Editorial: What’s in a name?
What’s in a name? Sometimes there’s meaning. The spectrum is as wide as naming a child after a dear friend,…
Author Sam Topp
Sam Topp
Sam Topp, '19, is an associate news editor and reporter for the Brown and White.
Editorial: When comedians drop the act
Reality seems more like satire every day. Since satire’s first publicized use in 1862, writers have approached unpopular, unprofessional or…
International students face difficulty finding jobs
Students at Lehigh are familiar with the stress that accompanies finals. However, international students have additional pressure placed upon them.…
Across the Aisle: Common convergences
After a semester of discussing political issues, my friend Manny and I give closing statements about what the words “conservative” and…
Across the Aisle: Transparency talks
In a democracy, elected representatives work for their constituents. The system relies on four key elements to reliably function: free and…
Lehigh administration to employ increased police presence in upcoming weekends
Lehigh will be employing additional police officers to be a presence on campus and in surrounding neighborhoods in the following weekends,…
Across the Aisle: Affirmative action
I’m lucky to have been given the life I’ve had. I was born into a caring family and had good…
Lehigh staff members receive community support after house fire
Members of the Lehigh community donated funds, resources and support after two staff members lost their duplex in a fire. Pride…
Study shows increased interaction between Lehigh students, Bethlehem residents improves community relations
The use of terms like “Sketchlehem” to refer to the Bethlehem community and “townie” to refer to its residents is…
Edit desk: Living a lie
I have no idea what I’m doing. In fact — even as I’m writing this column — I’m wondering what…