Advocates say Connecticut needs more Black male teachers. It makes ‘a big difference’: student
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Advocates say Connecticut needs more Black male teachers. It makes ‘a big difference’: student

The Hartford Courant

In the busy halls of East Hartford High School, students often sought out Mr. Cooper and Mr. Claitty not just for help with schoolwork, but also for life advice, mentorship and a friendly conversation. To many students, these men were more than teachers — they were father figures, uncles, and older brothers in a system where faces like theirs were not often seen.

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Profound impact of lockdown reverberates for CT college students
Earvin Adjei Earvin Adjei

Profound impact of lockdown reverberates for CT college students

The Hartford Courant

Some college students still feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, years after the world returned to normalcy. For students like Ivree Diaz, who began her college journey in 2020, the lingering impact of the pandemic has been profound, ranging from academic struggles to sharp swings in mental health.

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Breaking the Ice: The gap within Women’s Hockey
Earvin Adjei Earvin Adjei

Breaking the Ice: The gap within Women’s Hockey

The Daily Campus

Coryn Tormala has never been afraid to step foot in an ice rink. Growing up, the UConn grad student was surrounded by hockey players and even cites them as the reason she became interested in playing the sport herself. 

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