Campus News

Wings of change

By Ari Jacoby ’28, staff writer Stephanie Erisman, junior criminal justice and sociology double major, worked hard to find a way to bring light to the intense impact sexual violence has on undergraduate students.   Sexual […]

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The start of the ultimate frisbee season 

By Brielle Krepps ’26, staff writer  Tournament season for LVC’s ultimate frisbee team is in full swing.  The Jammin’ Jackalopes travel to nearby universities to go head-to-head with other collegiate-level ultimate frisbee teams. The team’s […]

Features

Life as a prospective student teacher

By Jordan Hildebrand ‘26, staff writer As a prospective student teacher, it is easy to see the future and feel overwhelmed; for Sara Dintiman, the future is coming quickly as she must choose her role […]

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Luca Cammorata’s new role with the Dutchmen

By Avrey Grimm ’26, staff writer Former Dutchmen football player Luca Cammorata has traded in his helmet for a camera,capturing every highlight, emotion and moment from the sidelines for the LVC footballteam. Cammorata, who once […]

Features

1994 national champion Keith Adams

By John Adams ’26, staff writer Over 31 years ago Keith Adams and the LVC Flying Dutchmen men’s basketball team did the unthinkable. The small-school LVC team upset the favored New York University in the […]

Features

Weidenhammer looks for fresh start after injury

By Jaden Click ’26, staff writer  LVC pitcher Grayson Weidenhammer is embracing a new beginning this fall for the Dutchmen baseball team after a first-year season that was defined more by setbacks than innings pitched. Weidenhammer joined […]

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Leading through service

By Katherine Buerke ’26, staff writer LVC will offer several new and returning service opportunities this semester under the leadership of Dr. Brandy Leininger, the new director of service and community engagement. Leininger’s passion for […]

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New corporate finance club on campus

By Brielle Krepps ’26, staff writer  Corporate finance club, one of LVC’s newest clubs on campus, is seeking to expand student interest in finance with its upcoming events and weekly meetings.  The club is perfect […]

Features

LVC student aims to take over family business

By John Adams ’26, staff writer Jared Graeff once dreamed of the NBA — now he’s focused on leading his family’s four-generation pest control business. Graeff, a senior majoring in business and marketing major, originally […]

Features

Campus Safety Officer earns SLP white coat

By Brielle Krepps ’26, staff writer  For 25 years, Campus Safety Officer Laura Latchford has watched LVC students pursue their dreams; now, she’s pursuing her own.  Latchford received her white coat for Speech-Language Pathology in […]

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LVC wrestling club begins again

By Claire Remsnyder ’27, staff writer The LVC wrestling club has started back up and is looking for new members. Wrestling club meets at 5 Stones Fight Club every Wednesday night from 7-8:30 p.m. This […]

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Opportunities beyond the classroom

By Megan Martin ’27, staff writer LVC offers a wide range of international summer programs, as well as semester-long terms. A few of the short-term programs provided this past summer took place in Perugia, Italy; […]

Features

Field to firehouse

By: Collin Regina ’28, staff writer For most student-athletes, managing practices, games and academics is already a full plate but for one being a first responder is also on the list of activities. Originally from […]

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Who is Annville Jack?

By Ethan Heisey ’27, staff writer Every semester brings new faces to LVC, but one student has become a constant presence on campus: Annville Jack. John McNamara, better known as “Jack,” has been a familiar […]

Features

Balancing teaching and football like a pro

By Avrey Grimm ‘26, staff writer  Senior Lukas Ordway spends his day teaching 3rd graders at Hershey Elementary and his evenings on the football field, proving that dedication and passion go hand in hand.   Ordway, […]

Features

Keeping traditions alive

By Abby Helmer ’28, staff writer  Traditions remain central to campus life at LVC, Jennifer Evans, director of student engagement, said. At LVC, traditions are not just for students; they are shared experiences that connect […]

