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Focus on Local Goods Prevented Worst of Egg Shortage, Says UConn Dining Representative

September 21, 2015

Listen to the story below. By Helen Stec A national egg shortage has erupted as a result of the worst outbreak of avian influenza in U.S. history. Over 48 million birds have been affected si...

UConn Students Hold Vigil for Victims of Charleston Church Shooting

Charlie Smart

September 21, 2015

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Listen to the story below. By Alyssa Hughes This Thursday, the University of Connecticut’s African American Cultural Center held a vigil of remembrance for the victims of the Charleston chur...

“SlutWalk” Aims to End Victim Blaming in Rape Cases

The News Desk

September 19, 2015

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Listen to the story below. By John Ewen Students at the University of Connecticut marched along Fairfield Way on Friday, chanting messages and carrying signs in a rally to end victim blaming i...

UConn Student Government Passes Statement Opposing Two Sexual Assault Bills

Charlie Smart

September 18, 2015

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Listen to the story below. By Jackie Filson The University of Connecticut Undergraduate Student Government passed a statement of position Wednesday night in opposition to two congressional b...

Unsorted Packages Cause Delays in UConn Mailrooms

Charlie Smart

September 17, 2015

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Listen to the story below. By Charlie Smart Residential mailrooms at the University of Connecticut are backed up with a high volume of unsorted packages. Freshman Evenson Andre said Monda...

Will a 5 Mile Pipeline Help With UConn’s Growing Water Needs?

The News Desk

September 14, 2015

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Listen to the story below. By Helen Stec In July, the town of Mansfield issued a water conservation alert mandating certain measures for University of Connecticut water customers, including ...

New Recreation Facility Set to Replace Connecticut Commons Residence Halls

The News Desk

September 11, 2015

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Listen to the story below. By Máiréad Loschi An email announcement sent Thursday morning by Undergraduate Student Government President Rachel Conboy unveiled the planned location for the ne...

University of Connecticut Breaks Ground on New Science Building

The News Desk

September 11, 2015

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Listen to the story below. By Alyssa Hughes This Wednesday, the University of Connecticut held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Engineering and Science building expected to occupy the S...

Baltimore Judge Expected to Make Decision on Location of Freddie Gray Trial

The News Desk

September 10, 2015

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Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams is expected to make a decision on the location of the Freddie Gray trial and House Republicans make a last-minute attempt to derail the Iran nuclear deal. You...

Pope Francis speaks to the U.N. and Hungary’s Refugee initiative

The News Desk

September 10, 2015

Headlines, News

You can hear WHUS News updates weekdays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on 91.7 FM and online at whus.org. This report contains information from the associated press. Image Credit: Aleteia Image Department / Cre...