Delaine Popa Nina | Writer Living the life of a college student always feels like a rush: running from class to class, driving to work, or even trying to hang out with friends when you are all free. My world completely slowed down when I decided to add a new member to the family. At just two months old, Kiki, a cockatiel, joined our lives. Birds at that age are still transitioning from a baby to a toddler, so you'll definitely have fun. They are clumsy, jumpy, and look at you

Megan Gizinski | Editor Photo Credit: Cottonbro via Pexels Lisa Frank, flip phones, vinyl records, Polaroid cameras- all things that have made a comeback in the 2020s that have millennials and boomers alike screaming, “Those aren’t new,” and, “The new generation always thinks they have something new to contribute” Insert a multitude of laughing-crying emojis here. However, no one is claiming to reinvent the wheel. In fact, in a sea of Facebook comments complaining about how

Megan Gizinski | Editor Hi, everyone! It is with mixed feelings that I say goodbye as I gear up for graduation. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as one of your editors, and I would continue working on The Paw Print forever if I could. As I make my way around campus saying my “see you laters,” I would be remiss not to take this opportunity to shout out the people I will miss seeing the most. To all of my professors and the staff at WXLV, thank you for your unwavering support

Kaylie Hernandez | General Studies “El Apagon by Bad Bunny.” Gabriella De Jesus | Education “Pink Lemonade by the Wombats.” Naomi Kim | General Studies “Sleep Talk Metropolis by Mili.” Owen Dungan | Mechanical Engineering Technology “I. Pink Toes by Childish Gambino, Jhene Aiko.” Julius Columna | Education “My Time by Yeat.” Elexia Gonzales | Graphic Design “Outside All Night by Brent Faiyaz.” Lizzie Paz | General Studies “Slide by Frank Ocean.”

Arthur Geil | Writer Pete Sabino, Digital Media and Design Lab Coordinator, talks to a group of students about LCCC’s sports broadcasting program at the Journalism Summit. Photo Credit: Jessie Heimann On April 14, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit (CLIU) #21 held a journalism summit on the LCCC campus, bringing together 120 middle and high school students across the Lehigh Valley who were a part of their school’s newspaper, yearbook, and/or broadcasting staff to learn from stud

Delaine Popa Nina | Writer Behind the scenes of the sports broadcasting program- photo taken by Iris Redondo Ponce, Visual Media major. While most students are cheering in the bleachers or playing on the field, a crew dedicated to sports broadcasting is stationed behind the lens. What began as a simple game of basketball being recorded turned into a high-tech program working alongside ESPN for hundreds of people to see. The sports broadcasting program began in 2021 when the a

Trisha Bloszinsky | Editor Peter Parker - Pexels It has become rather normal in our society for Gen Z to be looked at as entitled, lazy, phone or tech-addicted – I could go on. While many of those are generalizations and stereotypes, and each generation is subject to its own, ours have been shaped by a world facing rapidly evolving technology and increasing economic pressure. Our generation seems to be labeled lazy and entitled mostly at school or in the work place, but wh

Trisha Bloszinsky | Editor While I have a heavy heart saying goodbye to this semester and LCCC, I am relieved and excited to be moving onto future endeavors. To anyone else feeling like this semester piled on a few extra challenges, you’re not alone. Luckily, our Monday editor meetings always started my week off on a good note, and I’ve loved being able to see each writer grow through their work. I want to thank the journalism students for being adaptable as I know it can be

Nathan Johnson | Writer Objective tests have been the norm for decades, while some institutions are wondering if they are still the future. Credit: Tjevans via Pixabay With the rise of both artificial intelligence and online testing, cheating on college exams has become more prevalent. To combat this, some higher education institutions are moving towards oral assessments, which makes testing more immediate and personal and makes students confidently learn material for life in

Autumn Clewell | Writer Students exchange handshakes after the kickball game, showing sportsmanship at the end of play. A group of students gather in Berrier Hall, laughing as a blue rubber ball flies over their heads across the gymnasium. What may seem like a simple childhood game of kickball has become a popular way for students at Lehigh Carbon Community College to take a break from their busy schedules and connect with one another. The intramural kickball league at LCCC