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Chatwan Mongkol

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor

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Former physician assistant students claimed that the environment of the program was detrimental to their mental health.

Recent lawsuit spotlights mental health unease within Quinnipiac PA program

Chatwan Mongkol, Staff Writer
April 26, 2022
Chatwan Mongkol became The Chronicle’s first-ever Digital News Editor in November 2021.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve

Chatwan Mongkol, Former Digital News Editor
April 26, 2022
Audit: QU’s endowment, revenue grew during 2020-21 fiscal year

Audit: QU’s endowment, revenue grew during 2020-21 fiscal year

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
April 13, 2022
Former PA student sues Quinnipiac for discrimination against her mental disabilities and Ukrainian nationality

Former PA student sues Quinnipiac for discrimination against her mental disabilities and Ukrainian nationality

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
April 8, 2022
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Does QU have gender pay gap issue? National survey says yes, but provost says no

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
March 8, 2022
Quinnipiac's Board of Trustees voted to shut down Ireland's Great Hunger Museum due to financial loss and low attendance.

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum to relocate to Fairfield after months of controversy

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
March 4, 2022
A rendering of the South Quad shows the proposed blueprint for the three new buildings Quinnipiac University plans to build by 2024.

Hamden commission questions Quinnipiac’s parking, future enrollment estimate after South Quad presentation

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
March 3, 2022
Faculty advocates for voices in Quinnipiac’s decision-making process

Faculty advocates for voices in Quinnipiac’s decision-making process

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
February 22, 2022
Quinnipiac University plans to relocate its tennis courts to east side of North Lot by the beginning of fall 2021 semester.

Quinnipiac rescinds plan to relocate tennis courts, for now

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
February 11, 2022
Ireland's Great Hunger Museum's supporters holding Irish flags in front of the museum to protest its closure on Oct. 30, 2021.

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum supporters offer to take over museum’s operation in partnership with Quinnipiac

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
February 9, 2022
Nearly a dozen students resign from SGA. It’s ‘normal’ during this time of year, VP of public relations says

Nearly a dozen students resign from SGA. It’s ‘normal’ during this time of year, VP of public relations says

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
February 8, 2022
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A rendering of the South Quad shows the proposed blueprint for the three new buildings Quinnipiac University plans to build by 2024.

Quinnipiac plans $244M construction projects for two new academic buildings, a new dorm

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
February 3, 2022
Parents and students petition against Quinnipiac’s COVID vaccine booster mandate

Parents and students petition against Quinnipiac’s COVID vaccine booster mandate

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
January 14, 2022
Officers shortages have impacted staffing at several locations, including Hogan Lot, which is the primary spot for delivery and carpool services.

‘A skeleton staff’: Public Safety lacks officers, resulting in long hours and areas unattended, union says

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
December 7, 2021
Students ‘terrified’ after a delivery man targeting college women broke into Quinnipiac off-campus housing

Students ‘terrified’ after a delivery man targeting college women broke into Quinnipiac off-campus housing

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
November 19, 2021
SGA rejects student loan cancellation letter to Biden, Harris

SGA rejects student loan cancellation letter to Biden, Harris

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
November 9, 2021
Democrat Lauren Garrett won Hamden mayoral race with over 1,000 votes against Republican Ron Gambardella.

[Photo] Lauren Garrett sweeps Hamden’s mayoral race

Alexis Cervantes, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Turlough McConnell and his team organized the rally to echo why Quinnipiac should revisit its decision to close the museum.

Over 100, including Connecticut officials, protest Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum’s closure

Nicole McIsaac and Chatwan Mongkol
November 2, 2021
SGA Vice President for Finance Cam Davignon will resign from his post on Nov. 3, 2021.

[Photo] SGA VP for finance resigns, the second executive board member to do so this month

William Gavin, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Former QU President John Lahey criticized the current administration's decision to close down Ireland's Great Hunger Museum.

‘It’s just perplexing to me:’ Former Quinnipiac president disappointed with Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum’s closure

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
October 26, 2021
Democrat Lauren Garrett and Republican Ron Gambardella will face each other in general elections on Nov. 2, for Hamden's mayoral office.

