Voices of the victims
By: Haiden Leach Some foreground for this piece comes from the classrooms of the University of New Haven. I took an unexpected class for...
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Cardinal
Contributing Writer Gabriella Pinto I’m not a religious person. For context, the only times I’ve recently been in a church were for...
Apr 253 min read
The Oversexualization of Black Women
Contributing Writer Djemima Duvernat I am here to point a finger at social media, our mothers, and our education system because, yes,...
Apr 254 min read
The New York High Line
The neck of a yellow excavator foots the bottom of a scene located in the Meat-Packing district of a bustling Manhattan, the smells of Chelsea Market wafting over. Shadows consume the urban landscape, lining every automobile and defining every storefront. Bright, vibrant colors contrast the darkness, fighting for their time with the viewer’s eye.
Apr 253 min read
44 days until graduation
This week's entry is a little shorter, only because I'm kind of struggling to grapple with reality. It's been hard to think about the fact that I'm leaving the place I've called home for five years.
Apr 253 min read
Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian – Analysis
Neil Diamond sets out on a journey across the U.S. to look at how Hollywood has portrayed Native Americans in movies. He talks with historians, actors, and indigenous people to understand how these portrayals have shaped public opinion.
Apr 253 min read
Families are complicated
The definition of the word “family” is “the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children,” according to Merriam-Webster.
But families are complicated. What about half-siblings? And can you still call someone a member of your family even if you’re estranged?
Apr 254 min read
Never Forget
Silver dollar pancakes have nothing on you.
Neither does this greasy spoon,
In all its glory with that big gumball machine
With its swirl
Apr 111 min read
The Handmaid's Tale and the Cost of Silence: Who Will They Come for Next?
Based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name, “The Handmaid’s Tale” premiered as a television series on Hulu in April 2017. Create
Apr 113 min read
Beyond the Duty Desk: What It's Really Like to Be an RA
Resident assistants, or RAs, are described on the University of New Haven website as playing “an integral role in our community by...
Apr 113 min read
The Tragedy of Loki of Asgard: A Glimpse Into the God of Mischief
In 2013, Tom Hiddleston, the actor who portrays Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, made this comment in the middle of a press tour for t
Apr 113 min read
Tales from Llanka: To see the sky Part 4
= It had been nearly four years since that evening in the kitchen. Time had not dulled the memory—it remained vivid, like heat trapped...
Apr 117 min read
From Hospital Walls to Charger Halls
University was a fresh start, a world full of opportunity just waiting for me to dive in. I stepped onto campus bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
Apr 116 min read
Am I The Villan?
Is it possible for one person to have lived many lives?
I know cats have nine lives, but humans have just one. One life to love, one life
Apr 113 min read
Around The Corner: Photojournalism
Written by Managing Editor Haiden Leach. Graphics and photography also by Leach.
Apr 111 min read
“Not Professional Enough": My Experience with Racism in High School
Have you ever wondered what racism is like firsthand?
This is my experience.
Apr 114 min read
Is there a line between building character and scaring your child?
While discipline is essential in shaping a child’s character, it should never come at the expense of instilling anxiety or fear. Parents nee
Apr 113 min read
The Deeper Meaning of Emoticon Exchanges
“Digital sonnets and syntax sentiments” Oh yes, dearest reader, the digital courtship in which a modern-day sonnet is composed in the...
Mar 283 min read
To See the Sky — Part 3
“Check this out, Senni! I learned this during my time on the frontier.” My father wildly spun his obsidian blade, chopping into the...
Mar 284 min read
UNH: My Favorite Place To Be
UNH, you are so perfect, and I love to wander through your barren pathways. Every day, I fall more and more in love with your potholes and d
Mar 282 min read
The Great Puzzle of Airplane Meals
Getting hungry comes with the territory when you’re traveling. After TSA, passengers find themselves with various snack vendors and...
Mar 283 min read
Major Slander: The Definitive Guide to College Majors — What Your Degree Really Says About You
Major Slander: The Definitive Guide to College Majors — What Your Degree Really Says About You
Mar 288 min read
The University Has a Band?
Brace yourselves — April 12 is coming. Board up your dorms, crank up the white noise machine, and prepare for the horror of… school spirit.
Mar 282 min read
Dating Apps on Campus: Where Desperation Meets a 5-Mile Radius
College is a time for self-discovery, academic growth, and, apparently, repeatedly swiping past the same five people on Tinder.
Mar 283 min read
Federal DEI Campaign Deadline and Myatt Center Changes Rolled Back
Contributing Writer Patch Bowen "Dear Colleague:" A letter with chilling implications from the U.S. Department of Education's Office for...
Mar 73 min read
The Complexity of Simplicity: A Reflection on Ambition, Contentment, and the Quiet Universe in Between
There is something about the way Josh looks at the universe in this photo—calm, still, undisturbed by the infinite possibilities stretching
Mar 72 min read
JoJo’s Bizarre Parallel: Why Jolyne Cujoh Is the True Successor to Jonathan Joestar
If you’ve been in anime spaces for longer than five minutes, you’ve probably heard about JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure—the meme-fueled, genre-def
Mar 74 min read
To See The Sky Part 2
“I’m sorry your radiance!” I nervously bow my head, following my father’s example.
Feb 215 min read
From Doubt to Understanding: A Journey of Faith
Neha Jelemu Contributing Writer In today's world, the intersection of spirituality and commerce raises essential questions about how...
Feb 213 min read
We're Nearly Halfway There. Are You Excited or Dreading It?
When you saw my article title, how did it make you feel? Do you think the fear of finals is creeping up on you? Or are you already looking a
Feb 213 min read
I Can't Worry About My Future When I'm So Worried About a Nation’s Past: A Look Into Title IX
"No person in the United States shall, based on sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to...
Feb 213 min read
The Vine & Branches
Neha Jelemu Contributing Writer We grow, mature and leave a legacy, just like the vine and its branches do. And there is unparalleled...
Feb 214 min read
Campus Features: Joey Nelson
At the University of New Haven, where creativity thrives alongside rigorous academics and social lives, one student is making waves as an...
Feb 214 min read
New Haven Streets
Federal Building On Tuesday morning, I led myself on a tour of some major buildings around New Haven. While the train stations I visited...
Feb 211 min read
Samuel L. Jackson and His Legacy in Black History: More Than Just Movies
Samuel L. Jackson is more than just a legendary actor—he is a cultural force, an activist and a symbol of Black excellence in Hollywood....
Feb 214 min read
Abandoned Norwich State Hospital
Connor Trabal Contributing Writer Image of the administrative building on the property through a window covered in vines. Photo courtesy...
Feb 204 min read
