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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.
Pultizer Prize-winning journalist, author and activist Chris Hedges in front of the Adanti Student Center Theater on Thursday, March 5, after his lecture. Photo by Brianna Wallen

Chris Hedges delivers lecture on Gaza War

Known for his decades of reporting from conflict zones in Central America, the Middle East and the Balkans as well as his criticism of global power structures, Hedges spoke to students and
03/11/2026
Former Deputy Chief Ken Rahn, who was sworn in as the chief of police on Thursday, March 5. Photo courtesy News at Southern

Ken Rahn named university’s new police chief

“His broad experience, strong understanding of campus needs and trusted partnerships across the university and with regional public safety agencies position him exceptionally well for this new responsibility,” Wanjagi said.
03/11/2026

Students demand fair education funding

Ned Lamont’s recent budget proposal under cuts funding for the Finish Line Scholarship. This scholarship enables students from community colleges to transfer to four-year state institutions with little to no extra cost.
03/04/2026
The rain harvester on top of Engleman Hall with snow on the ground. Photo by Lily Rand

Blizzard Calvin forces campus closure

Blizzard Calvin buried New Haven under more than a foot of snow, forcing the university to cancel classes and shut down campus for three days. According to the National Weather Service, New
03/04/2026
A crowd surfer. Photos by Wade Barillaro

WSIN hosts PunKnight

This show was the first of its kind for the station; the club aims to continue its momentum and host more events like this in the future.
03/04/2026
Ward 7 Alder and current candidate for State House Eli Sabin talking to attendees at the event. Photos by Lily Rand

Eli Sabin discusses local politics with students

Sabin is in his third year at Yale Law School. He grew up in New Haven and spent his early career in community activism. Now, early into his new campaign, he hopes
03/04/2026

New policy impacts financial aid

“My best advice would be to see your adviser as soon as you can for appropriate advising,” Sinclair said. “The Summer and Fall schedules will be out on March 1, so set
03/04/2026