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Students waiting for their food at the new Dunkin' location in the Adanti Student Center on Sept. 3. Photo by Vincent Distasi
09/16/2026

Dunkin’ relocates to better serve students

The relocation of the campus Dunkin' ensures that students and employees are considered when it comes to wait times.
Robert DeMezzo, senior director of Conferences, Events and Student Affairs Auxiliaries. Photo from SCSU Website
09/16/2026

Robert DeMezzo on student dining

Robert DeMezzo, senior director of Conferences, Events and Student Affairs Auxiliaries answers questions about student dining.
Students waiting for their Grubhub orders at Sub Connection in the Adanti Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 10. Photo by Emma Gonzalez
09/16/2026

Students input on Grubhub system

Grubhub is introduced to the Adanti Student Center and brings both new improvements and challenges.
First baseman Brianna Pearson, a graduate, takes a swing. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Softball sweeps Queens College

“It was a great team win,” Head Coach Kate Bowen said. “Coming up again with a couple timely hits was really exciting to see.”
04/01/2026
Welder and her teammates rally before a game against Adelphi last season. Photos by Rob Rasmussen, courtesy SCSU Athletics.

Welder brings grit, joy from Minnesota

“When the ball is close to her, you know she’s got it,” Siedlecki said. “For a smaller kid, she’s very tough. She’s very strong. She’s very physical. She is not afraid to
04/01/2026
Chief Ken Rahn pictured during his tenure as Deputy Chief of the university Police Department.

Campus welcomes Ken Rahn as police chief

“It’s a great place to work,” Rahn said. “Even though there was a transition, I still love coming to work and being part of the community here.”
03/25/2026
Interdisciplinary studies major Justin Farmer, a junior, and students having a conversation. Photos by William Gagné

Candidate sparks campus conversation

Farmer is running for state representative because he believes the issues he works on locally could be more effectively addressed at the state level.
03/25/2026
Hello Connectict Host Renée DiNino after her PEP Talk, standing with K-9 Jules and other attendees of the discussion. Photos by Victoria Cruz

DiNino’s PEP Talk

Hosted by the School of Business, DiNino led her discussion by sharing insights from her decades-long career in broadcasting and community advocacy. 
03/25/2026
Guard Christian McClease, a sophomore, dribbles toward the paint. Photos by Julian Markese

Local star stays home

Coming from a basketball family, expectations followed him from the moment he stepped onto the floor at Wilbur Cross High School, where the pressure was on to live up to his name
03/25/2026
The team waits to take the court for their semi final matchup against Holy Family University. Photos by Julian Markese

Historic season ends

The Owls tallied 25 wins this season and won the NE10 Tournament, the most wins and the first conference title since their 2006 championship-winning campaign. They lost only two conference games all
03/25/2026
Photo courtesy Pexels.

Madness is here

Once the tournament starts, rankings and expectations do not always mean much. Every year, millions of fans try to predict how the tournament will play out, filling out brackets with hopes of
03/25/2026
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