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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.

Warmth within budget

The good news is that stylish, durable outerwear does not have to drain your wallet. From well-known discount retailers to online fashion outlets and the sustainable world of thrifting, there are plenty
10/29/2025
Multiple pink balloons being released into the air by students and faculty. Photos by William Gagné

Walk to support breast cancer awareness

Representatives from Covering My Sisters, Student Health Services and other campus organizations spoke about prevention, early detection and the importance of community support.
10/29/2025
Chemistry major Monserrat Martinez-Garcia, a senior, and her Guiding Eyes pup Nia sitting on the floor for a picture. Photos by Lily Rand
Chemistry major Monserrat Martinez-Garcia, a senior, and her Guiding Eyes pup Nia sitting on the floor for a picture. Photos by Lily Rand

Take a break to enjoy puppies and pumpkins

Participants painted pumpkins, grabbed slices of pizza and interacted with the Guiding Eyes puppies Nia, Bitsy and Rover.
10/29/2025
Running Back Kieren Falzon, a junior, celebrates one of his three touchdowns on the day. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Falzon rushes for over 200, Owls rout Hawks 37-13

“Coach talks about playing meaningful games at the end of the season,” Weiss said. “They just keep getting more and more meaningful.”
10/29/2025
Forward Tish Blackwood, a freshman, handles the ball during the Oct. 26 exhibition. Photos by Julian Markese

Women’s basketball takes on UConn in Hartford

The women’s basketball team traveled to Hartford to play an exhibition game against the undisputed women’s basketball champions of the world, the University of Connecticut Huskies. 
10/29/2025
The Ultimate Frisbee Club practicing behind Jess Dow Field on Oct. 23. Photos by Draven Dabrowski

Ultimate Frisbee Club membership grows

The club tossing disks next to Farnham Hall is still flying under the radar, but more students are starting to take notice of the university’s ultimate frisbee team. 
10/29/2025
Midfielder Samuel Nagy, a graduate, prepares to take a corner. Photos by William Gagné

Men’s soccer stays in good form

The Owls battled through a hard-fought matchup against a tough and steady conference rival. The university played Saint Michael’s University to a 0-0 draw. 
10/22/2025
Setter Kimi Mitchell rises up to make a play on the ball. Photos by William Gagné

Volleyball plays for osteosarcoma awareness, wins again

The Owls pushed their win streak to seven, improving to 11-3 overall on the season with a dominant 3-0 victory over Saint Michael’s University on Oct. 14, in Pelz Gymnasium. 
10/22/2025
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