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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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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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Hamden tree farms and gift boutiques spark holiday spirit despite inflation

As we approach one of the most beloved times of the year, it’s a magical time for many, but Christmas has become an increasingly expensive holiday.  Two of the season’s most common activities, such as Christmas tree and gift shopping, are increasing in price this season due to inflation. Tree farms across the nation are…

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Legalization of Sports Gambling

By Dominic Carella During the modern era of sports, sports gambling has mostly been illegal with some exceptions such as horse racing and a few other sports. Currently today there are 30 states that have legalized sports gambling and offer it to residents. Many gamble on teams for the thrill of it, to try and…

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Looking local for fall fun? Hamden’s got Hindinger Family Farm

The Hindinger family has made their farm a place for everything fall and community agriculture, but their fourth generation small business is at risk.

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Student found with handgun at Hamden High School

BREAKING NEWS- A Hamden High School student was found in possession of a handgun Oct. 5. The student was escorted off campus and immediately taken into custody by the Hamden Police Department.

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The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines: How people really feel about it

Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York, was the first person in the United States to be vaccinated against COVID-19 nearly a year after the pandemic began. In December, Lindsay received her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. She said that she was the first to take…

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Kamala Harris to visit New Haven, ‘It’s a thank you tour for all of Rosa DeLauro’s hard work’

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit New Haven this Friday as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Here to Help” tour, showcasing the way the American Rescue Plan will benefit communities throughout the country.  After visiting New Haven, Harris will go to West Haven’s Child Development Center just after 4:30 p.m. The end of…

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Black Lives Matter: How the movement continues to make change behind the scenes

The Black Lives Matter movement is one of the largest that the United States has ever seen. When George Floyd was killed on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when a police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes. Videos of the incident went viral and the four police officers included in the…

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Finding A Common Ground: Exploring the Relationship Between Quinnipiac University and Hamden

The following podcast explores the relationship between Quinnipiac University and its host town, Hamden, Connecticut. There has been tension between the town and school for years and this podcast takes a deep dive into finding out why. By: Shannen Tierney