Connecticutās lack of action on flavored vapes is hurting the health of a generation. The time to act is now.
CCSU Student Voice
Three things CT must do to up its food game
Connecticut may pride itself on being the Pizza Capital of the U.S., but it lacks a food culture that keeps meals fun, comforting and quick.Ā
The job market is broken ā and Iām graduating into it
I love Connecticut and I want to build a career here, but this state does not do enough to make room for new graduates like me.
What cheerleading taught me about mental toughness
I had heard stories of cheerleaders and gymnasts experiencing mental blocks but never imagined it would happen to me.
Donāt dis makeup. It saved me from depression
Makeup for me and many other young women is a tool to build confidence, creativity and self-expression, giving us more control.
Rename New Britain’s Manafort Drive to Bassett Drive
The Manafort name is a stain on New Britainās landscape. Ebenezer D. Bassett represents integrity. He represents New Britain at its best.
The power of loss: from grief to growth
Grief is not a rare or isolated experience; it’s a widespread issue affecting nearly half of the student population.
My college masking journey
Iām not as worried about COVID as I used to be, but it is still worth it to be careful and considerate of others by wearing a mask.
Why Gen-Z loves vinyl
Iām not alone in my love for record collecting. Music on vinyl is a rising trend among younger generations – and for good reason.
You think itās better for Black women today?
āBetter than it used to beā is still not good enough. We need spaces where Black women donāt have to shrink themselves just to get by.
Gen-ed is a waste of time
Supporters argue that gen-eds make well-rounded students. Many students feel stuck paying for classes that donāt align with their professional goals.
Lessons from my cancer journey
Nothing could have prepared me for the pain, isolation and loss that cancer brings, but it has also been a transformative experience.
The true cost of tuition increases
When tuition keeps going up, it hits students who are using their educations to escape hardship and create better lives.
What I experienced as a homeschooler
Homeschool left me isolated and undereducated. Connecticut should increase its oversight of homeschooled children.
Spare change? Why not real change?
Connecticut towns should not be issuing tickets to people who have no resources: they should be helping them.
