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Students participating in the ‘RHA Breast Cancer Awareness Walk’ on Oct. 20 in front of the Buley Library. Photo by Mateusz Gazdzicki
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Students walk for breast cancer

Students had the opportunity to learn more about breast cancer and the importance of spreading awareness.
English major Jeanette Bouvier, a sophomore, interdisciplinary studies major Sophia Gugliotti, a senior, biology major Allen Motraghi, a senior and business administration major Zach McCarthy, a senior. Photos by Brianna Wallen
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‘Disability Awareness Seminar’ calls for inclusion

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, students and faculty gathered to speak on the importance of understanding disabilities.
The Werth Center aquarium in the first floor of the Academic Science and Laboratory Building on Oct. 13. Photo by Lily Dalton

Campus aquariums make waves

The aquariums inside of the Academic Science and Laboratory Building are helpful and joyous for students.
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Michael Shea, English professor and former department chair at the university. Photo from the SCSU Website

Professor Michael Shea passes away

English professor Michael Shea passes away after accident on Whalley Avenue on Oct. 9.
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Communication major Gerryiki Williams, a senior and general manager of WSIN, and accounting major Jayden Newell-Kemp, a senior at 'WSIN Pumpkin Smash' Photo by Brianna Wallen

Enjoying fall with WSIN Radio’s pumpkin smashing

'WSIN Pumpkin Smash' brings students together to celebrate fall and make new memories.
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Journalism major Brianna Wallen, a senior, posing in front of pumpkins. Photo by Brianna Wallen

Pumpkin patch visits never disappoint

Editor-in-Chief Brianna Wallen visits Foster Farm Pumpkin Patch in South Windsor for some fall fun.
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Dyan Robinson, associate director of the First-Year Experience, sitting in her office at the First-Year Experience offices in Engleman Hall on Oct. 1. Photo by Vincent Diastasi

Freshmen weigh in on AI use

“I’m mostly skeptical about it mainly because I feel like people are becoming more and more dependent on it,” nursing major Diana Gonzalez-Stevens, a freshman, said. 
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Owls Decide: Sweet or sour candy?

By: Mackenzie Byerlee Features Editor “Sour because it gives it more flavor.” Nursing major Janessa Cochran, a freshman “Sour; I’ve always just liked it more.” Accounting major Makayla Cortes, a freshman “Sour;
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