For nearly two decades, the professor and museum director has introduced students and visitors to the idea that anything can be a puppet.
Tran Chau
Tran is a reporting intern at CT Mirror. She lives in New York and is a rising senior at Wesleyan University, majoring in East Asian Studies. As a Mellon Mays Scholar, she has conducted research on Vietnam, focusing on themes of identity, patriotism, and collective expression. After taking a course in data journalism, she developed a strong interest in journalism and its ability to inform and directly impact the public. She is passionate about connecting with people through interviews and contributing to the community through meaningful storytelling.
Posted inEducation
Trump administration sues CT over in-state tuition for undocumented students
The suit challenges CT laws that allow immigrant students lacking permanent legal status to receive in-state tuition, financial assistance.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
One field, many uses: A mowing question in Durham
Bobolinks migrate to CT in the spring and nest in public fields marked for mowing, putting farmers at odds with bird watchers.
Posted inJustice
CT prisons to end in-cell restraint in settlement with civil rights groups
The settlement with ACLU and DRCT resolves a yearslong case challenging DOC’s use of in-cell restraints on people with mental illness.
Posted inHousing
Lamont pledges eviction reform as tenants, lawmakers condemn corporate landlord
Gov. Ned Lamont joined a group of tenants and lawmakers in Hartford to call on Alpha Capital to improve conditions at its properties.
Posted inPolitics
CT officials rebut president’s claims about stolen elections
Days after President Trump fanned doubts about election security, CT Democrats offered a well-practiced rebuttal at the Old State House.
Posted inTransportation
Amtrak launches new study on New Haven-Providence route
The new study of Amtrak rail lines between New Haven and Providence will put more emphasis on public input than a 2016 proposal.
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A Biden-era student loan repayment plan ended. What to know
The Trump administration ended the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student repayment plan in March. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inHousing
CT sues Trump administration again over homelessness funding changes
The lawsuit challenges a HUD funding notice directing $1 billion toward transitional or temporary housing for people seeking permanent homes.
Posted inHealth
Planned Parenthood regains federal funding as ‘Big Beautiful’ provision expires
A one-year freeze on funding to organizations that provide abortions and received more than $800K in annual reimbursements expired last week.
Posted inHousing
Court blocks Trump administration changes to homelessness funding
CT Attorney General William Tong won a federal case blocking policy changes that restrict housing support for thousands of homeless residents.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Hartford’s Batterson Park reopens following years of neglect
The park reopened for the first time in more than a decade following an extensive $10 million revitalization effort.