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WorldFest 2015 Celebrates Global Diversity, Multiculturalism at UConn

March 9, 2015

By Reid DiRenzo & Jennifer Jaramillo The Polish Cultural Society stood out among the crowd in their traditional Polish attire. (Photo by Santiago Pelaez) Students, families and local community members...

Behind the Scenes: UConn Formula SAE

The News Desk

March 9, 2015

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The UConn Society of Automotive Engineers designs, manufactures and races a high-performance Formula-style vehicle every year. Get a behind-the-scenes look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWxRHHx...

Hillary Clinton presents on her No Ceilings Project

The News Desk

March 9, 2015

Headlines, News

https://soundcloud.com/whusnews/hillary-clinton-presents-on-her-no-ceilings-project Hillary Clinton chooses to call attention on the international progress made for and by women and girls at an event for her N...

Tehran to Allow Nuclear Inspectors

The News Desk

March 9, 2015

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Iranian state television has announced that inspectors will be allowed in Marivan, a site long suspected of running high-explosive experiments capable of initiating a nuclear charge. The 50th anniversary of "...

UConn students raise over $560,000 at HuskyTHON for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

The News Desk

March 9, 2015

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In the first few hours of HuskyTHON, one parent remarked that he thinks the event gets better and better every year. Leo Yanez, father to a patient at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, said on Saturday the...

US Ambassador Mark Lippert Doing Well, Plans To Return To Work ASAP

The News Desk

March 5, 2015

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https://soundcloud.com/whusnews/us-ambassador-mark-lippert-to-return-to-work-asap U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert, who was attacked in South Korea this morning, is doing better and says he will return to work ASA...

Husky Point of View: What did you learn in class today?

Ryan King

March 5, 2015

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXeuhRQeSqA On this week's "Husky Point of View," UConn students share what they learned in school that day...if they can remember. Video and Edit by Pat MacArthur. Reporting by...

U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert Stabbed in Seoul

The News Desk

March 5, 2015

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U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert was stabbed in South Korea this morning. You can hear WHUS News Updates weekdays at 9am and 5pm on 91.7FM and whus.org. ...

Undergraduate Senate Considers Bill to Support Marijuana Legalization

The News Desk

March 4, 2015

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By Charlie Smart Senator Eliza Conrad asks Tyler Williams a question regarding the legislation. (Photo by Charlie Smart) The debate over marijuana prohibition has seen a dramatic shift in recent years with...

Israelis Support Netanyahu’s Address to Congress

The News Desk

March 4, 2015

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https://soundcloud.com/whusnews/israelis-support-netanyahus-address-to-congress Opinion polls in Israel show a slight bump for Prime Minister Netanyahu's party after his address to Congress on Tuesday. A coal ...