Dr. Ophelie Rowe-Allen Named Dean of Students
Beth Beaudry, Student Life Editor
July 24, 2020
The university recently announced Ophelie Rowe-Allen as the new dean of students and chief student affairs officer. Rowe-Allen replaced retiring dean of students, Rebecca Johnson, who had been with the university since 1980. “As the new Dean, I am looking forward to engaging with the campus communi...
University Launches Chargers Helping Chargers Fund
Corina Rodriguez, Managing Editor
April 23, 2020
In an email sent on Wednesday, Rebecca Johnson, university vice president for student affairs and dean of students, announced that the university has launched the Chargers Helping Chargers Fund "to provide assistance to those who are experiencing unexpected financial challenges.” The funding is...
Disparity in Remote Teaching Styles
Lindsay Guild, Contributing Writer
April 8, 2020
A common trend I have observed over these first few weeks of online classes is the increase in the amount of assignments students receive. Obviously, not all courses can be taught the same way online as in person, but is it fair to give students multiple assignments for one chapter they told to read...
University to Cut Employee Pay Rates and Refund Students: Estimates $10 Million in Losses
Jennifer Korn, Student Life Editor
March 29, 2020
In a recent email to faculty members, University President Steven Kaplan said the university expects to lose $10 million in room and board credits and refunds for the spring semester. The campus shut down earlier this month as a precaution against spreading COVID-19. The email was sent on March 25. “While...
University of New Haven Opens its Dorms to First Responders Amid COVID-19
Anna Downs, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2020
On Friday, University of New Haven announced it will open its residence halls to New Haven’s first responders as they fight the COVID-19 outbreak. Originally, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker asked officials at Yale University to open their dorms. Elicker told Yale’s president, Peter Salovey, that...
Opening the Pass/Fail Option
Beth Beaudry, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
After Pres. Kaplan announced that students will not be returning to campus because of the coronavirus, faculty and students have been adjusting to classes being transitioned online. Many students expressed concerns on social media about this change. A concern among students is how hands-on classes...
“My Time as a Charger”
Alex Cunkle, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
In March 2015, I knew I wanted to be a part of the Charger family and was lucky enough to be given that opportunity shortly after. I studied the culture before I came to the university. The Charger family was known for its successful performances within each sport. They excelled in all post-season play,...
Managing Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Amanda M. Castro, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
After news spread about the University of New Haven closing for the remainder of the spring semester, taking care of students’ mental health should be the university’s top priority during the coronavirus pandemic. Students are doing their best to cope with the stress and anxiety from the pandemic,...
BREAKING NEWS: Spring 2020 Commencement Exercises Postponed due to COVID-19
March 20, 2020
Below is a letter addressed to the class of 2020 that was shared by the University of New Haven Pres. Steven Kaplan Dear Members of the Class of 2020, I am writing to inform you that, in light of the unprecedented situation we are facing due to COVID-19, I have made the difficult decision to postpone...
Breaking News: University of New Haven Suspends All Classes Amid Conronvirus Concerns
March 9, 2020
Below is a statement sent to all University of New Haven faculty and students by U. New Haven Pres. Steven Kaplan. Dear Members of the University Community, Out of an abundance of caution, I have made the decision to suspend all in-person classes and exams through the remainder of the week, leading...
UPDATE: All Prato Study Abroad Students Returning to America Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Kayla Mutchler, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
UPDATED Mar. 1: All University of New Haven students studying at the Prato campus will be returning to the U.S. this coming week. An update from U. New Haven president, Steven Kaplan is expected later today. University of New Haven President Steven Kaplan announced in a Feb. 25 email that due to the...
Celebrating 100 Years at the University
Beth Beaudry, Staff Writer
February 22, 2020
When students returned to the University of New Haven for the spring semester, they were greeted by blue and gold banners across campus to celebrate the university's centennial. Milestones from the past 100 years: 1920: The New Haven YMCA College was added as a division of Yale campus. 1944:...
University Investigates Misconduct of Former Women’s Soccer Coach
Jennifer Korn, Student Life Editor
November 23, 2019
On Thursday, Stephen Kaplan, university president, sent a school email that said the university had hired an independent firm to investigate allegations against a former employee. Kaplan also asked that people come forward with information, if they had information. The employee was not named in the...
Mourning the Loss of University of New Haven Alum, Nicolette Dammacco-Charles
Jennifer Korn, Student Life Editor
September 25, 2019
Former University of New Haven student Nicolette Dammacco-Charles, of Massapequa, New York, died on Monday from complications of sickle cell thalassemia, an inherited blood disease. Ms. Dammacco-Charles was 25. Ms. Dammacco-Charles graduated from the University of New Haven in 2016 with a degree in c...
Women’s Basketball Goes 2-1 in Puerto Rico Clasico
Chris DiGeronimo, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Women’s basketball escaped the frigid weather over Thanksgiving weekend, as they traveled to tropical Puerto Rico to participate in the Puerto Rico Clasico. The team went 2-1 over the three-game tournament, and defeated Puerto Rico-Bayamon and Upper Iowa before losing to Central Oklahoma. The Ch...
