Understanding the opioid crisis in the Lehigh Valley, beyond
After a painful root canal, a patient might be given oxycodone, a type of opioid typically prescribed after dental procedures.…
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LUPD releases Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Lehigh University Police Department’s Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report was released last month, providing information about crime…
Musikfest shooting prompts no new security measures
ArtsQuest, a nonprofit organization that provides arts and education to the Lehigh Valley community, hosts many local and cultural events…
Northampton County hosts first gun buyback program
The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office hosted its first gun buyback event, where participants were able to safely dispose of…
Accountability in policing: perspectives on Lehigh’s police department
Political science professor Holona Ochs hosted a lecture discussing accountability with policing. Her presentation largely focused on the “punitive nature”…
Sex trafficking threatens the Lehigh Valley
Interstate 78, a major east-west highway in the northeast, runs through New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. According to Choose…
Local bars manage underage drinking
Since the start of the semester, local bars on Bethlehem’s South Side have seen an influx of underage students attempting…
The first few weeks: safety for first-years
Lehigh welcomes around 1,500 first-year students to campus every August. With the arrival of these newly independent freshmen comes the…
LUPD and Lehigh administrators conclude racist social media post investigation
The Lehigh University Police Department and several university offices have concluded the investigation of a social media post containing racist language.…
Lehigh student attempts vandalism in alleged hazing incident
The Lehigh University Police Department assisted the Bethlehem Police in an incident where a Lehigh student was attempting to steal…