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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 flyer that was posted on the Residence Life Instagram on March 27.

University scrubs away laundry fees

“Beginning next year, laundry will be included in the cost of housing, and students living on campus will not have to pay extra to use residence hall washers and dryers,” Residence Life
04/08/2026
Laurie Cirillo from AE Herman Associates leading her presentation. Photos by William Gagné

Students unlock career paths with self-awareness workshop

“This workshop really helped me understand my behavior more and focus on not only my strengths but my weaknesses,” business major Zachary McCarthy, a junior, said.
04/08/2026
Sociology major Nailah Herbert and psychology major Nyenye Herbert, juniors, performing to a crowd on Thursday, April 2. Photo by Victoria Cruz

SINFEST makes a comeback

“I loved the show. The crowd was amazing and matched our energy completely. Shout out to WSIN Radio for having us perform with the other talented artists that we shared the stage
04/08/2026
Students at Chapel Haven gather for a Best Buddies board game night. Photos by Valentina Toro

Creating space for every student voice

Best Buddies works to bring together students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering friendships and building a more inclusive campus community. The organization aims to ensure that no student feels
04/08/2026
Healthcare studies major Shanell Thompson, a junior. Photos by Lily Rand

Owls decide: staying in or going out?

By Valentina Toro Features Editor Y’all go out? “Staying in because I’m always tired.” Healthcare studies major Shanell Thompson, a junior “Going out if the weather is nice out.” Political science major
04/08/2026
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