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Student Reactions to Pres. Singh’s Statement on Israel-Hamas
In times of crises and worldly discussion, many seek the opinions and stances of those around them, and those in power or public appearance. While this statement is broad, it’s supposed to be. The stances and subjects at play on social media have taken the divides of political discourse and cultural differences and has cut…
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Shaw Shines in “Angels in America”
On Friday, November 3, 2023, “Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches” opened at the Studio Theater in the WCSU Visual and Performing Arts Center. I sat in the very back row of the theater with a somewhat new friend. I watched the show unfold with them without knowing much about the play prior to…
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Conn. League of Conservation Voters Releases 2023 Environmental Scorecard
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) released its 2023 Environmental Scorecard, a tool that holds lawmakers accountable for voting to protect the environment. The Scorecard tracks the most important environmental bills that are introduced each year and scores each legislator in the Connecticut House and Senate accordingly. The CTLCV…
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Jeannie C. Riley: The Go-Go Girl of Country
Today marks the 78th birthday of country singer Jeannie C. Riley, who rose to prominence in the 1960s and navigated the changing cultural landscape of the era by incorporating modern sensibilities into her work. At the time, country music was not as widely broadcast as it is today. Many people living outside of the South…
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“Something Rotten” is Something Beautiful
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the Department of Theatre Arts’ production of “Something Rotten” played its second student & faculty preview. I had waited for this day since the 2023-24 season was announced and sat eagerly in the audience with several friends, waiting for the curtain to rise. “Something Rotten” is a spectacular musical set…
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‘Carrie’ Actress Piper Laurie Dead at 91
Piper Laurie, an accomplished, dramatic actress, died at 91 on Oct. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Her manager confirmed that Laurie had died in an article from the Associated Press. The cause of death is currently unknown. Born Rosetta Jacobs on January 22, 1932, she was able to overcome shyness in childhood through elocution…
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Little Free Library’s Fight Against Book Banning
On October 1, 2023, nonprofit organization Little Free Library (LFL) kicked off Banned Book Week by giving out free books to people across the South. LFL partnered with the Freedom to Read Foundation and Pen America “to hand out copies of banned books in some of the most affected communities,” according to their website. They…
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Banned Books 101: How to Challenge a Challenge
In 2023, 3,923 total book titles have been challenged, according to the American Library Association (ALA). This is a 20% increase from the data collected in 2022. “Banned Books Week is a reminder of how important it is to maintain the freedom to seek and express ideas.” Kathy Reilly, director of New Milford Public Library…
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