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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.

Narcan boxes now found around campus

By Brianna Wallen News Editor In response to the growing opioid crisis, the university has implemented new initiatives aimed at increasing access to naloxone, also known as Narcan, and educating the campus
11/13/2024

Students participate in competitive coding club

By Taylor Green Contributer For Owls, the International Collegiate Programming Contest is an unofficial competitive coding club where students gather once a week to practice their computer science programming skills in
11/13/2024

Trunk-or-Treat fosters community connections

By Brianna Wallen News Editor As Halloween arrived, families in the community got ready for a festive night at the Trunk-or-Treat event. On Thursday, Oct. 31, the Brownell Parking Lot was transformed
11/06/2024

One night only with Olympian Alexis Holmes

By Solé Scott Editor in Chief Olympian and gold medalist Alexis Holmes revisited her Connecticut roots. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, “An Evening with Gold Medalist Alexis Holmes” took place at the John
11/06/2024

Womens’ Resiliencey Forum inspires guests

By Brianna Wallen News Editor In over 1,100 companies, women hold approximately 25.1% of senior management and leadership positions according to a survey from S&P Global. With a quarter of women
10/30/2024

LGBTQ history month book banning showcase 

By Brianna Wallen News Editor As October is LGBTQ History Month, communities and organizations across the campus are not only commemorating the vibrant tapestry of LGBTQ history, but also highlighting the growing
10/30/2024

‘Open Door Closet’ welcomes visitors

By Brianna Wallen News Editor What started out as a clothing swap between students who wanted to express their new gender identities has expanded into a flourishing community resource. Located in the
10/30/2024
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