This past week, Quinnipiac University held a two-day vaccine clinic for their students. In a year riddled with protocols and uncertainty at Quinnipiac, students are unsure of what to expect when they return for the summer and fall semesters. “I’m nervous to see how things play out,” said Leigh Giffault, an occupational therapy student at…
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Since the pandemic began, area religious institutions have had to adapt how their communities pray and connect. At Hamden Plains United Methodist Church, Pastor Brian Bodt said that they started doing broadcast ministry, something they have never done before as their Bishop closed the churches for public worship on March 13, 2020. Bodt’s church ran…
Quinnipiac leaders hosted “A Community Update on Our Journey to Inclusive Excellence” on Wednesday afternoon, April 28. With the last session in November, the meeting provided the community with progress reports on the 10 Point Plan and beyond that have taken place in the last six months. The session was led by Dr. Don C.…
Quinnipiac University’s Student Programming Board (SPB)’s virtual conversation with Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson on Sunday had mixed reviews. The broadcast was moderated by fellow cast member Mikey Day and open to only Quinnipiac students. Students attended virtually as the in person event was cancelled due to rain. SPB Mainstage Chair Brianna Hasso…
All year, Quinnipiac University has long lines: to get Starbucks drinks, to get mail and to check out at the dining hall. This week, however, there were record-long lines outside of the university’s bookstore. To help students use their meal points, the university’s dining advisory board announced last Sunday that students could spend their remaining…
Quinnipiac’s Student Government Association (SGA) organized the first ever Bobcat Day for the QU community set aside to take place today. This all-day event took place on the third and final self-care day given to students in place of Spring break. Yet, the event’s signature carnival on the Quad was cancelled due to inclement weather.…
Normally, Earth Day is only one day. This year, Quinnipiac University decided to make it a week. Events are taking place from April 18 to April 24 on Quinnipiac’s three campuses and virtually through Zoom. Festivities kicked off on Sunday with a photo contest on Instagram and a clean-up at Sleeping Giant State Park. Students…
The negative effect dieting culture and disordered eating habits can have on young adults and college-age peoples’ health and overall well-being.
Rising tuition prices are creating a culture of exclusivity on Quinnipiac’s campus
Quinnipiac’s Student Government Association held its elections for the 2021-2022 Executive Board yesterday, April 13. Eleven QU students ran for five positions on the board. The winners were announced last night. Alongside the Executive Board, SGA also elected its Judicial and Ethics Board, Specialized Representation Cabinet, and Class Cabinets for the classes of 2022, 2023…