Combat sports over the last decade have gained massive amounts of popularity, connecting with fan bases across the world. The growth of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and other professional organizations has led to athletes across the globe introducing themselves to the world of martial arts.
Hidden in the basements of pizza shops, community centers and neighborhood homes is an unknown, tight-knit community of music lovers, creatives and artists. The underground music scene is much more than mosh pits and punk music. Although the scene does not focus on monetary gain, it is rich in history and culture throughout Connecticut.
In March 2020, the staff at The Cellar on Treadwell at 295 Treadwell Street in Hamden unsurely moved the restaurant’s tables and chairs to the parking lot. The outdoor patio emerged as the new venue for music performances, in compliance with Connecticut’s COVID-19 regulations placed on restaurants and bars. Owner Pete Mould ingeniously attached hinges…
The transition from being an athlete to not being an athlete is difficult, especially for hockey players. Hockey is a year-round sport. The season starts late August, and if players are successful, it can continue all the way through May. The few months that a hockey player has “off”, are not actually off. They are…
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Federation of State High School Associations, around 57% of all high school students participate in at least one sport. For example, most kindergartners start off with soccer, then maybe move to tee-ball. Some of these kids will quit sports altogether once…
The events this past October shocked the hockey world in a game between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers of the Elite Hockey League in England. Panthers forward Adam Johnson was lacerated on the neck by Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave. Johnson would pass away later that day. What made it so shocking was Johnson…
Hamden’s youth sports are popular and successful. In 2020, Hamden won the Connecticut Little League state championship, beating Montville 12-1 in four innings in the championship game. That was the year of the pandemic so there was no Little League World Series for Hamden to qualify for, but that did not stop the kids and…
To read the full story with all multimedia elements, click here: https://qu-journalism-anchor-health.shorthandstories.com/anchor-health-is-a-safe-haven-amongst-obstacles-for-lgbtq-healthcare/index.html The Anchor Health Initiative started in a supply closet. Patricia Chadwick, A.C. Demidont, Jean Doyen de Montaillou and David Grimes founded Anchor Health on May 4, 2016, — which provides non-discriminatory healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community. They found the resources for LGBTQ+ health…
Hamden High School is providing additional resources to students such as physicians, counselors, tutors and extra instruction time to help improve test scores and mental health.
Between 2015 and 2022, yearly drug overdose deaths in connecticut increased by over 100 percent. The latest data from the substance abuse and mental health services administration showed that in 2019 a record 1.5 million people checked into treatment facilities across the country. Going to a rehab center for the first time is often the…
This podcast episode addresses the Supreme Courts decision to ban affirmative action in higher education through the perspectives of racial politics experts, administration within Equity and Inclusion departments in the university setting, higher education students, and an individual who was the driving force for the Students For Fair Admissions. Reiven Douglas · Talking Affirmative Action
In 2015, North Haven Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to retire the “Indians” caricature it used as a logo and mascot. In 2021, the district abandoned the name “Indians” all together, becoming the “Nighthawks.” The move was part of a larger trend in high school, college and professional sports. In recent years, pro sports…
Late in the fall season, senior running back Nathan Florio of Branford high school laced up his cleats and ran out to the football field every week. Sometimes the ground beneath him is real grass, but other times it’s artificial turf. Florio nearly ended his season multiple times when trying to make a cut, which…
Fifty-nine-year-old Rick DelValle of New Britain, Connecticut says he used “every drug there is under the sun.” He had difficulties with heroin and keeping himself out of trouble which included a trip to jail. He relapsed after seven years then at the age of 43 DelValle officially became sober 15 years ago. Since getting off…
Click here to listen on Spotify. In the NCAA, Connecticut contributes just over one percent of its baseball players. But why is that? In Seth’s Sandlot, Seth Fromowitz discusses the various factors that contribute to the small number of Connecticut born players, along with what new ways baseball talent is evaluated and how that can…
From pulling all-nighters to navigating a whirlwind of lectures and assignments, the college experience can be an overwhelming symphony of stress. However, there is something that stands out as a soothing melody for the mind: music. Harmonies, melodies, and rhythms serve as an unexpected support for college students, offering not just a hobby but a…
By Keenan Mills The Pandemic had an impact on everyone, from the people that lost their lives, to the people that lost their jobs to all the way down to students that just missed a bit of school. Life is somewhat back to normal, but is it really? Students from the elementary school level all…
“There’s no perfect solution to it all.” – University of Cincinnati Research Professor in Communications, Ronald L. Jackson II. Affirmative action began as an executive order from President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. It was a set of procedures that were made to increase the representation among minority groups and women in education, employment and…
By Julius Millan Sports has become a natural part of American life. Millions of Americans digest all different kinds of sports, like basketball, football, soccer and baseball. Many of them participate in such sports with their friends and family. Some have been able to lead successful lives as professional athletes. But what if I told…
By Marcelle McAdoo Maya McNulty was at the peak of her entrepreneurial career when she became a two-time best-selling author in 2019 for her book “Fundraising Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Nonprofits To Fundraise Fast, Grow Sponsors, Build a Massive Donor List, Upsurge Donations & Impact the World”. Her book received high praise from members…
In 2011, Chris Novoa’s mother died and he watched her health decline right up until the end. Novoa had already been dealing with enough in his personal life. He was smoking, drinking five days a week and his health began to decline. Two years later, Novoa was working as a therapeutic staff support, supporting children…
For the full version adapted with multimedia click here When Tarah Pawloski moved to Hamden in 2017, she wanted to find the best school for her two young children. She hoped to send her kids to a place with diversity, both racially and socio-economically. “I went to a high school that was all white and…
There has been a growing issue when it comes to car accidents in Hamden over the past few years. A couple of roads in town are the leading causes of accidents. The number of accidents in Hamden has increased every year since 2020, and there have been over 6,000 car accidents in Hamden from the…
Artificial intelligence, despite skepticism, is becoming more and more an aspect of everyday life. We will have to learn how to cohabitate with it and have it become a part of society where it can be used as a resource for everyday tasks.
