Author: Johnny Veglia

Johnny Veglia ‘24 is a double major with media and communication and theatre with a focus on journalism and the process of production and art with stage management and directing. Johnny is involved with The Muhlenberg Weekly on campus as the Arts and Culture Co-Editor in addition to various clubs on campus, such as the Muhlenberg Theatre Association Executive Secretary and the Cardinal Key Society Class of 2024 Representative. Johnny is originally from Scotch Plains, NJ, and is proud to still call this small community his home. It’s a connective and supportive community with an emphasis on family.

Finding hope for LGBTQIA+ youth

While roughly 7% of youth in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ they comprise 40% of unhoused youth. Why LGBTQ+ experience higher rates of homelssness often comes down to acceptance at home.

Giving old homes new life

By Johnny Veglia Allentown’s relationship with housing is complicated. The historic homes and buildings in Allentown have a variety of issues, from mold to lead paint. “A lot of people don’t realize that any house built before 1978 has got lead in it and some of the houses built the next few years do because […]