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Lehigh Legacies: The Bullpen That Shaped Craig Anderson

This story, part of a series on Lehigh Hall of Fame alumni, profiles Craig Anderson (’60). Anderson began playing softball in Washington, D.C., when his father signed him...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 3:06 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Students turn to TikTok for news, procrastination

Scrolling through TikTok has become second nature for many students, serving as a place to procrastinate, doomscroll for hours and increasingly to "learn" about current events. The app...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Exam season strains Lehigh campus life

Every spring at Lehigh, the onset of exams visibly changes campus atmosphere. The piece describes rising student panic — evident in packed libraries, long lines at Saxbys and...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Inside Lehigh’s Mountaintop Makerspace

Manager Mike Moore, ’12, and assistant manager Leila Ehtesham run the Mountaintop Design Labs, helping students turn concepts into tangible projects while keeping the makerspace approachable and accessible....

Published Apr 9, 2026, 9:34 AM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Bethlehem council addresses Sand Island litter, Spray‑Tek odors

At Tuesday's Bethlehem City Council meeting, residents raised concerns about odors from a Spray‑Tek factory in west Bethlehem and trash along the Sand Island Trailhead. The council approved...

Published Apr 8, 2026, 9:51 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Black Student Union Leads Protest at Lehigh Against Racism

On Monday afternoon, more than 150 Lehigh students gathered around the flagpole in front of the Clayton University Center for a demonstration organized by the Black Student Union....

Published Apr 8, 2026, 9:41 PM EDT

bethlehem / Fountain Hill

Fountain Hill Stormwater Authority Agenda — April 8, 2026

The Fountain Hill Stormwater Authority has posted its meeting agenda for April 8, 2026. The agenda is available for download from the borough's website and lists the items...

Published Apr 8, 2026, 3:09 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Liz Jordon guides healing through trauma-informed yoga

Liz Jordon, a freelance trauma-informed yoga instructor, says she first felt she could truly breathe during her freshman year of college. She teaches Take Back Your Body Yoga...

Published Apr 8, 2026, 11:08 AM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Rutgers routs Lehigh 20-5; six homers end game

The Scarlet Knights smashed six home runs and rolled to a 20-5 victory over Lehigh by the mercy rule in a non-conference game Tuesday at Leadership Park. Rutgers’...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT

bethlehem / Moravian University

Rebecca M. May Named Moravian University Director of Athletics

Rebecca M. May will become Moravian University’s new director of athletics next month, succeeding Mary Beth Sprik, who is retiring after a 45-year career at the university. May...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 2:20 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Luke Stanich named EIWA Wrestler of the Year

Lehigh Sports announced Tuesday morning that sophomore Luke Stanich was named EIWA Wrestler of the Year for the 2025–26 season. Stanich posted an 18-1 record in his first...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Setting the record straight on President Trump's economy

The piece cautions against misinformation surrounding the U.S. economy, noting that economic performance is often reduced to simple political talking points that credit a single president. It urges...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Rookie Finn Morgan leads Lehigh men’s lacrosse

Canadian-born attacker Finn Morgan traded hockey skates for cleats in the summers and used his indoor “box” lacrosse experience to transition quickly to the collegiate game. In his...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 11:20 AM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Group projects reward laziness

An athlete, a commuter, the president of a sorority and a student overloaded with credits are thrown together and asked to create a cohesive paper, memo or slideshow...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Crystal Chambers discusses challenges Black women face in education

On March 30, Lehigh’s Library and Technology Services hosted Crystal Chambers, a professor of educational leadership at East Carolina University, for a discussion titled “Climbing Ladders: The Meritocracy...

Published Apr 6, 2026, 1:05 PM EDT