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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.

STUDENTS debate voting decisions

Sofia Rositanti – Arts & Entertainment Editor The election has been a major part of the 2020 year since it first started. Now just days away from the much anticipated election between
11/04/2020

trick-or-treat goes internationAL

Ellis McGinley – Copy Editor Tuesday, Oct. 27, the university’s Programs Council held their first-ever international trick-or-treating event in Engleman Hall as part of this year’s Halloween celebrations. “It’s a twist,” said
11/04/2020

STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR SCHOLARSHIP

Bernadotte Sufka – Features & Opinions Editor A festival for the Theatre Department has been set in place. Their production “An Enemy of the People,” this month brought the Kennedy Center American
11/04/2020

Triay works to combat littering and pollution

Talya Eriksen – Contributor With COVID-19, comes the threat of pollution by Personal Protective Equipment, the rise of single-use plastics, and heavier human traffic in outdoor parks. Gabriela Triay has found ways
10/28/2020

Virtual 5K run held across Connecticut

Bernadotte Sufka – Features & Opinions Editor A virtual 5K was held across Connecticut from Oct. 22-25, encouraging students to get out and run. Even during the new COVID-19 restrictions, it can
10/28/2020

Students mental health impacted by pandemic

Sofia Rositani – Arts & Entertainment Editor Since COVID-19 struck last spring semester, students have been slowly adapting to online courses, but according to the Director of Counseling Services Nick Pinkerton, there
10/28/2020

Halloween ACTIVITIES build community

Donovan Wilson – Reporter Halloween season is one that usually excites college students, but this year things are much different. The campus is doing its part to help kids adapt. On Monday
10/28/2020

Women’s hoops will be one to remember

Mike Neville – Sports Editor After winning just four conference games and finishing last season with a tough 10-18 overall record, the Owls women’s basketball team is reloaded and projects to exceed
10/28/2020

Spike in cases should require commuter testing

Sam Tapper – Managing Editor The COVID-19 dashboard released each week has been an invaluable resource for students and staff alike, giving the campus community the transparency it deserves regarding the widespread
10/28/2020
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