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Quinnipiac is set to open a podcast studio in the Center of Communications for all students to use. Students will be able to produce any type of podcast show that they want within the studio, and be able to book the room at any time. The podcast room is set to include a camera, a television set up, two microphones, a sound board, and four channel sound mixer.

The podcasting room is a new development to the school of communication after the closing of Hamden’s radio station WQUN. A few microphones have been given to the studio as a donation. The studio is also in the process of hiring a full time director to handle all of the room bookings, equipment, and to assist in producing some of the shows.

84-year-old Angela Disorbo was attacked by a raccoon while she was gardening at her own home. She claims that the raccoon came out of no where from around her shed. She said the raccoon then lunged towards her face, Disorbo put her hands up to defend herself and the raccoon then latched onto her hand.

Frightened Disorbo screamed, and luckily her daughter that lives with her heard the screams and came out to her rescue and called 911 immediately. The incident is currently being investigated by the Hamden Animal Control, and the raccoon is still on the loose and trying to be found.

On Monday afternoon, Quinnipiac University held a Fresh Check day right outside of the Arnold Bernard Library. Fresh Check day is an event available to students who want to unwind during mid-term season. Events that were included during this event was a meditation station, tables that included tips and tricks on how to deal with stress, and there were give aways for free gear. There were also raffles for bigger prizes, and free food for all of those who participated in Fresh Check day.

Fresh Check day has been an annual event on Quinnipiac’s campus for several years now, and students have used it to get a quick escape from studying in the library.

Sean Patten

HAMDEN- Tragedy has struck Hamden, as a World War II bomber plane has crashed.

The plane crash-landed at Bradley International Airport, killing seven people. There were thirteen people on board at the aircraft, which consisted of two pilots, an attendant, and passengers at the time of the crash around 10:00 am.

The plane crashed approximately five minutes after it took off. The pilot contacted airport safety right away after he noticed problems with the aircraft.

The National Transportation safety guard is now investigating the crash.

Sean Patten

HAMDEN- The crown of all breakfast establishments in Hamden, at least according to Quinnipiac students.

Many refer to it as Acrop, but Acropolis deserves respect on its name as it is family orientated and student loved. The restaurant has been family owned for nearly 45 years.

The restaurant has been in the Gioulos name, like Paula, the new co-owner of the diner, used to watch her father work around the restaurant, interact with customers, and serve people. The Paul Gioulos took over the restaurant in 2006 with her sister in law Christina.

The owners tell of how much they adore Quinnipiac students; the students are usually the only ones who venture into the restaurant after hours. The promotion the students love if a Quinnipiac student I.D. card is shown there is a 15% discount.

Matt Halpin’s student at Quinnipiac University said, “The employees are awesome, it’s a very friendly environment. Many late nights have ended there; many mornings have started there. You do your college thing, and you end up at Acrop end up having a great time and having some great food.”

The Gioulos sisters hope their beloved diner stays in their family forever. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day as the students love the owners, and they’re fine establishment.  The news around Quinnipiac is that the co-owners son plans to take over the family business as soon as their parents retire.

To the delight of Hamden residents and students, it seems as if Acropolis diner is here to stay.

Sean Patten

HAMDEN- It is official, the state of Connecticut has raised the hourly minimum wage from $10.10 an hour to $11 an hour.

Quinnipiac student workers were pleased about the news; they feel as if it was finally time. The increase is not supposed to stop there as it is said that every year, the minimum hourly wage will be raised by a dollar until 2023.

Quinnipiac students have said that it has a lot of potentials, especially for the people who have to live off of that money

The increase comes after governor Ned Lamont signed the registration last week.

Sadly, with triumph comes hardship, with the rise in the minimum wage, federal work-study employee’s hours are limited and cut down.

Sean Patten

HAMDEN- Smart but not safe, Yale University was founded as the least safe college in Connecticut. They might be the brightest but for the students and faculty’s sake they are not safest.

The study was done by safehomes.org, the study has shown that Yale has the eleventh highest crime in the country.

Yale officials were not too pleased with the study as they have insisted that the school is not dangerous and has a very low crime rate.

The safest college was found to be Southern Connecticut State University.

Sean Patten

HAMDEN- The state of Connecticut is in panic as the virus known as EEE which is short for Eastern Equine Encephalitis has swept through. The disease has already claimed the lives of three Connecticut residents.

The disease is said to have spread to more than 21 towns in Connecticut

Quinnipiac University health services have taken action, advising students to use special wipes and to stay indoors during the night. The virus has students and residents frightened as a beloved Connecticut state called Sleeping Giant is right next by.

State officials have advised residents to stay indoors from dusk till dawn.