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Connecticut Illustrators Featured at VPAC Art Gallery
By Emily Chauvin People still walk in and say “Wow! I didn’t even know this was here!” The VPAC Art Gallery is one of the most valuable resources we have here at WCSU. Ideally, every student at Western should take a moment each semester to pop in and see the new exhibit. The current exhibit…
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Sitting the Bench
by Charles Feltch While covering the Homecoming game for WCSU Football, a friend of mine in the stands who’s also a writing major asked me why there are so many players on the sidelines. I said there are more players and positions in football than most sports, and by extension there are more players who…
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ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) Catherine’s Advice #1
by: Catherine McConkey One of the most exciting things about being in college is having the opportunity and freedom to do something different. My name is Catherine, and I am an international exchange student from Ulster University, Northern Ireland. Through this student-run advice column, I want to help anyone who is considering studying abroad…
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Nostalgic Homage to Homecoming Week
by: Leslie Pizzagalli [wpvideo 2UF7oJi7] Western Connecticut State University’s Homecoming Week Street Fair held on October 7th at the Westside Campus had passersby hopping — or should we say hooping, skipping, and jumping down to The Echo’s table for a good time. Not only was there an abundance of food trucks, booths filled with activities, and…
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The In-Cider Scoop: Apple Cider-making at Western
By Lauren Tango It’s that time of the year: pumpkin patches, hay rides, brisk air, and of course…apple cider! There is certainly something about this time of the year that brings communities together by enjoying traditional outdoor activities such as these. On Tuesday, October 17th, Dr. Thomas Philbrick and his Evolution & Natural History of…
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Concert Review: Western Jazz Combos Breathe New Life into Classics, Debut Original Compositions
by Joseph Oliveri WESTERN- With three different ensembles performing, The Veronica Hagman Concert Hall on Western’s Westside Campus could have been no better venue for Western’s inaugural Jazz Combo performance of the year on Friday, October 13th. Warmly lit, spacious, yet intimate, the simple stage setting and comforting aura was the perfect compliment to the…
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Westconn Dominates & Stirs School Spirit at Homecoming Game
By Lawrence Perry The WCSU Homecoming game was surprisingly packed. The stadium was filled with supporters yelling like madmen and women. Maybe this is why our home team played so well. Playing against Worcester State, Westconn put up a very good performance. The first thing of note was a tackle by Mike Quinn. It was…
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Safety First! (A Safe Sex Talk)
by: Stephani Narvaez Students being sexually active in college is not likely a shock to anyone. Resident Assistant, Jordyn Wilson, a sophomore at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) majoring in Criminal Justice with a focus on Correctional Law, organized a student event called “Got Consent?” on Tuesday, October 2nd, in residence housing,…
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