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QU student groups pack hygiene kits for New Haven shelter

Kicking off Women’s History Month, three Quinnipiac University student organizations hosted “That’s on Period” Thursday night, packing bags filled with menstrual and hygiene products to donate to a local shelter. The event, first introduced by a former president of the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS), has become an annual effort following a successful first…

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Quinnipiac Pep Band trades spring break for MAAC tournament trip

As the Quinnipiac men’s and women’s basketball teams prepare to compete in the 2026 Air Force Reserve MAAC Championships, they won’t be the only “team” heading to Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Quinnipiac Pep Band, a group of students who perform at games to energize crowds and boost school spirit, will also travel to New…

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Quinnipiac bookstore celebrates with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The new Quinnipiac bookstore marked its official ribbon-cutting ceremony March 2. The event featured refreshments, a student fashion show highlighting new apparel and a sale on all Champion merchandise. Music from a student DJ filled the store as students strutted around the upper level, modeling athletic wear and accessories. “The fashion show was really fun.…

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SPB holds yearly book fair in Tator Hall

A line of students snaked through Tator Hall 15 minutes before Quinnipiac University’s Student Programming Board opened the doors to its annual book fair Monday evening on the Mount Carmel Campus. Students received 10 nonmonetary tickets at the entrance table, which they could exchange for books and small trinkets. Books cost between five and seven…

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Tri Delta and Beta Theta Pi host JEOPARDY!

Jeopardy! has always been a fan favorite game show for trivia fans and nighttime television watchers, it’s been a part of popular culture for decades. The show has seen an array of different hosts, including the legendary Alex Trebek and most recently, Ken Jennings. But at Quinnipiac on Thursday, Feb. 26, the Jeopardy! hosts were…

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QU Student’s Weigh In On Snow Day Decision’s

A winter storm dropped nearly 19 inches of snow in Hamden Monday, shutting down schools across Connecticut and forcing Quinnipiac University to hold virtual classes on Feb. 23. The next day, the university delayed the start of in-person classes until 10:30 a.m., but students still had to navigate snow-covered lots and streets to get to…

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Quinnipiac SPC hosts annual Winter Fest

Quinnipiac’s Student Philanthropy Council hosted its second annual Winter Fest in the Piazza of the Carl Hansen Student Center on the Mount Carmel Campus Wednesday evening. Students of all majors were able to fix a cup of hot chocolate, design and customize tote bags and mingle with peers. The SPC promotes giving back to the…

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Hamden Faces Affects of Blizzard

A blizzard hit Hamden on Feb. 23, affecting the routines of both residents and students at Quinnipiac University. Heavy snow accompanied by strong winds added to an already harsh winter across the Northeast. Snow began early in the morning and continued throughout the day. Several inches accumulated across the region, making travel difficult on both…

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Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey’s search for fan culture

Three years removed from a national title win that changed the program forever, the Quinnipiac men’s hockey team has experienced a mix of ups and downs. Bobcats fans knew that head coach Rand Pecknold had a tall task in rebuilding a senior-heavy roster after that 2023 title, and by 2026, it seems like they’re reaping…

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Trader Joe’s opens in Hamden

A new Trader Joe’s location in Hamden, located on 46 Skiff St., is already drawing large crowds, especially with students from Quinnipiac University. The grocery store, which opened in early February, has quickly become a convenient shopping option for students who previously had to travel to other towns for specialty groceries and prepared foods. The…