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Fall Fun: 8 Things Connecticut College Students Can Do This October
The Recorder
As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to change colors, Connecticut offers plenty of ways to embrace the fall season. From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, and corn mazes to fall festivals, college students looking for something to do off campus have plenty of options this October. Here are some fall activities worth checking...
CSU-AAUP Pushes for Expanded Finish Line Funding
The Recorder
The Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) is advocating for expanded access to Connecticut’s Finish Line Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students transitioning from community college to a bachelor’s degree. CSU-AAUP represents faculty from Central, Southern, Eastern and Western Connecticut State
Students Bring Fall and Halloween Spirit Into Their Dorms
The Recorder
As temperatures drop and the leaves change at Central Connecticut State University, students are bringing the same fall feeling indoors. Whether they prefer a cozy autumn look or go all out for Halloween, decorating gives students a simple way to turn a standard dorm into a space that feels like their own. For Central junior...
Japanese Language and Learning Club Offers Space for Growth and Development
The Recorder
The Central Connecticut State University Japanese Language and Learning Club offers a space to learn the Japanese language beyond the classroom. The Japanese Language and Learning Club was founded four or five years ago by a former CCSU student who wanted to create a communal space for learning Japanese. It meets on Mondays from 4:30-6...
Affordability Top of Mind for Central Voters as November Election Approaches
The Recorder
A recent Quinnipiac University poll found that the economy and cost of living is the number one reason Connecticut voters are heading to the polls this November for the gubernatorial race between incumbent Ned Lamont and challenging Republican Ryan Fazio. Young voters on Central’s campus find themselves agreeing with the result of this poll, as...
Dr. Kimberly Kostelis to Lead CCSU Day-to-Day Operations Following Toro’s Resignation
The Recorder
Dr. Kimberly Kostelis, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Central Connecticut State University, will oversee the university’s day-to-day operations during its upcoming leadership transition, according to a campus-wide announcement sent Wednesday. The move follows the departure of university president Dr. Zulma R. Toro, who announced Wednesday
Central Volleyball Player Subjected to Racial Heckling at Fairfield
The Recorder
The Central Women’s Volleyball team took part in the Fairfield Invitational from Sept. 17-19 for a three-game series against the host school, Middle Tennessee, and Brown. However, the biggest story to come out of the invitational for the Blue Devils was not the play on the court, as the team went 0-3 on the weekend....
President Toro Steps Down Amid Investigation
The Recorder
In a campus-wide email sent out Wednesday morning, Central Connecticut State University President Zulma R. Toro announced that she will be stepping down from her role. “This morning, I have communicated to Interim Chancellor Natalie Braswell my decision to step down, effective today at the conclusion of the day,” Toro said. Toro expressed gratitude for...
Faculty Union Calls for Broader CSCU Reform Following Investigations into Maduko, Toro
The Recorder
CSU-AAUP provided a statement to CCSU faculty on Sept. 21 calling for a deeper examination of the CSCU system and Board of Regents. The statement calls for widespread changes following failures identified in the handling of sexual harassment allegations against former interim Chancellor John Maduko. The faculty union argues that all allegations in the...
BREAKING NEWS: New Allegations on CCSU President Toro
The Recorder
The following information is from a source close to the investigation on CCSU President Zulma Toro. This information is alleged and is being investigated at this time. The Recorder has reached out to the CSCU Office of Compliance and is awaiting a response. On Sept. 17, 2026, The Recorder received a tip stating that two...
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