Statistics around mental illness and suicide have been rising steadily for several years. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) reported in 2019 that suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S.
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It is apparent that there is one common message that these community members have for the younger generation as they take their own time to reflect on the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks: the humanity and unconditional love that people treasured.
The Involvement Fair marks the first major on-campus mask-less event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students will vote for two senior class senators, two junior class senators, two multicultural and identity senators, a liberal arts senator, a veteran senator and the whole first-year cabinet.
In just under a week, Quinnipiac University’s commencement ceremonies will be underway, celebrating both class of 2020 and class of 2021. The class of 2021 ceremonies starts May 8, at 9 a.m. and concludes May 11, at 5 p.m. Four days later, the class of 2020 ceremonies kicks off on May 15, at 9 a.m.…
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…
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…