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AI-based Lehigh Safety Ledger reports campus incidents
Lehigh University Police are working to improve a new communication system for campus safety incidents with students, using AI to turn police records into a weekly digest of calls for service, recurring issues and safety recommendations. The Lehigh Safety Ledger, developed by Associate Vice President and Chief of Police Jason Schiffer, is intended to give students a clearer picture of police activity and what happens after incidents are reported.
Lehigh community commemorates 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
The American flag rose above Lehigh University as the Clayton UC Lawn fell quiet Friday morning. Members of the Steel Battalion stood at attention while students, faculty and community members gathered around the lawn, lined with small American flags. The annual gathering is a Lehigh tradition that brings the campus community together to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Bethlehem residents voice concerns over proposed Route 22 data center
As plans for a new data center along Route 22 move forward, some Bethlehem area residents are questioning what the development could mean for the community. The proposed facility is part of a broader conversation about the growth of data centers in the region and how communities balance economic development with potential local impacts.
City Council prepares for 2027 budget season
The Bethlehem City Council convened on Sept. 1 to discuss the timeline of a comprehensive fire and EMS study as the city prepares for the 2027 budget season, with council members pressing city officials for a clearer completion date. Public safety study remains in progress Bethlehem City Council members questioned Mayor J. Williams Reynolds and Business Administrator Eric R.
The Brown and White
Every November, Michal Ziolkowski, ‘04, brews two beers for the Lehigh–Lafayette game that are identical in style but divided by allegiance. One can is wrapped in Lehigh’s brown and white, while the other carries Lafayette’s fight song. Ziolkowski and his wife, Chelsey DeMarino, turned what began as a shared hobby and entrepreneurial curiosity into something bigger. Their kitchen homebrews eventually evolved into the Bradley Brew Project, founded in 2018.
Jolie Goldstein turns coding passion into global impact
Jolie Goldstein, ’28, hurried through a New York City convenience store, clutching a Twix bar as she stepped up to the counter. The cashier glanced down at her feet, noticing she wasn’t wearing shoes, just a pair of worn white Adidas KeKsocks. Suddenly realizing her mistake, Goldstein laughed. The habit had become hard to break after spending three weeks in India where it’s customary to remove shoes before entering temples and buildings. Going barefoot indoors felt normal to her.
The Brown and White Weekly: 11/16/25
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Bethlehem residents have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, forcing more families to rely on local food pantries already operating at limited capacity. According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, provides monthly grocery benefits to more than 2 million individuals in Pennsylvania. The Federal Budget Reconciliation bill passed by Congress in July 2025, cut the funding for these benefits.
The Brown and White Weekly: 11/10/25
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Cheers erupted across the room as the final election results appeared on the screen Tuesday night. Northampton County voters elected Tara Zrinski as County Executive, making her the first woman to hold the county’s top administrative position. Zrinski, a Democrat and former county council member, defeated Republican Tom Giovanni after a months-long campaign focused on economic equity, environmental sustainability and government transparency.
Meet the candidates for Northampton County executive and court
Tomorrow is the Northampton County municipal election. On the ballot are candidates for county executive and county court. Two candidates are running for county executive to succeed Lamont McClure, a Democratic executive who’s been in office for two four-year terms. For the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas Judge, two candidates are vying for a seat after the retirement of Judge Anthony Beltrami who was elected in 2005.
Meet the candidates for Northampton County Council
The Northampton County municipal election will take place on Nov. 4. This year, five Democrats and four Republicans are running for five seats on the Northampton County Council. The council currently holds a 6-3 Democratic majority. The Brown and White reached out to all candidates running for Northampton County Council to learn about their platforms. For those who didn’t respond to an interview request, The Brown and White compiled public information about their campaigns.
New overlook to be built for Bethlehem Historic Sites
Bethlehem’s historic preservation efforts are moving forward with the construction of a new scenic overlook that will connect the 18th-century Grist Miller’s House at 459 Old York Road to the neighboring Luckenbach Mill on the North Side, according to Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is leading the project to preserve the city’s Colonial Industrial Quarter, home to a collection of 18th and 19th century buildings along the Monocacy Creek.
The Brown and White Weekly: 10/6/25
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Bethlehem Planning Commission announces $102 million budget
The Bethlehem Planning Commission has announced a $102 million capital budget plan that includes infrastructure upgrades, the construction of a family shelter and other major projects for the next five years. The plan is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026 and span through 2030. Cathy Fletcher, Bethlehem’s director of planning and zoning, said the proposal addresses a broad range of needs, from public safety and vehicle replacements to equipment upgrades and public works projects.
The Brown and White Weekly: 9/30/2025
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The Brown & White Weekly: 9/22/2025
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Amid growing efforts to remove African American and African diaspora literature from classrooms at schools and universities worldwide, Simone A. James Alexander has taken a stand. As the director of Africana studies at Lehigh, Alexander said she felt compelled to respond to book bans by advocating for diverse literature that reflects the experiences and resilience of Black communities. She also aims to expand the African studies department and bring important books back into the classroom.
