Connecticut towns should not be issuing tickets to people who have no resources: they should be helping them.
CCSU Student Voice
Stop making youth sports inaccessible
Families spend thousands of dollars for their kids to play sports on travel teams. But that cuts out talented players who simply can’t afford it.
From loss to lessons: a journey through grief
Tragedy changes the plans you made for your life, and it teaches lessons about what is truly important.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ should be every college student’s holiday staple
The Christmas classic may be dark at times, but we can relate to its struggles and benefit from its positive message.
Sports are good for your mental health
Participating in sports improves your mental health and strengthens relationships. All kids should have a chance at being part of a team.
CT needs to be friendlier to small businesses
I have seen firsthand how small businesses boost community spirit and inclusivity. However, CT’s high cost of living and strict regulatory environment pose challenges to them.
Why America’s health care is the best and the worst
America’s for-profit health system is the reason I’m alive today. As we seek to reform it, we must not lose those profit incentives.
Legislators, please don’t weaken CCSU
As a recent graduate of Central Connecticut State University, I can’t help but worry about the cost of public higher education. Is it getting out of reach for students like me? Central is the largest university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (CSCU). The system’s board of regents is trying to close a […]
Unlocking access through open educational resources
Open educational resources break down financial barriers, granting all students access to vital materials regardless of financial standing.
Why you should consider community college
When we fail to invest in community colleges and portray them as inferior, we deprive CT students of exploring their options.
The collapse in youth support for Israel should be a reckoning for America
Student protests are sweeping the country, and polls show most young people disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Politicians: take notice.
Why college students need mental health days
The statistics show more and more students are struggling. We need a ‘no questions asked’ approach to mental health breaks in college.
Social media harms teens’ body image
All middle schoolers should have a mandatory class that teaches them how to preserve their mental health by limiting social media use.
Connecticut universities should require financial literacy classes
A mandatory personal finance class at CT colleges and universities would equip students with the skills they need to make sound financial decisions.
Student athletes shouldn’t play through mental pain
College athletes are required to go to practice, to lift and to do study hours. It’s time we added weekly one-on-one mental health counseling.

