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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.
Midfielder Abigail Nolan, a senior, runs with the ball up the field. Photos by Julian Markese

Lacrosse falls in NE10, hopes for first NCAA bid

The Owls could not overcome a seven-goal onslaught in the first quarter by Bentley, whom they had beaten for the first time in program history earlier in the season.
04/29/2026
Maps from the Those Who Returned and Those Who Did Not exhibit on the ground floor of Buley Library on April 22. Photo by Lily Rand

Exhibit honors resilience of Holocaust survivors

On April 15, the university opened Those Who Returned and Those Who Did Not in Buley Library, a Holocaust exhibit honoring stories of survival, loss and resilience across generations.
Members of the Student Government Association in Room 215 of the Adanti Student Center. Photo via OwlConnect

SGA holds election for upcoming year

Results will be announced at the first body meeting in the fall semester on August 27. A new chapter is set to begin at the first meeting, as all incoming members will
04/29/2026
K9 Jules lying in front of Buley Library after the Pack Walk on April 21. Photo by Victoria Cruz

Guiding eyes puppy walk

The sunset walk stretched 1.5 miles around the university campus with seven dogs that are currently being trained by students.
04/29/2026
Students gathered around a table and engaged in conversation during the event. Photo by Valentina Toro

Braiding tradition reflects resilience

The Organization of Latin American Students hosted a ribbon braids event on Wednesday April 22 in the Multicultural Center in the Adanti Student Center, inviting students to learn about the cultural significance
04/29/2026

Film festival amplifies cultural voices

The festival featured different films from multiple countries, exposing audiences to stories that are not always accessible through traditional platforms, bringing awareness and visibility.
04/29/2026
Political science major William Moroz, a senior. Photos by Lily Rand

Owls Decide: Wii or Nintendo Switch?

By Valentina Toro Features Editor I got games on my phone. “Switch because you can switch it up.“ Political science major William Moroz, a senior “Wii: I feel like it’s just more
04/29/2026
Sociology major Jonathan De Los Santos, applied mathematics major Lena Nguyen, sociology major Susan Garlington and computer science major Crossby Dessalines, seniors, holding up their terrariums. Photos by William Gagné

Students build terrariums for Earth Day

On April 22, the university hosted its Earth Day Terrarium Takeover in the Adanti Student Center in Room 217, where students spent the afternoon creating miniature plant ecosystems.
04/29/2026