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QU’s new senior class president puts diversity and inclusion at forefront of her agenda

Quinnipiac University has elected it’s first ever black senior class president to follow on the school’s mission of creating a diverse and inclusive community where every member is acknowledged and respected.

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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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Breaking: Quinnipiac University goes from alert level green to yellow

Quinnipiac has moved to normal campus status with additional containment measures following 10 positive COVID-19 cases in the last week.

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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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Quinnipiac community stunned by suspensions

Last week, Quinnipiac University suspended and sent home 23 students for violating the university’s COVID-19 protocols. A total of 11 undergraduate students were sent home for four weeks, while 12 off-campus students were suspended. The news came as a surprise to students, as the university previously had few issues since welcoming students back to campus,…

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Quinnipiac students find comfort and community at Hereld House

Jewish students are a minority at Quinnipiac University, but the Peter C. Hereld House for Jewish Life allows all students to connect with the Jewish community on campus. Still, anti-semitism exists across college campuses, and the Instagram account  “jewishoncampus” shines light on the problem. On Sept. 6, the account posted an anonymous submission from a…

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Quinnipiac Jewish community celebrates Yom Kippur

Dozens of members of the Quinnipiac Jewish community gathered behind the Peter C. Hereld House for Jewish Life to celebrate Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish faith.

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First Black Lives Matter mural in New Haven, Conn. – More than just a painting

On Sept. 19 the first Black Lives Matter mural was painted in New Haven, Conn. It is located on Bassett Street and is about 277 feet long and 22 feet wide.  The mural was painted by Kwadwo Adae, a visual artist and muralist living in New Haven. “The area of Bassett Street was chosen by…

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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…