Mural celebrating
black lives unveiled
By: Anthony Zepperi
September 4, 2020
The Bloomfield Messenger
As the national conversation continues around issues related to systemic racism, Black Lives Matter murals have been created in communities throughout the country, including in Connecticut. Thanks to a $6,640 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the town of Bloomfield will soon have three murals in the community.
“The Black Lives Matter mural is a strong statement that we are standing in solidarity when injustice happens to Black and Brown lives,” said Bloomfield Mayor Suzette DeBeatham-Brown. “We don’t want to forget what has brought us to this moment as a community and we will continue to have those conversations that will help us to do better and live better
Wayne Reid: The solution is unity
By: Anthony Zepperi
August 21, 2020
The Bloomfield Messenger
The Bloomfield Public Library is proud to introduce the first in a new series of programs addressing topics and issues of immediate relevance and importance in our community. The library was fortunate to welcome authors Wayne Reid and along with Bloomfield’s Police Chief Paul Hammick and Mayor Suzette DeBeatham-Brown to discuss the book, “Death by Cop: A Call for Unity!” and the issues the book addresses.
In 1998, Wayne Reid’s life was changed forever when his brother Franklyn was killed. Now, Wayne is honoring his brother’s memory by calling for an end to the bloodshed. Reid presents the emotional struggle both families (victim and officer) endured, and highlight the courageous acts of all involved.
Gov. Lamont orders investigation
into Storm Isaias Outages
By: Anthony Zepperi
August 11, 2020
The Hartford Guardian
HARTFORD — After some residents spent days without power following powerful Tropical Storm Isaias, Governor Lamont requested an investigation for the slow response from various light companies, including Eversource.
Lamont wants to know exactly how the company prepared prior to the storm touching down in order to find the cause for the response.
Poquonock Elementary
to serve a double purpose
By: Anthony Zepperi
July 24, 2020
The Windsor Journal
The local Poquonock Elementary is currently under new renovations to help ensure safety for students and staff during the novel Coronavirus.
The renovations include relocating the nearby playground as well as constructing a new parking lot while adding 50 more staff parking spots and reconfiguring the existing parking lot for a bigger big drop off area, according to Director of Public Works Bob Jarvis.
Some businesses
return to normalcy
By: Anthony Zepperi
July 17, 2020
The Hartford Guardian
HARTFORD — Some businesses, including Sorella’s restaurant on Main Street and the YMCA of Greater of Hartford have been having some success after they were able to reopen following the state’s phase two reopening plan.
Free camp, free time for adults
By: Anthony Zepperi
July 17, 2020
The Windsor Journal
A free week of camp is being offered at various sites for kids around Windsor, which include the L.P. Wilson Center, Clover Street Elementary School and on 330 Windsor Ave. The camp will adhere to COVID governor-mandated guidelines.
The idea of a free week came about due to an increase in opioids usage, according to Social Services Director Jasmine Hill.
“The idea of respite came from the increases we were seeing in grandparents and other relatives raising second families,” Hill said. “Research has shown that since the opioid crisis…”
Windsor carefully
re-opening
By: Anthony Zepperi
June 26, 2020
The Windsor Journal
After months of being closed due to the Coronavirus, The Windsor Public library is finally opening up to the public. The guidelines, which follow the rules set forth by Governor Ned Lamont, include constant washing of hands, masks as well as limitations for computer use and reduced capacity.
Gaye Rizzo, director of the library, said that safety is their number one priority and she hopes kids can still have a fun time at the facility.
Hundreds come out
for annual plunge
By: Anthony Zepperi
February 3, 2020
The Willimantic Chronicle
Willimantic residents participated in the annual Plunge for Hunger to raise money for needy families at the local Covenant Soup Kitchen. The plunge raised more than 140,000 and was a great success. Ray Aramini, coach of the Eastern Connecticut State University’s rugby team, who is always affiliated with it, said that it is always important to help the community any way possible.
New resume program
created for campus freshmen
By: Anthony Zepperi
November 18, 2019
The Daily Campus
University of Connecticut freshmen students can now sign up for resume critiques which work to help their future endeavors. They can sign up from the Career Center’s website if they want to have their resume critiqued.
This new program has helped students strengthen their resumes and make them more suitable for employers.
Referendum on new
Mansfield elementary school
to be voted on Tuesday
By: Anthony Zepperi
November 4, 2019
The Daily Campus
A referendum to replace Mansfield’s three current elementary schools with one new school will be voted on in the Nov. 5 election.
“One New School: Yes!”, a political action committee, argues that replacing the schools will “promote collaboration and problem-solving and create essential skills for future kids.”