Features

Goalkeeper’s importance in soccer

By Jordan Hildebrand ’26, staff writer On the soccer field, the importance of being a goalkeeper can be overlooked; after becoming the starter for LVC’s men’s soccer team, Ethan Bazydola clarifies the importance and value […]

Campus News

Process and Production Studio expands

By Katherine Buerke ’26, staff writer LVC’s Process and Production Studio has expanded to connect more students to the art of creation. The studio was founded last year as a place for creative exploration thanks […]

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Homecoming 2025 festivities kick off October 10

(By Marina Biltcliff ’26, associate editor) LVC will host its annual homecoming celebration featuring many activities for the community, alumni and students.  On Friday, Oct.10, and Saturday, Oct. 11, LVC’s annual homecoming celebration will be […]

Features

Finding their paths at LVC

By Jeily Rojas ’26, staff writer For some students, college continues a lifelong passion, while for others it’s a new direction. LVC students Emma Howard and Brielle Krepps represent both paths. Emma Howard, a sophomore […]

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Club prioritizing athletes comes to LVC

By Ethan Heisey ’27, staff writer A new student-led club at LVC is making an impact by prioritizing mental health for athletes.  In its first year, the organization has already seen strong support from students, […]

Features

The life of a transfer student

By Arianna Jacoby ’28, staff writer Getting accepted to a college or university is a huge milestone in the lives of teenagers around the world. It is ultimately something many work for tirelessly academically or […]

Front Page

From the diamond to the desk

By Jaden Click ’26, staff writer  For most college students, their life at school is consumed of balancing academics, activities, and friendships. For John Adams, a senior at LVC, that balance once included the very […]

Campus News

LVC baseball team takes on preseason

By Arianna Jacoby ’28, staff writer  LVC baseball is starting to prepare for the 2025-2026 season. Team lifts, practices and weekly scrimmages are getting the team active and ready! College sports indulge in a different […]

Zowie Zokuskie in front of the Eiffel Tower.
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From Europe to the racetrack

By Cole Byerly ’26, associate editor One student’s summer took her from classrooms in Europe to the marketing industry back home. Zowie Zokuskie, a junior business administration and marketing major, split her summerbetween studying abroad […]

Features

Balancing books and baseball

By Jaden Click ’26, staff writer For Chad Schell no two days will look the same this fall, as he is both an academic success coach and the pitching coach for the baseball team at […]

Features

Expanding theatre experiences at LVC 

By Karlee Marroncelli ‘27, staff writer LVC’s music theatre department will stage a thrilling season of five shows this academic year.  Entering its fourth year, the music theatre department is expanding quickly with an ambitious […]

Features

Interim of impact

By Marina Biltcliff ’26, associate editor For the 2025-2026 academic year, Dr. Sarah Shupp has stepped into the role of Interim Vice President of Student Affairs at LVC. With the departure of LVC’s former Vice […]

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Art gallery opens new exhibit

By Claire Remsnyder ’27, staff writer The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery at LVC officially debuted its fall exhibit “Indigenous Landscapes” on Friday, Aug. 29. The exhibit was carefully curated by Dr. Barbara McNulty, Suzanne […]

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LVC opens its newest student center

By Tristan Neye ’26, staff writer  A new student center has just opened at LVC. Students upon returning from summer break may have noticed a new entrance to the Allan W. Mund College Center, and […]

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Dutchmen Day preview

(By Val Bildheiser ’25, staff writer) It’s almost time for LVC’s annual spring celebration, Dutchmen Day! This full-day event will take place on Friday, April 25, and will feature food, crafts and other activities to […]

Features

Parker Raham: The road to recovery

(By Liam McFarlane ’27, special contributor)  “Playing baseball at the next level wasn’t always the plan,” Parker Raham, the right-handed pitcher hailing from Scotch-Plains, New Jersey, said.  “There was a time when I didn’t even […]

Campus News

Planned solar project

(By Chris Timasonravichkit ’28, staff writer) LVC is in the planning stages of developing a 10-acre solar installation off Kreiderheim Lane.  “LVC’s solar project will provide savings and stability in our energy expenses over the […]

