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Eating disorders are deadly. Here’s why it is important to be aware of their power

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week only lasts from Feb. 22 through Feb. 28, but for people living with an eating disorder, the awareness of the illness may last a lifetime.  “You can struggle with [the illness] for your whole life,” said Clorinda Vélez, professor of psychology at Quinnipiac University. “They are really challenging conditions.” Eating…

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Knife in hand: A fight broke out between two QU students, leaving both in the hospital

Hamden Police are investigating a fight between two Quinnipiac University roommates that took place early Friday morning and left one hospitalized after suffering a stab wound to the neck. The victim, unnamed at this time, was released from the hospital. The university suspended the suspect, also unnamed, according to Quinnipiac’s Interim Chief of Public Safety…

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Hamden Rep. Robyn Porter proposes labor-focused alternative to Gov. Lamont’s marijuana legalization bill

Connecticut is pushing marijuana legalization legislation statewide, while local Hamden and New Haven representatives try to ensure the approved bill takes care of marginalized communities.

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When can you get a COVID vaccine? With new CT rollouts, it depends on your age.

Connecticut is going about COVID-19 vaccines very differently from what the CDC recommends and Hamden residents feel conflicted.

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Flown at half staff: Why flags across the U.S. are lowered this week

Flags are flying lower than normal all around Hamden in remembrance of the Americans who have died from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Activists, students and human trafficking survivors attempt to change Connecticut law

Two survivors of human trafficking, their advocates and a Quinnipiac law student are working to pass an amendment to a Connecticut law that would allow survivors to clear their records of charges and convictions they acquired because they were being trafficked.  The current Connecticut vacatur statute, allows for victims of human trafficking to vacate convictions…

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Everyone needs a buddy: How volunteers are helping get seniors vaccinated.

The Vaccine Buddy Program helps seniors in New Haven County sign up for the vaccine.

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Hamden government leaders call for the legalization of marijuana to address racial inequity

Discussion about legalizing marijuana is aflame at the Connecticut State Capitol this year and State Representative Josh Elliott, a Democrat from Hamden, is spearheading the issue as a way to remedy the injustices caused by the War on Drugs. The legalization of recreational cannabis in Connecticut is “almost certain to happen” by the end of…

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Hamden crime report: Week of Feb. 8

Street Robbery/Feb. 14 Hamden Police responded to a street robbery on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. A 70-year-old Hamden resident said she was walking southbound on Mix Ave. when two men got out of a brown Jeep Cherokee and shoved her to the ground. They stole her handbag, which held her money, cell phone and keys. …

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Hamden businesses hoping customers will show love on Valentine’s Day

At Quinnipiac University, Student Programming Board is organizing alternative events.