ARTICLES

I've reported across different beats, localizing global issues and amplifying community voices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and throughout Chicago.

Several articles I wrote during my time as a reporter and editor for The Brown and White, Lehigh's newspaper, as well as in Edgewater as an environmental reporter, were published online and in print by different publications.

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Moraine ages in Norway show global synchrony of atmospheric climate trends

Observing clues in ice and rocks from the past tells us the global temperature is rising now at a faster rate than ever. It is clear humans, not natural forces, are responsible for this change.

The harsh realities for women with unplanned pregnancies

With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, pregnant women are put under an uncomfortable spotlight.

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Chicagoans learn to compost through community events and city services

Pumpkin Smashes that took place across the Chicago to encourage participants to change their waste habits to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.

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Environmental groups call for heritage tree conservation in Edgewater

From 2010 to 2020, the city's tree coverage has decreased by 3%. This poses an issue because tree canopies limit the effects of climate change in urban areas.

The Flying V shares authentic Canadian cuisine with the community

The Flying V Poutinerie, a popular restaurant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serves Canadian comfort food to the Lehigh Valley.

Risk of exposure to mercury deemed low in Iacocca Hall lab

A small amount of mercury was found Iacocca Hall on Lehigh's Campus. Campus authorities deemed the exposure level to be low, but the contaminated wing is currently closed

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The tale of my little blue book

I explain how I deal with anxiety about the future by reflecting on the past and appreciating the present moment.

Students Select: Frances Mack '24

In Mark Tobey’s piece, “Vibrating Surface,” pale, white squiggles cover the foreground, forming loops, doodles, and unintelligible letters in a gibberish script.

Catholishism: Finding God in my own way

I used to be a real Catholic. But as I grew older, I began to doubt my beliefs, simply because of the consistent challenges to them posed by the media, peers and even members of my own family.

Working together to master glass: how artists in the studio collaborate and teach classes

The Artsquest Glass Studio in the Banana Factory Arts and Education Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a haven for creativity and collaboration.

Stevo Bednarsky anchors men’s soccer

Senior midfielder and defender Stevo Bednarsky comes back to the men’s soccer team in 2020-2021 as the lone returning captain and one of the team’s most decorated players.

Wild Things presenters advocate for accessible nature trails in Illinois

The American Bird Conservancy, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Access Living and Openlands in Illinois are developing a set of tools for hiking trails that enhance the experience for people with mental and physical disabilities.