Autumn Clewell | Writer The fact of the matter is: being a broke college student isn’t just a stereotype, it’s a reality. Between paying for books, gas, fancy drinks, and other living essentials, money can evaporate from your bank account in no time. And for those students who do have part-time jobs, sometimes they don’t make enough to live comfortably. The biggest challenge however, is finding a balance between spending and saving. It is quite easy to say, “Budget better,”

Ava Bortz | Writer Photo Credit: denisem71 via Pixabay As March fades into April, many students at LCCC are approaching an anxiety-filled end to the semester, with one thing at the forefront: graduation. While graduating is an exciting milestone, many students find themselves in a sort of limbo between graduation season and what comes next. As a soon-to-be graduate, I have discovered a few ways to stay out of this limbo while preparing for the future. First, take a breath an

Daelynn Jones | Writer Outside photo of the Glass Box gallery inside the Rothrock Library. The Glass Box Gallery at Lehigh Carbon Community College was created to give student artists a professional platform to showcase their work and connect with the larger art community. According to Gallery Director and Assistant Professor of Art Jeremy Siedt, the primary goal of the gallery is to help students network with professional artists while learning the process of exhibiting the

Lucas Yencho | Writer Credit: freestocks-photos via Pixabay Public speaking is one of those things that most students tend to try and avoid. Trust me, I used to be the same way– overthinking every small presentation and assignment, hoping I don’t fall apart in front of everyone. Like a lot of people, I would get nervous, forget my lines, and ultimately end up reading off of whatever slides were behind me. Presenting never felt natural; in fact, it ended up hurting my academic

Delaine Popa Nina | Writer Sometimes, life can get pretty overwhelming when you're focusing on balancing classes, assignments, work, and even home life. This week, I wanted to give myself a break from everything and remind myself to appreciate the little things in life, so I watched the new animated movie “Hoppers” at AMC Theaters. First off, did you know that for most movies, if you go to watch them before 4:00 pm, the tickets can be up to 20% off? That is an incredible dea

Megan Gizinski | Editor Photo Credit: Thiago Matos via Pexels “I’m sorry for your loss.” As my world got overturned, I saw that phrase robotically plastered across every social media platform. Yet, my phone calls remained unanswered, and when I tried to return to normalcy after two weeks of psychological ping pong, my presence made people seem as if they themselves had seen a ghost. Death is inevitable; however, it was if though the mere mention of it burdened the people I wa

Megan Gizinski | Editor Hi, everyone! My name is Megan Gizinski, and I am elated to be one of the editors for the Spring 2026 semester! As a Visual Media major, I honestly did not expect to take any non-required writing classes, but when Professor Heimann approached me about Newspaper Production, I knew there was no way I was not going to let this be my final class. I was always someone who used creative writing as an outlet– I used the Paint Program on my first computer to w

Nathan Johnson | Writer Photo Credit: Pixabay- OpenClipart-Vectors Balancing work, school, and a social life can be a daunting task. You only have so much time in a day, and everything in your life is in competition for that time. People need breaks sometimes. Stepping away from the things that stress you out for small periods of time can be pivotal towards your outlook on them. Say you have a very stressful project for one of your classes that you just can't seem to get off

"LCCC Loading Screen" by Megan Gizinski | Editor Kailynn Rivera | Fine Arts “This isn’t the finish line, but the starting line." Britteny Bhaloo | Paralegal " Dreams are achievable." Owen Dungan | Mechanical Engineering Technology " Make friends and make memories." James Vernet | Secondary Education "The best knowledge is found in the front of the classroom." Meriengel Reyes | Health Science "Work hard if you want to succeed." Ella Dieter | Chemistry "Get your work done in b

Arthur Geil | Writer Various weights, benches, and machines at the LCCC gym. Working out is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. However, most tend to fall short of their goals due to lack of gym access. LCCC provides a gym for their students to stay consistent and active. Exercising has many benefits, including reducing stress, building strength, and increasing your longevity. Some students may not be able to afford a gym membership, but the free gym on campus make