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Quinnipiac Celebrates Student Athletes

Student-athletes gathered outside the RecWell building on Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus April 9 to enjoy free food from The Wright Way food truck as the academic year comes to a close. The student-athlete appreciation food truck event was held from 1 to 5 p.m. in the bus parking area next to RecWell and recognized…

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Quinnipiac African and Caribbean Student Union begins Carnival Week with bingo night

Quinnipiac University’s African and Caribbean Student Union kicked off their 2026 Carnival Week Monday evening with bingo in the Piazza of the Carl Hansen Student Center on the Mount Carmel Campus. “Carnival week is like a tradition in the Caribbean,” ACSU Treasurer and sophomore finance major Mikiyas Wolde said. “They have a week of celebrations…

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Quinnipiac students’ disdain with Easter dining hall hours

As Easter approaches, many Quinnipiac students drive home to celebrate the holiday with family and friends, however, the university doesn’t close, except for Good Friday which is recognized as a university holiday. For the students that remain on campus during the long holiday weekend, the closure proved to be an issue, as dining halls, gyms…

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Quinnipiac’s Muslim Student Association hosts final Iftar night of the year

Quinnipiac’s Muslim Student Association decided to end the season of Ramadan with lots of friends, food and fun. The president of MSA, senior political science and criminal justice major Riaz Ras has organized all sorts of events for his club, with the Iftar night being a favorite. Muslim and non-Muslim students partake in the feast,…

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Quinnipiac History Club hosts inaugural Kimchi Soup Kitchen

The Carl Hansen Student Center filled with the savory scent of fresh Korean cuisine on Thursday, Feb. 26. The History Club’s inaugural Soup Kitchen, brought the flavor of kimchi and Korean heritage to Hamden. Organic vegetable grower Madalyn Warren and her mom, Ji Young Kim, sought to teach students and faculty about nutritious Korean staples…

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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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Taking a bite of Hamden Restaurant Week

Hamden celebrated restaurant week with 14 local eateries participating.

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Sleeping Giant State Park celebrates 100th anniversary 

Connecticut residents came out in droves to celebrate Sleeping Giant State Park’s 100th anniversary. Find out more here.

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Haven Beer Co. continues to thrive after lawsuits

Haven Beer Co. opened its doors to the Hamden community in the spring of 2024.