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Ashley Pelletier

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor

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Fall Out Boy’s ‘So Much (For) Stardust’ returns to classic, yet fresh sound

Ashley Pelletier, Podcast Host
March 28, 2023
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One way out: ‘Andor’ is the storytelling we’ve been looking for

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
Book of the week: 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' opens a window into John Green's life

Book of the week: ‘The Anthropocene Reviewed’ opens a window into John Green’s life

Ashley Pelletier, Podcast Editor
November 1, 2022
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One puddle under the umbrella

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
June 28, 2022
Ashley Pelletier started the Generation Zedia podcast during her final semester with The Chronicle.

Jump in the deep end

Ashley Pelletier, Former Arts & Life Editor
April 26, 2022
Wake the Giant: How SPB held its biggest event of the year amid act cancellations and budget cuts

Wake the Giant: How SPB held its biggest event of the year amid act cancellations and budget cuts

Ashley Pelletier and Katie Langley
April 13, 2022
Quinnipiac Health and Wellness and the women’s ice hockey team hosted a conversation about mental health awareness among student athletes.

Continuing the race

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
April 13, 2022
The case for coming out

The case for coming out

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
March 29, 2022
Jack muscatello/chronicle QTHON's Morale Committee was a constant throughout the event, particularly with its 11-minute Morale dance that volunteers performed at the top of every hour. Jack muscatello/chronicle QTHON's Morale Committee was a constant throughout the event, particularly with its 11-minute Morale dance that volunteers performed at the top of every hour. Photo by

One day. 10 hours. $125,000 raised.

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
March 29, 2022
Larissa Pitts, a professor in the History department at Quinnipiac University, speaks during a teach-in Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2022 for International Women’s Day. Photo by

When women speak, listen up: The Albert Schweitzer Institute hosted its annual International Women’s Day Teach-in featuring impactful women at QU

David Matos, Ashley Pelletier, and Neha Seenarine
March 22, 2022
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Girl meets panda: Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ is a fun, diverse adventure for a new age group

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
March 22, 2022
Photos by Palácio do Planalto and Gage Skidmore.

Ukraine needs compassion, not jokes and performative activism

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
March 9, 2022
QU needs to pick a side on mask mandates

QU needs to pick a side on mask mandates

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
March 1, 2022
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Cherish your youth, before it’s too late

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
March 1, 2022
Courtney Summers tells a true-crime story through audio transcripts and first-person narration in her novel, 'Sadie.' Photo by

Book of the Week: ‘Sadie’ combines prose and transcript to tell the devastating story of two girls

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
February 22, 2022
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Taking Flight: Ross Gay’s ‘Be Holding’ tells a Black story through photo and lyric

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
February 22, 2022
The four characters in 'Death by a Thousand Cuts' are left unnamed to represent the multitude of experiences of Black men in the U.S.

MLK Dream Week kicks off Black History Month

Ashley Pelletier and Toyloy Brown III
February 15, 2022
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A sweet and spicy super bowl: Two recipes to snack on while you watch the big game

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
February 9, 2022
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Reflecting on ‘Twilight’ as ‘The Big Hit Show’ podcast looks back on 17 years of fan history

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
February 8, 2022
California-based comedian Feraz Ozel performed his stand-up at Quinnipiac's On The Rocks Bar.

SPB takes a trip to Hogwarts

Ashley Pelletier and Toyloy Brown III
February 1, 2022
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' pays homage to almost 60 years of history for the beloved character. Photo from Gemma Ryles via TrustedReviews.com

A spoiler-free ode to Spider-Man

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
December 17, 2021
'She's 100% more confident in herself and such a strong player': Inside Mikala Morris' explosion from tentative freshman to MAAC Defensive Player of the Year

‘She’s 100% more confident in herself and such a strong player’: Inside Mikala Morris’ explosion from tentative freshman to MAAC Defensive Player of the Year

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
December 7, 2021
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Keeping the kindness through the holiday blues

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
November 30, 2021
Six hours to fit in centuries of indigeneity

Six hours to fit in centuries of indigeneity

Ashley Pelletier, David Matos, and Neha Seenarine
November 17, 2021
Isabella Prosper, a junior chemistry major, gets henna done on her hand. Henna is a plant-based dye traditionally used in celebrations in South Asian countries.

Muslim Student Association and South Asian Society team up for Eid Dinner

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
November 9, 2021
Fast food workers in St. Paul, Minnesota, went on strike to protest for a $15 minimum wage, paid sick leave and union rights on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Fibonacci Blue/Wikimedia Commons)

Employers, not workers, caused ‘The Great Resignation’

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
November 3, 2021
Fall Fest is back: Rebecca Black and Trevor Daniel perform at biggest event since COVID

Fall Fest is back: Rebecca Black and Trevor Daniel perform at biggest event since COVID

Ashley Pelletier and Michael LaRocca
October 26, 2021
Rania Bensadok (left) and Kiara Tantaquidgeon (right), secretary and president of the Indigenous Student Union, spread the word about the organization at the Multicultural Student Leadership Council's Culture Fair on Oct. 15.

The Indigenous Student Union reclaims the narrative

Ashley Pelletier and Neha Seenarine
October 19, 2021
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Compliment thy neighbor

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
October 12, 2021
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The great celebrity gossip debate

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
October 12, 2021
Rewatch that show

Rewatch that show

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
October 5, 2021
'Circe' focuses on the mythological witch from Homer's 'The Odyssey.'

Book of the week: Madeline Miller continues her career in classics adaptations with ‘Circe’

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
October 5, 2021
Many social media influencers are taking advantage of the tragic death of Gabrielle Petito, gaining massive amounts of views. (Photo Released by Petito family)

Social media’s exploitation of Gabby Petito’s death is morally wrong

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
September 29, 2021
The ensemble cast of 'Sex Education' is endearing and talented, bringing life to a diverse set of roles. Photos from Wikimedia Commons.

