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…
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,…
Why I love sports
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz brought the fans of Fenway to their feet after a passionate speech in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings. (Photo courtesy of The Wire) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor I’m often asked why sports float my boat, but the answer isn’t so simple. Being from the Boston area it…
