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The Student News Site of Quinnipiac University

The Quinnipiac Chronicle
The Student News Site of Quinnipiac University

The Quinnipiac Chronicle
Alexandra Martinakova

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief

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Quinnipiac women's tennis captures its 10th regular season title since moving to the conference in the 2013-2014 season.

Both tennis teams named MAAC Regular Season Champions

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2025
The information regarding The Commons residence hall housing sophomore students next year was proven to be false.

Not all rising sophomores guaranteed immediate rooming placement in newest housing updates

Alexandra Martinakova and Ava Highland
April 15, 2025
Delta Chi Fraternity temporarily suspended from university’s Greek Life

Delta Chi Fraternity temporarily suspended from university’s Greek Life

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2025
Confusion about future housing situation spreads across rising sophomores as fake information circulates

Confusion about future housing situation spreads across rising sophomores as fake information circulates

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2025
The ‘Minecraft Movie,’ while hilarious, is disappointing

The ‘Minecraft Movie,’ while hilarious, is disappointing

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2025
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ showcases the true power of propaganda

‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ showcases the true power of propaganda

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2025
Quinnipiac fans celebrate after the Bobcats’ first and only goal by junior forward Jeremy Wilmer against UConn on March 28.

Allentown Regional matchup between QU and UConn brings CT rivalry to national level

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2025
Quinnipiac men's hockey after falling to Cornell 3-2 in OT in the ECAC Semifinals March 21.

Cornell bests Quinnipiac 3-2 in an overtime thriller in ECAC Semifinals

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2025
Lady Gaga brings back old vibes with 'MAYHEM'

Lady Gaga brings back old vibes with ‘MAYHEM’

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2025
Chetan Jaiswal, associate professor of computer science, is now the program director for the Informatics program as well.

New Master’s in Informatics program welcomes all undergraduate majors

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2025
Quinnipiac women's tennis dominates in the MAAC opening up 2025 play.

Women’s tennis focused on dominating MAAC

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2025
Quinnipiac men's tennis enters the 2025 campaign as reigning conference champions.

Men’s tennis facing pressure as defending MAAC champions

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2025
Alexandra martinakova/Chronicle In a few places, such as Echlin Center on Mount Carmel Campus, the bows have fallen off.

[Photo] Student Philanthropy Council’s scavenger hunt aims to teach students about university’s donors

Carleigh Beck and Hannah DiMauro
February 25, 2025
US Open devalues mixed doubles for extra revenue

US Open devalues mixed doubles for extra revenue

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2025
Chris Pelosi celebrates his goal against St. Lawrence on Feb. 7.

Quinnipiac skates past St. Lawrence in 6-1 victory

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2025
Marie Hardin poses with Quinnipiac's women's ice hockey jersey with No. 10 on its back.

Marie Hardin was named as Quinnipiac’s 10th president – but who is she?

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2025
Dr. Marie Hardin will assume her role as the 10th president of Quinnipiac University on July 1.

Dr. Marie Hardin to be named 10th president of Quinnipiac University

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025
Canvas set to replace Blackboard by fall 2026

Canvas set to replace Blackboard by fall 2026

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2025
aidan sheedy/Chronicle Quinnipiac University School of Nursing’s new Certificate for Nursing Aide Training is offered to the outside community as well as current students.

School of Nursing receives approval for Certificate for Nursing Aide Training

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2025
Quinnipiac University set to announce its 10th president on Jan. 30

Quinnipiac University set to announce its 10th president on Jan. 30

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2025
Bobcats earn consolation prize in Battle of Whitney Avenue: CT Ice edition

Bobcats earn consolation prize in Battle of Whitney Avenue: CT Ice edition

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2025
Quinnipiac alumni gift $5M in scholarships for School of Medicine students

Quinnipiac alumni gift $5M in scholarships for School of Medicine students

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2024
'Arcane' season two is a tragic masterpiece

‘Arcane’ season two is a tragic masterpiece

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2024
Senior opposite Alexandra Tennon (left) and junior outside hitter Yagmur Gunes hug among the team after their 3-1 loss to Fairfield in the MAAC finals on Nov. 24, 2024.

