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Surviving or Thriving: Quinnipiac’s COVID-19 Protocols

With COVID-19 plaguing communities across the country, how are large organizations such as Quinnipiac protecting their population?

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A week away from commencement: Here is an update

In just under a week, Quinnipiac University’s commencement ceremonies will be underway, celebrating both class of 2020 and class of 2021.  The class of 2021 ceremonies starts May 8, at 9 a.m. and concludes May 11, at 5 p.m.  Four days later, the class of 2020 ceremonies kicks off on May 15, at 9 a.m.…

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Quinnipiac University’s school wide vaccine clinic has students wondering about the future of their college experience

This past week, Quinnipiac University held a two-day vaccine clinic for their students. In a year riddled with protocols and uncertainty at Quinnipiac, students are unsure of what to expect when they return for the summer and fall semesters. “I’m nervous to see how things play out,” said Leigh Giffault, an occupational therapy student at…

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Hamden religious leaders discuss adapting to COVID-19

Since the pandemic began, area religious institutions have had to adapt how their communities pray and connect.  At Hamden Plains United Methodist Church, Pastor Brian Bodt said that they started doing broadcast ministry, something they have never done before as their Bishop closed the churches for public worship on March 13, 2020. Bodt’s church ran…

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SPB’s final big virtual event of the year: Pete Davidson

Quinnipiac University’s Student Programming Board (SPB)’s virtual conversation with Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson on Sunday had mixed reviews. The broadcast was moderated by fellow cast member Mikey Day and open to only Quinnipiac students. Students attended virtually as the in person event was cancelled due to rain. SPB Mainstage Chair Brianna Hasso…

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Students swarmed Quinnipiac’s bookstore this week as their remaining meal points were approved to be used in the bookstore

All year, Quinnipiac University has long lines: to get Starbucks drinks, to get mail and to check out at the dining hall. This week, however, there were record-long lines outside of the university’s bookstore.  To help students use their meal points, the university’s dining advisory board announced last Sunday that students could spend their remaining…

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Recipients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine reflect on its recent pause in administration

After the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a pause in administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, Quinnipiac University students and faculty who received the J&J vaccine voiced their thoughts and concerns. The pause stemmed from six women between the ages…

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How Quinnipiac tuition increases leave low-income students to fend for themselves

Rising tuition prices are creating a culture of exclusivity on Quinnipiac’s campus

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St. Baldricks: COVID-19 couldn’t stop the hair from falling at this SPB event.

Have you ever thought about shaving your head? “It’s a good cause and you only live once!” says Emma Morales. Morales, 20, is a student and e-board member of the Student Programming Board (SPB) at Quinnipiac University. April 11, was her second year in a row shaving her head for St. Baldrick’s. Morales did this…

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Snacking in the sun: As the weather heats up restaurants are preparing to reopen their outdoor dining

By: Ben Diiorio Restaurants have had a difficult year as COVID-19 has derailed business operations. As the weather begins to heat back up and capacities increase, restaurant owners from around the greater New Haven area are preparing to invite more customers into their dining rooms and patios. “I’m hoping business picks up with the warm…