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AI will continue to play a more prominent role in society

Artificial intelligence, despite skepticism, is becoming more and more an aspect of everyday life. We will have to learn how to cohabitate with it and have it become a part of society where it can be used as a resource for everyday tasks.

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PHOTOS: Hamden in the fall

With fall in full effect, there is no shortage of vibrant yellows, oranges and reds that fill the landscape. Take a look at a few photos of the fall foliage captured at Sleeping Giant State Park, Quinnipiac University and across Hamden.

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An increase of Quinnipiac students parking in Sleeping Giant’s parking lot frustrates staff and hikers

A recent increase of Quinnipiac University students parking in the Sleeping Giant State Park parking lot on Mount Carmel Avenue comes amid a lack of spots at the university. Park-goers and hikers are upset because they are not able to park in the lot since it is full of students,officials who work at Sleeping Giant…

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Wildlife sightings are up in Hamden, but experts say the real danger is to the animals

During her first summer on the job, in 2022, Hamden’s Assistant Animal Control Officer Monica Vece responded to a wildlife call regarding the death of a “very beautiful, young” red-tailed hawk.  “Unfortunately, he ate something that had (pesticide) in it and he passed away, and that’s unfortunately a lot of what we’re seeing more and…

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How razing Quinnipiac’s Pine Grove will change the local environment

Nature nestles Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus, with Sleeping Giant State Park hovering over the north side of its quadrangle. On the south end of the suburban campus, a forest serves as a tranquil passageway between the student center and a group of academic buildings. The forest, known as Pine Grove, has occupied five acres…

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How Hamden drivers can stay safe during deer mating season

Deer mating season spans from late October through early January. In Connecticut, the peak of the season is the last two weeks of November, putting drivers at a higher risk of car accidents involving deer. According to Andrew Labonte, a biologist at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the deer population in…

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Why Connecticut may be producing only electric vehicles by 2035

Jeff Gross’ clothes matched his sporty car.  He wore a fedora with a plaid ribbon, a neutral button down shirt and long, tan shorts. He looked like a golfer and his car looked like it was too small to fit his golf equipment. He left for work, a 35-mile commute, folding himself over to get…

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Hamden residents at odds with updated covid booster

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an updated coronavirus booster in early October, however Hamden residents have not been quick to receive their dosages. Hamden residents are able to receive the updated booster vaccination at local pharmacies and health departments including CVS and Quinnipiack Valley Health District. The updated booster, also known as the…

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Gallery: Quinnipiac University’s annual Boomer Boo Bash

Quinnipiac University held its annual Boomer’s Boo Bash, welcoming members of the Hamden community to bring their families for Halloween-themed activities run by student organizations, student-athletes and local businesses.

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Neighbors raise concerns over QU’s new development plans, delaying vote

The Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission pushed the vote on Quinnipiac University’s South Quad development plans after residents voiced concerns at the public hearing portion of the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Attorney Bernard Pellegrino spoke on behalf of Quinnipiac University, presenting the updated changes to the South Quad plans and Planned Development District (PDD)…