Quinnipiac falls to Fairfield in MAAC Championship

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2024
Quinnipiac volleyball will face Fairfield in the MAAC Championship for the third consecutive season.

Previewing Quinnipiac volleyball’s third-straight championship match-up against Fairfield

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2024
Quinnipiac volleyball celebrates after its 3-1 MAAC Semi-final win over Rider on Nov. 23, 2024.

Quinnipiac volleyball advances to third-straight MAAC Finals after 3-1 win over Rider

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2024
Quinnipiac in D.C. seminar rescheduled, citing security reasons

Quinnipiac in D.C. seminar rescheduled, citing security reasons

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2024
Stray Kids’ ‘Giant’ comeback

Stray Kids’ ‘Giant’ comeback

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2024
Junior outside hitter Yagmur Gunes and junior middle blocker Bailey Brashear listen to head coach Kyle Robinson's advice during the game.

Quinnipiac sweeps Marist off its court on Senior Day

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2024
Juniors defenseman Charlie Leddy (left) and forward Jeremy Wilmer (middle) prepare for play against Harvard on Nov. 9.

Quinnipiac falls to Dartmouth in ECAC season opener

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2024
Senior opposite Alexandra Tennon and junior setter Damla Gunes celebrate in a match against Fairfield on Nov. 3.

Quinnipiac scrapes out 3-2 win over reigning MAAC champion Fairfield

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2024
Quinnipiac unveils first ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, hopes to raise $160M

Quinnipiac unveils first ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, hopes to raise $160M

Alexandra Martinakova and Carleigh Beck
October 29, 2024
Freshman goaltender Dylan Silverstein during pregame against UNH on Oct. 25.

Quinnipiac splits weekend with 3-2 loss to UNH

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2024
“For the Ambitious” Quinnipiac unveils new campaign of the century

“For the Ambitious” Quinnipiac unveils new campaign of the century

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2024
Quinnipiac Athletics announces partnership with Planet Fitness

Quinnipiac Athletics announces partnership with Planet Fitness

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2024
Freshman libero Carola Negron Diaz has amounted 81 digs, 21 assists and two kills in 29 sets as of Oct. 23.

Volleyball’s only starting freshman finds her home

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2024
The new residence hall, The Grove, holds 417 students.

Two months in, students disheartened with The Grove

Carleigh Beck and Alexandra Martinakova
October 15, 2024
Chris Martin sings "The Scientist" in concert in Budapest on June 16. (Photo Courtesy of Alexandra Martinakova)

‘feelslikeimfallinginlove’ with Coldplay’s ‘Moon Music’

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-chief
October 8, 2024
Junior middle blocker Bailey Brashear and graduate opposite Elena Giacomini versus Merrimack on October 2nd, 2024.

Quinnipiac sweeps Merrimack in straight sets

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
Quinnipiac’s 990 Form shows increase in officials salaries

Quinnipiac’s 990 Form shows increase in officials salaries

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2024
Quinnipiac celebrates in its home opener against Rider on Saturday afternoon.

Quinnipiac claws out 3-1 home opener win against Rider

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2024
'Uglies' isn't exactly pretty

‘Uglies’ isn’t exactly pretty

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-chief
September 24, 2024
Voter education committee encourages students to vote

Voter education committee encourages students to vote

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2024
Lucy Dathan (left), state representative, John Ashford (center left), political analyst, Sir Robert Buckland (center right), former Lord Chancellor of Britain and William Tong (right), Connecticut’s attorney general, speak on the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

Britain’s former Lord Chancellor discusses the upcoming U.S. presidential election

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2024
Quinnipiac receives historic rankings

Quinnipiac receives historic rankings

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2024
(Photo contributed by Miguel Fuentes, North Atlantic States Regional Council representative)

Demonstrators raise awareness about illegitimate sub-contractors working on The SITE

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Quinnipiac University Public Safety, the Hamden Police Department and the Regional Bomb Squad investigate a pipe bomb threat in Carl Hansen Student center on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

A detailed look into the pipe bomb threat

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2024
Quinnipiac volleyball starts its 2024 season 1-6 with five non-conference matches remaining.

