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Students for Life chalk outside FML, dissenters pour water
Students for Life gathered outside Fairchild-Martindale Library on Tuesday for “National Pro-Life Chalk Day,” organized by Students for Life of America. Lehigh’s chapter of Students for Life of America — a nonprofit anti-abortion organization that joins high school and college students across the country — deviated from what they’ve promoted in the past. Last year, during the organization’s chalking events, themes included advocating against chemical abortions and Planned Parenthood.
Students for Life chalk outside FML, dissenters pour water
Lehigh’s chapter of Students for Life of America — a nonprofit anti-abortion organization that joins high school and college students across the country — deviated from what they’ve promoted in the past. Last year, during the organization’s chalking events, themes included advocating against chemical abortions and Planned Parenthood. This semester’s event focused on female victims of sexual abuse and supporting women after abortions.
The media found something worth agreeing on
When President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over what he called “fake news,” one of the most striking pushbacks came from an unlikely place: Fox News. It was a rare moment of unity in a deeply divided media landscape, and a sign that some principles can still cut across political lines. The three outlets sued the Trump administration on Sept. 21, arguing the ban violated their First Amendment and due process rights.
Stroll around the neighborhood: The dogs of Bethlehem
The Brown and White took a stroll around the neighborhood and spoke to community members about their four-legged friends. (Alexandra Toto/B&W Staff) Nicole Lacherza and Lolo Lacherza Nicole Lacherza and her dog, Lolo, are South Side residents. Last winter, Nicole adopted Lolo, the first dog of her own, through a nonprofit organization. Q: Can you tell me the story of how you got Lolo? NL: I rescued and adopted her on March 1.
Anna Cecchi, ’29 shifts into gear as competitive race car driver
Sublime’s music blasted through her earphones, something upbeat and groovy to keep her motivated. Her hair pushed back in a balaclava, with a black and white helmet placed on top. Clipped into her five-point harness, sitting just above her multilayer firesuit with Charlie Hayes Racing inscribed on the front. When she switched her earbuds for custom noise-cancelling ones, all sound disappeared and she was left with just the steady rise and fall of her chest and the air of anticipation.
When pretty isn’t pretty enough
Classic rom-coms always taught me your twenties are the best time of your life. You’re the hottest you’ll ever be, have a high metabolism and a youthful glow not yet stolen by the atrocities of the world. When I was younger and imagining my twenties, I pictured revamping my life: I’d become the version of myself I dreamed of, and maybe meet my Matthew McConaughey while working for a magazine.
Annual DanceFest showcases student dance groups
Before attending Lehigh, Tayler Jones, ‘28, said she watched classical Indian and K-pop music videos and practiced choreography in her living room. When she got to college, Jones said she wanted to try dancing in an official capacity. On Friday, Jones performed to a sold-out crowd at this year’s Dancefest — an annual, student-run dance showcase featuring numerous dance groups. This year’s theme was “Southside Flow.” In total, 16 groups performed.
Bethlehem superintendent steps down two years into five-year term
In 2023, Jack Silva, ‘09G, signed a five-year contract as superintendent set to expire on June 30, 2028. Two years into the term, Silva announced his retirement. After 40 years in education and 16 years in the Bethlehem Area School District, Silva is concluding his service.
Student actors shine in “The Importance of Being Earnest”
The year is 1895. The Conservative Party has just won late-Victorian England, and Ernest Worthing returns to the countryside to propose to his girlfriend. Little does the town know he might not be so earnest. The Mustard and Cheese Drama Society’s production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” brought together students from across colleges and showcased their skills in a theatrical setting. “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a satirical play that mocks the social norms of Victorian England.
Students for Sunrise connect students with pediatric patients
When Carly Heinberg, ‘28, reluctantly left her job as a camp counselor at Sunrise Day Camp in Pearl River, New York, to return to life at Lehigh, she searched for a way to continue supporting the children she’d formed close connections with, despite the distance. Her solution was founding Students for Sunrise club at Lehigh, a club dedicated to bringing joy to children with cancer or other chronic illnesses and their families. Heinberg serves as the club’s founder and president.
