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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.
Business administration major Jerimiah Parra, a junior and president of UndocuAlly Student Alliance. Photo by Valentina Toro

Support and solidarity on campus for immigrants

Founded in 2023, the organization was created to raise awareness about undocumented communities while providing direct support for undocumented and mixed-status students on campus. The club also welcomes allies who want to
03/04/2026
Lunar New Year themed grab bags from the event. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Lunar New Year brings students together

On Feb. 17, the university hosted its Lunar New Year Jùhuì at the Adanti Student Center Multicultural Center, bringing students together to celebrate the Year of the Horse through food, culture and
03/04/2026
The rain harvester on top of Engleman Hall with snow on the ground. (Rand) Photos by Lily Rand and Wiliam Gagné

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.
03/04/2026
Students line up for chocolate covered strawberries. Photos by Lily Rand

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.
03/04/2026

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.
03/04/2026
The La Fe Latino Bible Study flyer for weekly fellowship and Scripture reading.

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
03/04/2026

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.
03/04/2026
Marketing major Evelyn Buckner, a senior. Photos by Lily Rand

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
03/04/2026
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