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Quinnipiac makes progress in mental health education

Quinnipiac University creates a safe space for students, by advocating for mental health and providing them with support through events, tabling and surveys.

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Mask rules in Hamden are more inconsistent than we think

Businesses are having different rules when it comes to COVID-19 but Quinnipiac seems to more consistent with these rules, such as wearing a mask.

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Hamden police seek to strengthen community relations

Hamden community leaders and their local police force met on Thursday to discuss ways they can strengthen their relationships and avoid any violent emotional escalations. On Thursday, approximately 55 locals met with Darryck Dean, a conciliation specialist with the Department of Justice. The goal is to form an SPCP (Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships) council…

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“I couldn’t even finish it” Hamden’s reaction to the first presidential debate

Hamden residents and Quinnipiac University students offered authentic reactions to Tuesday’s volatile debate that featured President Donald J. Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.  Tuesday’s highly anticipated debate will go down in history. Those who tuned in found the debate difficult to get through. Throughout the debate there were a total of 93 interruptions, according…

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‘They automatically assume we’re all junkies and bums’; a look behind homelessness in Hamden

If you are entering Hamden off the highway, you may be greeted by homeless people. Hamden has seen a surge in homelessness recently. But, it seems as if there is a misconception between different types of homeless people in the area. “There are a lot of sloppy homeless people who steal from us,” said an…

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Local Business Owners Shine During Restaurant Week

Restaurants across Hamden welcomed in guests as part of the town’s 10th annual restaurant week. Through unique menus offering prix fixe options and buy-one-get-one deals, restaurants are able to draw in entirely new audiences and display their unique styles. Nancy Dudchik and others working at the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce created the event in…

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Quinnipiac COVID-19 Cases Remain at One After Another Solid Week

With all the uncertainty in the world right now, there’s one thing that is certain: Quinnipiac University has the lowest COVID-19 case total in Connecticut. Another week of testing results came out today, and the number of positive COVID-19 cases among Quinnipiac students remains at one. Though 23 students were either suspended or disciplined for…

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Breaking: 12 Quinnipiac students suspended for violating university COVID policies

Quinnipiac University has suspended 12 students and sent another 11 students home for four weeks due to the violation of COVID policies.

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Breaking: Quinnipiac outsourcing annual flu shot to CVS

Quinnipiac University will outsource its annual flu shot to CVS this fall, school health director Christy Chase said Tuesday.  Every fall, Quinnipiac student health services administered free flu vaccines for students, faculty and staff in the Carl Hansen Student Center and on the North Haven Campus. COVID-19 social distancing guidelines made it impossible for Quinnipiac…

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CIAC high school sports set to play on Oct. 1

For the first time this year, sweat, yelling and competitive 11-on-11 boys soccer was the sight at Hamden High School. The boys junior varsity and varsity teams played against each other in what was both teams’ first full-squad practice. Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) officials cleared all schools within the conference, which includes Hamden High…