With Hamden’s mayoral race ahead, Quinnipiac professors urge students to stay informed

Chatwan Mongkol and Nicole McIsaac
October 26, 2021
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[Photo] QU Democrats and Republicans debate political issues

Julius Millan, Contributing Writer
October 26, 2021
Nurse anesthesia community questions Quinnipiac’s motive behind program’s closure

Nurse anesthesia community questions Quinnipiac’s motive behind program’s closure

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
October 19, 2021
Despite pending a liquor permit from the state, Quinnipiac will open its on-campus pub, On the Rocks, on Oct. 18.

On the Rocks to reopen Oct. 18, as liquor permit pending

Chatwan Mongkol and Jacklyn Pellegrino
October 12, 2021
Thanksgiving housing fee irks foreign students

Thanksgiving housing fee irks foreign students

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
October 12, 2021
Student Government Association elects Jennifer McCue as its new vice president for public relations as Carmine Grippo resigned.

SGA public relations vice president resigns, new one elected

Michael Sicoli, Chatwan Mongkol, and Melina Khan
October 6, 2021
Quinnipiac University School of Nursing announced that it would begin the discontinuation process for the nurse anesthesia program in June 2021.

‘A slap in the face:’ Quinnipiac nurse anesthesia program’s closure comes with unclear plan

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
October 5, 2021
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Hate crimes and violence against women at Quinnipiac increased in 2020

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
October 5, 2021
CXO’s apartment vandalism investigation ongoing, students suspended

CXO’s apartment vandalism investigation ongoing, students suspended

Chatwan Mongkol and Nicole McIsaac
September 29, 2021
Quinnipiac's Board of Trustees voted to shut down Ireland's Great Hunger Museum due to financial loss and low attendance.

‘An embarrassment for QU:’ Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum’s closure sparks public outcry

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
September 28, 2021
Students walk out of a shuttle that runs between Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses.

‘I’m definitely upset about it:’ Quinnipiac shuttle to New Haven remains inactive

Chatwan Mongkol and Jacklyn Pellegrino
September 21, 2021
Breakdown of Quinnipiac’s major grants

Breakdown of Quinnipiac’s major grants

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
September 14, 2021
Quinnipiac University plans to relocate its tennis courts to east side of North Lot by the beginning of fall 2021 semester.

Tennis players utilize courts at North Haven High School amid Quinnipiac’s construction

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
September 14, 2021
Quinnipiac University's Arnold Bernard Library put up a display about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Twenty years later, Quinnipiac remembers 9/11

Melina Khan and Chatwan Mongkol
September 11, 2021
Club sports teams face budget cut after expansion

Club sports teams face budget cut after expansion

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
September 7, 2021
Esports room to open on York Hill campus

Esports room to open on York Hill campus

Chatwan Mongkol and Xavier Cullen
September 7, 2021
Quinnipiac University welcomes its class of 2025 to the Bobcat community at convocation on Aug. 27, 2021.

Mid-90% vaccination rate, tight budget, unmet enrollment goals: Fall 2021 updates from Quinnipiac’s administration

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 30, 2021
Gov. Ned Lamont and Sen. Richard Blumenthal speak with the four faculty mentors of the Connecticut Public Health College Corps.

‘Thanks to you:’ Connecticut and federal leaders commend students for combating vaccine hesitancy

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 25, 2021
Chief Experience Officer Tom Ellett's apartment locates in a first-year-student residence hall, Commons.

Quinnipiac spends $4 million on CXO’s three-bedroom apartment and dorms renovation

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 23, 2021
Quinnipiac University announced on Aug. 19 that Ireland's Great Hunger Museum will not reopen.

