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
Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget
The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
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.
Week of Wellbeing celebrated with Wellbeing Fair on campus
Jack Abbot- General Reporter The University hosted a Wellbeing Fair in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom in honor of the “Week of Wellbeing.” The event was attended by several organizations on campus
University takes steps to hire new Chief of Police
Brianna Wallen- News Editor The police department is expecting a new wave of change. After previous Police Chief Jose Dooley retired following 41 years of service, the university is recruiting a new
Student workers express their thoughts on wages
Brianna Wallen- News Editor Here at the university, it is recommended for students to get involved. Whether it is to join a sports team, organization or a club, there are ample opportunities
Workshop held to advise parents on campus
Brandon Cortés- News Writer On Thursday, Feb. 22, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, DEI, Department held its monthly Caregiver Workshop exclusively on Zoom for university faculty, staff and employees. The workshop provided
Students express thoughts on the loan forgiveness debate
Brandon Cortés- News Writer As the debate over student loan forgiveness continues to intensify, voices from the student community are emerging with varying perspectives on the matter. With the burden of student
Rebecca Moore gives words of encouragement at PEP talk
Brandon Cortés- News Writer The recent Personal Enrichment Platform (PEP) seminar held at the School of Business brought together students and professionals alike to hear from Rebecca Moore, the Program Coordinator of
CSUs urge Governor Lamont to fund higher education
Jay’Mi Vazquez- Managing Editor “Governor Lamont – Fund our dreams,” was one of the many signs held up by students and faculty in support of Connecticut State Universities, CSUs, UConn and Connecticut
Higher education advocates testify before state legislators for better funding
Ali Fernand- Editor-in-Chief Students, faculty and staff of Connecticut public higher education institutions testified at the state capitol in Hartford to advocate for more funding. Governor Ned Lamont’s State of the State
Music: A playlist for stressed students
Ali Fernand- Editor-in-Chief Stress management is one of the hardest things for college students to navigate. One of the best coping mechanisms for this is a chill playlist. Here are a few
Students excited to have a snow day
Brianna Wallen- News Editor According to USA today, on Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. Despite the legend predicting an early spring, the campus was transformed into a winter