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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.
Day of Caring staff participating at the event. Photos by William Gagné

Day of Caring drives campus support

Throughout the day donations climbed as the university’s 11th annual Day of Caring brought a powerful wave of support. By midnight, the numbers told a powerful story: 1,687 donors had raised $692,424.
04/15/2026
The crowd on the day of the protest. Photo by Lily Rand

Campus community responds following peaceful protest

A peaceful protest on April 6 showcased a moving display of solidarity, as roughly 150 students, faculty and local community members gathered in front of Buley Library in response to the recent
04/15/2026
Dr. Marc Potenza, a professor in the Child Study Center and Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine speaking during the digitial addiction discussion on April 7 in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom. Photo by Victoria Cruz

Yale expert discusses digital addiction risks

Problematic Usage of Digital Technologies: Addictive Behaviors Involving Gambling, Gaming, Pornography and Social Media aimed to equip young people with the skills necessary to navigate an increasingly digital world responsibly.
04/15/2026
Wellbeing Specialist Erin Duff leading the QPR training in an Adanti Student Center conference room on Nov. 18. Photo by Mackenzie Byerlee

Students learn suicide prevention

Between 2019 and 2023, the state averaged roughly 370-400 suicide deaths per year compared to about 100 homicides each year.
04/15/2026

U.S. – Iran Ceasefire faces uncertainty

Pressure on the United States to take action towards peace increased after President Trump posted on Truth Social, said “A whole civilization will die tonight” in reference to the Iranian people.
04/15/2026
The flyer that was posted on the Residence Life Instagram on March 27.

University scrubs away laundry fees

“Beginning next year, laundry will be included in the cost of housing, and students living on campus will not have to pay extra to use residence hall washers and dryers,” Residence Life
04/08/2026
Laurie Cirillo from AE Herman Associates leading her presentation. Photos by William Gagné

Students unlock career paths with self-awareness workshop

“This workshop really helped me understand my behavior more and focus on not only my strengths but my weaknesses,” business major Zachary McCarthy, a junior, said.
04/08/2026
Sociology major Nailah Herbert and psychology major Nyenye Herbert, juniors, performing to a crowd on Thursday, April 2. Photo by Victoria Cruz

SINFEST makes a comeback

“I loved the show. The crowd was amazing and matched our energy completely. Shout out to WSIN Radio for having us perform with the other talented artists that we shared the stage
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
Photo courtesy dayamay

Shutdown sparks airport disruptions

Overall, TSA staffing shortages combined with the temporary use of ICE agents have made airports a more complex and hectic environment during a peak travel season.
04/01/2026