Analesa Continenza | Writer "What Were You Wearing Art Exhibit" On October 9, 2025, the “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit opened for the first time at Lehigh Carbon Community College. The event was held in the school’s art gallery and was a collaboration between LCCC and the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley. The gallery was set up with clothing items displayed against blank wall canvases. Each outfit was paired with a short profile sharing the age and story of a sexu

Writer | Matthew Blazofsky Every Thanksgiving morning, thousands of fans gather at Fisher Stadium on the campus of Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., for one of the most influential  high school football rivalries in the nation. Separated only by the Delaware River, Easton Area High School in Easton, Pa., and Philipsburgh High School in Philipsburg, N.J., have faced off on the gridiron since 1905. The game has not only impacted the players on the field but also alumni and comm

Analesa Continenza | Writer   Some days, it feels like I’m living three lives at once — full-time student, double employee and dream chaser. I’m taking six classes this semester while working two jobs, and time management has become my survival tool.  It hasn’t been easy. There are nights when I finish homework at midnight and mornings when I’m out the  door before sunrise. There are days when I feel like I’m running purely on caffeine and determination. But I’ve learned that

Photo Credit - GDJ (Pixabay) The Victorian era spanned Queen Victoria's reign of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901. The Victorian era itself saw many changes in society and technology, but almost 125 years later, the world is almost unrecognizable. So what changes and new norms do the students from LCCC think would put a child from back then in a coma due to shock? Our writing team finds out! Ryan Gillott | Editor _______________________________________________________________

Shi Weinhold | Writer WXLV logo drawn by students - Photo Credit : CJ Jenson Tucked away in a small corner of LCCC’s main campus sits a building with a glimmery, red sign that draws students to the WXLV Digital Media and Design Lab each day. Here, students gather to catch up on their studies, create one-of-a-kind media projects, and build lasting relationships.  “We really see this as a community space for students to gather,” said Wendy Barron, Professor and Coordinator of M

Camden Hutson | Writer A safe space for students to talk, reflect, and find the support they might need Balancing college life with school, work, and personal responsibilities can be challenging and often leads to high levels of stress that can become difficult to manage. That’s where Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Counseling Center can aid in helping students with the guidance and support they need to navigate life’s challenges.  The LCCC Counseling Center offers free and

Jeniyah Benitez | Writer On October 22, 2025, LCCC hosted an open house in the Community Services Center targeted to community members looking to broaden their educational horizons.  Vice President of Enrollment Management Dr. Cindy Haney says the event is “open to all in the community” including traditional college first-year students, adult learners, and those interested in non-credit programs.  Haney stated that the open house is geared toward “anybody that wants to learn.

Writer | Brooklyn Besz  Different breeds of Snakes at Hamburg Expo Show While the promise of snakes and lizards drew up the crowds at the Hamburg Reptile Show on October 18, the animals featured at the expo were surprisingly diverse. Amidst the rows of exotic reptiles, visitors could stumble upon vendors offering warm-blooded animals such as pigs, rabbits, mice, and ducks. This blend of cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals created a unique atmosphere where individuals could

AJ Lenner | Writer Photo Credit: Markus Spiske - Pexels On Saturday Oct. 18, hundreds gathered in Bethlehem for the “No Kings Day” protest, a demonstration aimed at defending democracy and opposing political autocracy in the United States. The event was organized by local activist Brooke McDermott and the group Indivisible Lehigh County, bringing together community members to march and exercise their First Amendment rights. McDermott, who serves on the executive board of the

Eddie Zobel | Writer Candidates, Democratic nominee Josh Siegel, left, and Republican nominee Roger MacLean, right, go head-to-head in debate at LCCC The two primary candidates for Lehigh County Executive went head-to-head at Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Community Services Center on Oct. 8. Democrat Josh Siegel and Republican Roger MacLean made their cases on why they should lead the county for the next four years. Former Allentown Police Chief, Roger MacLean, spoke abou