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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.
The women's team celebrates their title after the NE10 Championship on Oct. 26. Photos by Sam Trumbley courtesy of SCSU Athletics

Cross country teams triumph at NE10s

The Owls men’s team claimed its fourth straight NE10 Championship, while the women’s team earned its second in program history. This is a testament not only to talent that each member possesses
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Britt Conroy, the university’s coordinator of Veteran, Military and Adult Learning Support, teaches a class. Photo by William Gagné

Britt Conroy shines as national veteran

Britt Conroy, the university’s coordinator of Veteran, Military and Adult Learning Support, has achieved national recognition by earning the title of 2025 National Veteran of the year for the Air Force after
11/05/2025
Alisa Bowens-Mercado, the founder and owner of the first Black-woman owned brewery in Connecticut, Rhythm Brewing Co., at the event as one of the honorees. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Women’s leadership is showcased at EmpowerHer!

By Valentina Toro Contributor Women in the fields of business, education and entrepreneurship were celebrated at the university’s School of Business and Women in Leadership Academy EmpowerHer! celebration on Oct. 28. This
11/05/2025
Zaryah Thomas, the camp director for Shubert Theater, handing out candy and glow wands. Photos by Lily Rand

Trunk or Treat brings community together

By Mackenzie Byerlee Copy Editor Spooky drinks, unique costumes and buckets upon buckets of candy were the center of attention on Friday, Oct. 31. The annual Trunk or Treat, held in Lot
11/05/2025
The team celebrates a goal during a game on Oct. 8. Photo by Lily Rand

Field hockey wins finale, headed to postseason

For the first time since 2013, the field hockey team will get the chance to play a postseason game. The Owls beat Franklin Pierce University on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Jess Dow
11/05/2025
Midfielder Sam Sandler, a sophomore, dribbles past a defender. Photos by Julian Markese

Men’s soccer drops season finale, readies for postseason

“We have a lot of new players right now, and the team has to marinate,” defender Edward Mensah, a graduate, said. “I'll say, as one of the leaders in the team, I'm super proud of
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