Rome wasn’t built in a day

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2024
Quinnipiac student arrested after a reported bomb threat

Quinnipiac student arrested after a reported bomb threat

Alexandra Martinakova and Julia Barcello
September 5, 2024
Quinnipiac University Public Safety, the Hamden Police Department and the Regional Bomb Squad investigate a pipe bomb threat in Carl Hansen Student center on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Suspect apprehended after a reported bomb threat

Alexandra Martinakova and Julia Barcello
September 4, 2024
Stray Kids domin(ATE)tion

Stray Kids domin(ATE)tion

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-chief
September 4, 2024
Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian plans to stay on until the next president’s appointment.

“You don’t make a decision like this lightly” President Olian to step down at the end of the academic year

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2024
Claude Mayo is the newly appointed director of inclusive excelence. (Photo contributed by Quinnipiac University)

“I see us as community office” the future of Office of Inclusive Excellence under new leadership

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2024
Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian speaks to observers prior to being presented with a Sustainability Achievement on Monday Nov. 13, 2023 at Quinnipiac's North Haven Campus.

President Olian to step down at the end of the academic year

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2024
Daniele Caruso/printerval

“Challengers” might be a bit challenging to understand

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
July 22, 2024
The love and heartbreak of '12 Notes'

The love and heartbreak of ’12 Notes’

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2024
Battle of the Cats: Men’s tennis heads to NYC to face Columbia in the first round of NCAA Tournament

Battle of the Cats: Men’s tennis heads to NYC to face Columbia in the first round of NCAA Tournament

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2024
Game, Set, MAAC

Game, Set, MAAC

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
School of Health Sciences introduces three new minors

School of Health Sciences introduces three new minors

Alexandra Martinakova, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
Office of Learning Design and Technology brings online survey tool to all majors

Office of Learning Design and Technology brings online survey tool to all majors

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
April 16, 2024

Quinnipiac students gather on the Mount Carmel Campus Quad to witness the partial solar eclipse

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
April 9, 2024
Ashley Cotto, an alumna of Quinnipiac University’s School of Communication, is the founder and owner of Narcissus Beauty, LLC. (Photo contributed by Ashley Cotto)

School of Communications alumna founds a mythology based makeup brand ‘Narcissus Beauty’

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
April 9, 2024
The Quinnipiac men’s tennis team debuted the newly installed courts in North Lot with a 6-1 win over Holy Cross on March 12.

Quinnipiac tennis programs “just happy” to have true home courts

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
April 2, 2024
School of Law alumna founds $500K scholarship program

School of Law alumna founds $500K scholarship program

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
March 26, 2024
Quinnipiac launches AI in the Classroom Hub

Quinnipiac launches AI in the Classroom Hub

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
March 26, 2024
Hartford Business Journal ranked Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian on its ‘Power 50’ list alongside figures including Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.

Olian ranks 21st on Hartford Business Journals’ ‘Power 50’

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
March 19, 2024
Senior Shaurya Sood prepares to return in a match against Merrimack on Jan. 28, 2023.

Men’s tennis dominates against future conference opponent Merrimack

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
March 15, 2024
Quinnipiac tennis blows away Holy Cross 6-1 in home opener

Quinnipiac tennis blows away Holy Cross 6-1 in home opener

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
March 12, 2024
Beloved classics don’t deserve subpar live-action remakes

Beloved classics don’t deserve subpar live-action remakes

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
March 5, 2024
Senior forward Travis Treloar celebrates after scoring the third goal of the game against St. Lawrence on March 2, 2024, at the M&T Bank Arena.

Quinnipiac runs out St. Lawrence 8-1 on senior night

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
March 3, 2024
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is just alright

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is just alright

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 28, 2024
Quinnipiac changes course registration system

Quinnipiac changes course registration system

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 28, 2024
Sophomore Nikole Lisovyy backhands the ball during a match against Stonehill on Feb. 10.

