‘Trunk or Treat’ brings spooky fun
Organizations and departments at the university welcome locals to enjoy a safe and fun version of Halloween trick-or-treating.
First-Generation Students
The university honors their first-generation students with several celebrations and exhibits.
Survivors share stories to raise domestic violence awareness
The Women in Leadership Academy and First Love Yourself, Inc. came together to spread awareness and share personal stories about domestic violence.
DEI Vice President Pérez steps into role
By Brianna Wallen News Editor At a time when diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the country are under threat from the White House, students are questioning what the future of DEI
Move in day stirs up mixed emotions
Jessica Guerrucci–Managing Editor For several freshmen, their college journey began on New Student Move-in Day, on Saturday, Aug. 24. The campus was filled with students, their families and staff to ensure that the
Social Justice minor in the works for fall 2020 semester
Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer By the 2020 fall semester, professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of Sociology Jessica Kenty-Drane said she hopes to see a minor in social justice officially offered at the university.
Lavender Graduation celebrates seniors
Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter As graduation approaches, a ceremony was held to celebrate the achievements of six students in the LGBTQ+ community and their contributions to the university. The third annual Lavender Graduation was
Nursing school celebrates 50th anniversary
Haljit Basuljevic—Reporter In light of their 50th year of educating students, the Nursing Program took a look back on their history of growth and achievement. The celebratory anniversary will be hosted later
Research projects receive recognition
Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer What was meant to be a small class project utilizing data has since turned into submissions to both the American Psychological Association and the Eastern Psychological Association. Using Billboard
Employee arraigned for sexual assault
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor & August Pelliccio—Photo Editor Assistant Director of Residence Life Mark Parrott was arrested and charged with two counts of misdemeanor sexual assault in the fourth-degree and two counts of
SGA executive board voted on
Essence Boyd—Copy Editor & Tamonda Griffiths—News Writer After being reelected Student Government Association President Alexis Zhitomi, appointed the executive board that would serve beside her during the 2019-2020 academic year last week.
Staff member arraigned for sexual assault
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor & August Pelliccio—Photo Editor Assistant Director of Residence Life, and alumnus, Mark Parrott was arraigned yesterday for two counts of sexual assault in the fourth degree and two counts of
Zhitomi reelected as SGA president
Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor Incumbent Student Government Association President Alexis Zhitomi was reelected by a majority vote to lead next year’s SGA body. “I know that was not an easy vote, but I