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The Hamden Juvenile Review Board continues to reduce youth crime

For Lamond Battle, he’s seen it all at Hamden High School. From a former student who graduated in 2007 to the supervisor of security, Battle has seen kids act up and even fights break loose. However, his passion for community grew, having him come back to the high school as a security guard. He enjoys getting…

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Evolving fashion trends in 2023

By: Tyler Powers The following podcast talks about the past, present and future impacts and trends in the world of fashion. The podcast touches on sustainable fashion, the permanent mark that COVID-19 left on the industry and so much more. The images in the slideshow are from a survey I conducted to further understand a…

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Oh, the places you’ll see! How students benefit from studying abroad

She starts off her day waking up in her dorm room, better known as The Spires. After getting dressed for the day and putting on her shoes, Lydia Jones walks out the door, where she is met by large iron gates. As the gates open, she begins walking down the cobble stone streets and is…

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More than a mirror

This podcast, hosted by Laine Healy, investigates the reality of living with and recovering from Eating Disorders, through the eyes of those who’ve been diagnosed. In this two-part series, listeners will learn more about Eating Disorders and their prevalence on college campuses, the biggest warning signs to look out for, treatment options, life-saving resources and…

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Hamden electric and gas consumers hit hard by a heavy spike in rates 

Finance student at Quinnipiac University Emma McCarthy said how she has been impacted by the rise in gas and energy prices while having to afford her own utility bills as a full-time student in her off-campus house.   “It’s been hard as a college student because you never know how much the electricity bill will be…

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Ripping off the planet: how microfiber pollution is impacting New Haven, Connecticut

According to a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 8 millions tons of plastic enter our oceans each year. Just over two-thirds of apparel manufactured today contains plastic.

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Attendance disparity in athletics at QU and beyond

When walking into a Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey game at the M&T Bank Arena for the famous “Beat Yale” game an immediate feeling of the competitive atmosphere washes over you. It’s as if you are being transported to a new world the second you feel the heat blasting from above when you walk through the…

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Youth athletes have left the field, will they come back?

Youth sports. One of the most important aspects of growing up. It’s where young children learn how to work as a team, exercise and socialize with their friends. The number of youth sport participation is not something that is typically thought about. Picture the local baseball fields, soccer pitches or basketball courts. They are typically…

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For college students, social media can be cyberstalking threat

A student leaving home to attend college wants to know that they will live in a safe environment to learn, make friends and create memorable experiences. Parents likewise want that for their children. However, as one Quinnipiac alumni know, the crime of cyberstalking presents an ongoing, silent threat against victims.  Geoff Hill, who graduated in…

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How razing Quinnipiac’s Pine Grove will change the local environment

Nature nestles Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus, with Sleeping Giant State Park hovering over the north side of its quadrangle. On the south end of the suburban campus, a forest serves as a tranquil passageway between the student center and a group of academic buildings. The forest, known as Pine Grove, has occupied five acres…