Quinnipiac closes Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum amid financial sufficiency goal

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 19, 2021
Weekly fees, Wi-Fi access loss: Quinnipiac lays out penalties for unvaccinated students

Weekly fees, Wi-Fi access loss: Quinnipiac lays out penalties for unvaccinated students

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 17, 2021
Law professor to give critical race theory talk in Guilford despite ‘threatening’ email

Law professor to give critical race theory talk in Guilford despite ‘threatening’ email

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 9, 2021
Garrett: Hamden-Quinnipiac ‘lean on each other for what we need’

Garrett: Hamden-Quinnipiac ‘lean on each other for what we need’

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 5, 2021
Gambardella: ‘Hamden is dependent upon Quinnipiac’ when it comes to local economy

Gambardella: ‘Hamden is dependent upon Quinnipiac’ when it comes to local economy

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 4, 2021
Cyr: Hamden-Quinnipiac relationship is ‘adversarial’ as a nontaxable ‘when it shouldn’t be’

Cyr: Hamden-Quinnipiac relationship is ‘adversarial’ as a nontaxable ‘when it shouldn’t be’

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 3, 2021
Macdowall: ‘Communication’ is key to improve Hamden-Quinnipiac relationship

Macdowall: ‘Communication’ is key to improve Hamden-Quinnipiac relationship

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
August 2, 2021
Lauren Garrett, Brad Macdowall, Peter Cyr and Ron Gambardella sat down with The Chronicle to discuss their race for Hamden Mayor Office.

Four candidates challenge incumbent Leng for Hamden mayoral seat in 2021 elections

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
July 30, 2021
The Hamden Zoning Board of Appeals postponed the public hearing for Quinnipiac University's variance to install eight 50-foot light poles to September.

Quinnipiac receives tremendous support on light poles — mostly from its own people

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
July 21, 2021
Quinnipiac University seeks an approval to install eight 50-foot light poles in the area where the zoning regulation permits a maximum height of 35 feet.

VP for Facilities: New tennis courts’ light poles won’t pollute night sky

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
July 14, 2021
International students on COVID-19 situations at home: Vaccine accessibility in the US is a 'privilege'

International students on COVID-19 situations at home: Vaccine accessibility in the US is a ‘privilege’

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
July 12, 2021
Olian’s salary reached $1 million: Top-paid employees and contractors in 2019

Olian’s salary reached $1 million: Top-paid employees and contractors in 2019

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
July 6, 2021
A fire broke at 925 Mix Ave. in Hamden on June 26, displacing 90 families.

‘The fact that nobody got hurt was a miracle:’ Fire in Hamden displaces a Quinnipiac graduate

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
July 2, 2021
Quinnipiac University seeks an approval to install eight 50-foot light poles in the area where the zoning regulation permits a maximum height of 35 feet.

Locals oppose Quinnipiac’s plan to install eight 50-foot light poles at new tennis courts

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
June 29, 2021
Will Quinnipiac allow weed on campus as Connecticut legalizes it? The answer is no

Will Quinnipiac allow weed on campus as Connecticut legalizes it? The answer is no

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
June 24, 2021
Over 80% white professors: Quinnipiac’s demographics reveal the need to diversify full-time faculty

Over 80% white professors: Quinnipiac’s demographics reveal the need to diversify full-time faculty

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
June 21, 2021
Statue of Fredrick Douglass is located at the entrance of the Quinnipiac School of Law.

[Photo] Quinnipiac professor maps Fredrick Douglass’ journey through Dublin

Katie Langley, Copy Editor
June 18, 2021
Quinnipiac applies for DOJ grant to combat sexual and dating violence on campus

Quinnipiac applies for DOJ grant to combat sexual and dating violence on campus

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
June 16, 2021
CXO introduces One-Stop Center to replace bursar, registrar, dining and parking offices

CXO introduces One-Stop Center to replace bursar, registrar, dining and parking offices

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
June 7, 2021
Less spending, investment loss: Quinnipiac's financial standing when COVID-19 began

Less spending, investment loss: Quinnipiac’s financial standing when COVID-19 began

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
June 3, 2021
Quinnipiac University plans to relocate its tennis courts to east side of North Lot by the beginning of fall 2021 semester.

