Lena Dunham hosts slumber party at Lyman
The John Lyman Center became the host of a teenage sleepover as Lena Dunham, a writer and director, took the stage on Saturday, May 1, for an evening of storytelling, conversation and
Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget
The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
Students sew reusable pads for girls abroad
Students are creating Reusable Menstrual Pads, RUMPS, to address a critical barrier that prevents many girls in parts of Africa from staying in school: limited access to menstrual products.
Students adjust to the snow covering campus
The closure created an unexpected pause in the semester, and students adapted by catching up on schoolwork, staying warm inside residence halls and taking time for themselves.
Students celebrate on Strawberry Day
Dubai chocolate strawberries and strawberry flavored drinks arranged across themed tables decorated with red-and-white checkered accents and strawberry inspired signage.
Campus chapter advocates for gun safety
A new student-led chapter of Students Demand Action is taking root at the university, driven by a personal connection to gun violence and a desire to give students a platform for change.
Owls Decide: sweatpants or jeans?
By Valentina Toro Features Editor Surely no one’s picking jeans? “Sweatpants because they’re more comfy.” Recreational therapy major Lindsey Caplan, a sophomore “Sweatpants because they’re comfy, and you can dress them up
Bible study creates campus community
“We just want to create a Christian community where we feel welcomed and like it’s our own,” De Almeida said. “A place where Latino students can grow in faith, talk about what
Students demand fair education funding
Ned Lamont’s recent budget proposal under cuts funding for the Finish Line Scholarship. This scholarship enables students from community colleges to transfer to four-year state institutions with little to no extra cost.
Owls decide: hot chocolate or coffee?
By Valentina Toro Features Editor Only one has caffeine. “Hot chocolate: it’s better to drink it in the winter, has a better vibe.” Physical education major Ronnie Curtin, a junior “Coffee because
Men win home finale, miss playoffs
“We wanted to go out and have their last home game be a win. And we did that for them,” Head Coach Scott Burrell said.
Athletic department hosts girls sports day
“It really captures the rich history of the progress that we’ve made with building women’s sports,” Interim President Sandra Bulmer said.
Olympic round-up
By Draven Dabrowski Sports Writer Beyond the medals and record times, the Olympics have always represented something bigger. For a few weeks, athletes from more than 200 nations share the same stage,