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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.
Wellbeing Specialist Erin Duff leading the QPR training in an Adanti Student Center conference room on Nov. 18. Photo by Mackenzie Byerlee

Students learn suicide prevention

Between 2019 and 2023, the state averaged roughly 370-400 suicide deaths per year compared to about 100 homicides each year.
04/15/2026

U.S. – Iran Ceasefire faces uncertainty

Pressure on the United States to take action towards peace increased after President Trump posted on Truth Social, said “A whole civilization will die tonight” in reference to the Iranian people.
04/15/2026
Magdalena Gómez speaks to students during the keynote on April 8. Photos by William Gagné

Keynote connects culture and identity

Award-winning poet and cultural worker Magdalena Gómez brought conversations about identity and belonging to the university, drawing students, faculty and community members to a keynote centered on storytelling and social justice.
04/15/2026

Students embrace culture through dance

“In the state of the world right now, I think it’s incredibly important for people to get all sides of every person,” Huydic said. “ Especially during this time when people might
04/15/2026
Sport management masters Ben Martin, a graduate. Photos by Lily Rand

Owls decide: morning or night classes?

By Valentina Toro Features Editor “Morning classes, I think I get them out of the way early.” Nursing major Dayanna Cedillo, a junior “Night classes because it’s a better vibe.” Sociology masters
04/15/2026

Kick & Twitch are detrimental

This community is detrimental to our society. Young boys, many of whom are viewing this material and digesting the content as a form of entertainment, are easily influenced. Young girls are being
04/15/2026
Future students walk on the path in front of the Academic Quad on Accepted Students Day. Photos by Lily Rand

Future Owls welcomed to campus

On Saturday, April 11, the university welcomed admitted first‑year and transfer students to Accepted Student Day, a signature event designed to help future Owls explore academic programs, campus life and next steps
04/15/2026
Brownell Hall residents getting ready to accept their trophy. Photos by Lily Rand

Residents show spirit at Hall Olympics

On Sunday, April 12, residents from across campus gathered for the university’s annual Hall Olympics, a spirited morning of friendly competition and hall pride.
04/15/2026
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