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From LVC to master falconer

(By Alexis McCarney ’25, staff writer) LVC got a glimpse into a 4,000-year-old tradition on career and advising day.  Jack Hubley, class of 1973, began his educational career at LVC as a music major on […]

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Falconry comes to LVC

(By Ethan Bazydola ’26, staff writer)  Falconry will be on display as one of LVC’s Success Expo events.   The Falconry Experience acquaints participants with the history of man’s relationship with raptors and the evolution of […]

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Spring comedy preview

(By Val Bildheiser ’25, staff writer) LVC’s Wig & Buckle Theater Company is gearing up for its final show of the 2024-2025 season. “Sorority House of the Dead” includes a slew of ‘80s references, eccentric […]

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Escape the Grind at LVC

(By Justin Kopp ’25, associate editor) As stress levels climb in the post-spring break rush, one student organization is bringing escape rooms to campus to give students a break. The event, formally known as Escape […]

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Art gallery debuts new exhibition

(By Lillian Gleeson ’25, staff writer)  The Susan H. Arnold Art Gallery recently debuted its spring exhibition, “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e.”   The exhibition opened with a reception that featured traditional Japanese […]

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Clark Associates site visit

(By Justin Kopp ’25, associate editor) On Thursday, March 13, LVC students will have the opportunity to visit Clark Associates’ newly renovated location in Lititz, PA. The Breen Center for Career & Professional Development’s team […]

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BSU comedy night

(By Ethan Bazydola ’26, staff writer) Black Student Union (BSU) will be hosting a comedy night on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Zimmerman Recital Hall.  Comedian Trey Mack will be bringing his jokes […]

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LVC Live 2025

(By Jace Fetterman ’25, staff writer) Campus welcomes the class of 2029 at this year’s LVC Live. LVC Live is an annual tradition at the Valley. The event gives incoming students an opportunity to calm […]

Features

Semester abroad in London

(By Lindsey Snyder ’25, staff writer)  Study abroad offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a new environment and to facilitate personal growth through global experiences.  The fall semester abroad program in […]

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New coach, strong goals

(By Will Ryan ’26, staff writer) LVC has hired a new head strength and conditioning coach just in time for this year’s winter and spring sports seasons.   Alex Sabo, a former student who graduated with […]

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LVC satisfaction survey

(By Molly Whisler ’26, staff writer) The LVC satisfaction survey is now available for students to complete.  The email should have been sent to all students on Monday, Oct. 28, from the address studentsuccesstech@ruffalonl.com. It […]

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Opera comes to LVC

(By Katherine Buerke ’26, staff writer) The LVC musical theatre program is hosting its first-ever operatic production this weekend. Trios of Temptation and Trickery is a showcase of three short operas: The Filthy Habit, A […]

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Class of 2024 commencement

(By Paige Dalto ’24, associate editor) The end of the spring semester is rapidly approaching, and commencement weekend for the class of 2024 is coming with it. On Friday, May 10, the baccalaureate ceremony, a […]

Opinion

Class of 2024 wrapped

(By Meredith Haas ’24, editor-in-chief) To say it has been a long four years for LVC’s class of 2024 would be an understatement. Most of us were ready to leave high school behind, eager to […]

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Record-breaking first-year class

(By Anna Lougee ’24, staff writer)    There is a record-breaking number of first-year students on campus this year.   Lebanon Valley College has accepted the largest first-year class in the school’s history with 480 new members […]

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Statue spotlight: Cuwe-Pehelle

(Andrew Spaan ’25, staff writer) Where the Cuwe-Pehelle statue currently stands near Neidig-Garber and Bishop Library, there once was a piece of abstract architecture aptly nicknamed “the bike rack.”    However, former LVC President John Synodino had […]

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New track marks major upgrade for LVC Athletics

By Abby Helmer ’28, staff writer  LVC recently installed a new, Olympic-grade track that enhances safety, boosts athletic performance and strengthens campus pride. The College completed the installation of a new track over the summer, […]