Spring Break
As the flames of this year's Valentine's Day die out and February comes to a close, UConn students will soon be turning to creative ways to keep romance alive through the remainder of the dreary winter months. Although a romantic dinner is always appealing, lovebirds are usually looking for a more palatable alternative than the mystery meat and soft serve ice cream up for grabs at the nearest dining hall. (0) comments
We are a society obsessed with image. This certainly is not new information, nor is the impact this obsession has over so many people. Andrea Smeltzer is just one of the many people who faced a battle with her body - one that she lost at the age of 19 when she died during her sleep due to an electrolyte imbalance that caused her heart to stop beating. (0) comments
Marked by comedy and infused with poetic insight, Aetna poet-in-residence Andrew Hudgins shared selections of his work to UConn students and faculty Tuesday night at the Konover Auditorium at the Dodd Center. Hudgins' poetry collection shifts between brash humor like Shel Silverstein and contemplative verse on serious issues like civil rights and the plight of American Indians. (0) comments