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Hamden government leaders call for the legalization of marijuana to address racial inequity

Discussion about legalizing marijuana is aflame at the Connecticut State Capitol this year and State Representative Josh Elliott, a Democrat from Hamden, is spearheading the issue as a way to remedy the injustices caused by the War on Drugs. The legalization of recreational cannabis in Connecticut is “almost certain to happen” by the end of…

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Suffering Still.

By: Kaye Paddyfote 1 in 1,125 Black Americans has died (or 88.4 deaths per 100,000) according to APM Research Lab. That is the highest amount for any race in America. This is a problem because the health care system is failing Black Americans because they are dying of this virus at higher numbers.

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Connecticut and Quinnipiac University cases continue to spike heading into “Halloweekend”

Talk about the worst possible timing. Quinnipiac University has 75 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, as of Oct. 30. That’s an increase of 74 cases from when the month started.  That’s not even the scariest part — 19 of the 75 came in those last two days. For the first time since testing started, the university…

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Artists are still creating work despite the cancellation of New Haven Chalk Festival

Artists are selected to create murals weekly in result of the New Haven Chalk Festival being cancelled.

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Quinnipiac University reaches 26 positive COVID-19 cases

Quinnipiac cases continue to rise as the semester reaches its halfway point.

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Halloween stores enter shopping season as holiday’s future unknown

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every yearly tradition in its path so far. Is Halloween next?

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Hamden residents react to the town canceling its twice-a-year trash pick up

After cancelling its trash pick up service, Hamden street-sides are being filled with garbage and litter.

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With COVID-19 cases rising, what does the future hold for Quinnipiac?

COVID-19 cases continue to rise at Quinnipiac University with Halloween only two weeks away.

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Quinnipiac Gender and Sexuality Alliance celebrates National Coming Out Day

Ice cream, pins and more as Quinnipiac celebrates National Coming Out Day.

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October surprise? Hamden reacts to President Trump’s COVID diagnosis

Quinnipiac students and residents react to the President’s recent COVID-19 Diagnosis.