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A Push for Change in Campus Carry Law to Deter Rape

April 11, 2015

By Mairead Loschi A recent New York Times article reported on the push that gun rights groups have made to change campus carry laws. Advocates for gun rights are proposing an effort to allow firearms on ...

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Second Phase of Trial Begins April 21

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April 10, 2015

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Mexico mining company robbed of $8.5 million in gold and over 100 people tested HIV positive in Indianapolis. https://soundcloud.com/whusnews/dzhokhar-tsarnaev-second-phase-of-trial-begins-april-21 photo cred...

Student Org Spotlight: The UConn Woodsmen

The News Desk

April 10, 2015

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCfJyD5-GAQ Meet UConn's timber sports team. The UConn Woodsmen compete in events modeled after the work of real lumberjacks which run the gamut from chopping to sawing to climb...

President Obama Expected to Make Historic Encounter with Cuban President

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April 10, 2015

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President Obama travels to Panama and a shooting at the Census Bureau. This and more from WHUS News. You can hear WHUS News updates weekdays at 9:00am and 5:00pm on 91.7 WHUS and online at whus.org. photo c...

Montreal University Students Clash Over Class Boycotts, Budget Cuts

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April 9, 2015

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https://soundcloud.com/whusnews/montreal-university-students-clash-during-budget-cuts-protest University of Montreal students are clashing over whether to boycott classes due to severe budget cuts. Oklahoma ho...

China’s Thirst for Personal Vehicles Increases

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April 9, 2015

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Sales of SUVs and other vehicles skyrocketing in China, Iran's leadership is hesitant about nuclear deal, and artifacts from King Kamehameha II's royal yacht will be displayed in Hawaii. You can hear WHUS Ne...

UConn Students Discuss Affirmative Action and Its Role on College Campuses

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April 9, 2015

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By Alyssa Hughes During a discussion held by the organization METAS (Mentoring, Educating, and Training for Academic Success) and the “I Am Enough” Campaign, hall directors and students split into groups to di...

UConn Spirit Rock Defaced to Alter Phrase “Black Lives Matter”

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April 8, 2015

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By Alyssa Davanzo At 8:30 on Monday night Resident Assistants for Social Justice Education painted the spirit rock across from the North Parking Garage with the phrases “Black Lives Matter” and “Racism: In S...

Netanyahu Worries about Iran’s Nuclear Plans

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April 8, 2015

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Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, expresses concern over Iran's ability to quickly build a nuclear weapon. Police officers in Charleston, South Carolina will soon be required to wear body cameras, f...

Three American Troops Wounded by Fire from an Afghan Soldier

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April 8, 2015

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An Afghan soldier opened fire on US troops in the compound of the provincial governor in Jalalabad, wounding three before being shot dead. This and more from WHUS News. You can hear WHUS News updates weekday...