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.
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
Activist brings stimulant abuse awareness to campus
Jack Abbot- General Reporter Laura Holt, a professor of psychology at Trinity College, visited the university on Tuesday to educate students on the harms of stimulant abuse and what they can do
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
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
Future teachers prepare together on campus
Jack Abbot- General Reporter The university’s Future Teachers Organization helps to prepare education students for their future careers. “We are for education majors and those alike,” collaborative education major and club president,
Students talk about inflation
Brandon Cortés- News Writer As inflation rates surge globally, university students are grappling with the ramifications of this economic phenomenon. The surge in prices, especially in essential goods and services, has triggered