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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

Ava Bortz | Writer Second-year Brynn Morgan stands with her poster on Multiple Myeloma. The Arts and Scholars Showcase at LCCC is one of the many events the college hosts to highlight student accomplishments. The showcase, which occurred on April 21, combined first and second-year honors cohort students as well as those pursuing art majors. It is an event that brings together students, faculty, founders, and families, highlighting student accomplishments by presenting their

Sariana Arias | Writer Local vendors display handmade crafts and artwork for students throughout the afternoon. Cedar Crest College welcomed students and community members to its annual Spring Fest on April 11, turning the campus into a lively space filled with music, food, and creative activities. The event ran from 1 to 4 p.m. and gave students a chance to relax, enjoy the warm weather, and connect with campus clubs and local vendors. Spring Fest featured a variety of activ

Lucas Yencho | Writer Photo Caption: Soccer ball sits on the field of an empty stadium. Photo Credit: Pixabay via Pexels.com A new professional sports team is headed to downtown Allentown, as the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) has announced an expansion team that will begin playing in December of this year. The team has yet to be named. However, they will be under the ownership of Rob Brooks and Jim Brooks, the same duo who owns the Lehigh Valley Phantoms–who also play at

Daelynn Jones | Writer Lehigh Carbon Community College computer room located in Academics Building on the second floor containing no one and with the lights off. When the digital grid at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) lost contact on March 2 and officially opened back up on March 10, students and faculty found themselves trapped in a weird flashback to the isolation of the 2020 pandemic. Adiel Vasquez, a dual enrollment student, initially thought the shutdown might of

Sariana Arias | Writer Outside view of the Casa Guadalupe Center in Allentown. For more than 50 years, Casa Guadalupe Center (Casa) has been a source of support for Latino families living in Allentown. With a mission to promote economic empowerment, social mobility, and civic participation, Casa offers youth programs, food assistance, health resources, cultural and community activities, and senior services. “Casa is a trusted, judgment-free place,” Johanna Escalante, a loca

Chrystal Alonzo-Colon | Writer Elizabeth Burkit attends class at Lehigh Carbon Community College. Four-year universities often dominate college conversations, but students at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) chose a different starting point. While the reasons vary slightly, an overwhelming majority chose LCCC because of its affordability. “It's just cheaper here overall,” said Leland Dobson, a current LCCC student. “It made more sense financially.” Dobson said beginning