Tag: CCSU
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Post-pandemic rent hikes challenge New Britain residents
in EconomyAs COVID-era rent protections expire, rising housing costs – and evictions – are provoking a crisis in many Connecticut towns.
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Project Brazil: Reporting Climate Change
in EnvironmentIn May of 2024, nine journalism students at Central Connecticut State University traveled to Brazil with Prof. Darren Sweeney to learn about the impact of climate change firsthand. Students had a chance to visit the rainforest and meet with experts on the ground, as well as explore the culture of Brazil and see how local…
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Student athletes claim their mental health struggles were ignored
in CampusNationally and in Connecticut, mental health continues to be an issue within collegiate sports. While schools say they’re paying attention, some athletes say it’s not enough.
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Students navigate faith and activism in times of tension
in CampusAmid the Israel-Palestine conflict, campuses in the United States are experiencing a wave of student protester arrests. CCSU students said they have felt this pressure even within the confines of campus as they do not feel entirely safe or accommodated for. Yet, students of all religions have managed to coexist.
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A journey into homelessness
in HousingBilly Cichon, 59, a Polish immigrant to New Britain has been homeless since being evicted three years ago. Alienated from his family and with no one else to turn to for help, Cichon said he began living out of his car.
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New Britain mulls the price of panhandling
in HousingWalking miles on end and standing for hours in the same spot through the changing weather in hopes that someone will want to help is the life of many panhandlers in the city.