An inside look into the life of a member of Hamden’s homeless population, how they make their living and the impact of homelessness in the areas where they congregate.
Hamden is facing chronic absenteeism and staff shortages head on. Learn how these issues affect students and teachers alike, and how the district plans to solve them.
Haven Beer Company began the process of opening its business in Hamden almost one year ago. Today, they have begun renovations while still in the midst of a lawsuit. This is the story of the company’s challenges and the difficulties of opening a business in Hamden.
Hamden has been using property taxes to curb its massive debt and pension liabilities — the highest in Connecticut. Maintaining high property taxes to pay off these debts however, may also be keeping renters from buying in Hamden and curbing the town’s growth. Many U.S. towns and cities rely heavily on property taxes to fund…
The Hamden Police Department is seeking officers, but over the past few years, it has had trouble closing the gap — and it is not the only department facing that predicament. Currently, the department, which is budgeted to hold a staff of 103 sworn officers, is reporting a deficit of seven officers, according to Timothy…
In January of 2022, Quinnipiac University and Hartford Healthcare announced their partnership involving a new healthcare program and new opportunities for students.
Everything you need to know about service, emotional support, and therapy animals condensed into one video. Confusion about different types of service animals causes tension in public spaces every day. People who don’t know the laws surrounding them may be unknowingly putting them at risk. Business owners or unassuming passersby can become frustrated when they’re…
Matt DiDomizio runs one of the only remaining Jai Alai facilities in the country. A sport ruined by gambling is home to one of the closest and most tight-knit communities you’ll ever find!
Though sports like football, softball, and basketball may attract more athletes across Hamden and New Haven, the two towns boast many uncommon sports that are always looking for new members and participants.
Ahead of National Period Poverty Week starting on May 22, one Quinnipiac University student is making a difference in campus bathrooms. Makeba Walcott, a first-year medical student has begun a free period product trial run in many bathrooms within the Netter School of Medicine. The success of this trial run will determine whether or not…
A surgical complication in 2010 almost led Duncan Markovich, the owner and co-founder of the CBD store Better Ways in Brandford, CT, to lose his left leg. He began using cannabis therapeutically to relieve pain and treat nerve damage. After the 2018 Farm Bill descheduled some cannabis products from the Controlled Substance Act, Markovich and…
A new and somewhat controversial business is getting ready to open up in Canton, Connecticut. It’s a marijuana dispensary, allowed for the first time this year thanks to a new Connecticut law. The business got off the ground with the help of Daniel Glissman, lawyer at MacDermid Reynolds and Glissman Co. who practices cannabis law…
For Lamond Battle, he’s seen it all at Hamden High School. From a former student who graduated in 2007 to the supervisor of security, Battle has seen kids act up and even fights break loose. However, his passion for community grew, having him come back to the high school as a security guard. He enjoys getting…
By: Tyler Powers The following podcast talks about the past, present and future impacts and trends in the world of fashion. The podcast touches on sustainable fashion, the permanent mark that COVID-19 left on the industry and so much more. The images in the slideshow are from a survey I conducted to further understand a…
She starts off her day waking up in her dorm room, better known as The Spires. After getting dressed for the day and putting on her shoes, Lydia Jones walks out the door, where she is met by large iron gates. As the gates open, she begins walking down the cobble stone streets and is…
This podcast, hosted by Laine Healy, investigates the reality of living with and recovering from Eating Disorders, through the eyes of those who’ve been diagnosed. In this two-part series, listeners will learn more about Eating Disorders and their prevalence on college campuses, the biggest warning signs to look out for, treatment options, life-saving resources and…
Finance student at Quinnipiac University Emma McCarthy said how she has been impacted by the rise in gas and energy prices while having to afford her own utility bills as a full-time student in her off-campus house. “It’s been hard as a college student because you never know how much the electricity bill will be…
According to a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 8 millions tons of plastic enter our oceans each year. Just over two-thirds of apparel manufactured today contains plastic.
