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The Puck Drop: Billet Families in the NHL

Behind the success of every rookie in the NHL is something that you don’t necessarily see on the ice: a support system they have off the ice, in the form of a billet family.

Patrick’s Politics: The Cornell rape case should enrage you

Seven men. Seven hours. Irreparable damage. Over the past week, the world has come to know the horrifying rape that took place at Cornell University. If what happened at a Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell on Oct. 19, 2024 doesn’t make you angry, I doubt anything will.

2021 New York Yankees top 30 prospects: Where are they now?

A pair of homegrown Yankees led New York to a 9-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night. Starting pitcher Cam Schlittler tossed 6.1 scoreless innings, while designated hitter Ben Rice smacked two home runs, including a game-sealing grand slam in the eighth inning. Center…

The Indie Itch: Five free simulation games to kill time with

If you find yourself feeling bored between your classes and want literally anything to do that isn't homework, you’ve come to the right place! Look no further than simulation games: the open-ended genre where players can manage and imagine doing either everyday or fantastical…

Seven recipes to get a taste of autumn

Autumn is officially here. As we begin October, we’ll experience chilling temperatures and vivid leaf color changes. The best thing about autumn is its delicious recipes. There are various snacks, desserts, drinks and other meals that can be made to celebrate the season. Here are…

Linguisticsmaxxing: Why you should be careful using ‘Gen-Z’ slang

I, like nearly every person my age, spend a disgusting amount of time on the internet. My screen time of roughly eight hours a day leads me to discover a lot of colorful new slang terms, most notably the suffixes “–maxxing” and “–pilled.”

Going Piece by Piece: A Review of LEGO One Piece

Eiichiro Oda’s "One Piece” rightfully has its place in the Big Three of anime, boasting 1,200 episodes and a fiercely devoted fanbase. Since the anime’s debut in 1999, generations of fans have followed the Straw Hat Pirates as they chase their dreams across the Grand Line.

The numbers are in: EVs keep picking up steam in CT

The used electric vehicle market is actually hot, with sales of used EVs in July 10% higher than a year ago.

Important Town News & Announcements (September 28, 2026)

States OK solar panels for balconies. Some safety guidelines haven’t caught up.

CT and other states have passed legislation allowing small, cheap, plug-in solar panels that can be hung from a balcony or porch.

Equipment failure at Oxford compressor station sounded like jet engine, residents say

On the night of July 12, the Oxford compressor station had 2 equipment failures, according to incident data collected by federal regulators.

Final four of Fat Bear Week

Every autumn, millions of people around the world gather online to celebrate a unique viral tradition: Fat Bear Week. Hosted by Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, this annual tradition is a single-elimination tournament that invites the public to cast votes for the brown…