Lifestyle

https://youtu.be/pQB1pvaLrD0 In a world full of verbally spoken languages, American Sign Language stands out. As a manual language, it is full of facial expressions and emotion. It also belongs to a community with a vibrant culture and history.  Senior anthropology major Elena Picano, the president of the ASL Club, is keen to make that known.   “I would like to know...

https://youtu.be/b8n4Jq-_lQY ust after sunrise, before the grounds fill with visitors, Will Fyke is already at work in the Thomas Miner Cemetery, crouched beside a gravestone many might walk past without noticing.  The inscription on the stone is barely visible, softened over the decades from weathering.  But with each careful pass of a brush, removing lichen and other marks,...

https://youtu.be/9Ohrj_S3LU0 The concrete swallows the sound, then bounces it back softer. On the upper level of the West Campus Garage, where wind blows through open sides and headlights flicker against its pillars, Michael Maler leans into a lyric. His voice drifts upward, fragile but steady, carrying the opening lines of “Fade Into You,” by Mazzy Star. Students pass...

https://youtu.be/JRHKYRFyxWI For brother and sister swim duo, Aiden and Molly Kennedy, competition is not just something that happens in the pool: it is part of who they are.   Both are members of the university’s swim team and have turned a shared childhood hobby into a collegiate commitment blending rivalry, teamwork and family pride.   Molly, a junior majoring in health science, first took...

https://youtu.be/VlBBfTQOmaM With each loop of wire and as every bead is hand-strung, a story takes shape, one built on curiosity, patience and passion.   What began as a simple experiment soon became a reflection of individuality and artistry.   For sophomore political science major, Alyssa Underwood, that journey started two years ago with a jewelry-making kit and an open mind, transforming a...

https://youtu.be/ne5aAcyqVg4 The art of cutting hair is a talent Freddy Carrero, known as “FredFadezzz,” perfects with every fade. Balancing school, a part-time job, and a growing barbering career, Carrero, a sophomore business marketing major, exemplifies passion and persistence as he carves out a name for himself. Carrero’s pathway into barbering is deeply personal. Growing up, he struggled with...

The world of tap dancing is a large tight-knit community of people who, like Jacqueline DeBaise, do not just dance, but mix precision and practice to tell a story with every click of their tap shoe heels.  DeBaise, a junior nursing major, began dancing when she was just 2, tapping her way through early childhood classes at the...

https://youtu.be/VMItwo8QMbk The recently formed Guiding Eyes Puppy Raising Club is doing more than just training service dogs; it is building a community of service-minded students eager to make a difference. Ella Bernegger, a sophomore English major, was inspired to start the club by her personal connection with a dog named, Trent. The dog profoundly impacted her life and...

https://youtu.be/Ub2aHWWgdX0 Abigail Nolan’s journey playing lacrosse has been fast and unexpected, resulting in championship wins. Now, Nolan, a senior biology major, has the Olympics as her next goal. Growing up in West Orange, New Jersey, with few opportunities to play lacrosse, she found her way onto the field thanks to a friend’s encouragement. “When I was growing up,...

For Connor Reardon, playing in a band that shares his love of dark, heavy rock was not something obtainable until last spring semester.   Now, the senior political science major from West Hartford proudly plays guitar for Braintree, a band comprised of members from across Connecticut.   Braintree, Reardon says, was launched in spring 2024 from a collaboration with his...