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UConn Fans welcome basketball with First Night

October 25, 2019

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On a brisk Friday evening, University of Connecticut basketball fans packed Gampel Pavilion to celebrate the season’s kickoff in three weeks. This annual tradition known as “First Night” featured a “selfie...

First Night brings energy and excitement to Gampel

Kara Murray

October 25, 2019

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On Friday, October 18, hundreds of UConn students and fans alike packed the seats of Gampel Pavilion to kick off the upcoming 2019-2020 men and women's basketball season. The night started with an electrify...

UConn’s Fridays For Future continues to fight for climate justice

The News Desk

October 24, 2019

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On Friday, Oct. 18, UConn Fridays for Future held their fourth sit-in in President Thomas Katsouleas’s office. The climate justice group expressed intention to hold weekly sit-ins until their demands are met, and has held strong to that commitment since the initial climate strike on Sept. 20.

Jess Guilbeaux talks Queer Eye, Activism, and Identity at Rainbow Center Annual Keynote

The News Desk

October 23, 2019

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By Maria Shah On Monday, October 7th, 2019, the Rainbow Center held their annual keynote speaker event to kick off LGBTQIA History month. This year’s speaker was Jess Guilbeaux, who was feature...

Bicycle Talk Episode 172

Ron Manizza

October 21, 2019

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October 16th 2019 Bicycle Talk Episode 172 Ron returns after 2 weeks away due to illness. Ron’s Rant: Are you alternative transportation friendly? Quotes from MOTHERLOAD Documentary on ...

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

The News Desk

October 18, 2019

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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. ...