Women’s tennis ‘working well together’ ahead of MAAC slate

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 27, 2024
Senior Shaurya Sood prepares to return in a match against Merrimack on Jan. 28, 2023.

Men’s tennis aiming to erase decade-long title drought

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 27, 2024
Quinnipiac raises awareness about email scams

Quinnipiac raises awareness about email scams

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 21, 2024
School of Law earns national recognition

School of Law earns national recognition

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 21, 2024
Quinnipiac names new School of Law dean to take over in July

Quinnipiac names new School of Law dean to take over in July

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 14, 2024
Quinnipiac freshman Caitlin Flower (center) and Caroline Schulson fist bump head coach Paula Miller during a Feb. 10 match against Stonehill at North Haven Health & Racquet Club.

Quinnipiac women’s tennis wrecks Stonehill in straight sets

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 11, 2024
The extent of the flooding in Quinnipiac University's Mountainview Residence Hall as well as the cause are still unclear.

Mountainview residents still dealing with aftermath of flooding

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 7, 2024
Percy Jackson and the unrealistic expectations set by fans

Percy Jackson and the unrealistic expectations set by fans

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 7, 2024
Hartford HealthCare partnership brings mental health first aid training to Quinnipiac

Hartford HealthCare partnership brings mental health first aid training to Quinnipiac

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
February 7, 2024
Quinnipiac University officials installed cameras in The Ledges Residence Hall this semester after a string of vandalism incidents last fall.

Ledges residents face new warnings, surveillance cameras following vandalism incidents

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
January 31, 2024
Student organizations receive just under 60% of requested funds

Student organizations receive just under 60% of requested funds

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
December 5, 2023
Quinnipiac holds community gathering after hate incidents

Quinnipiac holds community gathering after hate incidents

Alexandra Martinakova, News Editor
December 5, 2023
Snow lands on top in 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'

Snow lands on top in ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
November 28, 2023
The Quinnipiac University Department of Public Safety’s new signage outside the former Student Health Services building, where the department will officially relocate its Mount Carmel Campus offices in early January 2024.

Public Safety set to move into former Health Services building

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
November 28, 2023
Quinnipiac women's ice hockey claimed its 11th Nutmeg Classic tournament title with wins over UConn and Yale on Nov. 24 and 25.

Dynamic goaltending fuels Quinnipiac’s fourth-straight Nutmeg Classic title

Alexandra Martinakova and Cat Murphy
November 28, 2023
The Quinnipiac volleyball team reacts after falling to Fairfield in the 2023 MAAC Championship on Nov. 19, 2023.

Fairfield blocks Quinnipiac from back-to-back MAAC titles

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
November 20, 2023
Quinnipiac volleyball will face Fairfield in the MAAC Championship for the second-straight season after being Iona 3-1 Saturday.

Quinnipiac stops Iona, sets up MAAC Championship showdown with Fairfield

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
November 19, 2023
The Agency launches bystander intervention campaign

The Agency launches bystander intervention campaign

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
November 8, 2023
Many dorm rooms on Quinnipiac's Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses feature uncomfortable plastic or wooden block chairs.

Bobcat Buzz: Quinnipiac’s unbearable chairs, A sit-ty situation

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
November 8, 2023
Sophomore outside hitter Yagmur Gunes had only one kill in Quinnipiac's win over Siena on November 5, 2023.

Milestones and tears mark Quinnipiac’s win over Siena on senior day

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
November 5, 2023
The music that's all the rage right now

The music that’s all the rage right now

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
October 31, 2023
Freshman forward Mason Marcellus has four goals in seven games for Quinnipiac this season.

Quinnipiac earns series split with 4-1 win over Maine

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
October 29, 2023
New Britain High School junior Milayna Torres (right) works with sophomore Sarah Wol to examine human bones in the Carl Hansen Student Center on Friday.

New Britain high school students visit Quinnipiac to learn about forensic science

Alexandra Martinakova, Copy Editor
October 24, 2023
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