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The Recorder
The Student News Site of Central Connecticut State University

The Recorder
The Student News Site of Central Connecticut State University

The Recorder
Kristina Vakhman

Kristina Vakhman, Reporter

 

 

All content by Kristina Vakhman

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
November 13, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
November 6, 2019
Contrary to his false declarations, President Donald Trump is not above the law.

Executive Privilege Isn’t Absolute; Someone Should Really Tell Trump That

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
October 30, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
October 30, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
October 25, 2019
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Within the Communication Department, there are different views on how the department should function.

[Photo] Longtime Tension Rises To The Surface Within Communication Department

October 29, 2019
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A "safe bet" won't win Democrats the 2020 election.

Democrats, It’s ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ Time

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
October 14, 2019
Each podium represents a woman who lost her life to domestic violence.

[Photo] Silent Witness Exhibit Raises Voices For Women

October 14, 2019
There were over 70,000 drug overdose deaths in 2017 in the U.S.

The "Silent Witness" exhibit in the Student Center aims to bring light to domestic violence.

The red flags are meant to raise awareness to dating violence and prevention.

[Photo] A Red Flag Can Be A Life Saver

November 5, 2019
CCSU hosted a quilt square-making event in remembrance of lives lost to drug addiction.

The Red Flag Campaign is back at CCSU.

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
October 7, 2019
With Governor Ned Lamont's signature, a new Connecticut mental health parity bill became law in July.

Connecticut Legislators Say ‘No More’ To Poor Mental Health Parity Compliance

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
October 7, 2019
Political Science Professor Ghassan El-Eid asks speaker John Esposito a question.

Speaker John Espito gave a lecture on Trump-era islamophobia last Thursday.

Speaker John Espito answers audience questions during his Trump-era islamophobia lecture last Thursday.

[Photo] Islamophobia and Terrorism in the Age of Trump

October 7, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
October 6, 2019
In spite of the hurdles, the U.S. needs a mandatory gun buyback program.

Gun Buybacks Are Ambitious, But Necessary

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
September 29, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
September 24, 2019

Connecticut College Students Contribute Largely To State Transport Ridership

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
September 24, 2019
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SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
September 22, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
September 10, 2019
Diezel loves not only his work, but a yellow rubber ball that he works hard for, Officer Aura Smith said.

K-9 Demonstration Gets A 10

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
September 8, 2019
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All residence halls were vacated on March 12 after university announced potential COVID-19 threat.

[Photo] ResLife To Clean Out All Dorms Of Belongings After Students Are Vacated

April 19, 2020
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Middletown Officer Aura Smith demonstrated Diezel's apprehension skills with a bite sleeve.

Diezel is an expert K-9 in tracking and apprehension.

The demonstration drew a crowd of students of mixed majors.

K-9 Diezel and his human partner Middletown Officer Aura Smith came to CCSU last Tuesday as part of a demonstration.

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
September 3, 2019
President Donald Trump never stops hurting our veterans and troops.

No, Trump Is Not Pro-Military

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
September 2, 2019
Plastic bags will be completely banned in Connecticut by 2021.

[Photo] The Elements Of The Plastic Bag Ban

Gabriel Anton, Staff Writer
September 2, 2019
Central's new parking system has been met with mixed reactions.

[Photo] New Year, New Parking System for CCSU

Bruna Artigues Villa, Assistant News Editor
September 2, 2019
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[Photo] ReCentral Building Still Under Construction

Isabella Chan, News Editor
September 2, 2019

Why It’s So Hard To Fire CCSU Faculty

Kristina Vakhman, News Photography Editor
August 28, 2019
President Donald Trump's responses to recent mass shootings turned heads.

The CCSU Police Department is increasing campus patrol after a potential shooting.

[Photo] Potential Shooting Places Campus Safety Into Question

Isabella Chan, News Editor
August 27, 2019
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The CCSU PD is still investigating last month's racist graffiti and homophobic pamphlets.

‘New Leads’ In Racist Graffiti, Homophobic Pamphlet Investigations

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
May 7, 2019
Some CCSU right-leaning students feel like they cannot speak freely on-campus.

‘I Was Harassed Into Submission’: Being Conservative At CCSU

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
May 7, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
May 7, 2019
For Dr. Jesse Turner, inspiring kids through reading is his mission.

‘This Is The Only Time My Child’s Felt Good About Reading’

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
May 1, 2019
Reality has become the butt of the joke.

Ukraine Made America’s Mistake – Maybe

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
May 1, 2019

Your 2019 Senate Results

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 30, 2019
Social media does damage to people's perceptions of mental health.

[Photo] Social Media Skews Depression

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
April 28, 2019
TedxCCSU is speakers carried an inspirational theme of dreams and goals.

TedxCCSU returned last week with speakers like Bronx Principal Luis Torres.

[Photo] Dreams, Goals Topics At TEDxCCSU

April 29, 2019
TedxCCSU returned last week with speakers like Bronx Principal Luis Torres.

Dreams, Goals Topics At TEDxCCSU

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 29, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 29, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 24, 2019
Winners of CCSU's annual Elevator Pitch Competition pose with judges.

Pitch Perfect: CCSU Honors Entrepreneurial Innovation At Competition

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 23, 2019
The "I Don't Owe You" campaign addresses the sense of entitlement some feel to sex.

Women’s Center Says You Don’t Owe Your Body To Anyone

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 23, 2019
Governor Ned Lamont evaluated his first 100 days in office in a meeting at CCSU last week.

Lamont Talks Textbook Tax, Tuition At CCSU

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 23, 2019
Governor Ned Lamont speaks with CCSU student Justin Vega.

CCSU student Justin Boutin asks Governor Ned Lamont about his proposed "textbook tax."

CCSU's Women's Center wants to let survivors of sexual assault know that it believes them.

‘I Believe You,’ Women’s Center Tells Survivors

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 17, 2019
One poster was found hanging in Welte Garage's stairwell.

Anti-Toro Posters Found On-Campus

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 16, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 16, 2019

Racial Slur, Anti-Gay Brochures Investigations Still Ongoing

Kristina Vakhman and Sarah Willson
April 16, 2019
Gloria Patman was one of more than 30,000 Stop and Shop workers striking across New England last week; the strike continued as of Monday.

Facing Cutbacks, Stop And Shop Workers Strike

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 16, 2019
CCSU needs more options for those without meat in their diets.

[Photo] Meatless Diets Aren't Just A Fad And Campus Dining Should Take Note

April 16, 2019
Joyce Moore, an employee of five years at the New Britain Stop and Shop, left, was on strike with her son at her side last Saturday.

Interim Diversity And Equity Leader Hired

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 11, 2019

Release The Unredacted Mueller Report

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 10, 2019

SGA Briefs

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 10, 2019
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Your Pawsitively Purrfect Pets

Kristina Vakhman, News Editor
April 9, 2019
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