VOLUME 134 ISSUE 3
MAY 9TH, 2026
Community
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
The Math Competition
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. Only three of the seventeen competitors will win the cash prizes, which raised the stakes of who would win.
What’s Happened to Gallaudet’s Education Majors?
Gallaudet University is the only liberal arts university designed for the Deaf community. As a hearing person interested in working in Deaf Education, I know this is the best place for me to learn about that area, career, or subject. At my last Deaf Education program, I felt that professors talked about the Deaf community from a distance,
Checking In with Tower Clock
The Tower Clock (Yearbook) team was newly formed in late fall after interviewing candidates and building a fresh team. We began by designing a new logo, theme, and vision for the 2025–2026 Volume 70, honoring America’s 250th anniversary with a full-color yearbook featuring fascinating backgrounds. Despite limited support—including no access to quality SLR cameras and
We Are APIA: A New Era of Deaf Asian & Pacific Islander Power at Gallaudet
Culture, language, and identity define Gallaudet University’s campus; essentially, stories shape the campus. Yet with all the strength and diversity on campus, one group of people has often existed around the periphery of that community: Deaf Asian and Pacific Islander (API) students. This year, the Asian Pacific Islander Association (APIA) boldly steps into a new
