The Quinnipiac Chronicle

QU is going overboard with H1N1

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Brittany Boyer.

Coughing, runny noses and sore throats have always been a frequent display on campus when the winter months roll in. Classmates get sick, rest in bed, recover and all is done and forgotten soon after.

However, with many students coming down with flu-like symptoms here at Quinnipiac, all hell has broken loose.

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Balloon boy story needs to deflate

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Brittany Boyer.

On Oct. 15, the nation watched intensely as a 6-year-old boy from Colorado was believed to be flying thousands of feet in the air, trapped inside a helium balloon device that his father constructed. After hours of distress and disorder, the balloon was finally retrieved from the skies only to be discovered as empty.

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Early snow leaves students storming

Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Brittany Boyer.

New England is known for having some of the most scenic and enjoyable fall seasons in the country. We have the beautiful foliage surrounding us, the most savory apples imaginable and of course, the occasional blizzard just to keep you on your toes

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The shuttle system: Is a little consistency too much to ask for?

Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Brittany Boyer.

You keep peeping your head around the corner to see if it’s coming. Every time the sound of a car passes you cross your fingers and hope that it has finally made it. Still, you find yourself gazing down at your phone only to discover that you’ve been sitting in the frigid Connecticut elements for over 20 minutes, and there’s still no sign of it.

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Third Eye Blind will make for memorable night

Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Brittany Boyer.

The seasonal concert held each semester at Quinnipiac usually ends up being one of two things: one, a night of screaming and excitement that keeps the campus buzzing for weeks, or two, an awkward, head-scratching experience that is usually followed by an early departure of students eager to head back to their dorm rooms.

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More campuses, but less community

Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by Brittany Boyer.

Since our first day of arriving here at Quinnipiac University, one of the key concepts that has been drilled into our heads is the idea that we are a community. We’re encouraged to get involved, join clubs, meet new people and work together to make our campus as united as possible.

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Valentine’s Day? More like Ladies Day

Posted on 13. Feb, 2008 by Brittany Boyer.

Between the flowers, chocolates and candlelit dinners, it’s no wonder why so many people are in love with Valentine’s Day.

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QU students resolve to drop the lbs.

Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 by Brittany Boyer.

On January 1, thousands of Americans vowed to make this be the year they put down the beer and started hitting the gym. Though putting down the beer may be taking it a little too far, it is definitely fair to say the majority of Quinnipiac students are sticking to their resolutions and making the enduring effort to get in better shape.

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Solutions for health-conscious diners

Posted on 14. Nov, 2007 by Brittany Boyer.

Though the fine delicacies of cheesy pizza, juicy burgers, and crispy French fries may keep most college students content, these greasy and fattening foods do not necessarily appeal to everyone.

Fortunately for those nutrition-conscious students, there are still plenty of healthy and enjoyable choices that can be found on and off campus.

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Bobcat balancing act

Posted on 24. Oct, 2007 by Brittany Boyer.

The long anticipated Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey season has finally kicked off. From weight training to double sessions, the team has trained every aspect of their game. However, one particular conditioning tactic could make all the difference for the Bobcats.

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Fall into the new semester

Posted on 26. Sep, 2007 by Brittany Boyer.

As the weather cools down and the leaves begin to fall, many QU students begin to wonder how to make the most of the autumn season. Homework and exams aside, Quinnipiac is offering plenty to do for the 2007 fall season, including concerts, carnivals, and comedians.

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Big brother is watching

Posted on 19. Sep, 2007 by Brittany Boyer.

Freshmen begin to adjust after the first few weeks of college and some even begin to call Quinnipiac home. But the resemblance of home may happen all too quickly for a select few who attend the same university as their older sibling.

Ken McHugh, a freshman at Quinnipiac, is one of these exceptions.

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