David Bowie’s death marked the start of a crazy 2016. (Courtesy Photo) Taylor Carito Connector Editor I don’t know about the rest of you, but 2016 has been the weirdest year of my life. David Bowie passed away. That’s how the year started, with this incredibly influential and overall good role model who inspired so many…
Do away with one-and-dones
Greg Oden of Ohio State is one of the biggest draft busts in NBA history. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor I love basketball, but I hate the NBA. It is not what it used to be. Yeah I know, I was not even alive to see Michael Jordan in his prime or…
What’s really killing Trump’s campaign
Donald Trump speaks during a debate with Se. Hillary Clinton. (Getty Images) Owen Johnson Connector Staff This past Columbus Day weekend has been the worst in Donald Trump’s whole campaign. After the release of the tapes where Trump is heard talking about sexually assaulting a woman, which he attempted to pass off as locker room…
We don’t need more ‘Avatar’ movies
James Cameron on the set of his multi-billion dollar film “Avatar” (Courtesy of 20th Century Fox) Owen Johnson Connector Staff James Cameron, the director of “Avatar” and “Titanic,” announced earlier this month that there were going to be sequels to his 2009 science fiction blockbuster “Avatar.” Four sequels, to be exact. Unlike a lot of…
Why I hate Valentine’s Day
Carly Chabot UML Student Ugh, Valentine’s Day. The worst holiday ever created. The day every single woman dreads. It almost feels as if this dumb holiday was created to make us loners feel bad that we are single. Or single yet again…Or single again for the eighth year in a row…And if you are just…
Opinion: Pixar on steady decline
Courtesy Photo Owen Johnson Connector Staff With the release of “Inside Out” and “The Good Dinosaur” last year and “Finding Dory” slated for release later in 2016, I have to ask if Pixar is dying. Pixar has been a major player in filmmaking for the past two decades, releasing sixteen movies—most of which did well…
Give a Little Respect
Tom Lydon UML Student For many years, there has been some sort of controversy when December rolls around. One particular area that seems to get a lot of focus is the use of “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” as greetings. Some people don’t want to offend those who don’t celebrate Christmas, while others feel that…
Opinion: Why the NFL’s appeal won’t succeed
By Thomas Lydon Breathe a sigh of relief, friends, for the worst has passed us. New England Patriots legend Tom Brady had his four-game suspension nullified by Judge Richard Berman, meaning he’s free to play a full NFL season. Now we can all focus on the coming season and the Patriots’ quest for that elusive…
