Members of the LCCC Foundation Board. Sophia Nieto Soto┃Writer Golfers and community supporters will gather on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at The Club at Twin Lakes in Allentown for LCCC’s Foundation’s annual Tony Boyle Memorial Golf Classic. Named in honor of Tony Boyle, a 1970 LCCC alumnus, founder of Boyle Construction, and 20 year Foundation Board member who passed away several years ago, the event honors his dedication to expanding educational access for local students. The

All campus activities on a poster board Ismeily Gil | Writer College life can be stressful, but campus activities give students an opportunity to take a break away from schoolwork, spend time with friends, and enjoy new experiences. At Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC), students have several campus activities and events to choose from, giving them opportunities to relax, connect with other students, and take a break from their busy school schedules. Zoe Amoros said she e

Pierce at the recent swap shop Kamila Estronza┃Writer Founded in the spring 2026 semester, the Student Advisory Council assists students in juggling the college experience while keeping up with high school demands. Although the council is in its early stages, its members have already made a positive impact on the LCCC community. Shortly after the council’s formation, members volunteered at an elementary school book bingo where they collected more than 100 books and helped out

LCCC student volunteers with Professor Barron at Innastar Award Show pre-mixer Alondra Rosa | Writer On the evening of Sept. 9 at the Archer Music Hall in Allentown, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) student volunteers attended the 5th Annual Innastar Trailblazer Award Show pre-mixer. Wendy Barron, professor of media communications at LCCC, was nominated for the Educator Trailblazer Award and arranged for LCCC students to volunteer at the pre-mixer, which was hosted a

Shayla Wright | Writer Creative campus activities like tie-dye give people an opportunity to relax, socialize and connect with the LCCC community. Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) gave students a chance to get creative and meet others at a free tie-dye event on campus. The event gave people an opportunity to take a break from their classes and make something of their own. For Brooklyn Rubero, the event was her first time trying tie-dye. She decided to attend because she

Greydys Ruiz Montalvo | Writer For Rayniel Espinal, keeping up with classes while working on campus means making the most of his time. Espinal is a second-year student at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC). He currently works in the recreation and wellness department, specifically in the fitness center and game room. Espinal first learned about LCCC’s online job management system, the Cougar CLAW, through the Career Development Center when he attended a Lehigh Valley Heal

Grace León | Writer Just steps from the front doors of Parkland High School, a quiet corner of South Whitehall Township has become the focal point of a major local debate. Across Allentown and neighboring townships, residents and students are turning their attention to the Project Atlas proposal. Led by developer Edged US, the high-density data center has sparked rare bipartisan engagement over the region's future, with the South Whitehall Civic Alliance emerging as the prim

Alexandria Ford | Writer A hidden sweet spot is waiting just off campus for students looking to hang out with friends or study in a new setting. The Nesting Box Creamery in New Tripoli offers locally made ice cream and a relaxed environment. The shop stands out because they have handcrafted artisan ice cream made to order. According to their Facebook page, The Nesting Box Creamery also offers mobile scoop services for events. Sage Allen, one of the customers at the shop, lov

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

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