Brighter Days Ahead
Amber Kalnas | Editor In a little over a week, what I consider to be the best time of the year will be here. On Sunday, March 13, 2022,...
Mightier Than the Sword
Laurisa Gruver | Editor “The pen is mightier than the sword.” This age-old adage from Edward Bulwer-Lytton has wedged itself into society...
Latino: Language is Not Perfect, and That is Okay
Rosamelia Sanchez | Editor The word Latino has been around for a long time. It is often dated to the 19th century, and it has since then...
The Importance of Having Goals
Anna Laible | Editor In 2021, nothing is going to be given to you on a silver platter. You need to put forth the work and effort to earn...
Streaming: The Death of Movie Theaters
Matt Beck | Editor I remember in my youth that going to the movies was an experience unlike any other. The atmosphere was exciting--giant...
Using White Privilege to Make an Impact
It’s time that we understand white privilege is real and it is a problem. The other day, while at work, a customer and her child had...
What to Remember for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) has...
Tiny Homes for the Homeless is a Good Starting Point
Allentown City Council is considering a proposal by Operation Address The Homeless (OATH) to construct a village of tiny homes to support...
The Climate Crisis: Why Planting Trees May Be The Answer (Or At Least Part of It)
Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest problems we face today. While cutting down on carbon emissions, working toward...
We Must Put an End to Asian-American Racism
From March 2020 to now, there have been nearly 4,000 reported Anti-Asian hate incidents. Over 500 of those incidents were in 2021. 64% of...