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Quinnipiac Pep Band trades spring break for MAAC tournament trip

As the Quinnipiac men’s and women’s basketball teams prepare to compete in the 2026 Air Force Reserve MAAC Championships, they won’t be the only “team” heading to Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Quinnipiac Pep Band, a group of students who perform at games to energize crowds and boost school spirit, will also travel to New…

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QU’s Student Social Justice club hosts Peruvian filmmaker Sisa Quispe

Quinnipiac University’s Student Social Justice club kicked off March by welcoming emerging Peruvian filmmaker Sisa Quispe to campus. Quispe, whose work has received support from the Latino Film Institute and Netflix and won the 2023 Gotham Student Short Film Showcase award, screened two of her short films in the Piazza of the Student Center before…

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On the Rocks unveils new menu

Quinnipiac University’s student-run restaurant, On the Rocks Pub & Grill, launched a new and improved menu ahead of the spring semester, which includes different appetizers, more diverse entrees and a fresh carousel of desserts. The establishment — open since 2020 — is located on Quinnipiac’s York Hill Campus in the Rocky Top Student Center. It’s…

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The Wright Way Burgers and BBQ storefront brings South Carolina Lowcountry flavors to Hamden

Popular food truck The Wright Way Burgers and BBQ sees success after opening its storefront on 3835 Whitney Ave. in early October.

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Anchor Health is a ‘safe haven’ amongst growing obstacles for LGBTQ+ healthcare

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…

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Hamden mayor eyes a second term because ‘it is incredibly fulfilling’

Despite having to balance her family life and enduring criticism, Democrat Lauren Garrett is seeking re-election on Nov. 8 as residents in her Connecticut town worry about property taxes and crime

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‘Paint Hamden Pink’ event remembers those lost to breast cancer, advocates for early screenings

Paint Hamden Pink held its annual kickoff event on Sept. 27 at Hamden Town Center Park, which was highlighted by four guest speakers.

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Connecticut Foodshare’s mobile pantry going strong through the holidays

The holiday season is about giving, especially to those in need. Many organizations try to answer this call year-round, giving donations ranging from food to toys. One local organization, Connecticut Foodshare, answers this call with programs like their mobile food pantry. The nonprofit has lots of responsibilities including, forming programs to get food to those…

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Gallery: Hamden residents out in full swing for the Midterm Elections

Hamden residents were out yesterday casting their votes for new community leaders. Voters also had the opportunity to approve new legislation, such as the revised town Charter.

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Gallery: A wicked walk through a Hamden Halloween

Residents and furry friends celebrate a wicked evening on the streets of Hamden as they participate in Halloween festivities on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.