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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

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International Students: Their Uncertain 2020

By Roberto Casillas “I only packed my bag for a week,” Quinnipiac senior and international student from Canada, Mckenna Haz said. “I haven’t been back to campus since, and it’s been seven months. Pretty much everything I own is in my friend’s basement in Connecticut.” Haz is one of many international students that haven’t been…

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The Local Point: Investigating Hamden Politics

By Izzy Agricola A college town in a true blue state, Hamden, Connecticut is often glossed over in terms of general elections. There are no rallies, no campaigning and definitely no presidential visits. But in a town like Hamden, it’s not about national politics – it’s the local ones that count. With just one drive…

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Quinnipiac University cases continue to spike with winter break only one month away.

With only a month left until Quinnipiac students return home for an extended Christmas break, confirmed coronavirus cases are rising on campus.

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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.