VOLUME 134 ISSUE 3
MAY 9TH, 2026
Campus Events
“Dinner Note” Premieres at Gallaudet University
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 began a poem in American Sign Language (ASL). The poem spoke of Jr.’s wishes to emulate prominent Black figures,
ColorFest is Back at Gallaudet
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 next year, Gallaudet’s Rainbow Society as well as the Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf organized and hosted the festival.
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
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
2026 State of the University
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 warm welcome to Gallaudet University President Roberta “Bobbi” Cordano. Cordano strode to the stage under the dim lights and
Palate Challenge at the Plaza
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, ranging from mild to extremely hot, and each sauce had a creative ASL-friendly name. The sauces were:
