Launching a club at Quinnipiac can be scary for students. They must garner interest, go through the application process and then wait for the university to approve. After that, it’s the student that has to search for funds to keep their passion project up and running. One of Quinnipiac’s newest clubs, Crafting at QU, is…
How a former professional soccer player with a doctorate found purpose, identity and belonging in Hamden On a fall afternoon at the Quinnipiac University soccer field in Hamden, Connecticut, the turf is slowly waking up. The sun hits the turf at an angle that flattens every blade of grass. Players shuffle through warmups, trainers haul equipment and music plays from the stadium speakers.…
A promised expansive gym facility on Quinnipiac University’s North Haven Campus never made it off the blueprints, leaving students frustrated with the current, much smaller facility.
By: Xiomara Saavedra Vicente How well are universities preparing students of color to enter media industries that have long failed to represent them, and what does that future look like? This Equity in Communications podcast is an in-depth exploration of the experiences of students and professionals of color navigating media education and the journalism industry at a…
When you ride an Amtrak train into New Haven, Connecticut’s Union Station, you are greeted with the familiar sights of a Metro North railyard, more tracks than you can count and a giant brick building. “This block has looked the same for years – a lot of empty space, a few older buildings that haven’t…
Along a narrow residential road, just over the North Haven-Hamden border, sits a former church. The small brick building is held by the hillside. The church’s steeple juts perfectly straight, perpendicular to the paved, half-moon driveway that connects the aged sanctuary to the windy neighborhood road. Unkempt bushes overtake the front door. Just above the…
Generative AI programs have exploded into students’ laptops across campus, becoming key tools in their day-to-day process. Both students and staff alike are now adjusting to the AI revolution and the change it is bringing. https://sites.google.com/view/capstonen-unfinished/home
The standoff over Wallingford’s $400M potential new high school By: Ben Busillo To outsiders, Wallingford, Connecticut, looks like a typical New England town of 45,000 people. But for decades, it has been a town of two distinct identities, separated by a geographic divide and a fierce high school rivalry. On the east side sits Lyman Hall High School, home of the Trojans, steeped…
Studies say that college can be one of the most stressful times of life. However, there is something that can improve productivity and learning, aid in de-stressing and create outlets for self expression and thought processing: arts and music. https://preview.shorthand.com/io47hMPYCYxC20lk
Quinnipiac Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dave Clarke just concluded his 27th season with the program. Despite an unbelievable 253-206-53 record with the Bobcats, it isn’t just the success that makes Clarke stand out. Dave Clarke, simply put, is more than just a head coach. B-roll Credit: Q30 Sports
Bright lights. The smell of the rubber floors and sweat encapsulate the room accompanied by the sound of a puck hitting a stick. All eyes were on a team of what seemed like misfits. A group of young women playing on a brand-new club hockey team. The clear underdogs with their mismatching helmets and timid…
NIL, or Name Image and Likeness, rules have radically changed the landscape of college sports. With the ruling and establishment of NIL in NCAA sports, student athletes are now allowed to be financially compensated for any use of the above categories. There have been plenty of positive benefits to this as NIL brings the potential…
Over the summer, while college campuses lay dormant and students all went back to their hometowns, a legal agreement came down that cements a change that college sports have been undergoing for almost a decade. The NCAA v. House settlement, announced on June 6, 2025 mandated that institutions pay back athletes that were owed any…
For most people in New York and Westchester County, the Fifa World Cup has always felt like something that happens somewhere else. A spectacle unfolding across oceans, where the roar of each stadium only reached us through late-night broadcasts and bar screens. But in 2026, the world’s biggest sporting event is landing right in their own backyard, with MetLife Stadium…
A proposed bill in the Connecticut General Assembly in January would have made it legal for residents to bet on in-state college teams like UConn. While it ultimately died in committee, debate around the issue is not going away any time soon. https://preview.shorthand.com/jAvb7HwDf1679R8N
By Beckett Calkins 19-year-old Sam Hayden joined the Quinnipiac men’s soccer team six years ago and has been with the team longer than any other player currently on the roster. How is that possible? Team Impact. Team Impact is an organization that works with over 750 colleges and universities in all 50 states across the…
By: Ben Rickevicius When it comes to college basketball, not all players go to four-year schools straight out of high school. Some go the route of two-year institutions, or junior colleges to play their first NCAA games. “There’s a stigma on it,” Trinidad State College guard Lateef Patrick said. “And, honestly, I just had no…
“There’s this pervasive narrative that you need to ‘optimize’ every aspect of your health—like basic habits aren’t enough anymore,” says 21-year-old public relations student at Quinnipiac, Kee Hussain. Having studied both the impact of media influence and importance of audience perception— she is no stranger to the current prevalence of diet culture in social media. …
With over 6.5 million podcasts on Spotify alone, there must be some magic behind the microphone to explain it, right? Magic isn’t the right word in this situation. The appeal of this massive medium is simply attributed to its accessibility and diversity.
Summer 2023 was a groundbreaking time for women’s ice hockey. “I’ve always had this dream. Always want to know what I kind of wanted to do, but when I was younger it wasn’t like hockey could really be my career” said Haley Winn, former captain of the Clarkson University women’s ice hockey team and potential…
For 18-year-old Jessica Bronleben, her passion has always been sports. It was never a question of “if” she would play a sport, but a matter of “which” sport. Bronleben has played a wide variety of sports ranging from ice hockey, to basketball, to soccer and track and field. “I love sports,” said Bronleben. “It’s given…
The transgender community has been the subject of many political attacks in recent years. This has become even more true since Donald Trump was elected for a second presidential term in 2024. How have transgender rights been effected since President Trump’s 2nd term? Listen to this 3-part podcast below to find out. Episode 1: Introduction…
Every kid has a dream when they are growing up. These dreams can be to be a firefighter, an astronaut, or a professional athlete. They may seem unrealistic, but with the right goals, you can get there. Senior guard, Jackie Grisdale, always wanted to play college basketball and became a walk-on player, then a scholarship…
By Ella McGalliard The diversity of New Haven’s coffee scene is what makes the growing culture so fascinating. With all the shops beating to the sound of their own drum, and yet all in rhythm together is something that makes the coffee scene so magnetic. In cafés like Atticus Bookstore café, Pistachio Café and G…
Anthony Maurice transferred to Quinnipiac University in January 2023 as a freshman. He wasn’t greeted by the familiar trees he had seen once before, which once dominated the campus. He was welcomed to construction fences and bulldozers, a common sight he and many others have dealt with for about three years. “It was a dull…
Emily Clear, a first-year student from Stamford, Connecticut, majoring in nursing spends her extra time giving back to the community. Aside from being a hospital relations committee member for QTHON, Quinnipiac University’s Dance Marathon, she also plays a role in caring for the environment. Clear, is also a member of the environmental sustainability Living Learning…
While Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology are closely aligned, they are not the same. Cryptocurrency is a form of cyber payment which began in 2009. Cryptocurrencies are considered digital assets that represent value and are made possible through the use of Blockchain Technology. Cryptocurrencies are assets used as cryptocurrencies, crypto commodities and crypto tokens. (https://guides.loc.gov/fintech/21st-century/cryptocurrencty-blockchain). Cryptocurrencies…
When you enter the front doors of Quinnipiac’s North Haven campus, you see a two-story staircase to your right, a public safety booth straight ahead and an entrance to the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine to your left. However, if you go straight past the public safety booth, past the auditorium, a left and…
In the United States alone, there will be well over 400,000 men, women and children who will face sexual abuse at some point in the next year. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, out of every 1,000 sexual assaults, only 310 are reported to police, 50 of them lead to an arrest,…
Honesdale, PA – Within the last two years, the Wayne Highlands School District has invested over $4 million into a new multi-sport facility installing a state-of-the-art artificial turf surface and new logo prominently displayed in the middle of the football field. That seems like an expensive outlay for a small educational district 32 miles northeast…
For eight months, facilities staff at Quinnipiac University were fighting for better benefits, wages, and sick leave. In the silent fight, workers wore stickers that read, “Fair Contract Now!”. The UPSEU worked with the University to create a new contract with improvements for the next six-years.
Youth tackle football is not dead. It certainly is not what it once was either. As concerns continue to rise surrounding the safety of tackle football, specifically regarding player brian-related injuries, engagement has largely decreased since 2013 — a time period associated with the start of football’s ‘concussion crisis.’ As of 2023, the Washington Post…
As the Iqama call begins softly through the main prayer hall of the New Haven Islamic Center (NHIC), hundreds of worshippers quickly become quiet. It is a calm moment. Shoes left neatly in rows, voices hushed, hearts aligned. The scent of worn rugs and spices from the neighboring halal restaurant lingers in the air. Men…
When Aaron Toomer transferred to Quinnipiac University to study computer science, he noticed something immediately: he was often one of the only Black students in the room. Discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion rarely surfaced—despite the field’s well-documented lack of representation. “The computer science field is overwhelmingly white and male,” he said. “Even in my…
This past summer, torrential rainfall bombarded Hamden in a storm that caused flooding around southwestern Connecticut. The next day, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency in response to the devastation in the region. In Oxford – which found itself in the heart of this storm – flooding along Little River resulted in…
As the prices of clothing rise in retail stores and even from fast fashion retailers, people lean towards buying their clothes for work or school second-hand in local thrift stores. President Donald Trump announced April 2 that all foreign imports from outside the U.S. will be charged a 10% tariff, according to CNN Business. This…
On a dark and stormy night, the pine trees seem to grow taller than usual under the cover of moonlight alongside a steep and twisty road. Static interrupts some old power ballad on the radio as windshield wipers work overtime to clear the view ahead. But as you squint to see the potholes and avoid…
By Connor Wilson Name. Image. Likeness. Three words that have been engraved in the brains of collegiate athletes, university administrators and fans. Student athletes can now legally earn money, in some cases millions of dollars. This has led to a rise of the transfer portal where athletes “test their value” in what’s become a free…
The road to The Show, the nickname players use to describe Major League Baseball, features many stops. Beginning in the early stages of Little League Tee Ball, learning the fundamentals and getting better with age through school until hopefully, your name gets called in the MLB Draft. Yet, there’s still more stops to make along…
College athletics have become the Wild West, with so many new factors and unclear guidelines schools, athletes, and athletic directors are all trying to figure it out day by day. For many athletic directors, the landscape of college sports throughout the last few years has made their jobs and what they have to balance to…
By Carlos Calo Duke. Kentucky. North Carolina. Florida. All blue-blood schools in collegiate sports with numerous national championships apiece. These are some of the names that come up in conversations in high schools across the United States and Puerto Rico. Only 6% of scholastic student-athletes advance to play in the NCAA, with just 2% competing…
By: Brandon Murdock Few fans of the New England Patriots may recall the bad days of the mid 1960s to the mid 1980s. Winning six Super Bowls in the 21st century has a way of erasing memories of bad football in the 20th century, particularly when the team was known as the Boston Patriots and played…
When Tracey Roballey of Shelton lost her mother in March 2019, a to-do list suddenly appeared in her hand as she had to work through one of life’s toughest losses. At the drop of a hat, Roballey and her family not only had to grieve but plan all of the funeral arrangements, including services and…
Before the national media caught wind of what was about to happen, a small group of Ivy League student-athletes got a ding on their phones. “I sent a quick text to our executive team … ‘Hey, check your emails,” said Alec Dominguez, Ivy League assistant executive director of compliance and governance. “They also knew what…
By Cameron Levasseur In the spring of 2022, Quinnipiac University men’s lacrosse played 10 of its 13 games on the road. It traveled as far north as Buffalo, New York, to play Canisius and as far south as Charlottesville, Virginia, to face the nationally ranked Cavaliers. It went to UMass Lowell, Brown, LIU, Sacred Heart,…
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…
Launching a club at Quinnipiac can be scary for students. They must garner interest, go through the application process and then wait for the university to approve. After that, it’s the student that has to search for funds to keep their passion project up and running. One of Quinnipiac’s newest clubs, Crafting at QU, is…
How a former professional soccer player with a doctorate found purpose, identity and belonging in Hamden On a fall afternoon at the Quinnipiac University soccer field in Hamden, Connecticut, the turf is slowly waking up. The sun hits the turf at an angle that flattens every blade of grass. Players shuffle through warmups, trainers haul equipment and music plays from the stadium speakers.…
University originally nixed the group for its ties to Pro-Palestinian national organization
A promised expansive gym facility on Quinnipiac University’s North Haven Campus never made it off the blueprints, leaving students frustrated with the current, much smaller facility.
By: Xiomara Saavedra Vicente How well are universities preparing students of color to enter media industries that have long failed to represent them, and what does that future look like? This Equity in Communications podcast is an in-depth exploration of the experiences of students and professionals of color navigating media education and the journalism industry at a…
When you ride an Amtrak train into New Haven, Connecticut’s Union Station, you are greeted with the familiar sights of a Metro North railyard, more tracks than you can count and a giant brick building. “This block has looked the same for years – a lot of empty space, a few older buildings that haven’t…
Along a narrow residential road, just over the North Haven-Hamden border, sits a former church. The small brick building is held by the hillside. The church’s steeple juts perfectly straight, perpendicular to the paved, half-moon driveway that connects the aged sanctuary to the windy neighborhood road. Unkempt bushes overtake the front door. Just above the…
Generative AI programs have exploded into students’ laptops across campus, becoming key tools in their day-to-day process. Both students and staff alike are now adjusting to the AI revolution and the change it is bringing. https://sites.google.com/view/capstonen-unfinished/home
The standoff over Wallingford’s $400M potential new high school By: Ben Busillo To outsiders, Wallingford, Connecticut, looks like a typical New England town of 45,000 people. But for decades, it has been a town of two distinct identities, separated by a geographic divide and a fierce high school rivalry. On the east side sits Lyman Hall High School, home of the Trojans, steeped…
Studies say that college can be one of the most stressful times of life. However, there is something that can improve productivity and learning, aid in de-stressing and create outlets for self expression and thought processing: arts and music. https://preview.shorthand.com/io47hMPYCYxC20lk
Quinnipiac Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dave Clarke just concluded his 27th season with the program. Despite an unbelievable 253-206-53 record with the Bobcats, it isn’t just the success that makes Clarke stand out. Dave Clarke, simply put, is more than just a head coach. B-roll Credit: Q30 Sports
Bright lights. The smell of the rubber floors and sweat encapsulate the room accompanied by the sound of a puck hitting a stick. All eyes were on a team of what seemed like misfits. A group of young women playing on a brand-new club hockey team. The clear underdogs with their mismatching helmets and timid…
NIL, or Name Image and Likeness, rules have radically changed the landscape of college sports. With the ruling and establishment of NIL in NCAA sports, student athletes are now allowed to be financially compensated for any use of the above categories. There have been plenty of positive benefits to this as NIL brings the potential…
Over the summer, while college campuses lay dormant and students all went back to their hometowns, a legal agreement came down that cements a change that college sports have been undergoing for almost a decade. The NCAA v. House settlement, announced on June 6, 2025 mandated that institutions pay back athletes that were owed any…
For most people in New York and Westchester County, the Fifa World Cup has always felt like something that happens somewhere else. A spectacle unfolding across oceans, where the roar of each stadium only reached us through late-night broadcasts and bar screens. But in 2026, the world’s biggest sporting event is landing right in their own backyard, with MetLife Stadium…
Milford record store focuses on physical media in the digital age
A proposed bill in the Connecticut General Assembly in January would have made it legal for residents to bet on in-state college teams like UConn. While it ultimately died in committee, debate around the issue is not going away any time soon. https://preview.shorthand.com/jAvb7HwDf1679R8N
By Beckett Calkins 19-year-old Sam Hayden joined the Quinnipiac men’s soccer team six years ago and has been with the team longer than any other player currently on the roster. How is that possible? Team Impact. Team Impact is an organization that works with over 750 colleges and universities in all 50 states across the…
By: Ben Rickevicius When it comes to college basketball, not all players go to four-year schools straight out of high school. Some go the route of two-year institutions, or junior colleges to play their first NCAA games. “There’s a stigma on it,” Trinidad State College guard Lateef Patrick said. “And, honestly, I just had no…
“There’s this pervasive narrative that you need to ‘optimize’ every aspect of your health—like basic habits aren’t enough anymore,” says 21-year-old public relations student at Quinnipiac, Kee Hussain. Having studied both the impact of media influence and importance of audience perception— she is no stranger to the current prevalence of diet culture in social media. …
With over 6.5 million podcasts on Spotify alone, there must be some magic behind the microphone to explain it, right? Magic isn’t the right word in this situation. The appeal of this massive medium is simply attributed to its accessibility and diversity.
Summer 2023 was a groundbreaking time for women’s ice hockey. “I’ve always had this dream. Always want to know what I kind of wanted to do, but when I was younger it wasn’t like hockey could really be my career” said Haley Winn, former captain of the Clarkson University women’s ice hockey team and potential…
For 18-year-old Jessica Bronleben, her passion has always been sports. It was never a question of “if” she would play a sport, but a matter of “which” sport. Bronleben has played a wide variety of sports ranging from ice hockey, to basketball, to soccer and track and field. “I love sports,” said Bronleben. “It’s given…
The transgender community has been the subject of many political attacks in recent years. This has become even more true since Donald Trump was elected for a second presidential term in 2024. How have transgender rights been effected since President Trump’s 2nd term? Listen to this 3-part podcast below to find out. Episode 1: Introduction…
Every kid has a dream when they are growing up. These dreams can be to be a firefighter, an astronaut, or a professional athlete. They may seem unrealistic, but with the right goals, you can get there. Senior guard, Jackie Grisdale, always wanted to play college basketball and became a walk-on player, then a scholarship…
By Ella McGalliard The diversity of New Haven’s coffee scene is what makes the growing culture so fascinating. With all the shops beating to the sound of their own drum, and yet all in rhythm together is something that makes the coffee scene so magnetic. In cafés like Atticus Bookstore café, Pistachio Café and G…
Anthony Maurice transferred to Quinnipiac University in January 2023 as a freshman. He wasn’t greeted by the familiar trees he had seen once before, which once dominated the campus. He was welcomed to construction fences and bulldozers, a common sight he and many others have dealt with for about three years. “It was a dull…
Emily Clear, a first-year student from Stamford, Connecticut, majoring in nursing spends her extra time giving back to the community. Aside from being a hospital relations committee member for QTHON, Quinnipiac University’s Dance Marathon, she also plays a role in caring for the environment. Clear, is also a member of the environmental sustainability Living Learning…
While Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology are closely aligned, they are not the same. Cryptocurrency is a form of cyber payment which began in 2009. Cryptocurrencies are considered digital assets that represent value and are made possible through the use of Blockchain Technology. Cryptocurrencies are assets used as cryptocurrencies, crypto commodities and crypto tokens. (https://guides.loc.gov/fintech/21st-century/cryptocurrencty-blockchain). Cryptocurrencies…
When you enter the front doors of Quinnipiac’s North Haven campus, you see a two-story staircase to your right, a public safety booth straight ahead and an entrance to the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine to your left. However, if you go straight past the public safety booth, past the auditorium, a left and…
In the United States alone, there will be well over 400,000 men, women and children who will face sexual abuse at some point in the next year. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, out of every 1,000 sexual assaults, only 310 are reported to police, 50 of them lead to an arrest,…
Honesdale, PA – Within the last two years, the Wayne Highlands School District has invested over $4 million into a new multi-sport facility installing a state-of-the-art artificial turf surface and new logo prominently displayed in the middle of the football field. That seems like an expensive outlay for a small educational district 32 miles northeast…
For eight months, facilities staff at Quinnipiac University were fighting for better benefits, wages, and sick leave. In the silent fight, workers wore stickers that read, “Fair Contract Now!”. The UPSEU worked with the University to create a new contract with improvements for the next six-years.
Youth tackle football is not dead. It certainly is not what it once was either. As concerns continue to rise surrounding the safety of tackle football, specifically regarding player brian-related injuries, engagement has largely decreased since 2013 — a time period associated with the start of football’s ‘concussion crisis.’ As of 2023, the Washington Post…
As the Iqama call begins softly through the main prayer hall of the New Haven Islamic Center (NHIC), hundreds of worshippers quickly become quiet. It is a calm moment. Shoes left neatly in rows, voices hushed, hearts aligned. The scent of worn rugs and spices from the neighboring halal restaurant lingers in the air. Men…
When Aaron Toomer transferred to Quinnipiac University to study computer science, he noticed something immediately: he was often one of the only Black students in the room. Discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion rarely surfaced—despite the field’s well-documented lack of representation. “The computer science field is overwhelmingly white and male,” he said. “Even in my…
This past summer, torrential rainfall bombarded Hamden in a storm that caused flooding around southwestern Connecticut. The next day, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency in response to the devastation in the region. In Oxford – which found itself in the heart of this storm – flooding along Little River resulted in…
As the prices of clothing rise in retail stores and even from fast fashion retailers, people lean towards buying their clothes for work or school second-hand in local thrift stores. President Donald Trump announced April 2 that all foreign imports from outside the U.S. will be charged a 10% tariff, according to CNN Business. This…
On a dark and stormy night, the pine trees seem to grow taller than usual under the cover of moonlight alongside a steep and twisty road. Static interrupts some old power ballad on the radio as windshield wipers work overtime to clear the view ahead. But as you squint to see the potholes and avoid…
By Connor Wilson Name. Image. Likeness. Three words that have been engraved in the brains of collegiate athletes, university administrators and fans. Student athletes can now legally earn money, in some cases millions of dollars. This has led to a rise of the transfer portal where athletes “test their value” in what’s become a free…
The road to The Show, the nickname players use to describe Major League Baseball, features many stops. Beginning in the early stages of Little League Tee Ball, learning the fundamentals and getting better with age through school until hopefully, your name gets called in the MLB Draft. Yet, there’s still more stops to make along…
College athletics have become the Wild West, with so many new factors and unclear guidelines schools, athletes, and athletic directors are all trying to figure it out day by day. For many athletic directors, the landscape of college sports throughout the last few years has made their jobs and what they have to balance to…
By: Brandon Murdock Few fans of the New England Patriots may recall the bad days of the mid 1960s to the mid 1980s. Winning six Super Bowls in the 21st century has a way of erasing memories of bad football in the 20th century, particularly when the team was known as the Boston Patriots and played…
When Tracey Roballey of Shelton lost her mother in March 2019, a to-do list suddenly appeared in her hand as she had to work through one of life’s toughest losses. At the drop of a hat, Roballey and her family not only had to grieve but plan all of the funeral arrangements, including services and…
Before the national media caught wind of what was about to happen, a small group of Ivy League student-athletes got a ding on their phones. “I sent a quick text to our executive team … ‘Hey, check your emails,” said Alec Dominguez, Ivy League assistant executive director of compliance and governance. “They also knew what…
By Cameron Levasseur In the spring of 2022, Quinnipiac University men’s lacrosse played 10 of its 13 games on the road. It traveled as far north as Buffalo, New York, to play Canisius and as far south as Charlottesville, Virginia, to face the nationally ranked Cavaliers. It went to UMass Lowell, Brown, LIU, Sacred Heart,…
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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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