

Closeness or Connection? Why Social Media Is More Isolating Than Ever
Megan Hayes | Opinion Editor Smart phone social media usage. / Photo by 'Rawpixel', licensed by Envato.com . I've recently went off of social media, and I'm noticing a handful of changes. I'm not going to lie, I've been influenced by YouTubers going "analog", and it has solidified the maladaptive daydream in my head that going off of social media will fix all of my problems. I feel like many people in our generation have a love-hate relationship with social media, and I th
Megan Hayes
6 days ago7 min read


Housing at Eastern 80% Full; Crandall Emptiest; Laurel Fullest
Mathew Biadun | News-Editor Last week, the Campus Lantern published an article looking into parking at Eastern . This article is, in a way, a companion or second part of that article. The table below provides data as to the housing options present on campus. The numbers for current residence were provided by Paul Serignese, Housing Director, while the numbers for maximum occupancy are found on the Eastern website's page for each residence hall. Name of Residence Hall Student
Mathew Biadun
6 days ago2 min read


UConn's Saving Grace
Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . On Sunday night, the UConn men’s basketball team went up against the top-seeded Duke. It seems that everyone and their mother watched the vital moment that skyrocketed UConn to the final four. However, shots like these aren’t uncommon in the tournament, and oftentimes each year the tournament will have its “shot heard around the world”. The UConn game was almost over before i
Kaitlyn Nielsen
Apr 33 min read







