VOLUME 134 ISSUE 3
MAY 9TH, 2026
Editorial
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.
The Soul of Gallaudet: Community
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 space has always made that experience exceptionally powerful. Gallaudet brings together Deaf people from all over the world.
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