The Brown and White Weekly: 9/15/2025
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The Brown and White Weekly: 9/8/2025
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Norfolk Southern encampment removal prompts organization aid
The Bethlehem Police Department and the Bethlehem Health Bureau are increasing efforts to relocate a homeless encampment from under the Hill-to-Hill bridge by Dec. 15. For the first time in 21 years, the Bethlehem Police Department received a notice from Norfolk Southern railroad company to clear people from their property, citing health and safety concerns.
Encampment relocation prompts organizations to act
The Bethlehem Police Department and the Bethlehem Health Bureau are increasing efforts to relocate a homeless encampment from under the Hill-to-Hill bridge by Dec. 15. For the first time in 21 years, the Bethlehem Police Department received a notice from Norfolk Southern railroad company to clear people from their property, citing health and safety concerns.
Student Senate shows commitment to community
As a first-generation college student, Kareem Hargrove, ‘25, arrived at Lehigh ready to carve his own path — one shaped by leadership, service and a deep commitment to the community. Now as his graduation approaches, Hargrove, a population health major, will leave Lehigh having served as the president of the Student Senate and as one of Lehigh’s United Nations youth representatives. He said he hopes to leave a legacy grounded in innovation, curiosity and candor.
Student installation highlights conservation through art
With a blend of art and environmental activism, Lehigh students in professor Deirdre Murphy’s Drawing II class have transformed a hallway in Mountaintop Campus’ Building C into a compelling visual statement on conservation. The class’s latest project, titled “Threshold Species,” highlights animals and plants on the conservation watchlist through large-scale line drawings.
Reflecting on Lehigh women's basketball's season
The Lehigh women’s basketball team capped off an impressive 2024-25 season with its first Patriot League Championship title and NCAA Tournament appearance since 2021. In the program’s third season under Addie Micir, Patriot League Coach of the Year winner, the Mountain Hawks pulled off a 10-win turnaround—finishing with a 27-7 overall record. Their dream season came to a close in the NCAA Tournament against the Duke University Blue Devils in an 86-25 rout on Friday.
Photo Gallery: Lehigh falls to Duke in Durham
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Addie Micir brings a title back to Lehigh basketball
In just her third year as coach, Addie Micir has rebuilt Lehigh Women’s Basketball into a title contender, leading the Mountain Hawks to their first Patriot League title since 2021. Now, with a team defined by a team-first mentality and fast-paced offense, Lehigh is stepping onto the March Madness stage to take on a familiar foe — the Duke Blue Devils.
Everything you need to know for Lehigh vs. Duke
Lehigh University Mountain Hawks, No. 15 2024-25 Record: 27-6, 15-3 Patriot League Head Coach: Addie Micir (Assistant coach, 2019, head coach since 2022)Micir won Patriot League Coach of the Year after leading Lehigh to the most wins in a season since 2009-10. 2023-24 Finish: 17-13, 9-9 Patriot League (5th place)Lehigh advanced to the Patriot League Tournament but was eliminated in the first round with a 58-51 loss to Loyola University Maryland.
Caryl Phillips opens Lehigh’s Africana Lecture series
With teaching experience at universities in Ghana, Sweden, Singapore, Barbados, India and the United States, Caryl Phillips has shared his knowledge of literature around the world. Last week, he brought it to Lehigh. Phillips is a renowned Kittitian-British novelist and was the first featured speaker at Lehigh’s Africana Distinguished Lecture-Speaker Series which began on Thursday.
Photo Gallery: Women's basketball Senior Day
The Lehigh women’s basketball team celebrated Senior Day on Saturday at Stabler Arena. The team’s five senior players—Colleen McQuillen, Kaylee Van Eps, Remi Sisselman, Ella Stemmer and Meghan O’Brien—were honored with plaques and flowers before tip-off. After the ceremony, the team defeated Army 76-61, capturing the Patriot League regular season title. gallery Lehigh Women's Basketball photos
Birding Club takes off in its first year
Holly Fasching, ‘26, a Pennsylvania native, discovered her love for birds while hiking in the Pocono Mountains with her dad when she was growing up. This passion sparked a deeper interest in conservation and the environmental health of her surroundings, which she has carried into college through her involvement with the Mountain Hawk Birding Club.
Photo gallery: A look inside Lehigh's Clayton University Center
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Lehigh lacrosse midfielder tries out for Israel team
Hayden Fruhling, a new midfielder on the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team, tried out for Israel’s men’s national lacrosse team on Sept. 8. Originally from Bedford, New York, Fruhling is a transfer student from the University of Vermont, where he played lacrosse for two years. He came to Lehigh to continue his studies and collegiate lacrosse journey. Fruhling’s connection to Israel lacrosse began with his older brother, who played for Israel’s professional league over the summer.
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