The Mansfield school board concludes that moving from three schools to one school is best for the town. They say that they want to fit in to the modern world.
Committee creates
new legislation
for improving education
By: Anthony Zepperi
October 30, 2019
The Daily Campus
The College Affordability Act, passed by the Committee on Education and Labor, was created hopes to improve education for students and expand opportunities for students of all backgrounds, according to the committee’s website.
Pell Grants are awarded to help the students, according to the committee’s website. Students who attend universities, colleges, trade schools and other training programs are eligible to receive these grants.
Senate Executive Committee
to be more open, transparent with students
By: Anthony Zepperi
October 24, 2019
The Daily Campus
The University of Connecticut’s Senate Executive Committee wants to bring awareness to any issues students may have regarding controversial issues around campus.
The committee’s purpose is to organize the business of the University Senate, according to the University Senate website. It is made up mostly of members of the UConn Trustees, Administration, and Faculty and Students committee members.
The recent controversies on campus prompted the committee to connect with students more often.
Tips not allowed
at Bistro
on Union Street
By: Anthony Zepperi
October 21, 2019
The Daily Campus
Employees from Bistro at UConn haven’t been able to receive tips from customers for three years
Dennis Pierce, executive director of UConn Dining Services, said that this policy was put into effect to copy other similar policies at other places around campus.
Information Technology Services
to install new wifi system
over winter break
By: Anthony Zepperi
October 10, 2019
The Daily Campus
Due to a spotty wifi system on campus, Information Technology Services will create a much more efficient system in the winter of this year
Every dorm on campus will be able to have access to the new connection, Michael Mundrane, vice president for information technology, said.
UConn researchers
study the human brain
By: Anthony Zepperi
October 8, 2019
The Daily Campus
The Brain Imaging Center found that children have unique cognitive skills from various studies done.
Wu, the researcher, said the researchers are interested in looking at the cognitive abilities of the mind in relation to children.
This study took many researchers to complete and analyze the results which were fascinating.
Former Daily Campus writer, Grateful Dead lyricist dies
By: Anthony Zepperi
October 3, 2019
The Daily Campus
Robert Hunter, a former Daily Campus writer and Grateful Dead lyricist, died on Sept. 23 at age 78.
Hunter attended UConn for a year before moving back to California and penning some of the psychedelic rock band’s greatest hits.
He’s remembered by a UConn classmate as a man who always had a passion for making music.
The 37th annual
country fair
a great success
By: Anthony Zepperi
September 27, 2019
The Windsor Journal
Windsor’s annual fair this month at Northwest Park attracted many residents and out-of-towners to an area that used to be tobacco fields and now is called “the hidden gem” of Connecticut.
The Friends of Northwest Park holds the fair to showcase the park’s leisure and educational opportunities, group members say. It’s also a great place to indulge on fried food, listen to a local band or meet new friends.
USG hopes to connect with
more students, faculty
By: Anthony Zepperi
September 27, 2019
The Daily Campus
The Undergraduate Student Government at the University of Connecticut hopes to create more diversity on campus and create a mutual connection with students on campus.
Vice President of the USG, Emmanuel Chinyumba, said that the government hopes to be interactive with students on campus.
‘I feel like the luckiest person I know:’ UConn scientific manager of plants has traveled the globe
By: Anthony Zepperi
September 25, 2019
The Daily Campus
Sarah Taylor’s dedication to plants started with a plant toxicology class — which she wasn’t even sure she wanted to take. After learning about how plants interact with chemicals from a professor who made the subject engaging, she ended up a plant manager.
Now at UConn, Taylor says that UConn’s herbarium is unique, and her goal is to support the biodiversity collection moving forward.
UConn Extension
brings awareness
to pesticides
on school grounds
By: Anthony Zepperi
September 20, 2019
The Daily Campus
UConn Extension educator Victoria Wallace said that a ban on pesticides prompted this series to get started.
“In 2010, Connecticut state legislation banned the application of all Environmental Protection Agency-registered landscape and lawn care pesticides on the grounds of public and private pre‑K and K‑8 schools,” Victoria Wallace said.
Palette & Brush Club
still going strong
By: Anthony Zepperi
September 13, 2019
The Windsor Journal
Windsor’s Palette and Brush Club is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, but its age isn’t showing: It remains a vibrant piece of the local community.
And if club President Kathleen Tracy has anything to say about it, the club’s place in the community will continue for many more years to come.
The club’s mission is to bring art to the public and showcase local artists’ pieces. Members also hope to keep the club strong by attracting younger people to its ranks, in part by getting the word out about it through its annual open house.