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Why Are Infectious Diseases Are Rising Again
Liam Saranich | News Editor As of spring 2025, the United States is seeing a rise in infectious diseases that were once...
Liam Saranich
May 1
U.S. Economy Shrinks Over Tariff Concerns
Liam Saranich | News Editor The United States economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025, making it the first time in three years...
Liam Saranich
May 1
Senator Booker’s Marathon Speech
Liam Saranich | News Editor Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey made history with a marathon speech on the Senate floor, lasting over 25...
Liam Saranich
May 1
Trump Officials Expose Military Plans in Signal Group Chat
Liam Saranich | News Editor In a significant security lapse, senior officials within the Trump administration inadvertently included...
Liam Saranich
May 1


1 on 1 Interview with President Karim Ismaili Reflecting on Inauguration Day
The Lantern's Joe Paige sits down with Eastern's newest president Dr. Karim Ismaili to reflect on his journey into presidency
Joe Paige
Apr 24


New Presidency And Transgender Rights
Christopher Cruz | Contributing writer Eastern Connecticut State University Pride Center - Photo Credit: Mackenzie Sheldon Willimantic,...
Christopher Cruz
Apr 23


Eastern’s First Student-Film Festival Takes Center Stage: An Interview With Professor Day
Jason M. Kohl | Contributing writer Co-Founder of the Green Frog Film Festival, Professor Brian Day - Credit: Jason M. Kohl The Green...
Jason M. Kohl
Apr 14
Welcome Back To Earth!
Liam Saranich | News Editor NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore safely returned to Earth after an...
Liam Saranich
Apr 7
Senator Booker’s Marathon Speech
Liam Saranich | News Editor Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey made history with a marathon speech on the Senate floor, lasting over 25...
Liam Saranich
Apr 7
What is with all the East Coast Wildfires
Liam Saranich | News Editor The East Coast of the United States is currently dealing with an increase in wildfires that have caused...
Liam Saranich
Apr 7
Job Prospects for College Graduates in Spring 2025
Liam Saranich | News Editor As spring approaches, college graduates across the country are preparing to enter the workforce, eager to...
Liam Saranich
Apr 7
Escalating Tensions: The Impact of New Tariffs
Liam Saranich | News Editor The long-time trade partnership between the United States and Canada faces a major challenge after...
Liam Saranich
Apr 7


President Ismaili Says Yes To A New Sports Center; Says No To A New Chancellor
Mathew Biadun | Staff Writer Day-by-day, the amount of worries for Connecticut’s public universities seem to grow. On the state level,...
Mathew Biadun
Apr 4


Shafer Closes, and Re-opens, For The Third Time This Semester
Mathew Biadun | Staff Writer For the third time this semester, the gymnasium in Shafer Hall had been closed. It had been reopened on...
Mathew Biadun
Apr 4


Reduced Film Tax Credits Will Leave Connecticut with Less Competition
Jason M. Kohl | Contributing writer Connecticut is one of the few states that receive incentives for television and film production to...
Jason M. Kohl
Mar 11


Recent Attacks on Campus Protests and Free Speech: A Threat to Democracy?
Liam Saranich | News Editor On March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump made a controversial announcement regarding student protests on...
Liam Saranich
Mar 10


What is the Impact of New Tariffs? How are World Leaders Reacting?
Liam Saranich | News editor While Donald Trump campaigned largely on adding tariffs to America’s closest trading partners, Canada and...
Liam Saranich
Mar 10


What Would Happen if the Department of Education Shut Down?
Liam Saranich | News Editor Discussions about closing the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) have raised concerns about the future of...
Liam Saranich
Feb 19


U.S. and Russia Engage in Ukraine Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia: What It Means for the Future
Liam Saranich| News Editor The world is watching closely as the United States and Russia take part in peace talks about the war in...
Liam Saranich
Feb 19


"It’s past its useful life”: Vice President Campbell comments on the Sports Center, ARPA funding, etc.
Matthew Biadun | Staff writer Higher education across Connecticut is keeping a keen eye on Hartford, where the Governor recently...
Liam Saranich
Feb 17
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