Eddie Zobel | Writer Photo Credit: Gülfer ERGİN - Unsplash When I was in elementary school, I loved to read books. I remember reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Magic Tree House series, and when I got a little bit older, the Harry Potter series.  As I started to get into late middle and high school though, it seemed that my love for reading had dissipated. When I read, it was either mandatory for a class or a small article; it would never be a full-length book.  After I

Valentina Yucra | Writer  First-gen student graduating from Louise E. Dieruff High School as valedictorian. Being the first in your family to go to college sounds like a miracle until you see what it took to get there. People come up to you mentioning how proud your family must be, but they don’t see the pressure that comes with being first.  You’re figuring out the application process, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), your major, all on your own. You’re the

Shi Weinhold | Writer Photo Credit - NoPixelZone (Pixabay) Before my time at LCCC, I had been enrolled at Bloomsburg University as a psychology major. Growing up, I have always wanted to learn about people and the way they think. While at Bloomsburg, I was able to take many classes that expanded my knowledge about the human mind. I wanted to go into forensic psychology, but I wasn’t completely sure if that was my dream job. In one of my classes, I signed up for a trip to get

Maalik Naiem | Writer Photo Credit: Karola G - Pexels Between long lectures, study sessions, and busy schedules, finding a healthy snack on campus isn’t always easy. It’s tempting to grab chips or candy between classes, but nuts offer a smarter, more satisfying option that helps keep your energy steady throughout the day. Nuts are packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats that help you stay full and focused. They’re portable, convenient, and don’t require refrigeration, mak

Tayshawn Johnson | Writer Photo Credit: Mohamed_hassan (pixabay) Ever since 2022, Generative Artificial Intelligence, also known as Gen AI, has become nearly unavoidable in our daily lives, and it is agonizing. Seeing soulless media stolen from real creatives churned out by a Gen-AI model, along with watching people around you lose critical thinking skills as they become more reliant on Gen AI, can become very depressing. So, I wanted to give you some ways to keep AI out of

Summer Hammack | Editor Hello again! It’s with a sad but uplifting heart I say goodbye to this semester. It's extremely true that time flies when you're having fun! I wish all the journalism students and paw print readers the best in your continued writing endeavors and your futures as a whole! It has been an absolute joy to be an editor and I’ve loved reading everyone's stories! LCCC has so many creative and amazing students and it’s awesome to be a part of seeing everyone's

Naomi Kim | Editor Before I noticed, we have come incredibly close to the end of the Fall 2025 semester. Thank you to everyone who had written, edited, and read stories for The Paw Print.  I’ve always been someone to overthink the small little details, which might be one of the reasons why I was selected to be an editor, but I hope that my bad habit has become a benefit for writers and readers alike. Editing someone else’s work like this is new to me, so I’m grateful for the

Ryan Gillott | Editor Hello, fellow editors, writers, and all PawPrint enthusiasts!  This semester has been an amazing learning opportunity! I really enjoyed watching our writers grow throughout the semester. As the semester winds down and my time as an editor comes to an end, the feelings are bittersweet.  I will miss the editor meetings every Monday, and I’ll miss opening a rough draft of a new story. It was one of the best parts about being an editor. But this experience w

Valentina Yucra | Writer Entrance of the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest During October, hospitals across the Lehigh Valley light up their buildings in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest and St. Luke's University Hospital–Bethlehem Campus show their support with pink decorations and events. In recognition of this devastating, horrible illness, local hospitals shine pink lights to represent hope, strength, and early detection.  In r

Tayshawn Johnson | Writer Event ofrenda LCCC’s Art Club and Latin@ Leadership Club collaborated to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Wednesday, Oct. 22, on the main campus in Schnecksville. Dia de los Muertos is a holiday when friends and family members gather to celebrate and honor the lives of the deceased. The tradition originated in Mexico and is now widely celebrated by people of Mexican descent around the world. It is a time to remember and pay respects