Features Alumna named city’s third laureate 16 February 2016 Victoria Mier and Victoria Mier In her new role, Yolanda Wisher aims to reach out to the community through poetry.
Transgender icon leaves style legacy 16 February 2016 Tsipora Hacker Donna Mae Stemmer, who died in June, left behind more than what was in her closet.
Features Director wins Vilcek Prize 16 February 2016 Grace Maiorano Blanka Zizka was recognized for her contributions in theater.
Features Alumni filmmakers’ work shown at Sundance Festival 16 February 2016 Tsipora Hacker Keith Fulton and Lou Pepe’s new film, “The Bad Kids,” was featured at the festival in January.
Fashion Local designers strive to break ‘down barriers’ 16 February 2016 Erin Moran Conrad Booker and Ashli Reese want to change the landscape of fashion design.
Art Events highlight Black history, start conversation 16 February 2016 Iman Sultan Organizers stress importance of Black history year-round.
Basketball Lost leads and several close wins 16 February 2016 Owen McCue After five consecutive wins in conference play, the Owls face No. 1 Villanova on Wednesday.
Fencing Former Owl embarking on Olympic journey 16 February 2016 Julie Christie 2012 graduate Kamali Thompson is attempting to qualify for the 2016 Olympics.
Basketball McKie: Brown a ‘throwback’ floor general 16 February 2016 Julie Christie Junior guard Josh Brown is the leader of the Owls’ offense, which ranks No. 1 in fewest total turnovers.
Basketball As former assistant, Cardoza’s UConn roots run deep 16 February 2016 Mark McCormick Tonya Cardoza has two former Connecticut players on her staff.