When did sleeping get so hard? Ever since the pandemic started my family and my sleep schedule became more and more erratic. It seems the more stressed someone is the harder it is to fall asleep; with the big assignments I have to do during a global pandemic on the cusp of the most influential presidential election in American history, I think I'm pretty stressed. I don't think my anxiety or any student's anxiety is misplaced in this era though. We live in one of the most cha

As Link Neal would say, each morning “Goooooood Mythical Morning” What a great start to my day. Each morning I like to eat cereal and watch Good Mythical Morning because this is not like your typical morning show, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal are more positive and funny. While they may talk about some current events, they try to make it fun at the same time. Good Mythical Morning is a series on YouTube made by two childhood best friends, Rehett and Link. The pair also host

I would like to say that I am content with my current position in life, but it took a lot of time and effort to weed through those insecurities for me to say that. If there is one lesson that my early twenties taught me, it’s self-worth and what it truly means. I spent a lot of time getting looked down upon for still being in college and working towards my associates, while also working in food service and living at home. I also spent a lot of time letting what others had to

After months of surging online sales, continued need for social distancing, and years of increased excitement for Cyber Monday deals, will this year lack the busy Black Friday tradition? Many analysts see Amazon’s Prime Day sales as a hint to what Black Friday and Cyber Monday might look like. The company reports nearly doubling their profits during the pandemic. Leaping from $2.6 billion this time last year to $5.2 billion in net profits this year. But beyond the numbers, th

Put all electronic devices down and take a step into the great outdoors. It’s time to focus on yourself and mother nature. According to research from The American Institute of Stress, the great outdoors can reduce stress, improve our moods, and, most importantly, recharge us. Science Direct reported similar findings, stating that “spending time outdoors in the wilderness increased life satisfaction, happiness, and mindfulness.” Recognizing these benefits, the LCCC Outdoors Cl

This pandemic has hit the world hard in many places, but few places struggle as much as restaurants. Due to the rise of concern with food safety caused by COVID-19, restaurants have to navigate a new landscape where fear of the highly infectious disease eats away at potential customers. In a study conducted by Mars Global Food Safety Center, 52% of respondents think food safety is one of the top 3 global issues. With the public worried about their health and food safety,

As I prepare to enter my final semester at LCCC, I find it important to address the stigma around community college students. From the start, my decision to begin my college career at a community college rather than a four-year university certainly received criticism. Point blank: community college students do not receive the same respect as those that attend universities. Yes, grades play an important role in demonstrating a student’s disciplinary and memorization skills, bu

The Bradbury-Sullivan Center, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania Telework and working at home have not slowed The Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. Forging a virtual space for the LGBTQ+ community, the Center continues to advocate for civil liberties in the United States. In March, the administration reacted swiftly to the threat of COVID-19 by implementing safety measures before moving all programs into a virtual setting. These include the fine arts galleries, suppo

LCCC held four virtual Mario Kart tournaments during the fall semester to uplift student spirits amid virtual classes and pandemic blues. Each event, held on Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Nov. 9, and Nov. 19, offered prize incentives for students to win. First-place winners received a $50 visa gift card, second-place winners earned a $25 LCCC bookstore card, and third-place winners collected an LCCC sweatshirt. Gene Eden, director of student life brought the idea into motion after noting

Alissa Xander hosts free yoga classes, dubbed “Free Yoga Friday’s” on Zoom every Friday at 12 p.m. for LCCC students. Xander is a yoga instructor hired by LCCC for the Fall[ semester. Only a handful of students attend the free classes. The classes incorporate yoga and meditation for an hour of class time. Every class is fresh and different, to ensure students don’t get bored easily. At the start of last weeks class, Xander opened up the class with words of affirmation like