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News Staff

Mikayla Bunnell

News Editor

Mikayla is a senior from Meriden, CT majoring in journalism and political science with a minor in writing. Outside of the DC, Mikayla serves as editor-in-chief of the University of Connecticut's yearbook and magazine, Nutmeg Publishing, and president of Her Campus.

Mandated reporters now required at municipal youth campus

A new Connecticut state law requiring municipal youth camps to have trained mandated reporters went into effect earlier this month.

SUBOG and USG to host Q&A session today 

The University of Connecticut’s Student Union Board of Governors and Undergraduate Student Government are teaming up for a question-and-answer session in the Student Union Theatre today at 6 p.m.

New state distracted driving regulations in effect

Updated Connecticut state regulations for distracted driving went into effect on Oct. 1, making clear that any use of an electronic device while driving is prohibited, with exceptions for emergencies.

Kevin Guinan

Associate News Editor

Kevin Guinan is a senior journalism major from Colchester, CT. He is the Associate News Editor at The Daily Campus and enjoys cycling in his free time.

Former Storrs student in court for alleged sexual assault

A 24-year-old former University of Connecticut student is waiting on the court’s decision for four criminal charges after he was accused of sexual assault at Storrs last year, according to court records.

New laws target Flock cameras amid ‘security breach’ 

Connecticut State Police were warned of a security breach impacting Flock Safety devices after a new law limiting the use of the cameras went into effect this month.

UConn startup innovates with oyster supply

University of Connecticut startup AccessFlora is hoping to win $30,000 with oyster samples grown in purified water at the Wolff New Venture Competition on Tuesday, Oct. 13.  The founder of...

Ariana Mohamed

Staff Writer

Ariana is a junior from New Britain, CT majoring in communication and journalism at the University of Connecticut. She is also involved in UCTV News as part of their social media board.

UConn and JMA host merch event on campus 

The University of Connecticut held a merch open house on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Student Union.

UConn Women’s Center to hold domestic violence vigil today 

The University of Connecticut Women’s Center and United Services’ Domestic Violence Program will be holding a candlelight vigil today at the Student Union Mall in honor of domestic violence awareness month.

Investigation into UConn learning communities ongoing

The investigation into the University of Connecticut alleging race-based discrimination concerning housing and the school’s learning communities is still underway.  In July, the Equal Protection Project, a conservative civil rights organization under the Legal Insurrection Foundation, filed a civil rights complaint against three UConn learning communities — the BSOUL...

Katie Servas

Staff Writer

Katie is a senior from Milford, Conn. majoring in journalism and communications at the University of Connecticut. Outside of The Daily Campus, she is the General Manager of WHUS Radio, the President of UConn's Society of Professional Journalists chapter and a big fan of UConn basketball!

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. 

Keren Salazar

Staff Writer

Keren is a sophomore from Montgomery County, MD majoring in Management and Engineering for Manufacturing at the University of Connecticut. Outside of The Daily Campus, she is interested in technology, politics and law, and hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of technology and the legal field. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys going to the rec and spending time with friends!

Trump to stop using taxpayer money for ads 

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will no longer be using taxpayer money for a series of television ads that promoted his administration and policies. Instead, his political action committee (PAC) will now pay for them, according to ABC News.

Gov. Lamont faces projections of first budget deficit 

Connecticut is facing a projected $6 million budget deficit under Gov. Ned Lamonts administration, the first of his tenure since taking office in 2019.  

U.S reinstates full Russian oil sanctions as Iran waiver expired  

U.S sanctions from a 30-day waiver which allowed for the sale and deliver of Russian oil expired on April 11according to The Kyiv Independent . Following the Trump administration’s approval of the sanction’s expiration, oil sanctions were fully reinstated according Reuters.