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Lena Dunham, a writer and director, and Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker speaking at FAMESICK: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness in the John Lyman Center on Friday, May 1. Photos by Wade Barillaro
05/06/2026

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
Interim President Sandra Bulmer leading the Town Hall meeting in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on Friday, May 1. Photo by Victoria Cruz
05/06/2026

Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget

The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
Reusable pads made by students in the Makerspace room that will be sent to communities in Madagascar. Photo by Brianna Wallen
05/06/2026

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.
Sociology major Rayaan Samu, a junior. Photos by Lily Rand

Owls Decide: AirPods or Headphones?

By Valentina Toro Features Editor Belt it out baby! Everyone has their headphones anyway… “Headphones because they are noticeable and loud.” Art and design major Tariq Peters, a junior “AirPods because it’s
02/18/2026
Gymnast Libby Allen, a graduate, posing during her floor routine. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Gymnastics celebrates senior day

On Sunday, Feb. 15, the university gymnastics team fell to the University of Bridgeport 192.625–192.525 in a close dual meet on Senior Day at James Moore Field House. 
02/18/2026
The bench and fans celebrate after a made three pointer. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Women’s basketball stays hot, marks 11th straight win

“Everyone’s hungry. Everyone just keeps pushing each other. You can feel it in the locker room and on the court. Everyone’s got each other’s backs,” guard Jaycee Merizalde, a freshman, said. 
02/11/2026
Forward Cherif Diarra, a graduate, during pregame. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Owls collapse against Pace

“We let them dictate everything,” head coach Scott Burrell said. “We just didn’t compete and gave them a game we should have had at home.” 
02/11/2026
The Multicultural Center on the second floor of the Adanti Student Center that hosts events celebrating Black History Month on Monday, Feb. 9. Photo by Brianna Wallen

DEI newsletter highlights Black History Month

“I love being Black,” Phillips said. “I hope I’m born Black in every lifetime.”
02/11/2026
Office supplies available at the Swap Shop. Photos by William Gagné

Swap Shop offers free office supplies

Shelves are stocked with binders, folders, organizers and other office basics, along with occasional specialty items. Instead of immediately placing orders through vendors, employees are encouraged to browse the store first. 
02/11/2026
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