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Know Your Rights with Freedom of Speech and Social Media
Just days following the riots at the U.S. Capitol President Trump was banned from multiple social media platforms, but some are concerned about that permanent ban impacting First Amendment rights as it pertains to freedom of speech. So let’s break it all down: The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment...
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Understanding Your Rights with Freedom of Speech and Social Media
In the wake of social media companies banning President Trump, some worry about the impact on the conversation on those platforms. NBC Connecticut wanted to take a look at what a company’s Terms of Service means for its users.
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Quinnipiac Postpones Men's Basketball Games Due to COVID-19 Case
The Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team has paused team-related activities because of a positive case of COVID-19. The home games against Iona that were scheduled for this weekend have been postponed. The team released a statement on Twitter. No additional information was immediately available.
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‘The Beds Just Aren't Available': A Missouri Doctor Describes the Plight of Small-Town Hospitals
As major hospitals across the country struggle with a rising flood of COVID-19 patients, small-town hospitals with limited staff, equipment and resources are increasingly forced to cope without the help of those larger facilities. Dr. Shane Wilson, who works in a small Missouri hospital, joined LX News to describe their day-to-day reality.
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Quinnipiac Men's Hockey Postpones Season Opener, Cancels 2 Games After 2 Test Positive for COVID-19
The Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team has postponed their season opener and canceled two other games as two players test positive for COVID-19, officials said. The season opener against the American International Yellow Jackets (AIC) men’s ice hockey team was postponed to Saturday, Dec. 26. Non-conference games against Long Island University (LIU) and Clarkson University scheduled for next week...
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Quinnipiac Professor Gives More Perspective on Election of Joe Biden
Quinnipiac University’s Wesley Renfro, political science professor, gives more perspective on Joe Biden’s projected win.
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Quinnipiac Implements 14-Day Quarantine After 115 COVID-19 Cases Reported in 2 Days
Quinnipiac University is implementing a 14-day campus-wide quarantine as they move into Red Alert level, according to university officials. Since the university moved into Orange Alert level on Wednesday, 115 new COVID-19 cases have been reported. The university is now at “red status” based on the rate of daily new cases, university officials said. Based on university Red Alert status…
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COVID-19 Cases Are Surging Out of Control in the U.S.: Is it Time for Another Lockdown?
Coronavirus cases spiked above 100,000 for the second day in a row on Thursday with no signs of a reversal. Dr. Gregory Demuri is a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Wisconsin. He joins LX News to explain why severe measures may have to be taken to get the “out of control” virus reined in.
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Quinnipiac Issues Alert, Switches Temporarily to Remote Classes Amid COVID Uptick
Quinnipiac University is moving up to an orange alert level amid a surge in coronavirus cases. “When cases are spiking you have a situation where people aren’t being as responsible as they could be this is just something that’s going to happen,” said Jonathan Banks, a Quinnipiac graduate student. On Wednesday, the school reported 55 new cases since Monday....
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QU Moves Classes Remote After Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
Classes will temporarily move remote while the university tries to get a handle on the virus.
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Quinnipiac Moves to Orange Alert Level, Classes Remote for the Week
Quinnipiac University has announced they will move to an orange alert level after a spike in coronavirus cases within the university. University representatives said all on-ground graduate and undergraduate classes will be remote through Friday, Nov. 6, with the exception of classes in the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. The school said since last updating their COVID dashboard on Monday, there...
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Governor Lamont Announces Rolling Back Of Many Coronavirus Restrictions to Phase 2.1
Gov. Ned Lamont announced that beginning Friday the state will be rolling back to what is being called Phase 2.1 when many restrictions will be put back into place and gathering size limits will lower again.
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Quinnipiac Sends Home 20 Students Who Attended Anthony's Ocean View Event in New Haven
Quinnipiac University officials said they are sending home approximately 20 students who attended an event that did not comply with COVID-19 guidelines at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven. The event that students attended was held Thursday night, a day before city health officials shut down the facility. The students who attended the event were sent home for the remainder…
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Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven Shut Down For Not Following COVID-19 Guidelines
Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven was shut down by city health officials after violating the state’s COVID-19 safety guidelines.
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Governor Lamont Says Connecticut Is Now Facing Second Wave of COVID
Governor Ned Lamont said he hoped the second wave of COVID-19 would be more gradual, but says it may be a steeper curve.
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‘Hope is What Keeps Me Going:' Family of George Floyd Speaks to Quinnipiac University Community
Demonstrations in Connecticut and across the county have hoped to bring about change and they’ve already inspired a family that has been through so much. “I saw the love that was pouring. It was overwhelming but it was gratifying,” said Angela Harrelson. On Tuesday, Harrelson and Selwyn Jones joined a virtual program at Quinnipiac University. They are the aunt...
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Potential Political Impacts After President & First Lady Tests Positive for COVID
Quinnipiac professor talks about the possible political impacts of president and first lady testing positive for COVID-19
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Violation of Social Gathering and Guest Policies Leads to Suspensions at Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac University officials said 11 students residing on their Mt. Carmel campus in Hamden have been sent home for a month for violating the school’s COVID-19 social policy, while a dozen other students living off-campus have been suspended. “In three residence halls, people violated the gathering requirement expectation that we had and then there were three students who violated the…
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Quinnipiac Suspends 23 Students For COVID-19 Violations
Quinnipiac has suspended 23 students for violating the university’s coronavirus safey protocols.
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Quinnipiac Professor Speaks On the Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Connecticut leaders remembered Ginsburg as a trailblazer and a champion for women.