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Beth Macy speaks on the opioid crisis for UConn’s Suicide Prevention Week

October 18, 2019

By Sophia Scorziello On Thursday, September 26, journalist and author Beth Macy spoke at the University of Connecticut to bring awareness to an epidemic that is killing more than 130 Americans every day...

Honors Across State Borders to hold first hike fundraiser

Kara Murray

October 17, 2019

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On October 26, 2019, Honors Across State Borders (HASB) will host their first Hike For HASB fundraiser at the UConn Forest. A service initiative of about 50 students, HASB dedicates their efforts to tac...

March to End Victim Blaming supports survivors of assault

The News Desk

October 16, 2019

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By Olivia Hickey This was one of the chants that filled the University of Connecticut’s Storrs Campus during the ninth annual March to End Victim Blaming.The event was Hosted by Revolution Against Rape ...

Cameron Kasky talks activism, mental health at UConn

The News Desk

October 15, 2019

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By Grace McFadden On Monday, September 30, the Leadership Legacy Speaker Series hosted March For Our Lives co-founder and youth activist Cameron Kasky in a conversation about his work within the gun ref...

UConn Students “Swipe Out” Hunger

Shira Tall

October 14, 2019

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On Wednesday, October 16, University of Connecticut students will have the opportunity to donate a meal plan flex pass to UConn Swipes, Willimantic No Freeze Shelter, and the Covenant Soup Kitchen. ...

Poster series teaches students the importance of asking for pronouns

The News Desk

October 7, 2019

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By Dharani Rangthale University of Connecticut’s Rainbow Center has recently put out a series of posters that inform people how to respectfully use gender-neutral pronouns, how to ask someone for their ...

Student Health and Wellness provides subscription boxes to students

Shira Tall

September 27, 2019

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Modeled after popular subscription services, UConn Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) has created a subscription service that delivers boxes of safer sex supplies to students living on campus. Cassy Setzle...

Chai Time discusses the rise of vaping

The News Desk

September 26, 2019

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By Maria Shah “I feel like starting off with-- it’s okay if people are vaping and understanding their full situation”. “It’s bad for you.” “I just, yeah like, I know a lot of kids who want to quit...

Students strike to demand climate change action

Kara Murray

September 24, 2019

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On Friday, Sept. 20, a crowd of University of Connecticut students gathered on the Student Union Lawn to hold a climate strike, taking part in the Global Climate Strikes that were occurring throughout the ...

Bicycle Talk Episode 170

Ron Manizza

September 23, 2019

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September 18th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 170 Ron’s Rant: What’s your excuse? Accountability. Why can’t you ride your bike or give yourself an hour for your health? How about commuting to work on your bike? ...