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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.
Union workers and students rallied outside of Buley Library to protest for higher wages and stronger benefits. Photos by Draven Dabrowski

Sodexo workers protest for better pay and benefits

The demonstration at the university was part of collective actions taking place at other Connecticut campuses where Sodexo provides dining services. 
10/08/2025
Business administration major Joel Brown, a sophomore, in front of the Case Study Classroom in the School of Business. Photo by Brianna Wallen

PEP Talk explores integrated supply chain

Students and faculty gathered in the School of Business for this week’s PEP Talk, Adding Value Through an Integrated Supply Chain Today: Macro and Micro Supply Chain Management, on Oct. 1. 
10/08/2025
Health science majors Zamira Ewart, a freshman, and Zahra Bayonee, a sophomore, in front of the Jess Dow Field. Photos by Brianna Wallen

Students show school spirit at pep rally

Blue-and-white pride swept through the Moore Field House Parking Lot on Thursday, Oct. 2, as students came together for a lively pep rally to launch Homecoming weekend. 
10/08/2025
Mason jars for the Dreams in a Jar event at Engleman Hall Room B127. Photos by Brandon Cortés

Students put dreams in a jar to de-stress, relax

By Brandon Cortés Features Editor As midterms approach, students found a creative way to relax and reflect during a recent event, Dreams in a Jar, hosted by the Programs Council. Held in
10/08/2025
The cheer team during the homecoming football game. Photos by Lily Rand

PHOTOS: Owl pride soars high at Homecoming

By Lily Rand Photo Editor On Saturday, Oct. 4, the university celebrated Homecoming and Family Day with many events across campus. Students and families began by going to the welcome tent on
10/08/2025
The homecoming crowd and the newly named press box. Photos by Julian Markese

Press box named for Rob Parker

Rob Parker returned to his alma mater Saturday, Oct. 4, as the university dedicated the Jess Dow Field press box in his honor during halftime of the Homecoming game. 
10/08/2025
Goalkeeper Makenzi Pastreck, a freshman, boots the ball. Photos by Julian Markese

Women’s soccer back on track

The Owls won for the first time in a month, defeating Chestnut Hill College 1-0 at Jess Dow Field on Friday, Oct. 3. 
10/08/2025
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