By Tony Fandozzi Working out in the gym is something that a lot of Americans do to get themselves in shape. Some do it for athletics, body building, or even to stay in shape. There are a lot of reasons why people go. But some people use supplements to get themselves stronger like protein powder, vitamins, or even creatine. Creatine has been on the rise after it had in the past been reported that it is dangerous to use because of the water intake that is needed. Creatine for

By ODA (Opinion) I’m soon to finish a publications workshop, with this review being my final essay. I think a class like this is extremely important in the modern age now more than ever. We live in times where no one seems to know how to read, write, or argue anymore. When it comes to developing a thesis and being able to convince people of it using professional/academic language, I think we’re collectively losing this skill. This interconnected world makes communication para

By Tahj Galberth On May 2 the MV Hondius cruise ship reported a mystery respiratory illness to the CDC. Just six days later, the same ship reported 3 fatalities, all linking back to the same infection: the Hantavirus. But before the bodies were cold, all corners of the internet were abuzz with the news of what they believe could be the next pandemic. Some expressed excitement at the potential pause on life a pandemic would give, while others called for extreme measures to be

By ODA A concerning amount of people are throwing away their lives online in the hopes of catching lightning-in-a-bottle that they hope to spin into online careers. To the point where people are losing jobs and ruining relationships over what they put online. This is all very much a feature of social media in its modern form. The ire social media companies rightfully get for their shady and exploitative practices is the strongest its ever been has been well earned and well do

Music Review By Tahj Galberth Released on February 27 of this year, Mitski’s eighth studio album "Nothing’s About to Happen to Me" is a short, but sweet dive further into the psyche of the singer. As stated by its description on Bandcamp, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me “continues the musical throughline of Mitski's previous album The World is Inhospitable and So Are We”, with similar ideas and stylings appearing within its tracks. Themes surrounding loneliness, yearning, and

By Mia Sandoval https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_2UP23Rfh0 British business woman, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Emma Grede shares on a podcast segment step by step how she has personally mapped out her own life and goals and how you can too. Highlighting the importance of planning, reflecting on our failures, prioritizing goals, and simply time! When Emma gets more into the importance of planning, she shares how she starts on her birthday but that there is also a si

Review By Zoe Hare Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Bugonia” arrives as a 120-minute English-language thriller-comedy about two conspiracy-driven young men who abduct the CEO of a big company because they suspect her of being an alien intent on destroying Earth. It follows Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons in the film, as well as Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone. It's directed by Lanthimos from the screenplay by Will Tracy and is based on the 2003 South Korean movie Save t

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By Petra Gammon SIMSBURY, CT — Residents of Simsbury are facing a proposed tax increase less than one year after a 3.4% rise in the spring of 2025 was enacted. A budget referendum for the 2026-27 fiscal year in Simsbury is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at Town Hall. A previous special referendum was held on January 24, 2026, regarding a bandshell addition project proposal came unexpectedly. Town officials are pushing for a 2.15% increase for the 2027 fiscal year. This w

By Dennis Phillips (review) The first season of the anime adaptation of The Darwin Incident, based on the sci-fi social thriller manga series by Shun Umezawa, aired its 13th episode on April 1, 2026. I watched it dubbed in English weekly on Amazon Prime Video and was immediately hooked. The story centers around Charlie, a 15-year-old “Humanzee.” Normally, I prefer to watch anime in the original Japanese audio with English subtitles, but I felt watching this series subtitled w

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By Jimmy Burch Previews roll inside a movie theater on April 7. Photo by Jimmy Burch I am a college student studying to become an actor and filmmaker. But for the past few years, a major threat to Hollywood has come to light: Artificial Intelligence (AI for short). It has been poisoning the industry for a while now. High executives are forcing it into the work place, having people to either embrace the technology or be out of a job. This is completely wrong. People who do not

By Alex White Technology has become a huge part of everyday life, especially for Gen Z. From scrolling through TikTok to posting on Instagram, most teens and young adults spend hours a day online. Because of this, many people are starting to question whether this strong attachment to technology is actually helping Gen Z move forward or setting them back. Gen Z, which includes people born roughly between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is the first generation to grow up comple

Immersing the Blue Mind: A Human Connection to Water By Ashley Harris AI generated image This is Why Your Brain Needs To See Water Why is water so calming? - The Institute for Environmental Research and Education The Power of Blue: Why Certain Colors — and Water — Calm the Mind In today’s world, it’s easy to lose touch with the present moment. Many of us are either anxious about the future or stuck dwelling on the past. But what if something as simple as water could bring us

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in a rom-com produced by 24 studios’, released April 2026. By: Ollie Gray IV A young couple is in their last week of life before getting hitched. After watching A24’s newest film, I left the theater fixated on certain conflicts in the movie. I had no choice but to reflect on events that transpired, regardless if whether I wanted to or not. Planning the wedding up until the last week is something most young couples do. Emma (Zendaya) and Charl

By Ashley Harris, Over spring break, I had the chance to go visit the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Neb.! I’d heard from family that this is one of the top, best zoos in the country, competing with the San Diego Zoo. The first animal I saw in the Desert Dome was a baby dik-dik, and I couldn’t get over how cute it was. It was the perfect way to start exploring everything the exhibit had to offer! Watching the elephants move together in their habitat was incredible! T

Update: The Islanders finished the season losing 0-2 and 2-5 to the Bears, after 25 years in Connecticut. They will relocate to Hamilton, Ontario.es, the Bri Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons Interior of Total Mortgage Arena, a 10,000-seat arena in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut, home of the Bridgeport Islanders AHL team.. Quintin Soloviev By Mary Merensky The Bridgeport Islanders, the American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, have clinched their spot in the

Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons By Mary Merensky UNCASVILLE, Conn. — On Friday, March 27, it was announced that the Connecticut Sun will be relocating to Houston after being bought by the Fertitta family in a $300 million deal, marking the highest ever sale of a WNBA team. The Sun will remain playing at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville for the 2026 season, then move to Houston in 2027. Once the move to Houston is complete, the team is expected to be renamed the Comets, honorin

By Dennis Phillips The first Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year ‘26-’27 took place April 1 at Montessori Magnet at Batchelder. As a Production Assistant intern with Hartford Public Access TV through CT State - Capital. I had the privilege of being able to help HPATV staff set up the sound and video equipment at the venue where Hartford City Council and Mayor Arulampalam would address plans for the $74.5B deficit. This is what the stage looked like in the auditorium before we arri

By: Dennis Phillips HARTFORD - Mayor Arunan Arulampalam delivered his annual State of the City address - on March 23 at Harford Stage in Downtown Hartford. The pivot from the customary venue at City Hall was discussed last minute at a council meeting in the week prior due to a protest bringing attention to two recent police shootings that same night. Dozens of Hartford residents attended the packed venue to listen to Mayor Arulampalm’s address. Some key points of his address