Connecticut Student Journalism Collaborative

College campuses throughout Connecticut are training students themselves to recognize warning signs, ask direct questions and connect someone in crisis to professional help.

A tiny forest creature has taken Connecticut by storm. Labubu collectibles, once a niche designer toy, are now the must-have holiday craze, drawing in Gen Z, college students and seasoned collectors as prices soar and shelves empty.

Voter turnout among young people in New Britain was low this Election Day. Students at CCSU say they understand the importance of voting, but many didn’t make it to the polls.

The University of Connecticut Senate voted on Monday night to delay a requirement that all undergraduates take a course on anti-Black racism amid concerns that requiring the course would be considered discriminatory by the Trump administration.

The Connecticut Treasurer’s office is scheduled to meet this week with one of its investment funds, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), to discuss its involvement in deportation flights run by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

With on-campus beds falling far short of student demand, many University of Connecticut students were forced into expensive off-campus housing this fall, and for some, the financial and emotional burden is overwhelming.

Afghan and Ukrainian refugees in Connecticut share their journeys of escaping war and persecution, only to face uncertainty under shifting U.S. immigration policies. Local advocates and volunteers work to help newcomers rebuild their lives amid federal program closures, funding cuts, and growing fears of deportation.

New data reveals alarming disparities in New Haven’s air quality, with low-income neighborhoods facing the worst pollution from highways, industry, and wildfire smoke. As levels spike, residents and advocates push for environmental justice and cleaner air for all.

Some college students still feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, years after the world returned to normalcy. The lingering impact of the pandemic has been profound, ranging from academic struggles to sharp swings in mental health.

While some Connecticut residents said Wednesday that they are upset about the results of Tuesday’s Presidential election, others said they are optimistic about former President Donald Trump’s return to office.