(Photo courtesy of Sarah Rice from The New York Times) “Charles Meynier’s painting cycle ‘Apollo and the Muses,’ 1798-1800, in the neoclassical gallery at the Cleveland Museum of Art Jesse Nguyen and Olivia O’Sullivan Connector Editor and Connector Staff Have you ever felt guilty about having a hobby? Or do you ever get that weird…
The societal implications of piracy in today’s modern age
(Image courtesy of Aurich Lawson) “‘Shiver me Timbers” Alyssa Mascarenhas Connector Contributor I have no issues with piracy. Media piracy is generally used to get around the price of access and has been around in one form or another for centuries. Manuscripts and books were historically largely produced by the state and church for a high price but were copied…
Zohran Mamdani: New York City’s Next Mayor
(Photo courtesy of abcnews.go.com) Zohran Mamdani during his winning speech. Tristin Henson Connector Editor So, he did it. Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral election, receiving 50.4% of the vote. He is the first Muslim elected to this position in New York City, the first person of South Asian descent, an immigrant from Uganda,…
DC Comics Nightwing highlights societal issues
(Photo courtesy of Jesse Nguyen/Made with Canva) From left to right, Manny Mua, Nightwing 105 by Dan Mora, Rayyan Mirza Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Nightwing is one of the most popular DC superheroes, but often for superficial reasons, I would say. For those who don’t know, Nightwing, aka Richard John “Dick” Grayson is a charismatic and…
The fox and the wolf, the reality of being a gay person of color
(Photo courtesy of “The boy, the Mole, the fox and the Horse”) A fox caught in a snare. Jesse Nguyen Connector Staff Someone’s sexuality should be a tiny portion of what makes them who they are. People have so much to offer other than their sexual preferences; we all have different hobbies, aspirations, skills and…
The disease that plagues us all, pretty privilege
(Photo courtesy of TikTok.com) Wesley Glouchkov’s TikTok page. Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor The concept of pretty privilege, or more scientifically known as “the halo effect,” has always interested me. There are a lot of things a person can do to improve their reputation and others’ perception of them. A person can work harder, become smarter,…
Charlie Kirk assassinated at college event in Utah
(Photo courtesy of Trent Nelson) “Charlie Kirk tossing hats to the crowd before he was assassinated at a college event in Utah.” Correction Notice: Tyler Robinson was erroneously listed as a former college student. While he previously attended UVU, he was currently attending a technical college at the time of the incident. Makayla Mahoney Connector…
Celeste Rivas was failed by everyone
(Photo courtesy of Shinemycrown.com) Celeste Rivas before she went missing Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Trigger warning: This article contains graphic information regarding sexual violence. After enough scrolls on Twitter/X, you’re really left wondering: is there empathy left in this world? This thought came to me when I discovered the case of the musician D4vd, and…
