Donovan Wilson – Reporter COVID-19 has heightened mental health issues, which are already bad for college students. Last Thursday, the university put on a mental health check-in, which is a workshop open to students where mental health can be discussed and tools to help with mental health are shared. This workshop was put on by the University Access Program and
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Essence Boyd – Online Editor With the class of 2021’s journey at the university coming to an end, many seniors have found opportunities to receive real life, hands-on experience in their fields. Interdisciplinary studies major, Aidan Coleman is one of those many students. With the help of Associate Dean of Graduate studies Johnathan Warton, Coleman has been given the opportunity
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Abby Epstein – News Editor A mile walk was hosted by the Programming Board and Campus Recreation and Fitness to spread awareness about breast cancer. Signs of encouragement and facts about breast cancer were placed along the walk to educate people on ways of preventing it. Participants were able to wear bibs that read “I’m walking for,” and could write
Read moreAnthony Martorano – Contributor Hello Owls! Here’s a weekly roundup of what’s happened in Connecticut last week and what to look forward to on campus in the coming weeks: What’s on everyone’s mind might now be in your own backyard. Governor Ned Lamont reported that 84 municipalities in Connecticut are now considered either red or orange COVID-19 sites. Be sure to check your town’s status and mask up. The staff
Read moreSarah Shelton – Contributor While clubs face challenges planning events with COVID-19 restrictions, Procon continues its events with safety as a provision. “It’s harder to make events with the social distancing guidelines that are in place,” daytime programmer Sarah Cooney said. “We also realize that not as many students are on campus now.” Daytime programmer, Ariana Taylor, a sophomore, said
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