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Quinnipiac SPC hosts annual Winter Fest

Quinnipiac’s Student Philanthropy Council hosted its second annual Winter Fest in the Piazza of the Carl Hansen Student Center on the Mount Carmel Campus Wednesday evening. Students of all majors were able to fix a cup of hot chocolate, design and customize tote bags and mingle with peers. The SPC promotes giving back to the…

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Hamden Faces Affects of Blizzard

A blizzard hit Hamden on Feb. 23, affecting the routines of both residents and students at Quinnipiac University. Heavy snow accompanied by strong winds added to an already harsh winter across the Northeast. Snow began early in the morning and continued throughout the day. Several inches accumulated across the region, making travel difficult on both…

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Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey’s search for fan culture

Three years removed from a national title win that changed the program forever, the Quinnipiac men’s hockey team has experienced a mix of ups and downs. Bobcats fans knew that head coach Rand Pecknold had a tall task in rebuilding a senior-heavy roster after that 2023 title, and by 2026, it seems like they’re reaping…

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Trader Joe’s opens in Hamden

A new Trader Joe’s location in Hamden, located on 46 Skiff St., is already drawing large crowds, especially with students from Quinnipiac University. The grocery store, which opened in early February, has quickly become a convenient shopping option for students who previously had to travel to other towns for specialty groceries and prepared foods. The…

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Women Empowered hosts first-ever bedazzling event

Women Empowered hosted its first-ever “Sips & Clips” night, where students gathered to bedazzle mini hairbrushes, compact mirrors and hair clips while sipping on mocktails. The event gave students the opportunity to show their creativity and personalize everyday accessories while connecting with other women on campus. “I’m very interested in beauty, and I thought the…

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Amarri Monroe featured in latest installment of ‘What’s Your Story?’

Program Director of Sports Communications and Associate Professor of Journalism Nick Pietruskiewicz had one important question for men’s basketball’s senior forward Amarri Monroe Wednesday morning during the latest installment of the “What’s Your Story?” series: “LeBron or Jordan?” And for the Newburgh, N.Y. native, the answer was obviously NBA star LeBron James, not only because…

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Quinnipiac hosts annual ‘State of QUnion’

Quinnipiac University’s Student Government Association hosted its annual “State of QUnion” panel with members of the university administration on Wednesday afternoon. This event gives an opportunity for panel members to lay out new and upcoming university policies, and allows students to speak directly with Quinnipiac’s administration. This year’s panel featured a virtual appearance from President…

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Students ‘push’ toward glory in RecWell Olympics

With the Olympic Winter Games in full swing, and worldwide competition at a height right now, Quinnipiac RecWell is hosting their own Winter Olympics, a series of four physical competitions for students to participate in.

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Office of Inclusive Excellence addresses imposter  syndrome during Black History Month

The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Assistant Professor of Sport and Entertainment Management Donald McAulay Jr. hosted “Still I Rise: Navigating Imposter Syndrome,” an event part of Quinnipiac’s Black History Month programming Monday afternoon in the Communications, Computing and Engineering building. Students sat around a large conference table as McAulay opened the discussion with the…

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North Lot Parking Update Concerns

Quinnipiac University students have a lot to say in regards to the recent changes to parking in the North Lot on the Mount Carmel campus. This has made an already competitive situation even more difficult. At the beginning of this semester, the first three sections within the main North Parking Lot, which was previously designated…