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.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Jacob Waring – Reporter Students read the names of those whom had been affected by fatal transphobic perpetrators in front of Hilton C. Buley Library last week at the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
‘We are the mass-shooting generation’ Parkland shooting survivor visits Lyman
Victoria Bresnahan – News Editor Parkland shooting survivor and activist David Hogg spoke at the Lyman Center last night, advocating for gun control. Students at Hogg’s high school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, in
New advising model inclusive to all
Tamonda Griffiths – News Writer The university has never had an official universal advising model, according to Vice President for Student Affairs, Tracy Tyree and social work professor, Elizabeth Keenan. “[The advising model] creates
Sleep Out Southern simulated homelessness
Izzy Manzo – Copy Editor Homeless students have attended the university before, said counseling and school psychology Associate Professor Elizabeth “Libby” Rhoades, and it is possible they will be here again. “They need
Redesigned website may be unveiled in spring
Hunter Lyle – Sports Writer In order to improve efficiency, opportunity, and overall user satisfaction, the members of the Information Technology team are creating a brand-new school website. “We started talking about
Shooting victims mourned
Alexandra Scicchitano – Contributor Corinne Blackmer, an English and Judaic Studies professor and organizer of the vigil for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, said the ceremony brought back a lot of grief. “I
Turning Point comes to campus
Josh LaBella – Managing Editor Jenna Dower, senior and media studies major, said her goal for a Turning Point USA chapter on campus would be an organization for both political parties to have civil
Alumna discusses activism
Jacob Waring – Reporter Alumna and current teacher at High School in the Community Jen Sarja, spoke with students about why teachers should be activists. Senior Kylee Vitka- Lainey, an early childhood
‘There’s still a lot to be done.’ Sen. Blumenthal visits campus and highlights veteran’s service
Hunter Lyle – Sports Writer Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said, at the Veterans Day Ceremony, since the country’s beginning, only a “fraction of the population” has stepped forward and been
Business school construction could begin in 2020
Tamonda Griffiths – News Writer The School of Business continues to grow – outside of its own building, said Bob Sheeley, associate vice president for capital budgeting & facilities operations. “[The School