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The New Haven women’s basketball team wears “Black Lives Matter” shirts against the College of Staten Island, West Haven, Feb. 15, 2023.

WBB comes away with a last-second win, beats Staten Island 56-54

Tyler Wells and Christopher Elwell February 21, 2023

With seconds ticking down and the score tied, the ball was in Camryn DeBose’s hands. On the wing, she crossed over and lowered her shoulder into the defender in front of her. She drove through the...

MSA welcomes Judge Clifton Graves for a speech at the Myatt Center during Black History Month

Justin Coviello and Presley DePugh February 21, 2023

Black History Month events are ongoing throughout February, with the latest one being a speech from Judge Clifton Graves of New Haven, Conn. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) invited Graves to talk...

Virtual Black OURstory forum charges community into discussion

Mia Adduci, Student Life Editor February 22, 2022

Throughout the month of February, the University of New Haven community has organized a number of events to celebrate Black History Month (BHM). On Feb. 16, the Division for Student Affairs and Dean Ophelie...

Students perform at the winter showcase, West Haven, Feb. 12, 2022.

2022 Winter Showcase highlights cultural expression in university community

Saige Batza and Mia Adduci February 15, 2022

On Saturday night, the University of New Haven Music Industry Club (MIC) and Black Student Union (BSU) hosted an evening of music and dance performances to highlight cultural expression through the arts...

University community discusses interpretations of BHM

University community discusses interpretations of BHM

Stephen Gangi, Contributing Writer February 15, 2022

When you think of Black History Month (BHM), what is the first word that comes to mind? Is it a celebration, a time to recognize the achievements made throughout history? Is it remembrance, a time dedicated...

The American flag and the Black Lives Matter flag fly outside of the German Club, West Haven, Feb. 1, 2022.

Black Student Union hosts first campus Black Lives Matter flag raising

Mia Adduci, Student Life Editor February 8, 2022

On Feb. 1, members of the University of New Haven community gathered outside of the German Club to raise a Black Lives Matter flag for the first time in campus history. The event began with Dean of...

Students walk across the rainbow crosswalk, West Haven.

October marks national LGBTQ+ History month: Why should you care?

Mia Adduci, Contributing Writer October 5, 2021

October marks the peak of fall, from apple picking, to homecoming, all the way to Halloween. However, in the midst of all the red and orange of fall festivities, society tends to undermine the power of...

University NAACP continues to educate on campus

University NAACP continues to educate on campus

Beth Beaudry, Student Life Editor February 22, 2021

Since its establishment 121 years ago, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) remains America’s largest civil rights activist organization, expanding by over 2,200 branches,...

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Black community at University of New Haven speaks out about lack of Black faculty on campus

Amanda M. Castro, Managing Editor February 22, 2021

In a year where overwhelming racial unrest has taken place in the U.S. and in the University of New Haven’s own backyard, increasing faculty diversity has become a priority this year for college campuses...

Passing laws on hair discrimination can only do so much

Passing laws on hair discrimination can only do so much

Kristen Marcus, Opinion Editor February 22, 2021

Women and girls are taught that their hair is one of the most prized possessions they can have. Hair can represent beauty standards or religious beliefs that people stand by. However, society's standards...

Black history is more than just a month: It’s a reality

Black history is more than just a month: It’s a reality

Kiana White, Contributing Writer February 22, 2021

The month of February marks Black History Month, where African Americans and Black people around the United States take time to celebrate and acknowledge the unrecognized achievements of both the past...

Myatt Center & NAACP host Black History Month programs

Myatt Center & NAACP host Black History Month programs

Tiara Starks, Entertainment Editor February 22, 2021

February is Black History Month and the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion (MCDI) has been known for hosting and promoting a variety of events to help celebrate and educate students. Carrie Robinson...

Seven films to watch during Black History Month

Seven films to watch during Black History Month

Jada Clarke, Multimedia Editor February 22, 2021

Black History Month is a time to reflect on significant events in African American history and to celebrate the accomplishments made by the Black community. Here are seven movies you should check out. “The...

Who is Amanda Gorman?

Who is Amanda Gorman?

Amanda M. Castro, Managing Editor February 8, 2021

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s inauguration was filled with historic and inclusive moments, though it was Biden’s inaugural poet, 22-year-old Amanda Gorman, who captivated America with her poem that...

CDC Lets Stop HIV Together homepage

Feb. 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Tiara Starks and Jada Clarke February 7, 2021

During this year’s celebration of Black History Month, it is becoming important to acknowledge the issues that currently and historically plague the Black community. One issue has been turned into a...

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