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.…
An Op-Ed by an Alumna Faculty Member: The Gallaudet Way
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Tawny Holmes-Hlibok Tawny Holmes–Hlibok, Associate Professor, Deaf Studies Department To Gallaudet students — and to those of us responsible for stewarding this university. I wanted to share that many of us who love Gallaudet — alumni including many who work…
Veditz Debate: Student Life | Should Greek Life Be Abolished at Gallaudet?
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Shari McMahon Asst. Editor-in-Chief The Gallaudet Debate Team hosted a Veditz Debate focused on one of the most contested aspects of campus life: “Should Greek life be abolished at Gallaudet?” Sponsored by Center for Democracy in Deaf America (CDDA) and…
Gallaudet Students Demonstrate, Demand Change from SEL
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Evan Fritschler Staff Writer On Monday, February 16, 2026, Gallaudet’s Faculty Senate held a meeting in the Student Academic Center (SAC). This was an emergency meeting regarding student frustrations with Student Affairs, Student Engagement and Leadership (SEL) and their operations.…
2026 State of the University
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Cadence Padgett Staff Writer On February 18, the Andrew Foster Auditorium was packed with students, alumni, faculty, and staff there to attend the yearly State of the University (SOTU). The assembly began with Student Body President Trent Mora giving a…
Palate Challenge at the Plaza
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Elvis Zornoza On March 3rd, Bon Appétit hosted a fun and fiery Palate Challenge at the Plaza. Students gathered to test their taste buds and see how much heat they could handle. There were five different levels of spicy sauces,…
Deaf Tree
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Dominique Williams Being culturally Deaf is so different, there’s no pity or shame when everyone in your family has a hearing loss no hearing test is needed there is gonna be some pride.. just like gay pride, we celebrated! our generative hearing loss that carried on for generations it was…
SBG Corner II
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Evan Fritschler Staff Writer The eighth session of Student Congress was held on February 18, 2026. Nathan Sheppeck was sworn in as Sergeant at Arms, and then Richard Dougherty was invited to the stage to present. Richard Dougherty is the…
The Math Competition
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Cadence Padgett Staff Writer The Rathskellar was buzzing with students from assorted fields of study, eager to compete for the cash prize in the math competition. The first place winner would receive $500, second place $200, and third place $100.…
Things No One Tells You About Freshman Year
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Cadence Padgett Staff Writer Stepping into a brand-new life on a college campus is an exciting moment—a significant milestone. The idea of partying at the “cool” places, decorating the dorm with your roommate, and making instant friendships are all a…
SBG Corner I
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Evan Fritschler Staff Writer On Wednesday, February 4th, Gallaudet’s Student Body Government (SBG) held the 7th session of the Student Congress. The session began with the swearing in of three new senators before Student Body President, Trent Mora, gave his…
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MAY 9TH, 2026