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A backup quarterback can spend an entire week preparing, without knowing if he’ll ever enter the game. But when his number is called, he only has a few seconds to go from sitting on the sidelines to taking control of the offense.
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Kate Burgess remembers dodging tennis balls as her older sister, Reanne, shot them in their backyard in Holden, Massachusetts. Their golden doodle, Mullie, played defense as Reanne continued ripping shots her way.
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Aeriel Revivo, ‘28, is one of eight students selected as orientation coordinators who are tasked with overseeing all on-campus orientations. It’s their job to help students find community and a sense of belonging while adjusting to Lehigh. buff.ly/3PKhVfo
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When Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the most striking pushback came from an unlikely place: Fox News. It was a rare moment of unity in a divided media landscape, and a sign that key principles can cut across political lines.
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A Bethlehem mother successfully pushed for a safer bus stop after her 10-year-old stepson was assigned a stop requiring him to cross Route 412. After raising concerns with the school district and board, the stop was moved to a safer location.
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I once let a store employee spell my name wrong rather than correct her. Here's what my name has taught me about speaking up and the assumptions we make.
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Stacy Kimie Lew, '14, founded Finability, a nonprofit that works to aid survivors of domestic abuse with gaining financial stability. Her education in the IBE program guided her entrepreneurial and humility-based mindset.
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The Brown and White took a stroll around the neighborhood and spoke to community members about their four-legged friends.
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Lehigh volleyball upperclassmen lead team dynamic and strong season record. The team is 9-1 after a win against Lafayette, heading into a schedule of 14 straight Patriot League games.
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In 2022, the NCAA found that tennis was the leading sport for international student athletes in all of Division I men’s sports at 64%. At Lehigh, seven of the 12 men's players are international students.
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On Sept. 4, Teri Bracken, '08 G, now known by her artist name, Brontë Fall, released a song titled "Fun House," inspired by the South Side bar that launched her music career nearly two decades ago.
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Music is more than just pleasure for Bethlehem’s DIY music scene — it’s community, connection and expression.
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Reports of sexual assault in Bethlehem rose from 24 in 2024, to 35 in 2025. Local organizations say higher awareness and resources may have contributed to the increased reports.
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After hours of training, Anna Cecchi, ‘29, admitted there was no more preparation she could do.
The green flag dropped. Game on.
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Hannah Votta Coleman’s nonprofit organization, turns simple donations into “Joy Giving.” The nonprofit gifts goodie bags of trinkets, candy, and basic necessities to local organizations in the Lehigh Valley.
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When Sandra Boakye, ’29G, noticed similar challenges surrounding women’s health and menstrual equity in Ghana and the Lehigh Valley, she was inspired to enact change.
Photo courtesy of Carly Pham/B&W Staff
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There are typical college complaints dividing a host city from its student population: noise violations, parking issues and an air of arrogance. Lehigh’s ever-growing student body and its urge for expansion has tangible impact on the South Side community.
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Bagpipes echoed through downtown Bethlehem as people gathered to celebrate Celtic culture and tradition with the annual Celtic Classic. The festival celebrates the long tradition of Celtic culture in the community.
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Why wait for Jan. 1 to start over? For college students, September is the real new year, and there are still four months in 2026 to make a change.
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First-year cross country runner Jason Baker placed 4th overall at the Lehigh Invitational, earning Patriot League Rookie of the Week after his collegiate debut. Baker finished the 6K course in 18 minutes and 36.3 seconds, leading all Lehigh runners.
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