Opinion By Anthony Fandozzi Something people say is,"Oh, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) is bad" because only big-time brands are benefiting from it. Another thing you hear is how the richest team is going to win because they are getting all the money. Lastly, players lose the love of the game and small school don't benefit. You would think this at a small school is not benefitting. You would think Duke, Notre Dame Alabama, and Florida. I could go on. Even at the University of C

(Opinion) By Taj Galberth How bill S.B.#257 could potentially secure renter’s rights One of the first things a new renter may realize after signing their first lease, particularly here in Connecticut, is how little power they hold over their place of residence. With consistent complaints of poor maintenance, neglectful or outright hostile management, and skyrocketing rent prices like the harrowing story of disabled school board member Albert Benejan Grajales, published in

By Tahj Galberth CT State Manchester hosted Winterfest (Dec. 12-Feb. 4), an exhibition showcasing student artwork produced throughout the fall semester. The pieces covered the walls of the Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery, the Adolf and Virginia Dehn Galleria, and the Studio Art Hallway, and featured various forms of visual art, including photography, sculpture, painting, and more. One was a mixed-media piece by Kassandra Smith, which presents an 8-part comic and poem reflecting t

Opinion By Petra Gammon  If you were to ask someone born in 1957 what their adulthood would look like at 16, they’d likely describe the American Dream- a nuclear family, hatchback model car, three bedroom home, family oriented vacations once a year. For individuals born between 1997-2010 the answer is strikingly different, and less hopeful.  The first digitally native generation, we do not know a life without Google. Growing up many of us had our lives documented on YouTube o

By Mary Merensky Photo courtesy of the Hartford Yardgoats on Facebook HARTFORD, Conn. – The Hartford Yard Goats held their annual job fair on Feb. 11. This was the Yardgoats' 11th job fair after launching the event in 2015. The fair is an opportunity for CT Community College students to obtain summer employment, as the Yard Goats staff around 300 people each year. Open positions include ushers, ticket takers, grounds crew, merchandise, and more. Working for the Yardgoats also

At NCC The Voice, our student run website allows students of the Spring 2026 course Publications Workshop COMM2401 at Connecticut State Community College to experience publishing their work and being able to focus on their niche. With a wide range of topics, we provide a space for both new and returning students to focus on their skills and really learn how to become strong journalists.   With the new semester starting, we have a whole new team of journalists who are eager to

Review: Sweet Trip By Oda Ajaba Today I want to briefly cover the story of my favorite band of all time, Sweet Trip. The band was a legendary California-based Electronica and Rock duo consisting of Valerie Cooper and Roby Burgos. Getting their start in the 90’s their first album and an EP a year later, Halica Bliss Out V.11 (1998), and Alura (1999), found a niche interest among the so-cal indie scene. Already making a name for themselves they would follow this up with their l

Opinion By Ashley Harris    Did you know that the average cellphone user checks their phone 205 times a day, according to Consumer Affairs , spending at least 4 hours and 30 minutes either on the internet, taking pictures, or checking emails. This level of constant engagement highlights how deeply technology usage is embedded in daily lives.   Social media has already and will continue to evolve how we communicate, learn, and entertain ourselves.  However, this rapid evolutio

rage game day for an Eastern Hockey League team, specifically the Connecticut Nor’E By Zoe Hare In this article, I will be taking you through an average game day for an Eastern Hockey League team, specifically the Connecticut Nor’Easters. I had the opportunity to attend one of their home games at the International Skating Center in Simsbury, Connecticut. Using photos I took and the cameras available at the rink, let’s take you through an average game day for this team. one o

By Tony Fandozzi College is expensive. That's how the economy works, with people having to pay thousands of dollars to go to college, which is inadequate because some people can’t afford is. That's where people either stay at home and go to a college near where they live, or attend community college. But Connecticut residents with a CT high school diploma or GED and who register for at least six credits will automatically be eligible for free tuition at Connecticut. State Co

Opinion By Alex White U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, was created in 2003 with the goal of enforcing immigration laws and protecting national security. More than twenty years later, the agency is facing growing criticism, with evidence suggesting its enforcement practices are causing serious harm to communities across the country. One of the biggest concerns involves deaths in immigration detention. Since ICE was formed, dozens of people have di

By Brianna Tapia For many people, a dog isn't simply a pet, it's a companion waiting by the door or a familiar face at the end of a long day. But for a growing number of Americans, especially college students and young adults, dogs are becoming something more: a quiet but powerful source of emotional support. Meet Maggie, my baby Sleepy Maggie Mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression continue to rise across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease

The difference between enforcement of immigration and twisting of historical atrocities Op-Ed By: Ollie Gray IV Over the past week, thousands of Americans have protested ICE in the streets of Minnesota. Students in Utah, Texas, and Kentucky staged walkouts in protest of ICE enforcement of immigration policy. Recently, ICE has been called “the modern slave catchers” or “the new gestapo” under President Donald Trump’s regime. Despite concerns raised by various groups, deportati

By Dennis Phillips Photo by Dennis Phillips The weekend of January 23, 2026 kicked off the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester across the CT State Community College system. Many students returned to campus, either excited to start their college journey or get closer to the finish line and graduate with their degrees. At the same time, a winter storm was brewing across much of the eastern half of the United States, and when it arrived in the Northeast on Sunday January 25 it

By Caitlin Kukta     At 18, I learned that the world was no longer safe. My bags resembled a pharmacy more than a teenage girl's purse. Antihistamines in one pocket and a list of “safe foods” in my notes app. Some mornings, a banana was a reliable breakfast. Other days, the same fruit could leave me covered in hives and in horrible pain. Sometimes the reactions came with no obvious trigger.   For years, doctors ignored the signs. I was just anxious. That I had sensitive skin.

By Mia Sandoval Opinion We can all agree that music brings people together, it makes you feel emotion and connection. Music has transcended that bridge of language where you don't need to speak the same language for a song to connect with you or for it to become a global movement. Bachata music has reached a potential for connection and international reach, but, one thing is success and another is recognition. In this feature, we’ll be discussing the reasons as to why this sp

By Jimmy Burch I have a part-job over at Ventures Business Services in Madison, CT. There are several sectors in the building, but I am part of Medical Material Handling (MMH). I work there three hours a day; twice a week for minimum wage where I assort trays. But I’m not just making sure that my trays are built in the correct order, I am also helping lives. Connecticut hospitals rely on us to provide the tools they need to help out with their patients. We are basically like

Photo credit Hartford Athletic website . By Mary Merensky The Hartford Athletic will be joining the USL’s W League this summer, providing more opportunities for women to play sports in Connecticut. Here’s what you need to know about this new team and how expanding into the W League will impact the local community. The USL’s W League is a pre-professional women’s soccer league for players in college, allowing them to develop their skills while still retaining NCAA eligibility.

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