On September 15, a new Miss America was crowned. Nina Davuluri’s journey to the title, however, started almost a year ago. To better understand pageants, there are two televised beauty pageants:...

In the wake of the Trayvon Martin case it is obvious that race is still an issue in the minds of many. I grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and have been surrounded by many different races, cultures and ethnicities....

The University of New Haven is now recognized as a Kindness University by the Random Act of Kindness Foundation, all thanks to Miss University of New Haven Lindsay Bugryn. UNH is one of only three...

On Saturday, March 2, the University of New Haven held an official preliminary to the Miss Connecticut Pageant. Three titles were given that night: Miss Shoreline, Miss New Haven County and Miss University...

They may not have a field or uniforms, but they are a team like any other. The University of New Haven’s Mock Trial team participates in competitions throughout the academic school year. Each round of...

Ingredients: -1 cup flour -1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa -¼ teaspoon baking powder -1/4 teaspoon baking soda -dash of salt -1/4 cup butter, softened -2/3 cup of sugar -2 eggs -1/2 cup sour cream -1...

Voltaire once said, “I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Voltaire’s works and ideas influenced the framers’ deliberations during and after the American...

Spider Web Cupcake 1. Frost the cupcake with chocolate frosting. 2. Put a dot of white frosting in the center. 3. Make two rings of white frosting around the center. 4. Drag a toothpick...

Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins: Serving Size 20 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 23-30 minutes Ingredients: (Muffin) -2 ½ cups flour -2 cups sugar -1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice -1...

  Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes: Serving Size 12 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients:      -5 cups of fruity pebbles -half a pack of marshmallows (size doesn’t...

Rainbow Cupcakes: Serving Size 18-24 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients: - 1 box of white or yellow cake mix - eggs, water, oil (according to recipe) - frosting...

Neapolitan Cupcakes: Serving Size 18-24 Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Ingredients: (Oreo Center): -one package of Oreos -8 oz. of cream cheese (Cake): -Duncan Hines strawberry...

Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes: Serving Size 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes   Ingredients: (Crust) -1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs -1 tbsp. sugar -1 tbsp. margarine (Cheesecake...

Microwave Cupcakes: Serving Size 5 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes Ingredients: -1/4 cup dark chocolate chips -2 tbsp. butter -1 egg -1 tbsp. oil -1/3 cup sugar -1 tbsp....

During the weekend of February 11 - 12, nine members of the University of New Haven Mock Trial Team attended the American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament held at Yale University.  With...