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Worcester State University’s Thea’s Pantry, located on the first floor of the Student Center.

“Everyone Deserves to Eat”

Jenna Foley and Maroua Rahaoui December 8, 2025

The amount of college students needing and applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has increased with rising food insecurity. College students experience food insecurity...

Worcester emergency: SNAP, heating aid at risk

Worcester emergency: SNAP, heating aid at risk

Jenna Foley, Associate Editor October 31, 2025

WORCESTER—Worcester officials held an emergency briefing Thursday to warn that continued federal funding disruptions could interrupt food and heating aid for thousands of residents. City leaders said...

WSU’s new MAVs lounge is part of an ongoing initiative to increase visibility and resources for Worcester State’s military-affiliated community.

Worcester State Opens New Veterans Lounge

Jose Siraque, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

The Office of Military Affairs and Veterans Services (MAVs) at Worcester State University has opened a new lounge dedicated to student veterans. The MAVs lounge is a space designed to foster community,...

Destination Worcester/Jason Ouellet (CC BY)

Useful For WSU Students? Worcester City Buses

Molly Hughes, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2024

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority in Massachusetts is making waves in the public transportation sector by offering fare-free rides to its passengers. Starting in March 2020 as a response to the...

Blossoms appear in front of the Ghosh building.

Spring Fever Hits Worcester State University

Molly Hughes, Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2024

Picture this: students emerging from their winter hibernation, squinting at the unfamiliar brightness of the sun, only to be greeted by an explosion of pollen. Truly though, the blooms of spring on...

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