Bethlehem community mobilizes to protest ICE raid
Community members gathered outside of the Five 10 Flats apartments on Thursday evening to protest a recent United States Immigration…
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Primary election results: Mayor Reynolds defeats Councilwoman Crampsie Smith for Bethlehem mayor
Incumbent Mayor J. William Reynolds defeated City Councilwoman Grace Crampsie Smith in the Bethlehem mayoral primary election on May 20. …
Carol Obando-Derstine launches campaign for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District
Carol Obando-Derstine, ‘22G, recently announced her candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. Susan Wild, a former United States representative who…
Federal funding cuts pose risks to local libraries
President Donald Trump passed an executive order last month to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services and put…
The Capitol from Lehigh: Why the war on DEI hurts us all
Attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have intensified America’s political divide, fueling polarization across the nation. These attacks have…
Bernie Sanders visits Lehigh for “Fighting Oligarchy” rally
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders visited Bethlehem on Saturday for his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with a rally at Stabler Arena on…
Bethlehem mayoral candidates host debate regarding campaign platforms
The Bethlehem Mayoral Primary Debate was held on Monday for the two candidates — Grace Crampsie Smith, ‘05G, a member…
The Capital from Lehigh: How a billionaire Tweeted his way into government
Following the 2024 presidential election, in which Elon Musk contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to President Donald Trump’s administration,…
Editorial: Unsigned, Lehigh’s silence speaks volumes
On Tuesday, more than 200 college presidents and other university officials across the United States signed onto a letter titled…