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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.
Forward Tish Blackwood, a freshman, before a game earlier this year. Photo by William Gagné

The realties of recruiting and retaining talent for DII schools

Without the same financial backing, exposure or NIL opportunities, Division II and III programs are left trying to keep pace in a system that continues to evolve around them. And yet, they
04/08/2026
Attacker Maddox Burton, a junior, takes a shot while being defended. Photos by Julian Markese

Lacrosse’s win streak snapped by Pace

“We’re talking about playing at a championship level,” Siedlecki said. “Our goal at the beginning of the season was to be a top four seed in the NE10, host a playoff game
04/08/2026
Students holding signs during the protest on April 6. Photos by Lily Rand

Campus protests after ICE detains student

This story was a collaboration between Editor-in-Chief Solé Scott, Managing Editor Jay’Mi Vazquez, News Editor Brianna Wallen and News Writer Victoria Cruz. “ICE out. ICE out.” Those words echoed across campus on
04/07/2026
A flyer displaying details for the SOAR program’s first welcome event.

SOAR creates spaces for student success

SOAR focuses on multilingual students and works alongside existing English Language Learner resources to help students navigate both academic and social aspects of college life.
04/01/2026
Elementary education major Mia Cruz, a freshman. Photos by Lily Rand

Owls decide: Dunkin’ or Starbucks?

By Valentina Toro Features Editor What matters is the beans! “Starbucks because it has better quality.” Nursing major Stephanie Pinard, a freshman “Dunkin’, it has a better spot than Starbucks.” Communication major
04/01/2026
First baseman Brianna Pearson, a graduate, takes a swing. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Softball sweeps Queens College

“It was a great team win,” Head Coach Kate Bowen said. “Coming up again with a couple timely hits was really exciting to see.”
04/01/2026
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