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Facts of Maxcy Hall

Facts of Maxcy Hall

Jennifer Korn, Student Life Editor October 29, 2019

Opened in 1909 as the third location of the New Haven County Temporary Home for Dependent and Neglected Children. It housed up to 300 children and also provided them with classrooms, recreation, an...

Halloween Story Contest Winner "Today is Halloween"

Halloween Story Contest Winner “Today is Halloween”

Leah Sanderson, Contest Winner October 29, 2019

Jim Peterson woke up to the incessant buzzing of his doorbell. Today was  Halloween, the one night of the year that he dreaded the most. He tried to avoid it by leaving the lights off outside of his house...

University of New Haven Campus Police Squad Car

Halloween Safety Tips

Jennifer Korn, Student Life Editor October 29, 2019

Halloween-themed parties are meant to celebrate the holiday, but there are precautions that students should look out for. The University of New Haven’s public safety department offers resources to ensure...

Youth Political Participation at an All-Time Low

Youth Political Participation at an All-Time Low

Amanda M. Castro, Contributing Writer October 26, 2019

Political participation and voter turnout among young people are at an all-time low. According to civicyouth.org, the national voter turnout in the United States 2016 presidential election was 46%. Similarly,...

Test Optional Policy: An Admissions Process without Standardized Tests

Test Optional Policy: An Admissions Process without Standardized Tests

Madeleine Orcales, Contributing Writer October 26, 2019

The University of New Haven has joined a national movement and implemented a test-optional admissions policy.  Moving forward, the admissions process at the university will no longer require most prospective...

Hazell Nut is Back, and Better Than Ever

Hazell Nut is Back, and Better Than Ever

Erin Cuomo, Opinion Editor October 24, 2019

Since 2007, Hazell Nut Café in Maxcy Hall has provided students with dollar coffee, personal pizzas and freshly-baked pastries. I have had my fair share of Maxcy Paninis, Blazing Saddles pizzas, and...

Pre-Production of Student Film "Divine" Begins

Pre-Production of Student Film “Divine” Begins

Kayla Mutchler, Entertainment Editor October 24, 2019

Film production II, taught by professor Paul Falcone, are producing the student film “Divine,” with auditions in New Haven and New York City beginning this month. Filming will take place Nov. 15-17....

National Coming Out Day Celebrated on Campus

National Coming Out Day Celebrated on Campus

Amanda M. Castro, Contributing Writer October 24, 2019

National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is every year on Oct. 11, and the University of New Haven’s Office of Residential Life, with the help of the student organizations PRIDE (People Rejoicing In Diversity...

Alumni Discuss Working on the "Joker"

Alumni Discuss Working on the “Joker”

Charger Bulletin Staff October 14, 2019

Both Timothy Metzer, class of ‘85, and the University of New Haven communication, film, and media studies program have come a long way in 34 years. Metzger is a production designer who has worked...

School Shootings are a Tragedy, not a Fashion Statement

School Shootings are a Tragedy, not a Fashion Statement

Madeleine Orcales, Contributing Writer October 9, 2019

Last month, American fashion label, Bstroy, unveiled a line of sweatshirts during New York Fashion Week that sparked national outrage.  The show included four models wearing layered ensembles with...

Triple E Threat

Triple E Threat

Beth Beaudry, Contributing Writer October 8, 2019

While the state waits for the first frost to kill virus-carrying mosquitoes, the University of New Haven is taking steps to protect students from the  Eastern Equine Encephalitis, also known as EEE. EEE...

Student-Run Petition to Remove Sodexo Arises on Campus

Student-Run Petition to Remove Sodexo Arises on Campus

Lauren Fligg, Contributing Writer October 8, 2019

A petition at gopetition.com is asking for the removal of Sodexo, the Paris-based food service franchise currently serving University of New Haven. The petition has become popular on Instagram and in...

Flu Season: What does Health Services Offer?

Flu Season: What does Health Services Offer?

Hannah Providence, Contributing Writer October 8, 2019

With flu season approaching, the Office of Health Services will offer free flu shots with the appropriate insurance. The office is doing its part to make sure students and staff are prepared by encouraging...

Homecoming Football Game

Homecoming Football Game

Lyndsay Miller, Contributing Writer October 8, 2019

A flow of touchdowns in the first half put the Chargers on top of the Pace Setters for the 11th time in a row. New Haven has been struggling in the red zone all season, but they managed to convert on major...

Does High School Prepare Students for University?

Does High School Prepare Students for University?

Beth Beaudry, Contributing Writer October 1, 2019

The transition from high school to college is taxing for many students. The workload is heavier and the classes are more challenging. While high schools strive to prepare students for this academic leap,...

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