Students may lose 145 parking spots as Quinnipiac plans to move tennis courts to North Lot

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
May 28, 2021
The space will be ready to use in the fall 2021 semester.

Quinnipiac to install temporary modular labs near CAS amid higher space demand

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
May 26, 2021
Quinnipiac eases mask mandate, allows non-QU visitors, relaxes weekly testing

Quinnipiac eases mask mandate, allows non-QU visitors, relaxes weekly testing

Chatwan Mongkol and Nicole McIsaac
May 17, 2021
Quinnipiac to receive $13.7 million from American Rescue Plan

Quinnipiac to receive $13.7 million from American Rescue Plan

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
May 15, 2021
Quinnipiac sees 20.4% decrease in applications, acceptance rate reaches 87.4%

Quinnipiac sees 20.4% decrease in applications, acceptance rate reaches 87.4%

Nicole McIsaac and Chatwan Mongkol
May 12, 2021
‘Not the ideal experience:’ International students face different challenges in past year

‘Not the ideal experience:’ International students face different challenges in past year

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
May 10, 2021
CAS to offer three new environmental majors this fall

CAS to offer three new environmental majors this fall

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
May 2, 2021
Soon-to-be unemployed: 2021 graduating seniors remain optimistic despite difficult job search

Soon-to-be unemployed: 2021 graduating seniors remain optimistic despite difficult job search

Chatwan Mongkol, News Editor
April 27, 2021
Counseling continue services despite primarily operating virtually

Counseling continue services despite primarily operating virtually

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
April 20, 2021
President Judy Olian earned upwards of half a million dollars in her first six months at Quinnipiac University.

What Olian said in Q30 TV interview

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
April 14, 2021
Quinnipiac may get $13.6 million from American Rescue Plan, per ACE’s projection

Quinnipiac may get $13.6 million from American Rescue Plan, per ACE’s projection

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
April 13, 2021
'Liberal views are overly represented:' Quinnipiac students discuss their educational setting

‘Liberal views are overly represented:’ Quinnipiac students discuss their educational setting

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
April 6, 2021
Federal court dismisses part of class-action lawsuit for tuition refunds against Quinnipiac

Federal court dismisses part of class-action lawsuit for tuition refunds against Quinnipiac

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
March 30, 2021
Olian earns $524K during her first six months as president

Olian earns $524K during her first six months as president

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
March 25, 2021
Admitted students question length and costs of Quinnipiac’s three-year housing requirement

Admitted students question length and costs of Quinnipiac’s three-year housing requirement

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
March 23, 2021
High tuition, few Pell grants recipients: An overview of Quinnipiac’s economic diversity

High tuition, few Pell grants recipients: An overview of Quinnipiac’s economic diversity

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
March 16, 2021
Academic dishonesty at Quinnipiac is on the rise amid online learning

Academic dishonesty at Quinnipiac is on the rise amid online learning

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
March 2, 2021
Quinnipiac to receive $7.6 million in federal grant

Quinnipiac to receive $7.6 million in federal grant

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
February 28, 2021
Bingo cheater caught at Lunar New Year event

Bingo cheater caught at Lunar New Year event

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
February 19, 2021
Quinnipiac logo has a look of QAnon

Quinnipiac logo has a look of QAnon

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
February 16, 2021
Thousands of healthcare students have been vaccinated

Thousands of healthcare students have been vaccinated

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
February 9, 2021
SGA elects its new VP for public relations after a resignation

SGA elects its new VP for public relations after a resignation

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
January 30, 2021
First-time voters reflect on the presidential election night

First-time voters reflect on the presidential election night

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
November 4, 2020
Quinnipiac University sold WQUN in July 2020 and is in the process of transferring the license to Clark Media.

Controversy behind the closure of WQUN radio station

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
October 27, 2020
Alumni reconnect virtually

Alumni reconnect virtually

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
October 13, 2020
Quinnipiac’s economic outlook changes from ‘positive’ to ‘stable’

Quinnipiac’s economic outlook changes from ‘positive’ to ‘stable’

Chatwan Mongkol, Associate News Editor
October 6, 2020
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