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Life Staff

Maleena Muzio

Life Editor

Maleena Muzio is a junior from Rocky Hill, CT studying journalism and political science. She is currently serving as the Life Editor and an at-large board member for The Daily Campus. In her free time, you will either find her with her headphones on, listening to hours of music or reading a book.

Year in Review: Looking back on Life 

Just like that, another year came and went here at The Daily Campus. Over the last few months, we ate a ton of ice...

Trendsetter: Spring into fashion 

Spring is a season that allows for some of the most creativity and diversity when it comes to fashion — it’s not so cold that you have to bundle up in a parka and not so hot that you have no choice but to wear a tank top and shorts (or even a bathing suit). 

Tips on getting outside during finals season 

After getting a taste of summer weather last week, you may be finding yourself wishing for the sun to come back out. It can be difficult to balance school, especially with finals season approaching, while trying to get outside.

Ayyan Tamjeed

Associate Life Editor

Ayyan is a junior from Bangladesh studying Mechanical Engineering. Outside of the DC, you can find him working out, playing ping pong with friends or listening to music on a stroll about campus.

British Invasion: A rebellion against a rebellion 

In March 1971, Marc Bolan and his band T. Rex took to the stage of TV show “Top of the Pops.” It looked like another innocuous performance of their hit “Hot Love,” if not for the glittery gold teardrops Bolan adorned below his eyes.

The best events to attend during WOW 

University of Connecticut students began to arrive at the Storrs Campus on Thursday, Aug. 27 and continue to today. As thousands of Huskies begin...

Year in Review: Looking back on Life 

Just like that, another year came and went here at The Daily Campus. Over the last few months, we ate a ton of ice...

Elijah Polance

Staff Writer

Elijah Polance is a junior from Tolland, Connecticut, majoring in English and journalism. He covers different campus events and reviews new music releases. They are the current managing editor for Long River Review, UConn’s undergraduate literary magazine.

The best outdoor spots around campus  

Like clockwork, September is in full swing at the University of Connecticut. The first few weeks of the fall semester, with mild weather, colorful trees and midterm season far from sight, are some of the best times to get outside and enjoy outdoor spaces on campus.

Earth Day Spring Fling promotes sustainability and outdoor programs at UConn 

The annual Earth Day Spring Fling, co-sponsored by the University of Connecticut’s Office of Sustainability and Dining Services, took place on Monday, April 27.

Top Super Smash Bros. tournaments in Connecticut this summer 

With work schedules, internships and vacation plans, summer breaks in college aren’t always the most restful. Still, if you find yourself bored and with some free time, it can be a great opportunity to find new hobbies or activities to participate in.  

Thaddeus Sawyer

Staff Writer

Thaddeus is a junior from Brattleboro, Vermont, majoring in journalism and American Studies. He covers sports, music and history media and various campus events. He also writes for the Daily Campus sports section.

Think faster, run faster? ‘Chad Powers’ returns for season two 

“Chad Powers” returned to Hulu on Sept. 3 with six new episodes and immediate improvements from the first season of the show.

100 words on each UConn dining hall

Whether you’re an incoming first year trying the University of Connecticut’s eight dining halls for the first time, a returning student living in a...

UConn’s Newest Influencer: Jacob Crumb

If you’ve been to the University of Connecticut Student Union on a Friday night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at any point this spring, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen Jacob Crumb.

Jaylyn Davis

Staff Writer

Jaylyn Davis is the Life Section's newest Staff Writer!

“Who Loves the Sun” is more like “Who Loves Hell” 

Today, you expect metal music to be nonexistent due to the immense popularity of pop, hip-hop and numerous other genres. However, American band Chat Pile disproves this by releasing their newest album, “Who Loves the Sun,” on Friday, Sept. 4.

Five tips on how to excel at UConn

Welcome, Class of 2030! As you all move in, say goodbye to your families, and immerse yourselves into WOW Weekend’s ecstatic events, you may...

UConn Dance Company wows audience with amazing Spring 2026 Showcase 

The University of Connecticut Dance Company hosted its Spring 2026 Showcase at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, April 28, with nearly 500 tickets sold, according to Amber Kohl, the president of the UConn Dance Company.