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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

Luke Yencho | Writer Science Hall at LCCC will house new biotechnology labs and training facilities funded by a $5 million state grant. Students attending Lehigh Carbon Community College will soon have new career opportunities closer than ever.  LCCC recently received a $5 million grant from the state of Pennsylvania to renovate its Science Hall and launch new biotechnology programs. This is to be aligned with the arrival of Eli Lilly and the company’s planned $3.5 billion ph

Delaine Popa Nina | Writer  William Aguirre and Elaine Nguyen, President and Vice President of the ASU club. Lunar New Year is a holiday that is celebrated by many Asian countries, marking the beginning of the new year in the lunisolar calendar. The Asian Student Union (ASU) club at Moravian University launched its annual Lunar New Year event on Feb. 19, bringing together students from diverse backgrounds to learn about the holiday’s traditions through a cultural presentation

Ava Bortz | Writer The class of '25 and '26 Honors Cohort taken by Jill Yapsuga. The Honors Program at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is filled with experiences and opportunities that students can take part in and benefit from throughout the semester, providing them with better transfer prospects and a lifelong community. The program was started in 2004, and according to LCCC’s website, it offers “a full scholarship, rigorous coursework, small class size, preparation

Valentina Yucra | Writer Entrance of the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest During October, hospitals across the Lehigh Valley light up their buildings in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest and St. Luke's University Hospital–Bethlehem Campus show their support with pink decorations and events. In recognition of this devastating, horrible illness, local hospitals shine pink lights to represent hope, strength, and early detection.  In r

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