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Photo essay: How Native Tribes in New England are taking back their culture
Through education, celebration, creativity, artifact reclamation, land preservation and community engagement, Connecticut's five recognized tribes—Mashantucket Pequot Mohegan, Golden Hill Paugussett, Paucatuck Eastern Pequot and Schaghticoke—are reclaiming their history and culture.
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From Classroom to Commission: UConn’s ROTC programs serve as regional training hubs for future military officers
Women account for 24% of cadets in UConn’s Air Force ROTC and 35% in UConn’s Army ROTC. Both figures exceed the percent of women soldiers serving on active duty.
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UConn Anti-Black racism course requirement placed on hold
The UConn Senate voted to delay the requirement that all undergraduates take a course on anti-Black racism amid concerns that requiring the course would be considered discriminatory by the Trump administration.
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Treasurer’s office to discuss investment firm’s connection with ICE flights
The Connecticut Treasurer’s office is scheduled to meet this week with one of its investment funds to discuss its involvement in deportation flights run by federal ICE.
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Suspended U.S. refugee program separates families, stalls resettlement
When Connecticut’s flagship resettlement agency lost $4 million in federal funding due to a Trump administration executive order, it closed offices in Hartford and New Haven.
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UConn students confront housing crunch as enrollment rises
With on-campus beds falling far short of student demand, many UConn students were forced into expensive off-campus housing, and for some, the financial and emotional burden is overwhelming.
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Graduating Sandy Hook survivor looks back and ahead
As Lenie Urbina graduated from UConn, her mind slipped to the Sandy Hook students and staff members who were killed in 2012 in a tragedy that shocked the nation. Lenie was a 4th grader hiding in the gym supply closet.
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Opinion: Federal cuts could snip away your local park
As the Trump Administration continues to make deep cuts to federal programs that support parks, I have begun to wonder what will I do if my main connection to nature is severed?
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Students still facing academic and mental health challenges post-COVID
The pandemic’s toll on student engagement continues to reverberate across campuses nationwide.
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Michael Marciano’s judicious reporting on musicians, judges, lawyers and a U.S. President
Marciano is the bureau chief of Connecticut Law Tribune
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Behind the Stories: How to Succeed in Hyperlocal News
In this edition of our ‘Behind the Stories’ podcast, UConn Journalism seniors Amanda Cabral, Madison Geerlof and Ryley McGinnis talked with the editors of three thriving hyperlocal news websites in Connecticut: Doug Hardy of CT News Junkie, Ronni Newton of We-Ha.com, and Michael Dinan of the New Canaanite. The most popular hyperlocal news sites focus on…
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Behind the Stories: How To Cover Cannabis
There’s momentum in Connecticut to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Connecticut’s brand new governor, Ned Lamont, has made legalization a priority for his administration. It’s far from a done deal though. The change requires legislative approval. And there are plenty of groups in Connecticut opposed to the idea, citing concerns about people driving under the influence, youth substance…
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How ‘mistrust’ of the news motivates Hearst Journalism Fellow Tatiana Flowers
As a journalist, some stories will be more challenging than others, but that never stops Tatiana Flowers, a young reporter and Hearst Journalism Fellow at The Hour in Norwalk. Flowers found her passion for journalism during college despite her initial desire to become a veterinarian. Writing came naturally, and eventually, she perfected her multimedia skills, including in video…
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The Dorm Room Barber
By Jason Jiang and Neel Razdan. Produced as part of Prof. Steve Smith's advanced visual journalism course, Dec. 2017.
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“Elaisa Rocks”
Every Wednesday at noon, UConn senior Elaisa Laureta hosts a music program entitled “Elaisa Rocks” and invites friends to join her in the studio. On October 24, she danced and laughed as music aired, alongside close friends Daniela Doncel and Alexis Krantz, both also UConn Seniors. The three have been friends since high school and…
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How Chris Brodeur ’10 broke into a new medium with the ‘UConn Insider’ podcast
By RYAN KIM November 9, 2018 With UConn basketball season picking up this weekend, we take you around the horn with a local Connecticut journalist who knows a thing or two about championships here at the basketball capital of the world. His experience comes from right here in Storrs as a 2010 UConn graduate. Chris…
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After 30 years, politics as ‘crazy’ as ever for Hartford Courant Capitol Bureau Chief Chris Keating
By Gino DeAngelis, UConn Journalism November 1, 2018 Chris Keating has been reporting on politics in Connecticut for nearly 30 years. Since joining the Hartford Courant in 1990, Keating has reported on every governor’s race since then. He even met Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev during a head-of-state meeting with President George H.W. Bush. “I’ve been [in…
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How Hearst Connecticut reporter Kaitlyn Krasselt holds public officials accountable
By Camila Vallejo, UConn Journalism October 19, 2018 Meet Kaitlyn Krasselt, a multi-talented reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media, an Idaho native and a trivia night host. Krasselt was recently promoted to cover the gubernatorial race as a political reporter after three and a half years at Hearst. Overall, Krasselt’s work revolves around holding public officials accountable. Krasselt…
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Break the Huddle with Sports Journalist Sean Patrick Bowley
By RYAN KIM October 12, 2018 Meet Sean Patrick Bowley, a do-it-all sports journalist who is the editor and producer of GameTime CT, Connecticut’s premiere site for high school sports. Bowley said he didn’t develop an interest in sports until the inception of Madden NFL for the PC. Nowadays, his day job involves a constant stream of high school sports.…