When walking into a Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey game at the M&T Bank Arena for the famous “Beat Yale” game an immediate feeling of the competitive atmosphere washes over you. It’s as if you are being transported to a new world the second you feel the heat blasting from above when you walk through the…
Youth sports. One of the most important aspects of growing up. It’s where young children learn how to work as a team, exercise and socialize with their friends. The number of youth sport participation is not something that is typically thought about. Picture the local baseball fields, soccer pitches or basketball courts. They are typically…
A student leaving home to attend college wants to know that they will live in a safe environment to learn, make friends and create memorable experiences. Parents likewise want that for their children. However, as one Quinnipiac alumni know, the crime of cyberstalking presents an ongoing, silent threat against victims. Geoff Hill, who graduated in…
Nature nestles Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus, with Sleeping Giant State Park hovering over the north side of its quadrangle. On the south end of the suburban campus, a forest serves as a tranquil passageway between the student center and a group of academic buildings. The forest, known as Pine Grove, has occupied five acres…
To read the full story with all multimedia elements, visit https://qujournalism.shorthandstories.com/connecticut-abortion-post-roe/index.html Sam Attaguile had an abortion in her first year of graduate school in Chicago in 2013, after getting pregnant right before starting her prescribed birth control. “There wasn’t a question in my mind,” Attaguile said. “Immediately, I was like, ‘This is my choice. I…
For the full version adapted with multimedia click here. Two years ago a sewer main collapsed in Hamden causing over 2 million gallons of raw sewage to pour into the town’s Mill River — it was accidental, but ultimately cleared quickly. Even before the collapse, this ecosystem, which provides drinking water, as well as fishing…
As Lieutenant Jason Venditto opens the back door of his patrol car with “K-9” and “Knight” painted on the side, loud, excited barking is heard. He opens the door and a large, black German shepherd emerges – tail wagging and a tongue hanging out of its mouth. Knight jumped out of the car and bolted.…
Douglas Hausladen remembers the day in 2008 when he realized he needed to do something about pedestrian safety in New Haven. He described what happened to Mila Rainof, a fourth-year medical student in the city. “She had just left the emergency room, and she had literally just saved someone’s life in the emergency room,” Hausladen…
Amid distrust in the police at both a local and national level, leaders from the Hamden government, police department and Board of Education spent months drafting an updated memorandum of understanding for school resource officers in Hamden’s public schools. SROs are police officers that are stationed in schools in case there is a potential threat.…
After the stabbings at Hamden high school last year and the violent carjacking this past July, juvenile crime has been a steadily increasing concern among Hamden residents, and debates about youth incarceration have been ongoing for years. The Children’s Defense Fund, which focuses on child advocacy and research, reported that 1,909 children are arrested in…
In the early 2000s, Andrew Peralta knew he was gay, but he remembers clearly the five students at Hamden High that had come out. “It was very distressing and confusing because if you felt you were different, or that you were possibly gay, you certainly couldn’t be out at all,” he recalled. “Being gay was…
Connecticut residents will be running to their thermostats and pulling out their checkbooks to purchase home heating oil as experts predict a sharp price rise in fuel this winter. The Farmer’s Almanac, an unofficial, folksy weather predictor but one that people in New England swear by, predicts the coldest temperatures in Hamden, Connecticut, will be…
Jeff Gross’ clothes matched his sporty car. He wore a fedora with a plaid ribbon, a neutral button down shirt and long, tan shorts. He looked like a golfer and his car looked like it was too small to fit his golf equipment. He left for work, a 35-mile commute, folding himself over to get…
“Being biracial in lacrosse has opened my eyes and taught me many lessons,” said Jarrod Davis. “For my opponents that don’t really know me, I may not appear to be African American so personally in college I have never received any discrimination. In high school however, I was on a team with many people with…
When John Lahey became president of what was then called Quinnipiac College in 1987, he knew the Hamden, Connecticut school had potential but not much else outside of its small campus across from a state park. Yet during the next three decades, he transformed what had become Quinnipiac University into a 10,000-student enterprise, with law…
“Even if you make the change in one person, it is worth it to do the change” Hamden, Connecticut is an East Coast, dense suburban town with more than 60,000 residents. Despite being a suburban community in the middle of the state, many residents feel the need to respond to international events. That was especially…
While the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still linger, the long-term effects are still waiting around the corner. As businesses were being shut down to limit human contact and spread of the virus, the restaurant industry was hit with a unique problem. While most businesses could function to some degree through computer screens, restaurants…
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the performing arts community extremely hard. With theaters around the country going dark for nearly a year the performing arts community in New Haven Connecticut faced great financial unrest as well. Theaters across New Haven have finally begun to return to normal but that was not without the dedication of many…
It is hard to play Major League Baseball. But it might be even harder to be a Minor League Baseball player. With salaries that are less than the federal minimum wage and living conditions that have players literally stacked on top of each other when they sleep, Minor League Baseball is baseball’s darkest secret that…
When the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly hit the world in March 2020, many restaurants were faced with the task of navigating their business throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants such as Aunt Chilada’s and Side Street Bar & Grill in Hamden, Connecticut, had to adapt due to Hamden’s government enforcing new protocols such as an in-person…
Special education services in the New Haven County school system has been lacking funding over the years. Families and advocates of people with disabilities say it’s time for change.
When COVID-19 struck the world two years ago, things were being cancelled left and right, including the MAAC Tournament. Fast forward two years and it was almost like there was no pandemic at all. Looking at the ins and outs of making a tournament, AJ Firnrohr has the story of how the MAAC Tournament came…
In a corner of downtown Hartford is what some baseball fans think as a little slice of baseball heaven. Dunkin Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats is open for business again for the second straight season. The Yard Goats, the AA affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, opened the doors to its stadium after…
By: Lily Keefe It’s no secret that the COVID-19 Pandemic changed lives and the way the world operates. Over the past two years, businesses have been struggling and many of them even had to close. The food truck industry is one of them, with the owners having to think outside of the box for survival.…
May 25, 2020. That is the day when a Black man’s murder was the powder keg that kindled the largest movement in U.S. history — a movement that supported the dismantling of the tangible and intangible shackles that limit the freedom of Black people in the “Land of the Free.” The widespread calls for justice…
For Derek Hernandez, attending university played a pivotal role in creating the person he is today. The academic opportunities presented to him at Quinnipiac University along with the experiences he gained through joining multiple cultural-centered clubs helped him mature into a person ready to step into the professional world. “I feel like I’m looking at…
In March 2020, the world came to a halt. Stores began to close, employees were told they would be working remotely and college students were being taken away from the place they finally began to call home. It was as if time had stopped and everything that was once deemed as normal, was now completely…
When Quinnipiac University students of the early 2020’s think back on their experience at the Hamden, Connecticut school, they will focus on how COVID-19 shaped their experience, from mask mandates to social distancing. Looking ahead, however, they may turn their attention to how the pandemic affected their ability to learn and their teacher’s capacity to teach…
Student-Athletes & Mental Health Information on Texas Southern Case: “Competing Against COVID-19: Have We Forgotten About Student-Athlete Mental Health” Article: https://bjsm-bmj-com.libraryproxy.quinnipiac.edu/content/55/17/950 5 NCAA Student-Athletes Article: https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/five-college-athletes-die-by-suicide-since-march-columbus-experts-address-mental-health Graphics Information: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/7/22/student-athletes.aspx https://www.athletesforhope.org/2019/05/mental-health-and-athletes/ https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0607-suicide-prevention.html
“One bite: Everybody knows the rules.” Millions of Barstool Sports fans know this as the phrase founder Dave Portnoy says before he reviews pizza places around the U.S. and some abroad. He’s reviewed over 3,000 pizzas since starting in 2017, and has given extremely positive reviews to pizzerias in New Haven, Connecticut. Barstool Sports, a…
Follow for more breaking stories around the community: @Nick_939 Four years ago, a new mother named Ashley was living in New Haven. She was feeling what new parents feel: struggling to balance family and work and risking losing control of both. “I felt torn between staying home with my child and working,” she said. “It…
By Dominic Carella During the modern era of sports, sports gambling has mostly been illegal with some exceptions such as horse racing and a few other sports. Currently today there are 30 states that have legalized sports gambling and offer it to residents. Many gamble on teams for the thrill of it, to try and…
Even though Connecticut was seeing the highest COVID-19 test positivity rates and hospitalizations in months, Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference decision Executive Director Glenn Lungarini announced on Aug. 3 to start fall sports on time because they have more information and data on COVID now. COVID has created challenges for parents, athletes, ticket sales, college recruitment and…
Movie theaters have been reopening at the start of summer 2021 after being closed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This caused independent theaters such as Holiday Cinemas in Wallingford, Connecticut, to struggle with selling tickets and popcorn. “I was one of the last people working here when we got the information (pandemic closing…
Government-assisted programs, communal support, and COVID-19: benefactors to agricultural life in Connecticut can also bring disparities. Connecticut’s agricultural roots date back to the crop gardens planted by indigenous peoples. 21st century small farmers produced dairy, eggs, tobacco, fruits, and vegetables that contributed to the state’s economy. Lockwood Farm is named after William Raymond Lockwood, a…
Through keyboards clacking and wide eyes staring at computer monitors, the dedication to playing video games can be seen through every inch of The Stable, the University of New Haven’s esports suite. Players can be heard barking commands at their teammates as they become completely engaged in their screens. Faces are focusing on every single…
In 1992, Foxwoods Casino opened in Ledyard, Connecticut, and it hasn’t closed its doors since. Four years later, Mohegan Sun opened in Uncasville, just 15 minutes away. Both locations have been staples for both residents and visitors in Connecticut and have only grown more popular due to the influx of gambling. Until this past October however, sports gambling has…
For business owner Dan Jablon, the COVID-19 pandemic struck at the worst possible time. “I sat dead in the water waiting for when they were going to open me up and I didn’t qualify for any loans because I had no payroll,” said Jablon, owner of Funcle’s Café in Hamden. Jablon’s new business venture is…
Combat sports over the last decade have gained massive amounts of popularity, connecting with fan bases across the world. The growth of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and other professional organizations has led to athletes across the globe introducing themselves to the world of martial arts.
Hidden in the basements of pizza shops, community centers and neighborhood homes is an unknown, tight-knit community of music lovers, creatives and artists. The underground music scene is much more than mosh pits and punk music. Although the scene does not focus on monetary gain, it is rich in history and culture throughout Connecticut.
Despite tragedy, one Hamden resident turned their sadness and anger into building a healing organization.
Youth sports participation across the country is dropping. Here in Hamden, a select few are trying to protect what makes town sports special.
In March 2020, the staff at The Cellar on Treadwell at 295 Treadwell Street in Hamden unsurely moved the restaurant’s tables and chairs to the parking lot. The outdoor patio emerged as the new venue for music performances, in compliance with Connecticut’s COVID-19 regulations placed on restaurants and bars. Owner Pete Mould ingeniously attached hinges…
The transition from being an athlete to not being an athlete is difficult, especially for hockey players. Hockey is a year-round sport. The season starts late August, and if players are successful, it can continue all the way through May. The few months that a hockey player has “off”, are not actually off. They are…
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Federation of State High School Associations, around 57% of all high school students participate in at least one sport. For example, most kindergartners start off with soccer, then maybe move to tee-ball. Some of these kids will quit sports altogether once…
The events this past October shocked the hockey world in a game between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers of the Elite Hockey League in England. Panthers forward Adam Johnson was lacerated on the neck by Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave. Johnson would pass away later that day. What made it so shocking was Johnson…
Hamden’s youth sports are popular and successful. In 2020, Hamden won the Connecticut Little League state championship, beating Montville 12-1 in four innings in the championship game. That was the year of the pandemic so there was no Little League World Series for Hamden to qualify for, but that did not stop the kids and…
To read the full story with all multimedia elements, click here: https://qu-journalism-anchor-health.shorthandstories.com/anchor-health-is-a-safe-haven-amongst-obstacles-for-lgbtq-healthcare/index.html The Anchor Health Initiative started in a supply closet. Patricia Chadwick, A.C. Demidont, Jean Doyen de Montaillou and David Grimes founded Anchor Health on May 4, 2016, — which provides non-discriminatory healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community. They found the resources for LGBTQ+ health…
Hamden High School is providing additional resources to students such as physicians, counselors, tutors and extra instruction time to help improve test scores and mental health.
Olin Corp. stopped polluting southern Hamden nearly 60 years ago. But the manufacturing giant has done very little since to right its wrongs.
Between 2015 and 2022, yearly drug overdose deaths in connecticut increased by over 100 percent. The latest data from the substance abuse and mental health services administration showed that in 2019 a record 1.5 million people checked into treatment facilities across the country. Going to a rehab center for the first time is often the…
This podcast episode addresses the Supreme Courts decision to ban affirmative action in higher education through the perspectives of racial politics experts, administration within Equity and Inclusion departments in the university setting, higher education students, and an individual who was the driving force for the Students For Fair Admissions. Reiven Douglas · Talking Affirmative Action
In 2015, North Haven Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to retire the “Indians” caricature it used as a logo and mascot. In 2021, the district abandoned the name “Indians” all together, becoming the “Nighthawks.” The move was part of a larger trend in high school, college and professional sports. In recent years, pro sports…
Late in the fall season, senior running back Nathan Florio of Branford high school laced up his cleats and ran out to the football field every week. Sometimes the ground beneath him is real grass, but other times it’s artificial turf. Florio nearly ended his season multiple times when trying to make a cut, which…
Fifty-nine-year-old Rick DelValle of New Britain, Connecticut says he used “every drug there is under the sun.” He had difficulties with heroin and keeping himself out of trouble which included a trip to jail. He relapsed after seven years then at the age of 43 DelValle officially became sober 15 years ago. Since getting off…
Click here to listen on Spotify. In the NCAA, Connecticut contributes just over one percent of its baseball players. But why is that? In Seth’s Sandlot, Seth Fromowitz discusses the various factors that contribute to the small number of Connecticut born players, along with what new ways baseball talent is evaluated and how that can…
By Brian Norman
From pulling all-nighters to navigating a whirlwind of lectures and assignments, the college experience can be an overwhelming symphony of stress. However, there is something that stands out as a soothing melody for the mind: music. Harmonies, melodies, and rhythms serve as an unexpected support for college students, offering not just a hobby but a…
By Keenan Mills The Pandemic had an impact on everyone, from the people that lost their lives, to the people that lost their jobs to all the way down to students that just missed a bit of school. Life is somewhat back to normal, but is it really? Students from the elementary school level all…
“There’s no perfect solution to it all.” – University of Cincinnati Research Professor in Communications, Ronald L. Jackson II. Affirmative action began as an executive order from President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. It was a set of procedures that were made to increase the representation among minority groups and women in education, employment and…
By Julius Millan Sports has become a natural part of American life. Millions of Americans digest all different kinds of sports, like basketball, football, soccer and baseball. Many of them participate in such sports with their friends and family. Some have been able to lead successful lives as professional athletes. But what if I told…
By Marcelle McAdoo Maya McNulty was at the peak of her entrepreneurial career when she became a two-time best-selling author in 2019 for her book “Fundraising Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Nonprofits To Fundraise Fast, Grow Sponsors, Build a Massive Donor List, Upsurge Donations & Impact the World”. Her book received high praise from members…
In 2011, Chris Novoa’s mother died and he watched her health decline right up until the end. Novoa had already been dealing with enough in his personal life. He was smoking, drinking five days a week and his health began to decline. Two years later, Novoa was working as a therapeutic staff support, supporting children…
For the full version adapted with multimedia click here When Tarah Pawloski moved to Hamden in 2017, she wanted to find the best school for her two young children. She hoped to send her kids to a place with diversity, both racially and socio-economically. “I went to a high school that was all white and…
There has been a growing issue when it comes to car accidents in Hamden over the past few years. A couple of roads in town are the leading causes of accidents. The number of accidents in Hamden has increased every year since 2020, and there have been over 6,000 car accidents in Hamden from the…
https://qujournalism.shorthandstories.com/what-makes-sleeping-giant-state-park-so-special/index.html
Artificial intelligence, despite skepticism, is becoming more and more an aspect of everyday life. We will have to learn how to cohabitate with it and have it become a part of society where it can be used as a resource for everyday tasks.
How the New Haven area is affected by the state opioid settlements and the plans of where the money will be going.
An inside look into the life of a member of Hamden’s homeless population, how they make their living and the impact of homelessness in the areas where they congregate.
Hamden is facing chronic absenteeism and staff shortages head on. Learn how these issues affect students and teachers alike, and how the district plans to solve them.
Haven Beer Company began the process of opening its business in Hamden almost one year ago. Today, they have begun renovations while still in the midst of a lawsuit. This is the story of the company’s challenges and the difficulties of opening a business in Hamden.
Hamden has been using property taxes to curb its massive debt and pension liabilities — the highest in Connecticut. Maintaining high property taxes to pay off these debts however, may also be keeping renters from buying in Hamden and curbing the town’s growth. Many U.S. towns and cities rely heavily on property taxes to fund…
The Hamden Police Department is seeking officers, but over the past few years, it has had trouble closing the gap — and it is not the only department facing that predicament. Currently, the department, which is budgeted to hold a staff of 103 sworn officers, is reporting a deficit of seven officers, according to Timothy…
In January of 2022, Quinnipiac University and Hartford Healthcare announced their partnership involving a new healthcare program and new opportunities for students.
Everything you need to know about service, emotional support, and therapy animals condensed into one video. Confusion about different types of service animals causes tension in public spaces every day. People who don’t know the laws surrounding them may be unknowingly putting them at risk. Business owners or unassuming passersby can become frustrated when they’re…
Matt DiDomizio runs one of the only remaining Jai Alai facilities in the country. A sport ruined by gambling is home to one of the closest and most tight-knit communities you’ll ever find!
Though sports like football, softball, and basketball may attract more athletes across Hamden and New Haven, the two towns boast many uncommon sports that are always looking for new members and participants.
Ahead of National Period Poverty Week starting on May 22, one Quinnipiac University student is making a difference in campus bathrooms. Makeba Walcott, a first-year medical student has begun a free period product trial run in many bathrooms within the Netter School of Medicine. The success of this trial run will determine whether or not…
A surgical complication in 2010 almost led Duncan Markovich, the owner and co-founder of the CBD store Better Ways in Brandford, CT, to lose his left leg. He began using cannabis therapeutically to relieve pain and treat nerve damage. After the 2018 Farm Bill descheduled some cannabis products from the Controlled Substance Act, Markovich and…
A new and somewhat controversial business is getting ready to open up in Canton, Connecticut. It’s a marijuana dispensary, allowed for the first time this year thanks to a new Connecticut law. The business got off the ground with the help of Daniel Glissman, lawyer at MacDermid Reynolds and Glissman Co. who practices cannabis law…
For Lamond Battle, he’s seen it all at Hamden High School. From a former student who graduated in 2007 to the supervisor of security, Battle has seen kids act up and even fights break loose. However, his passion for community grew, having him come back to the high school as a security guard. He enjoys getting…
By: Tyler Powers The following podcast talks about the past, present and future impacts and trends in the world of fashion. The podcast touches on sustainable fashion, the permanent mark that COVID-19 left on the industry and so much more. The images in the slideshow are from a survey I conducted to further understand a…
She starts off her day waking up in her dorm room, better known as The Spires. After getting dressed for the day and putting on her shoes, Lydia Jones walks out the door, where she is met by large iron gates. As the gates open, she begins walking down the cobble stone streets and is…
This podcast, hosted by Laine Healy, investigates the reality of living with and recovering from Eating Disorders, through the eyes of those who’ve been diagnosed. In this two-part series, listeners will learn more about Eating Disorders and their prevalence on college campuses, the biggest warning signs to look out for, treatment options, life-saving resources and…
Finance student at Quinnipiac University Emma McCarthy said how she has been impacted by the rise in gas and energy prices while having to afford her own utility bills as a full-time student in her off-campus house. “It’s been hard as a college student because you never know how much the electricity bill will be…
According to a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 8 millions tons of plastic enter our oceans each year. Just over two-thirds of apparel manufactured today contains plastic.
When walking into a Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey game at the M&T Bank Arena for the famous “Beat Yale” game an immediate feeling of the competitive atmosphere washes over you. It’s as if you are being transported to a new world the second you feel the heat blasting from above when you walk through the…
Youth sports. One of the most important aspects of growing up. It’s where young children learn how to work as a team, exercise and socialize with their friends. The number of youth sport participation is not something that is typically thought about. Picture the local baseball fields, soccer pitches or basketball courts. They are typically…
Nature nestles Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus, with Sleeping Giant State Park hovering over the north side of its quadrangle. On the south end of the suburban campus, a forest serves as a tranquil passageway between the student center and a group of academic buildings. The forest, known as Pine Grove, has occupied five acres…
To read the full story with all multimedia elements, visit https://qujournalism.shorthandstories.com/connecticut-abortion-post-roe/index.html Sam Attaguile had an abortion in her first year of graduate school in Chicago in 2013, after getting pregnant right before starting her prescribed birth control. “There wasn’t a question in my mind,” Attaguile said. “Immediately, I was like, ‘This is my choice. I…
For the full version adapted with multimedia click here. Two years ago a sewer main collapsed in Hamden causing over 2 million gallons of raw sewage to pour into the town’s Mill River — it was accidental, but ultimately cleared quickly. Even before the collapse, this ecosystem, which provides drinking water, as well as fishing…
As Lieutenant Jason Venditto opens the back door of his patrol car with “K-9” and “Knight” painted on the side, loud, excited barking is heard. He opens the door and a large, black German shepherd emerges – tail wagging and a tongue hanging out of its mouth. Knight jumped out of the car and bolted.…
Douglas Hausladen remembers the day in 2008 when he realized he needed to do something about pedestrian safety in New Haven. He described what happened to Mila Rainof, a fourth-year medical student in the city. “She had just left the emergency room, and she had literally just saved someone’s life in the emergency room,” Hausladen…
Amid distrust in the police at both a local and national level, leaders from the Hamden government, police department and Board of Education spent months drafting an updated memorandum of understanding for school resource officers in Hamden’s public schools. SROs are police officers that are stationed in schools in case there is a potential threat.…
After the stabbings at Hamden high school last year and the violent carjacking this past July, juvenile crime has been a steadily increasing concern among Hamden residents, and debates about youth incarceration have been ongoing for years. The Children’s Defense Fund, which focuses on child advocacy and research, reported that 1,909 children are arrested in…
In the early 2000s, Andrew Peralta knew he was gay, but he remembers clearly the five students at Hamden High that had come out. “It was very distressing and confusing because if you felt you were different, or that you were possibly gay, you certainly couldn’t be out at all,” he recalled. “Being gay was…
Connecticut residents will be running to their thermostats and pulling out their checkbooks to purchase home heating oil as experts predict a sharp price rise in fuel this winter. The Farmer’s Almanac, an unofficial, folksy weather predictor but one that people in New England swear by, predicts the coldest temperatures in Hamden, Connecticut, will be…
Jeff Gross’ clothes matched his sporty car. He wore a fedora with a plaid ribbon, a neutral button down shirt and long, tan shorts. He looked like a golfer and his car looked like it was too small to fit his golf equipment. He left for work, a 35-mile commute, folding himself over to get…
While the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still linger, the long-term effects are still waiting around the corner. As businesses were being shut down to limit human contact and spread of the virus, the restaurant industry was hit with a unique problem. While most businesses could function to some degree through computer screens, restaurants…
Special education services in the New Haven County school system has been lacking funding over the years. Families and advocates of people with disabilities say it’s time for change.
In a corner of downtown Hartford is what some baseball fans think as a little slice of baseball heaven. Dunkin Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats is open for business again for the second straight season. The Yard Goats, the AA affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, opened the doors to its stadium after…
For Derek Hernandez, attending university played a pivotal role in creating the person he is today. The academic opportunities presented to him at Quinnipiac University along with the experiences he gained through joining multiple cultural-centered clubs helped him mature into a person ready to step into the professional world. “I feel like I’m looking at…
Student-Athletes & Mental Health Information on Texas Southern Case: “Competing Against COVID-19: Have We Forgotten About Student-Athlete Mental Health” Article: https://bjsm-bmj-com.libraryproxy.quinnipiac.edu/content/55/17/950 5 NCAA Student-Athletes Article: https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/five-college-athletes-die-by-suicide-since-march-columbus-experts-address-mental-health Graphics Information: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/7/22/student-athletes.aspx https://www.athletesforhope.org/2019/05/mental-health-and-athletes/ https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0607-suicide-prevention.html
This Hamden park is much more than the average town park.
“One bite: Everybody knows the rules.” Millions of Barstool Sports fans know this as the phrase founder Dave Portnoy says before he reviews pizza places around the U.S. and some abroad. He’s reviewed over 3,000 pizzas since starting in 2017, and has given extremely positive reviews to pizzerias in New Haven, Connecticut. Barstool Sports, a…
Follow for more breaking stories around the community: @Nick_939 Four years ago, a new mother named Ashley was living in New Haven. She was feeling what new parents feel: struggling to balance family and work and risking losing control of both. “I felt torn between staying home with my child and working,” she said. “It…
Legislation has passed, but without local communities’ taking on the issue, there can’t be much done.
Since the NCAA rule change regarding Name, Image and Likeness, Quinnipiac Athletes have used social media to land sponsorships deals.
Even though Connecticut was seeing the highest COVID-19 test positivity rates and hospitalizations in months, Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference decision Executive Director Glenn Lungarini announced on Aug. 3 to start fall sports on time because they have more information and data on COVID now. COVID has created challenges for parents, athletes, ticket sales, college recruitment and…
The COVID-19 pandemic affected many aspects of learning, impacting methods of accessibility for students at Quinnipiac University.
Movie theaters have been reopening at the start of summer 2021 after being closed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This caused independent theaters such as Holiday Cinemas in Wallingford, Connecticut, to struggle with selling tickets and popcorn. “I was one of the last people working here when we got the information (pandemic closing…
Government-assisted programs, communal support, and COVID-19: benefactors to agricultural life in Connecticut can also bring disparities. Connecticut’s agricultural roots date back to the crop gardens planted by indigenous peoples. 21st century small farmers produced dairy, eggs, tobacco, fruits, and vegetables that contributed to the state’s economy. Lockwood Farm is named after William Raymond Lockwood, a…
Through keyboards clacking and wide eyes staring at computer monitors, the dedication to playing video games can be seen through every inch of The Stable, the University of New Haven’s esports suite. Players can be heard barking commands at their teammates as they become completely engaged in their screens. Faces are focusing on every single…
After 20 years Hamden still lacks a permanent shelter.
In 1992, Foxwoods Casino opened in Ledyard, Connecticut, and it hasn’t closed its doors since. Four years later, Mohegan Sun opened in Uncasville, just 15 minutes away. Both locations have been staples for both residents and visitors in Connecticut and have only grown more popular due to the influx of gambling. Until this past October however, sports gambling has…
Recreational marijuana is now legal. Law enforcement and lawmakers are adjusting to the drastic change.
Housing inequalities in North and South Hamden escapes some, while others are restricted
For business owner Dan Jablon, the COVID-19 pandemic struck at the worst possible time. “I sat dead in the water waiting for when they were going to open me up and I didn’t qualify for any loans because I had no payroll,” said Jablon, owner of Funcle’s Café in Hamden. Jablon’s new business venture is…
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