Editor-in-Chief’s advice to freshman
By Brianna Wallen Editor-in-Chief It feels like yesterday I was packing up my whole life and loading everything I owned into a car. Now, three years later, I’m sitting at my desk
Tips from one transfer student to another
By Valentina Toro Managing Editor Transferring to a new college can feel like starting over. You are not necessarily new to college, but you are new to the campus, the people and
Editor-in-chief says goodbye
In a position like this, mistakes are expected, and growth comes through learning from them. Over time, I came to understand the importance of extending myself that same grace, even in moments
Stricter gun control laws will not stop school shootings
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter A 14-year-old, high school student opened fire on his classmates in a lunchroom in the most recent school shooting in a series of shooting over the
Magazines: Print or Paperless?
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor I am a huge fan of magazines. Every month, I always make a point to get my copy of Cosmo, Seventeen, and any magazine that has a celebrity
No H8 or Hypocrisy? Celebrities participate in No H8 campaign
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Everybody from Kim Kardashian to Kathy Griffin has participated in the “No H8” Campaign. Celebrities sport duct tape shielded mouths to show their opposition to Prop
When is it too early for Christmas decorations?
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor We’ve just finished clearing out our bowls of Halloween candy, however when walking down the aisles of department stores and shopping malls, you’d think that were just a
How to snag a seasonal part-time job
Kelsey Mix – Copy Editor It’s hard enough finding a part-time job in today’s working world, but if you’re looking for a part-time seasonal job, it gets even trickier. If you don’t work
Reasons to take classes outside of your major
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter Within one to four years, you were raising your hand to use the bathroom and now all of a sudden, you have to decide what you
Best places to eat in New Haven
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter One of the best things about living in New Haven is the fact that we are the epicenter of the Connecticut food scene. Cultures from all around
College students ‘Carry the Weight Together’ worldwide
Vivian Englund – Copy Editor Students from around the world took out their mattresses last Wednesday to help student at Columbia University, Emma Sulkowicz raise awareness for sexual and domestic violence. The
Remembering Oscar de la Renta
Emili Lanno – Copy Editor Oscar de la Renta is known as one of the most acclaimed fashion designers that have ever lived in the fashion world and changed the way of
5 Movies to Add to Your Halloween Movie-Marathon
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter As she stumbled through the woods, with her right hand on her injured knee, she fell face and landed at the foot of the killer. She