Not your momma’s drama

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
September 28, 2021
Embrace being single

Embrace being single

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
September 28, 2021
'A Thousand Ships' tells the untold stories of the women in 'The Iliad.' Photo by Betsy Pelletier

Book of the week: ‘A Thousand Ships’ tells the little-regarded story of overlooked mythological women

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
September 14, 2021
According to new university rules, juniors will no longer be allowed to park in North Lot and sophomores must keep their cars in the York Hill garage or Westwood lot, rather than Hilltop lot.

Why has parking become such an issue at Quinnipiac?

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
September 10, 2021
There are five books in the 'Twilight' saga, published from 2005 to 2020. (Betsy Pelletier)

The vampires’ resurrection: After years of ridicule, the ‘Twilight’ saga confirms its place in society as a cult classic

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
September 7, 2021
"Try not to wait until the last minute for everything. You'll enjoy the rush of procrastinating at the time, but then it'll be four in the morning and you're working on a paper that's due at nine while your roommate is asleep." ~Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor

Welcome to Quinnipiac: What we wish we knew as first-year students

Michael Sicoli, Emily Flamme, Toyloy Brown III, Connor Lawless, Ashley Pelletier, Riley Millette, Melina Khan, and Brendan Samson
September 7, 2021
Women are underrepresented in the production of films in the United States.

[Photo] Lights, camera, women in action

Neha Seenarine, Associate Arts and Life Editor
April 27, 2021
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The Quinnipiac’s legacy

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
April 20, 2021
‘The Lions of Fifth Avenue’ balances two stories with an 80-year difference

‘The Lions of Fifth Avenue’ balances two stories with an 80-year difference

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
April 6, 2021
War. What is it good for?

War. What is it good for?

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
March 30, 2021
Bash that burnout

Bash that burnout

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
March 23, 2021
Anxiety aid

Anxiety aid

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
February 23, 2021
The devastating snowstorms as seen here in Dallas have led Texas Gov. Greg Abott to issue a "disaster declaration."

Texas deserves better

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
February 19, 2021
QU holds discussion about racism in maternal healthcare

QU holds discussion about racism in maternal healthcare

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
February 16, 2021
‘The Secret History’ is a classic novel in the making

‘The Secret History’ is a classic novel in the making

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
February 16, 2021
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Taking back her life

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
February 16, 2021
Digging up the past

Digging up the past

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
February 9, 2021
New website run by Quinnipiac students to tell the stories of people with disabilities

New website run by Quinnipiac students to tell the stories of people with disabilities

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
February 9, 2021
New semester, new you

New semester, new you

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
February 2, 2021
A satirical year in review

A satirical year in review

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
December 31, 2020
Book of the week

Book of the week

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
November 3, 2020
Chartwells employees should receive COVID-19 tests to protect themselves and the people around them.

Safety shouldn’t be exclusive to students

Ashley Pelletier, Arts & Life Editor
October 27, 2020
The good, the bad and the spooky

The good, the bad and the spooky

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
October 20, 2020
Photos from netflix Marsha P. Johnson was a Black transgender woman who spearheaded the New York City LGBTQ movement.

Real Representation

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
October 13, 2020
'A story of resiliency'

‘A story of resiliency’

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
October 6, 2020
Protecting the ‘Bobcat Bubble’

Protecting the ‘Bobcat Bubble’

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
September 22, 2020
Bobby Big Boy's sickness was one of many hardships Amber faces.

A heartwarming, yet hard lesson

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
September 9, 2020
‘Best seat in the house’

‘Best seat in the house’

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
July 8, 2020
"13 Reasons Why" discusses issues facing Generation Z without addressing their solutions and treatment.

The seniors’ send off

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
June 9, 2020
Safe school spirit

Safe school spirit

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
June 5, 2020
Predictable, but punchy

Predictable, but punchy

Ashley Pelletier, Associate Arts and Life Editor
April 27, 2020
Despite not being on campus, QTHON still happened virtually on Thursday April 9.

Continuing QTHON

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
April 12, 2020
The annual St. Baldrick's Event took place Monday, March 30 via Instagram Live.

The shave must go on

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Sophomore housing lottery delayed

Sophomore housing lottery delayed

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020
Walt Disney Studios had to postpone the release date of 'Mulan' due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus changes in entertainment

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
March 19, 2020
'Onward' was released in theaters on March 6.

A tale of two brothers

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
March 15, 2020
Alyssa Lawson and Rebecca Vangsness are chairs of different aspects for the Big Event.

A day of giving back

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
Student leaders from across the university called for more student involvement.

QU student activists call for change

Ashley Pelletier and William Gavin
February 25, 2020
Margot Robbie portrays the character Harley Quinn in 'Birds of Prey.'

An exciting emancipation

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
This is version 16 of the playbill for 'Rage,' with the final version still in the works.

The Road to ‘Rage’

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020

Sorority and Fraternity Philanthropy Events

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
The documentary about Taylor Swift, 'Miss Americana,' received a 90% rating from Rotten Tomatoes.

The Real Taylor

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Magician Joel Meyers took the stage during SPB's Welcome Week.

Behind the Ears

Ashley Pelletier, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
Coffee house conversations

Coffee house conversations

Ashley Pelletier
October 9, 2019
Eat for Eid

Eat for Eid

Ashley Pelletier
October 2, 2019
A hella fun tour

A hella fun tour

Ashley Pelletier
September 27, 2019
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

Ashley Pelletier
September 18, 2019
What was the reason for a third season?

What was the reason for a third season?

Ashley Pelletier
September 10, 2019
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