Mu Sigma Upsilon, Tumbao swap cultural dance lessons
Mu Sigma Upsilon partnered with Tumbao — Lehigh’s Latin dance team — for a cultural dance swap featuring traditional African and Latin dance on Tuesday. Mu Sigma Upsilon is the first multicultural sorority in the nation, and the ‘Mu’ stands for multicultural. Lehigh’s Yemaya chapter was founded in 2012. The groups gathered in the Umoja dance studio and took turns teaching their respective dance styles.
Mu Sigma Upsilon, Tumbao swap cultural dance lessons
Mu Sigma Upsilon partnered with Tumbao — Lehigh’s Latin dance team — for a cultural dance swap featuring traditional African and Latin dance on Tuesday. Mu Sigma Upsilon is the first multicultural sorority in the nation, and the ‘Mu’ stands for multicultural. Lehigh’s Yemaya chapter was founded in 2012. The groups gathered in the Umoja dance studio and took turns teaching their respective dance styles.
The Brown and White
When Lauren Farrell, ‘13, took her first shot of Fireball in college, she thought it tasted like the Big Red chewing gum — the kind her grandfather always kept in his candy drawer. She wondered if she could create an alcohol that tasted like another candy he stored there: Juicy Fruit. As a senior at Lehigh, Farrell wanted her brand to appeal to young people like herself. She began playing with a double entendre that would, eight years later, become the name of her vodka.
The Brown and White
When Melanie Lino traded her dental tools for mixing bowls, she didn’t expect baking to become her life’s work. What started as a hobby in her kitchen turned into a passion, and soon, a business rooted in Dominican tradition. Lino previously co-owned Lit Coffee Roastery & Bakeshop on East Third Street for several years but sold her stake in 2023 to pursue her own business.
The Brown and White
Growing up with a single mother in New York City, Lynzie Hamilton ‘26, said she never valued her Puerto Rican heritage and overlooked aspects like the food, language and even her curly hair. By painting the signature red and white stripes of the Puerto Rican flag, Hamilton felt a connection to her mother. Mu Sigma Upsilon, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority and Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity partnered to host the “Paint Your Flag” event on Thursday in the Clayton University Center.
Lehigh pauses Hungry Hawks partnership
On Sept. 8, Hungry Hawks users were notified that Lehigh decided to “walk away” from its verbal agreement with the organization. Hungry Hawks is an app where club organizers can post the times and locations of leftover food from events so Lehigh students can redistribute it and reduce food waste.
Students gain self-defense, skills at Pride Center workshop
Students gained essential skills in navigating sexuality and gender-based violence during the Pride Center’s safety, self-defense and de-escalation workshop hosted last week. Open to all Lehigh students, staff and faculty, the workshop offered participants the opportunity to practice safety techniques while also gaining knowledge about their rights and local resources.
La Kang Chicken and Rice heats up East Fourth Street
With freshly painted white walls and an eye-catching green ceiling, a French-Thai fusion restaurant, La Kang Chicken and Rice, is setting up shop on East Fourth Street, replacing Mexican restaurant General Zapata. Anthony Valdez, a co-owner of La Kang, said South Side Bethlehem is an attractive location for the new French-Thai fusion experience due to its foot traffic and access to the community.
Ariel Torres inspires LGBTQ+ youth through drag
Bethlehem native Ariel Torres leads a multifaceted, queer-centered life. He works as the associate director of Lehigh’s Pride Center by day and performs as a drag artist by night. At Lehigh, Torres facilitates campus clubs and activities, including Spectrum, Speak, oSTEM, Prism and various LGBTQ+ support spaces. He said as a queer person of color from the Lehigh Valley, it’s amazing to represent students similar to him at Lehigh.
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