<![CDATA[Bylines New Voices]]>
ctcommunitynews.substack.com]]>https://ctcommunitynews.substack.com/podcastSubstackTue, 19 May 2026 16:06:18 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5480416.rssCT Community NewsThe work of Connecticut's best student journalists, all in one place.episodicCT Community Newsctcommunitynews@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Reporter Julia Gillego on UConn in the age of AI]]>Artificial intelligence has quietly slipped into college life, turning up in lectures, late-night study sessions, and even the fine print of syllabi. At UConn, students and professors are figuring out what that means in real time, balancing curiosity, skepticism and the university’s own evolving expectations.

In UConn in the Age of AI, student reporter Julia Gillego takes listeners inside this moment of transition, exploring how AI is reshaping learning, creativity, and the rules of the classroom from both sides of the desk.

Julia spoke with host Brian Scott Smith about her reporting.



Get full access to CT Community News at ctcommunitynews.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://ctcommunitynews.substack.com/p/reporter-julia-gillego-on-uconn-insubstack:post:196125869Fri, 01 May 2026 15:42:27 GMTCT Community NewsNo918<![CDATA[Reporter Jenna Outcalt on Growing Green]]>What can be done about food insecurity in cities? It’s a vexing question, and the steps taken to address it often seem insignificant or ineffective.

But in Hartford, community members are stepping up to create a more sustainable and affordable food system in their city.

UConn Journalism’s Jenna Outcalt spoke with members and partners of Levo International, a nonprofit using land directly in the city to create farms for the community.

She talks about her reporting with host Brian Scott Smith.



Get full access to CT Community News at ctcommunitynews.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://ctcommunitynews.substack.com/p/reporter-jenna-outcalt-on-growingsubstack:post:192861080Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:45:46 GMTCT Community NewsNo971<![CDATA[Welcome to Bylines New Voices!]]>We’re so excited to be launching a new podcast! Each month we’ll be bringing you reporter interviews, audio features and more, as we showcase the best student journalism from around the state.

In this first episode of Bylines New Voices, CT Community News editor Harriet Jones talks with host Brian Scott Smith about student journalism in Connecticut, how CT Community News is helping to build a strong, diverse workforce pipeline for the industry, and what you can expect to hear in the podcast each month.

Bylines New Voices is powered by CT Examiner in partnership with CT Community News.



Get full access to CT Community News at ctcommunitynews.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://ctcommunitynews.substack.com/p/welcome-to-bylines-new-voicessubstack:post:190043080Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:42:17 GMTCT Community NewsNo591<![CDATA[Crowned and Proud]]>Across many predominantly white institutions, Black female students often face microaggressions and criticisms for their natural hair. To cope, many students rely on braiding, as it’s more manageable and less likely to face scrutiny. They also feel that it aligns more with beauty standards. Unfortunately, at the University of Connecticut, it can be difficult to find accessible and affordable places to get your hair styled. In this podcast, Crowned and Proud, you will hear real Black female students at UConn share their stories of the microagressions they face on their natural hair, and the barriers they combat in order to get hair care. You will learn more about the role hair plays in Black female students’ lives at UConn.



Get full access to CT Community News at ctcommunitynews.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://ctcommunitynews.substack.com/p/crowned-and-proudsubstack:post:185236540Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:17:31 GMTCT Community NewsNo624