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Jenna Outcalt

News Editor

Jenna is a fourth-year journalism student who has been writing for The Daily Campus since her freshman year. She is currently the News Editor at The Daily Campus and serves on its Board of Directors.

CT officials announce federal agent accountability bill 

Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumental and Attorney General William Tong are backing legislation that would ensure the ability to sue or prosecute federal agents under Connecticut law.

CT challenges EPA recission of endangerment finding 

Connecticut and 36 other parties filed a petition on March 19 to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rescission of the endangerment finding, a landmark study that served as the basis for the EPA’s regulation of harmful greenhouse gases. 

Explaining the SAVE America Act 

Congress is currently debating the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE America Act, to determine whether the government will impose stricter voter identification restrictions. 

Pierce Colfer

Associate News Editor

Pierce Colfer is the Associate News Editor and a staff writer for the news section at the Daily Campus. He is a junior mathematics major who is interested in going to law school.

Three UConn students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarship 

Three University of Connecticut students were named Goldwater Scholars on March 27, earning a national scholarship established by Congress designed to support undergraduate students interested in pursuing research careers, according to the scholarship's website.

Sale of “convertible pistols” banned, former State Representative dies 

The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a ban on “convertible pistols” Wednesday, which bans the sale of pistols that can be altered to become a machine gun by attaching a pistol converter, CT Mirror reported. 

USG Election Results: Montanaro and Conrad win office 

The University of Connecticut’s Undergraduate Student Government Spring 2026 election results are in, with Venice Montanaro and Keira Conrad winning the election for president and vice president with 63.8% of the votes. 

Sara Bedigian

Staff Writer

Sara Bedigian is a senior journalism and political science double major from Northbridge, Massachusetts. She has been writing news since her freshman year. She has reported on various campus events, student protests and other topics affecting the UConn and Mansfield community.

New sandwich shop opens in Downtown Storrs  

Huskies Bar and Restaurant has opened a new sandwich shop at 33 Wilbur Cross Way in Downtown Storrs.

UConn students lead effort in advocating for gun reform legislation 

Audrey Nichols has been lobbying for gun violence legislation for years. A survivor of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, she has found activism a way to heal from the trauma she experienced at a young age. 

USG runs pilot program for students to pay off parking tickets  

The University of Connecticut’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is allowing students to pay off their unpaid parking tickets by donating nonperishable goods on April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Innovative Partnership Building parking lot.

Katie Servas

Staff Writer

Katie Servas is a third year journalism and communications double major and is a Staff Writer for the news section at the Daily Campus. She plans to pursue a career in radio journalism, focusing on local news and politics post graduation.

UConn Rec ends funding for club sports, cuts ties with multiple teams  

Ties between University of Connecticut Recreation and numerous UConn club sports teams have been severed following initial budget constraints and recent demotions from club sport status. 

Gampel Pavilion’s $99.4 million renovations enter phase one 

The Basketball Capital of the World will be seeing a complete overhaul of upgrades during this off-season with the stated intention of enhancing the fan experience.  

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Dissolves Following Federal Funding Cuts  

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s (CPB) board of directors voted on Jan. 5 to dissolve the organization after 58 years of operation. 

Kevin Guinan

Staff Writer

Kevin Guinan is a junior journalism major from Colchester, Connecticut. He is a staff writer at The Daily Campus who enjoys covering local news and topics related to the environment.

News: A year in review 

The 2025-2026 academic year was nothing if not full of news at the University of Connecticut. The year brought construction, funding cuts and protests,...

Notice on golf facility decision amid opposition 

An update on whether the University of Connecticut will assess the environmental impact of a golf facility proposal continues to be delayed after growing opposition over the site location, according to the UConn spokesperson.  

UConn human rights class advocates for scholar imprisoned in Iran 

A human rights advocacy course at the University of Connecticut has been contacting legislators around the world and asking them to protect a scholar of disaster medicine who has been imprisoned in Iran since 2016.

Mikayla Bunnell

Staff Writer

Mikayla Bunnell is a junior journalism and political science double major and writing minor from Meriden, Connecticut. She is currently a staff writer and copyeditor. She enjoys writing about local, state and national politics and how they impact UConn and the Mansfield area.

News: A year in review 

The 2025-2026 academic year was nothing if not full of news at the University of Connecticut. The year brought construction, funding cuts and protests,...

UConn’s 2026 undergrad commencement speakers

The University of Connecticut’s commencement ceremonies are right around the corner.

The Standard at Four Corners: ‘The safety of our residents is our top priority’ 

Landmark Properties, the company that owns The Standard at Four Corners apartments in Storrs, Conn., responded to claims that their residents are living in unsafe conditions.