LATEST NEWS
Two college roommates get Connecticut academic award
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — Two college roommates are crossing an unexpected milestone together as top academic award recipients in Connecticut. The two seniors at Eastern Connecticut State University have won the 2024 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award, which is given to only 12 students per year. This award is a top academic award for students […]
Bill Kenny of Norwich: Looking back at our country's past to help us in the present
There’s a big to-do right now about the movie “Civil War,” described as, "A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach D.C. before rebel factions descend upon the White House." I admit they had me at "dystopian."
Grad Editorial: A look back, a look forward
If there is one thing UConn has not been this past year, it is dull. There have been incredible highs and lows, national championships, budget crises, many protests, controversies, hypocrisy and contradictions. We have a new Jonathan, who is growing up before our eyes, and even a new president, officially. The Editorial Board of the Daily Campus has attempted to navigate all these topics and provide analysis for the UConn community. We believe that it is imperative that UConn students stay informed, especially in the face of the dominant narrative put forth by sources like UConn Today meant to glorify the university.
Felony Charges Janessa Mione After Children Found In Street
Janessa Louise Mione of Lebanon's two "children left the residence and were wandering the neighborhood unattended," the police stated in the release. The affidavit explained that a neighbor didn't just stumble across the young girls, they knocked on her door as a possible "new home" after Mione allegedly threw them out. One girl was in a t-shirt dress and the other was in a long-sleeved t-shirt with leggings, neither had a jacket and it was around sunset on April 19 so the stranger let them in. Suddenly, the 4-year-old said she wanted ice cream and ran out of the home, so while carrying the toddler, the woman ran into the street after her, catching the preschooler, and waiting with the two girls until the police arrived.
Connecticut police have moved in on Palestinian protestors at UConn
STORRS, CT. (WGGB/WSHM) - Connecticut police have moved in on Palestinian protestors at UConn Tuesday morning. According to reports from WFSB, dozens of police officers arrived on the Storrs campus and began escorting protestors out of the encampment set up by Dove Tower. The encampment on the UConn campus was...
Man Threatens To Kill Groton Hotel Guests, Cops Say
The incident occurred in New London County around 7:14 a.m., Sunday, April 28, in Gorton. According to Capt. Gregory McCarthy of the Groton Police officers responded to the Baymont Inn for a report of a man who was threatening to"kill everyone" at the hotel after becoming angry that his room was not ready.
UConn men’s basketball lands 5-star recruit McNeeley
STORRS, CT (WFSB) – A top 10 recruit and McDonald’s All-American signed a national letter of intent to play for the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team. UConn announced the decision of five-star player Liam McNeeley on Tuesday. McNeely will join the team as a freshman for...
Senior Column: Luke Feeney
One of my biggest creative inspirations is “Inside” by Bo Burnham. I’ve alluded to the fact that for the first two years of my college career, I felt more or less trapped inside — be it from COVID-19, diabetes, depression or the occasional day of bad weather.
Hope abounds on Opening Day for Norwich Little League
NORWICH ― The region and the state is full of successful Little Leagues. But few youth baseball and softball organizations can stage as spectacular an Opening Day ceremony as Norwich. Norwich Little League held its Opening Day festivities in front of a crowd of 700 at Thomas A. Dodd...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.