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At the start of the new year it was announced that the position of Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs has been filled by Pres. Manahor Singh’s office.  Dr. Stephen Hegedus started the Spring 2024 semester off on January 22 in his new role as Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs….

On November 17, 2023, Dolly Parton, beloved country star, released “Rockstar,” a two-hour cover album of rock standards with a few original tracks sprinkled throughout. Several covers also feature guest vocals from the original artists (Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Sting, Kevin Cronin, and so on). In February 2022, controversy arose when Parton was nominated to…

In times of crises and worldly discussion, many seek the opinions and stances of those around them, and those in power or public appearance.  While this statement is broad, it’s supposed to be. The stances and subjects at play on social media have taken the divides of political discourse and cultural differences and has cut…

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) released its 2023 Environmental Scorecard, a tool that holds lawmakers accountable for voting to protect the environment. The Scorecard tracks the most important environmental bills that are introduced each year and scores each legislator in the Connecticut House and Senate accordingly. The CTLCV…

Piper Laurie, an accomplished, dramatic actress, died at 91 on Oct. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Her manager confirmed that Laurie had died in an article from the Associated Press. The cause of death is currently unknown. Born Rosetta Jacobs on January 22, 1932, she was able to overcome shyness in childhood through elocution…