Bicycle Talk Episode 157
June 19th Bicycle Talk Episode 157
Ron’s Rant:Where’s my bike lane? Do you have a critical intersection a section of road that needs attention? What are you doing about it in your community? On a positive s...
Bicycle Talk June 12th
June 12th Bicycle Talk
Ron’s Rand: “You People” Being judged by what other’s do. Positive Side: Farm to fork rondo season 2019! Shout out to local rider / Commuter. Maintenance Minute: Negotiating dir...
Take Back the Night empowers victim-survivors of sexual violence
On April 17, 2019, at about 7 p.m., roughly 70 students gathered in the Student Union Ballroom for an evening of empowerment and healing. Described as such by the Women’s Center, Take Back the Night is an annual event for victim-survivors of sexual violence, created in collaboration between the Violence Against Women Prevention Program (VAWPP) and the Women’s Center.
TPUSA Campus Clash Tour steers clear of violence at UConn Storrs
By Kate Ariano
History did not repeat itself here at the University of Connecticut on Tuesday, April 9 when conservative speakers from Turning Point USA came to campus for violence was completely avoide...
Keynote Speaker Demetrius Harmon tells UConn students they are not alone at third annual NAACP Image Awards
UConn's NAACP chapter celebrated black excellence on campus. The event consisted of music, food, speeches and student performances from Praise Dance Ministry to Voices of Freedom.
Founder of #MeToo Movement, Tarana Burke: ‘You Have Power Now.’
On April 10, civil rights activist Tarana Burke spoke at Jorgensen about the #MeToo movement, having empathy for sexual harassment survivors, and her life as an activist.
Burke was invited to the Unive...
Officer Tildy Bridges Gap between Student Body and UConn Police
As it happens, the Jonathans are not the only top dogs on campus. Officer Tildy, the UConn police department community outreach dog, has joined the ranks as one of the most esteemed pups on campus.
MESA Seeks Middle Eastern Cultural Center at UConn Storrs
This story is about how the efforts of people like Middle Eastern Students Association President Susan Naseri may bring another cultural center to UConn.
David Hogg talks gun violence, voting at UConn
Student activist David Hogg spoke at the University of Connecticut on March 4 as part of UConn’s spring 2019 Metanoia, the theme of which is Youth for Change.
Franchesca Ramsey Opens Women’s Herstory Month
On March 4, 2019, Franchesca Ramsey opened Women’s Herstory Month with a discussion on privilege and intersectionality. She began her lecture with a story called “Sometimes You’re a Caterpillar”, an extend...