Will Quinlan Connector Contributor As the United Nations General Assembly convened this week in New York City for its 81st session, the pervading atmosphere on the debate floor was uneasy as world leaders took to the podium to speak. The proceedings so far have been marked by dramatic walkouts, incendiary threats, and an overall attitude…
Flock ALPR cameras temporarily disabled in Lowell
(Photo courtesy of Makayla Mahoney) Flock Safety automated license plate reader on Pawtucket St. in Lowell, MA, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Makayla Mahoney Connector Editor Security, privacy, protection, and surveillance: Flock cameras have been the cause for debate among several communities across the United States as cameras begin to pop up around towns and…
Increases in ICE deportations
Jacob Edwards Connector Contributor In this modern day and age, it seems we are constantly bombarded by reports of the deportations of illegal immigrants. Although within that are constantly conflicting reports with a wide range of numbers. So, what is the true objective count? The office of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE for…
The 2026 State of the Union address
(Photo courtesy of Library of Congress) “The United States Capitol” Makayla Mahoney Connector Editor On Tuesday, February 24, at 9 PM Eastern Standard Time, President Donald Trump addressed Congress and the nation with the annual State of the Union where he detailed the administrations’ achievements and future goals. This State of the Union address hit…
How capitalism warps personal value
(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…
