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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.
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
Welder and her teammates rally before a game against Adelphi last season. Photos by Rob Rasmussen, courtesy SCSU Athletics.

Welder brings grit, joy from Minnesota

“When the ball is close to her, you know she’s got it,” Siedlecki said. “For a smaller kid, she’s very tough. She’s very strong. She’s very physical. She is not afraid to
04/01/2026
The cover art for Harry Styles’ new album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.”

Harry Styles is the moment

While the album was everything I could have dreamed of and more, I was surprised by the number of slower songs. Going into the album, I thought the songs were going to
Nursing majors Kiara Barde, a junior, and Alisa Gonzalez, a senior, and business administration major Imani Gayle, a sophomore, holding up their bouquets. Photos by William Gagné

Spring blooms with bouquet making

Tables were set up with a variety of stems and supplies, giving participants the chance to experiment with colors and styles as they built their arrangements. The varietals included different colors of
03/25/2026
Guard Christian McClease, a sophomore, dribbles toward the paint. Photos by Julian Markese

Local star stays home

Coming from a basketball family, expectations followed him from the moment he stepped onto the floor at Wilbur Cross High School, where the pressure was on to live up to his name
03/25/2026
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