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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

Second Annual Fit Week

Samantha Mathewson October 16, 2013

The second annual FITWEEK took place in the Greater New Haven and Fairfield Counties of Connecticut at local gyms Sept. 30 – Oct. 6. This event encouraged local residents to try something new and turn...

Interview with Ra Ra Riot’s Rebecca Zeller

Elissa Sanci October 16, 2013

Ra Ra Riot, an indie rock band, started off at Syracuse University in 2006. Shortly after their creation, the band moved to New Haven to get their start. Nearly eight year later, they’re back; Ra...

Crowning of Miss America

Emily McGinty September 25, 2013

On September 15, a new Miss America was crowned. Nina Davuluri’s journey to the title, however, started almost a year ago. To better understand pageants, there are two televised beauty pageants:...

A New Physical Ability Test for Potential Firefighters

Samantha Mathewson February 20, 2013

The University of New Haven’s fire science program provides an advanced technical background for students, but are they not preparing them enough? Although the city says it has no plan on following...

College of Crime Fighting

Katerina Sperl February 14, 2013

The education level of police is constantly changing. A couple of decades ago, few police officers ever attended college. Today, the large amounts of criminal justice majors contribute to having more disciplined,...

Yale Invests $100,000 in West Haven Schools

Kerri Zbodula December 5, 2012

Yale University in New Haven, Conn., made the decision that they want to help contribute to nearby schools to improve local education. They announced on Tuesday that they would invest $100,000 in West...

Shelter Believes Help from Churches could “Rid” City of Homelessness

Sara J Dufort November 28, 2012

In any city, there are citizens that are homeless and looking for a place to stay warm during the coldest months of the year. It is a problem that plagues every urban area, as there is never enough space...

Obama Enlisting A-List to Act as Surrogates

The Associated Press November 7, 2012

CINCINNATI (AP) — President Barack Obama is counting on former President Bill Clinton and Bruce Springsteen, top surrogates for his campaign, to carry his message. But he also has enlisted an army of...

Older CBS Shows Coming to Pay Service Hulu Plus

The Associated Press November 7, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Older CBS shows like “Medium” and “Numb3rs” are coming to the $8-per-month online video service Hulu Plus. Monday’s deal falls short of what other broadcast networks provide....

Aerosmith Plays Free Outdoor Concert in Boston

The Associated Press November 7, 2012

BOSTON (AP) — Thousands of Aerosmith fans watched the band perform on Monday in front of the building in Boston where they once lived. People hung out windows, crowded fire escapes and stood on roofs...

It’s Time for Women to Take Charge!

Jenn Harrington October 24, 2012

Yale’s World Fellows Program hosted a panel, “How to Nurture Women Leaders: A Global Conversation,” at Yale university on Tuesday, Oct. 9, to discuss the need for women to adopt leadership roles...

New Haven Fed Up With Violence in the City

Lesha Daley October 24, 2012

New Haven residents are outraged with the escalating violent activity that is happening in their neighborhoods every day. The recent shooting of a toddler in the middle of the afternoon has infuriated...

New Boathouse Aims to Revitalize New Haven Harbor

Samantha Mathewson October 17, 2012

In 1843, the first collegiate crew organization in the United States was created by a group of Yale students, and competitive rowing soon became a fundamental part of New Haven’s culture. The...

West Haven Drug Bust: $3 Million Worth of Marijuana Seized

Kerri Zbodula October 17, 2012

Early this month, authorities detained 360 pounds of marijuana and tens of thousands of dollars worth of growth equipment in West Haven, Conn. Police had achieved a search and seizure warrant on Wednesday,...

The Vice Presidential Face-Off

Ana Abraham October 17, 2012

With the 2012 presidential election literally just weeks away, the American public faces a very important choice between two very different men. The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama...

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