From Surviving to Belonging: Reflections on My First Full Year at Gallaudet
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Shari McMahon Asst. Editor-in-Chief This school year felt different. Before becoming a freshman again at Gallaudet University, I already had a history with this campus. I attended Gallaudet back in 2003, but returning now has been an entirely different experience.…
“Dinner Note” Premieres at Gallaudet University
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Evan Fritschler Staff Writer The Elstad Annex’s blackbox stage was set with chairs, a desk, and a poster board reading “Deaf President Now!”. The classroom setup was lit in orange as Antawn Wanliss took the stage as Myron Jr., and…
He Already Knows Your Order: 20 Years of James Lago
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Shari McMahon Asst. Editor-in-Chief Before you even finish deciding what you want, there’s a good chance James Lago already knows. Not in a flashy, show-off way – just quietly, accurately, like it’s part of the job. Steak and chicken. No…
Recognizing Deaf Women & Their Contributions
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Cadence Padgett Staff Writer March is known as Women’s History Month, dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women throughout history and their continued impact on society today. The Buff and Blue is proud to take this opportunity to shine a…
An Op-Ed by Gallaudet Alumnus: The Architecture of Attrition: Why We Must Redesign, Not Just Defend, the American Deaf School
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Dr. Raymond C. Merritt Jr. Across the American landscape, the Deaf residential school, once the epicenter of linguistic transmission, and cultural sanctuary, is being subjected to a quiet, clinical dismantling. From the desert of Arizona to the urban corridors of…
ColorFest is Back at Gallaudet
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Evan Fritschler Staff Writer ColorFest is a festival centered on Deaf people who identify with the LGBTQ community. It’s a place to connect, network, and learn. The first ColorFest took place at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in 2008. The…
Veditz Debate: The Public’s Obsession with the Epstein Files is Doing More Harm Than Good
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Shari McMahon Asst. Editor-in-Chief The Veditz Debate on March 5 focused on a complex and sensitive question: “Is the public’s obsession with the Epstein files doing more harm than good?” Debaters Clark Barrett and Sydney Block took the stage, with…
SBG Corner IV
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Evan Fritschler Staff Writer The tenth session of Gallaudet’s Student Congress was held on March 25th, 2026. After the swearing-in of three new senators, the Congress viewed a presentation by Nikki Surber. Surber is the Residence Life Manager and informed…
SBG Corner III
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Evan Fritschler Staff Writer The ninth session of Gallaudet’s Student Congress was held on March 4, 2026. The session began with the swearing in of a new Associate Justice, as well as a senator for Class of ‘29. The Congress…
The Soul of Gallaudet: Community
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Hillary Ritter Editor-in-Chief Community is not something that is developed automatically. It is not guaranteed simply because we share a campus. Community is built, through time, through interaction, through people, through diversity, and through shared experiences. At Gallaudet, our Deaf-centered…
VOLUME 134 ISSUE 3
MAY 9TH, 2026