Apple Event Coverage – Sept. 16, 2020
Tiara Starks, Entertainment Editor
September 16, 2020
On Sept. 16, Apple CEO Tim Cook virtually hosted a highly-anticipated annual Apple event titled “Time Flies.” The event was held to unveil upcoming releases of new mobile hardware and software updates to their current line of devices. Within the virtual event, Cook highlighted six major releases:...
10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Semester!
Kristen Marcus, Opinion Editor
August 31, 2020
We are going through a lot of changes on campus due to the pandemic, but now that we are back together on campus - socially distant - that does not mean that we still won’t have a great time. Here are 10 ways and/or things to do while you’re here to become an overall better student. Meet new people! Thi...
The Pros and Cons to COVID Campus Life
Kristen Marcus, Opinion Editor
August 31, 2020
Campus life as we know it is drastically different now. We’re wearing masks all day (with good reason) and have to walk through an actual maze to eat in the dining halls. In addition to that, students are put into groups to attend class, on alternating days; remembering which group you’re in on that...
Helpful Tips for Perfect Skin this Season
Thalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
With fall weather finally here and winter weather rearing its head, your skin may be starting to change. It is very important to make changes to your skincare routine as the seasons change. Although you may feel your current skin routine may be what works best, with colder temperatures comes differe...
Fall Fair Preview
Anna Downs, Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2018
With the fall season in full swing, here are some fairs and festivals happening in New Haven County to help get you in the spirit. Bethany Harvest Festival and Food Trucks: Sunday, Oct. 7 at 696 Amity Road, Bethany. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be live music, a craft fair, and more in a...
Connecticut Voted 5th Worst State for Road Rage
Victoria Cagley, Contributing Writer
October 2, 2018
Connecticut has ranked fifth out of a list of 32 states with the worst road rage, according to Auto Insurance Center. In a recent data analysis on fatal injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes, Auto Insurance Center reported that a significant portion of those fatal crashes happened because of road rage. However,...
Counseling Center Saw Increase in Wait Times Last Semester
Glenn Rohrbacker, Editor in Chief
January 23, 2018
Peter Agliata goes to counseling and psychological services weekly. Well, he tries to. But to go there, Agliata, a senior at the University of New Haven, along with other students, has faced longer than normal wait times for appointments this semester; sometimes up to two weeks were needed to see his counse...
For AIDS Awareness Month, New Treatments Show Promise
Karina Krul, Student Life Editor
December 5, 2017
The treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS is evolving every day, and at the forefront of that is pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP is a medication, under the name Truvada, which is taken by HIV-negative people at high-risk for contraction of HIV. It prevents the virus from attaching...
Symposium Examines Success of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Everett Bishop, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
The University of New Haven’s Communication and eLearning Departments held a symposium Friday, Oct. 20. The symposium took place inside of the Bartels Student Dining Room and examined the recent success of virtual and augmented reality (VR & AR) in regards to education and storytelling. The idea ...
10 Spooky Things to Do on a Budget
Quiana Criales, Contributing Writer
October 26, 2017
Let’s face it, the whole month of October is used to celebrate Halloween. Are you on a low budget and feel like you cannot fully enjoy the holiday? With overpriced haunted houses and hayrides, how are college students supposed to enjoy Halloween? Over this much needed fall break, consider some of th...
Social Media: A New Way To Communicate
Alessia Bicknese, Opinion Editor
October 17, 2017
Want to know what catches the millennial’s eye? Follows, likes, and retweets. The newest iPhone glued to perfectly manicured hands, a 17-year-old posing on Instagram in risqué ensembles, and filters that seamlessly accentuate flirty eyes and puckered lips. These are the traits of a flawless monster: th...
Students Say Goodbye to AIM
Nelson Vandenburgh, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2017
After 20 years of being in service, AOL has decided to shut down their AOL instant messenger service, also known as AIM. Vice President of Oath, (AOL’s new name) Michael Albers, wrote in a blog, “AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate...
Solving a Crisis With a Text
Glenn Rohrbacker, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2017
In a personal crisis, people often turn to a trusted friend, family member, coworker, or therapist, but unfortunately, they can not always be there. Crisis Text Line is a free 24/7 service available to those in a personal crisis. Someone can text their hotline number with a simple message, enterin...
