VOLUME 134 ISSUE 3
MAY 9TH, 2026
Author: Shari McMahon
He Already Knows Your Order: 20 Years of James Lago
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 sauce. Extra noodles. After 20 years at the marketplace, Lago has seen it all, cooked it all, and remembered
Veditz Debate: The Public’s Obsession with the Epstein Files is Doing More Harm Than Good
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 Trent Mora and Dalina Schwartzmoderating. The moderators made one thing clear from the start – this debate was not
From Surviving to Belonging: Reflections on My First Full Year at Gallaudet
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. Back then, I was younger and still trying to figure out who I was and where I fit in.
Veditz Debate: Student Life | Should Greek Life Be Abolished at Gallaudet?
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 Student Body Government and supported by COM 490, the event followed the Veditz model – active audience participation, live
The Return of The Buff & Blue
The return of The Buff and Blue is more than a relaunch – it is a recommitment. Established in 1892, The Buff and Blue has long served as a platform for student expression and a record of life at Gallaudet and the Deaf community beyond. While its format has evolved from print to digital, its
