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An assist from COVID put Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey in the NCAAs and the team is not taking any risks

The Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey team has COVID-19 to thank for their NCAA playoff berth. The Bobcats (17-7-4) scored a spot in the NCAA hockey championship this weekend taking the place of the St. Lawrence Saints (6-8-3), the team who beat them. Despite the disappointing overtime time loss in the ECAC championship a day prior,…

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Hamden hotels are revving up for graduation weekend in May. But, they’re not so confident they’ll stay busy.

Quinnipiac originally planned for the commencement to be held virtually with no visitors in attendance. Now, as the university prepares for an in-person ceremony, local businesses around Hamden are gearing up for an increase in traffic.

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Quinnipiac relaxes residence hall guidance as new COVID-19 strain worsens

Quinnipiac students will now be able to visit other dorm rooms — a sign of loosening COVID-19 restrictions on campus as the B117 variant of the virus now makes up a quarter of Connecticut’s infections.  “The sense is that things will continue to go well,” said Dr. David Hill, professor of medical sciences and director…

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Back to 100% capacity? For local Hamden restaurants, that may mean nothing.

Restaurants in Connecticut will soon be permitted to open their businesses to full capacity, but COVID-19 guidelines will still be in place.

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Quinnipiac University cancels Spring Break, implementing a few self-care days in its place: Here’s how everyone feels about it.

“Two is just not enough.” Students and faculty, while some understand the reasoning, aren’t happy about the loss of the traditional spring break.

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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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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 businesses hoping customers will show love on Valentine’s Day

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

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Are COVID protocols at QU working? Hamden residents aren’t sure

Local residents give mixed reviews about Quinnipiac students returning for the spring semester.