Voting Begins This Week for New USG Comptroller
Richa Jain and Priyanka Thakkar are the nominees for this semester for the new USG Comptroller position. They held a debate in the Student Union Commons.
Comedian Nikki Glaser Performs at UCONN To Non-Stop Laughter From The Crowd
Stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser performed to over 400 people at the University of Connecticut Student Union Theatre on Friday, Feb. 2. Her event was a hit - the audience could be heard roaring with laughter for the entirety of the show.
Residential Life Door Decals Spark Conversation on Gender Identity
Resident Advisors at the University of Connecticut signed an open letter at the start of the semester addressing concerns over a decision made by the university’s Residential Life office to remove a pronouns section on new door decals in residential life buildings.
Conservative Speaker Ben Shapiro To Visit Storrs on Jan. 24
The University of Connecticut College Republicans have invited Ben Shapiro, a conservative political commentator, to speak on Jan. 24 in the Rome Ballroom just a few months after the club’s last guest, Lucian Wintrich, was involved in an altercation on campus.
UConn Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs 5th Annual Care Package Drive
The UConn Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs has initiated its 5th Annual Care Package Drive and will be collecting food, clothing, and other items until December 8th.
Souls of Zion Sparks Mental Revolution With Reggae Music
Souls of Zion began as an idea of individuals coming together to express thoughts and ideas through song. The band, comprised of a lead singer, one to two guitarists, two drummers, and occasional back-up singers, is now the sound behind the album Mental Revolution with a message for all who listen.
Photo Gallery: Students Host Tarang Diwali Celebrations
By Conor Merchant
Undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Connecticut celebrated the Hindu festival Tarang Diwali last week, drawing in more than one thousand spectators and performers. Peop...
International Night: Students Take Visitors Around the World
By Jailynn Vidro
STORRS – The sound of beating drums filled the University of Connecticut's Rome Ballroom as hundreds of guests poured into a room covered with flags from countries all over the globe Thurs...
Young Voters Silent in Mansfield Local Elections
With the local elections taking place this past Tuesday in Storrs-Mansfield, the expectation for some was that students would get more involved in the voting process. After all, the undergraduate population makes up a large portion of Mansfield.
Seniors Farmers Market Nutritional Program Halted
The Storrs Farmers’ Market is a small place where Mansfield residents have a strong bond with their vendors.