon basement is not being used. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student Government in talks to transform previous bookstore into new student space
The new trail, which will go behind the Simon Center for Economics, will connect with the steps pictured here. (Photo courtesy of LafNews)
Hurd administration announces new trail that will connect to downtown Easton
Numerous Lafayette alumni, including the founder of the college and several past presidents, are buried in the Easton Cemetery. (Photo by Pierson White 24)
Historic Easton Cemetery staff call for partnership with Lafayette due to financial burdens
Considering its location next to the Delaware River, Lafayette professors believe that climate change may create greater possibilities of flooding in Easton. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton website)
Lafayette staff and students contribute to Easton’s recently approved climate action plan
While only serving as interim Vice President, Beckers policy goals include completing the Markle parking deck replacement and the Kunkle Hall renovation. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Finance and Administration)
President Hurd appoints interim vice president of finance and administration
Photo of Katy Bednarsky.
Lafayette welcomes Katy Bednarsky as student advocate and prevention coordinator
Students light a menorah
Hillel Society fosters community and a sense of ‘home’ with Hanukkah events
A large synthetic skating rink is just one of the many attractions that are a part of the Easton Winter Village. (Photo courtesy of city of Easton)
Weekend Winter Village brings a holiday wonderland to downtown Easton
Members of the Jazz Combo combined classic jazz pieces with compositions of their own in their recent performance. (Photo by Emma Sylvester 25)
Jazz Combo integrates global influences and original compositions in fall concert
Through their art, Sadie Graeff 22 asks viewers to question what makes a person who they are. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)
Student artist spotlight: Sadie Graeff ’22 explores facets of identity with art
Athletics has begun the national search process for a new head football coach. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Head Coach John Garrett dismissed after five seasons
Announced to the 2022 executive board, Juniors Lauren Salbinski (left), Arden Westphalen (middle) and Abby Hammel (right) plan to continue to foster a positive and close-knit environment for the team. (Photo courtesy of Arden Westphalen 23).
Crew team announces 2022 executive board and plans for next season
The basketball team talking strategy during their Monday night win over Columbia University. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards.com)
Men’s basketball trounces Columbia in second victory of season
The Lafayette Equestrian team celebrates sophomore Zubair Ali’s first show. (Photo courtesy of Zubair Ali 24)
Lafayette Equestrian Team rides into a new year
Senior Malik Hamm (#99) led the 12 Leopards who received All-Patriot League Honors this season. (Photo courtesy of Cole Jacobson 24)
Twelve Lafayette Football Players receive All-Patriot League Honors, three with academic honors
Photo courtesy of Lucie Lagodich 22
Letter from the editor
The Lafayette fencing team initiated their season at Temple University, with the match being highlighted by sophomore Amanda Manubag placing 16th in saber. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Rupp)
Fencing ready for the season after first outing at Temple
Op-Ed: The illusion of safety
Op-Ed: Where Do We Go from Here?
Cronin tied for third place at the conference championship in May. (Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications)
Senior Brendan Cronin becomes first Lafayette golfer to be named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
All remaining snow moved into Greek houses in last-ditch effort to keep them white
College still co-ed
College still co-ed
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Milo’s Place operating at reduced capacity of several hundred students at a time
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Lafayette introduces COVID-19 level negative 1
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long
Spring break 2022 to be twelve hours long

The Lafayette

The Lafayette
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
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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