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Banned but not silenced: teen musicians and veterans defy Trump concert cancellation

Banned but not silenced: teen musicians and veterans defy Trump concert cancellation

(Photo Courtesy of CBS) “Equity Arc student musicians perform with veterans.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Last year, 30 teenage musicians from across the country received the honor of a lifetime when the United States Marine Band selected them to perform alongside it in Washington, D.C. The Marine Band, known as “The President’s Own,” has performed

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas speaks with students about issues in US Military

Niki Tsongas speaking to studnts about experiences and accomplishments in the Senate. (Courtesy of  Michaela Goss) Michaela Goss Connector Contributor  After her nine years in office, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas said she has worked hard to achieve gender equality in the U.S. Military, and positive change is definitely coming. On Thursday, Oct. 6, Congresswoman Tsongas visited