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Why Ending a War May Be the Toughest Mission of All
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Exiting a war is often harder than entering one. As the United States faces an ongoing conflict with Iran, history shows that leaving a war may be more difficult than fighting it. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are clear examples of unclear goals, a lack of exit strategies and prolonged conflict that the United States enters. The...
Connecticut Bill Aims to Expand Access to Paid Internships
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As Connecticut lawmakers advance a bill to expand paid internships, the question is whether career-building experience is truly accessible to students who cannot afford to work for free. The proposal, H.B. 5478, is meant to expand access to paid internships by giving businesses incentives and creating more opportunities for students, especially those with fi
Central Adds Two Guards Through the Transfer Portal
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After a disappointing end to the 2025-26 season with a first-round Northeast Conference Tournament exit to the Wagner Seahawks, the Blue Devils wasted no time announcing two new transfer portal additions on April 27. The first of the pair is Victor Payne. Payne is a 6-foot-4 guard who spent his first two years at NEC...
NEC Champions Once Again
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New Britain, Conn. — Every stride is meticulously crafted through repetition and focus. Finish lines are only the beginning, and for the men and women of Central Connecticut State University’s Track and Field team, every time their spikes hit the blazing red track, they radiate greatness and assure silverware. Hosting the Northeast Conference (NEC) Outdoor T
In Times of Dragons: A Review
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Art pop rock icon and piano prodigy Tori Amos is back with her eighteenth studio album ‘In Times of Dragons’. The album’s background is that of a metaphorical fairytale set in the present day; with the fictionized version of Tori as a heroine fighting the ‘dragons’ in power that are burning down democracy and our normal way of...
CCSU’s “In Pieces” Tackles Romance and Heartbreak
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“In Pieces” explores the trials and tribulations of romance and relationships to ask if it’s worth pursuing. Performed in Central Connecticut State University’s Black Box Theatre in Maloney Hall, this sung-through musical follows eight people in the New York City area as they navigate the tumultuous nature of their relationships over the years. Hunter (Antho
ALPR cameras at CCSU raise concerns over surveillance, data access
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On April 22, posts on the anonymous campus app Fizz alerted Central Connecticut State University students to the presence of four automatic license plate reader cameras around campus. The posts, which included maps of camera locations and information about the company providing the technology, quickly spread among students, some of whom said they were unawar
Another Day, Another Search for A CSCU Chancellor…
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Interim chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, O. John Maduko, resigned after an investigation was launched into a complaint filed on April 24. Maduko stepped into the role in July 2025 after former chancellor Terrence Cheng was found to have used university funds for personal expenses following a state audit. The resignation marks...
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie… Banger or Buns
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Rapper A Boogie Wit da Hoodie performed at Central Connecticut State University on April 25, drawing a large crowd of students eager for a night of live music. While the concert generated excitement across campus, student reactions were mixed, with many citing long wait times, confusion over venue policies and delays in the artist’s appearance. ...
Letter From The Editor
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Dear reader, With the end of the semester looming and new beginnings on the horizon, I want to take a moment to appreciate the legacies Central Connecticut State University has created. From a student-run newspaper that has served the Central community for more than 30 years, to the athletics department continuing to facilitate championship-level teams...
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