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The Charger Bulletin

The Student News Source of the University of New Haven

The Charger Bulletin

The Student News Source of the University of New Haven

The Charger Bulletin

University workers gather at campus entrances, West Haven, April 11, 2024.

Union efforts reach new heights on campus

Mia Adduci, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2024

Unionized workers at the University of New Haven walked off the job Thursday, but called off a strike after reaching a tentative agreement with university officials. The union will vote whether to ratify...

Elisa D'Egidio speaking at her commencement, West Haven, December 15, 2021.

The risks and procedure of academic probation for students

Mikaela Motz, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

As students head into the most challenging part of the semester, more than a few may land on academic probation – which may seem like a daunting task to avoid but is imminently survivable. “The...

Westside Hall's main lounge, West Haven, March 24, 2024.

Disparities in dorm conditions at university raise concerns among students

Ashley Craig, Contributing Writer March 25, 2024

Westside Hall on the university's campus has a perfectly situated laundry room, a brightly-lit lounge and study areas with central air conditioning. Meanwhile, other dorms such as Bethel Hall lack elevators...

Sex toys collage.

Student complaint forces residential staff to halt distribution of sex toy incentives

Skylar Griffin, Sports Editor March 18, 2024

Last month, resident advisors in Forest Hills Apartments held an event in which they gave sex toys and condoms to residents. Handing out incentives for attendance is common for residential staff, resident...

Lack of sufficient commuter parking on campus forces extensive issues

Skylar Griffin, Sports Editor March 18, 2024

University of New Haven commuter students share a common complaint. There are not enough commuter parking spaces for the number of students who live off-campus and that situation is further snarled with...

Employees speak out at the rally, West Haven, Feb. 19, 2024.

University employees make waves in ongoing battle for new contract

Alexis Dawkins-Maldonado, Arts & Life Editor February 26, 2024

As negotiations for better pay, benefits and a signed union contract continue between the university and its dining and facilities workers, employees have taken two steps to spread awareness about their...

President Jens Frederiksen poses for his headshot, West Haven, Feb. 12, 2024.

President-elect Frederiksen discusses background, outlook for university under his leadership

Tyler Wells, Publisher February 19, 2024

He was born in Denmark, grew up in Luxembourg and lived throughout Europe, and Jens Frederiksen’s life has taken him well beyond those borders. He arrived in the United States 24 years ago on a tennis...

Associate Dean Michael Rossi poses for his headshot, West Haven, Feb. 15, 2024.

The retirement of Michael Rossi

Alexis Dawkins-Maldonado, Arts & Life Editor February 15, 2024

Associate Dean for Faculty and Curriculum Michael Rossi recently announced he would retire at the end of the 2024 spring semester. He announced his decision to the campus community via email. Rossi...

Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson speaking in Bucknall Theater, West Haven, Feb. 10, 2024.

Chief Justice sparks inspiration on second visit to campus

Mia Adduci, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2024

Bias is a growing issue in the legal system, Conn. Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson said last week to a packed Bucknall Theater. In fact, Robinson said the initial impression and implicit...

President Jens Frederiksen poses for his headshot, West Haven, Feb. 12, 2024.

University announces Jens Frederiksen as new president

Tyler Wells, Publisher February 12, 2024

On Monday, the University of New Haven announced Jens Frederiksen as the seventh president in university history. Frederiksen will formally take over the role at the end of the academic year, according...

Electric scooter on campus by Peterson Library, West Haven, Jan. 30, 2024.

University bans electric scooters from campus

Alexis Dawkins-Maldonado, Arts & Life Editor February 5, 2024

Students have been vocal about a recent university ban on electric scooters, both for and against the rule. These vehicles are the main source of travel and are especially popular with the university’s...

Sodexo workers and students at protest for Sodexo workers on Bartels patio, West Haven, Jan. 30, 2024.

Student stand in solidarity advocating for university employees

Alexis Dawkins-Maldonado, Arts & Life Editor February 5, 2024

Some university students have picked a side in the Sodexo employees and university facilities workers’ push for better working conditions. Last Tuesday, the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA)...

Unite HERE 217 and UNH Sodexo workers protest outside Marketplace, West Haven, Jan. 24, 2024.

Sodexo and facilities employees protest workers’ rights during student move-in

Alexis Dawkins-Maldonado, Arts & Life Editor January 29, 2024

Jan. 16 started like any other move-in day, with all students preparing to say goodbye to their families and move back to the university for the new semester. And it was a regular move-in day until the...

HIV/AIDS free testing hosted by NAACP at the German Club, West Haven, Dec. 5, 2023.

NAACP brings resources to students, offers free HIV testing

Alexis Dawkins-Maldonado, Arts & Life Editor December 12, 2023

On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the university’s NAACP branch hosted a three-hour HIV testing event in the German Club. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People works to host events that...

Members of the USGA e-board, West Haven, Sept. 22, 2023.

The goals, triumphs and touching moments of the 2023-24 USGA E-board

Presley DePugh, Arts & Life Editor December 11, 2023

All year, members of the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) are involved in the community. Students see USGA members at large-scale events such as Involvement Fairs, along with their own...

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