Will Trzaski | News-Editor The J. Eugene Smith Library served as one of Windham's early voting locations ahead of Connecticut's November 3 general election. ECSU served as an early voting location for Connecticut's November 3 general election, providing eligible Windham voters with an opportunity to cast their ballot on campus before Election Day. The university's J. Eugene Smith Library hosted early voting in its Paul E. Johnson Sr. Community Conference Room from October 1

Mathew Biadun | Staff Writer This image comes from the title page of the 2026 Clery Report. Note: Mathew Biadun currently serves as the President of the Student Government Association. Following the atrocious news coming out of Cornell, students have been understandably concerned about safety on campus. These concerns were amplified by news reports following Eastern’s release of the 2026 Security & Fire Safety Report, our version of the ‘Clery Report’ which all colleges and

Will Trzaski | News-Editor A person carefully fills out an employment application form, focusing on providing accurate and detailed information for potential job opportunities. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com. As employers introduce automated screening and AI-powered interviews, students entering the workforce face new challenges in the hiring process. Artificial Intelligence is changing how employers evaluate job applicants, introducing new technologies into

Will Trzaski | News-Editor Volunteers work together to sort donations at an outdoor community event. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com. New university initiative could create additional opportunities for students to connect with older adults through education, volunteering and community partnerships. Eastern Connecticut State University students may soon have additional opportunities to work alongside older adults through volunteer programs, technology assistance

Will Trzaski | News Editor Volunteers working together to sort and organize canned goods for a local food drive, ensuring that those in need receive essential supplies. / licensed by Envato.com. The annual campus event collected more than 170 nonperishable food item while bringing students and university community members together to address food insecurity. Eastern Connecticut State University's 13th Annual Poverty Awareness Marathon raised $1,400 and collected more tha

Will Trzaski | News Editor Picture of a church with autumn trees. / licensed by Envato.com. The Last Green Valley, a nonprofit organization focused on preserving the natural, historic and cultural resources of eastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts, has established its headquarters at Church Farm through a partnership with Eastern Connecticut State University and the ECSU foundation. Announced Oct. 8, the partnership beings the organization to the historic pr

Will Trzaski | News Editor Eastern Connecticut State University will introduce varsity women’s flag football in the Spring of 2027, becoming the first NCAA Division III school in New England to offer the sport. The program, announced Sept. 14, will also be the first varsity women’s flag football team in the Little East Conference. Its arrival comes as the sport expands at the collegiate level and more schools establish opportunities for women to compete. According to Eas

Will Trzaski | News Editor As Connecticut’s public college system faces questions about leadership and accountability, Eastern Connecticut State University student representatives have opportunities to bring student concerns to the officials overseeing the state’s colleges and universities. Matthew Biadun, Eastern’s student government association president, serves on two committees that connect students with university governance and the Connecticut State Colleges and Uni

Will Trzaski | News Editor Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed its largest incoming class in school history this fall, with 1,146 first-year students beginning the 2026-27 academic year. The incoming class represents roughly a 50% increase from the previous year, when Eastern enrolled 763 first-year students. The growth comes after several years of declining enrollment, with the university’s total enrollment reaching its lowest level since 2018 last year. The increa

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor Attendants of the BAM Banquet listen as awards are read aloud. 4/28/26 - Club E-Boards, Advisors, and Members attended a banquet today to celebrate the hard work put into club activities over the past year. The event, the BAM Banquet, was held at 4PM at the FAIC Lobby. 'Italian Summer' was this year's theme, represented by blues, whites, and a lot of lemons. The Banquet is an annual event organized and funded by B.A.M., the Budget and Management

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor Club President Fake Feltault stands front, fourth from right. Vice President Taavi Veltheim stands behind him, to the right. 4/17/2026 - The year isn't out yet! A new club held their interest meeting yesterday, bringing Eastern students together to talk all about one thing. Ping Pong! The club was started by two Juniors from. President Jake Feltault is a Junior majoring in History, and Taavi Veltheim, a junior majoring in Criminology, serve as Pr

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor With open-source code, game engines, and education made more accessible than ever thanks to the internet, making your own videogame has gone from a childhood dream to something truly achievable. One student at Eastern has taken that bet, kickstarting their own indie project, and looking to hire Eastern talent to help out. MaKaylah Dugas, who also goes by ‘MaK’, is an English major in her junior year, working to complete a five-year Master’s program

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 Students

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor From left to right are members of the Radio Club E-Board: Kyle Berson; Q Asberry; Jason Salois; and Taylor Ribiero "People want to come together to make music, and to enjoy music," Radio Club President Kyle Berson said. "And Willipalooza is exactly that." What is Willipalooza? Though many students might have never heard of it, it's actually an old event. The event was first started around 2010 or 2011, explained Berson, when it was first called '

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor The CAB Office was fairly quiet when I entered. Two or three CABbers worked at their desks, typing away at this or that. I walked in on April Fools, but with a very serious question: Is the CAB Concert still happening? "Yes." The student sitting at the front desk answered. I proceeded to ask when the concert might be. He glanced down at the calendar on his desk, and seemed to consider whether or not to answer. Another student cut in from furthe

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor Aside from perpetual complaints over Hurley Hall, no issue on campus has been more consistently controversial than parking. Concerns over both the availability of parking spots, and their location, have been persistent. The issue has only become more exaggerated since first-year students were allowed parking this year. The decision was made to facilitate further enrollment and to aide first-years: however, with a growing amount of drivers, and a

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor Above: A photo of the Community Organizing Class. Prof. Clements stands second-from-right. 3/23/2026 - "All politics is local," the old saying goes, and one Eastern class has taken it to heart. A group of passionate students have applied their activist energies locally, preparing a presentation arguing against the installation of controversial Flock cameras in Windham. PSC365 Community Organizing is a new class being offered this semester, desig

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor Note: The students above are some, not all, of those at the interest meeting. Standing at the photo's center is Zimria Cohen, club president. 3/10/2026 - Since the College Democrats went inactive in 2025, Eastern's campus political scene has seen an absence on the left-wing; one filled on the right with the start of College Republicans last year. The new Left Wing Alliance seeks to fill that void. Their first interest meeting was held today, garn

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor With months still left to go, the 2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election is shaping up to be the most interesting in years. For the first time in over two decades, a governor is running for at third term, as Ned Lamont fights for another four years in Connecticut's top job. Also for the first time, he will no longer face Bob Stewanowski, his opponent in 2018 and 2022. A suite of new Republican challengers, and a Democratic one, will fight to win

Mathew Biadun | News-Editor From left to right at the front of the room is Aiden Smith, Jennifer Croughwell, Ned Lamont, & Mae Flexer. Seated at the top right is Wyatt Poehler. 3/5/26 - Two politicians, Ned Lamont and Mae Flexer, visited Eastern today during a visit to Willimantic. Lamont, Governor since 2019, is running for re-election, facing several Republicans currently engaged in a crowded primary, and a Democratic primary challenge. Flexer has served as the State Sen