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Melody Rivera (Me) has been the Editor-in-Chief of The Recorder since Feb. 2022.

Editor’s Column: We’re Back…in Print

Melody Rivera, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2022
Capcom announced their fighting game collection, including all releases from the Darkstalkers series (known as Vampire Hunter and Vampire Savior: Lord of Vampire in Japan).

Why “Capcom Fighting Collection” is Important for “Darkstalkers” Fans

Melody Rivera, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2022
Lily James (Left), Halle Bailey (Center), and Naomi Scott (Right), presented The Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for the 2022 Oscars.

The Oscars Doesn’t Respect Animation

Melody Rivera, Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2022
Brittney Griner, a WNBA player is detained in Russia until May 19, 2022.

Brittney Griner: Silence Speaks Volumes

Melody Rivera, Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2022
The Autistic Community started an online protest called #redinstead to combat Autism Speaks ableist history. Autism Speaks is represented by a blue puzzle piece.

World Autism Month from an Autistic Perspective

Melody Rivera, Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2022
Turning Red is Disney and Pixars latest animated movie which was released on Disney+ on March 11, 2022.

Why Critics are Wrong About “Turning Red”

Melody Rivera, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022
Cafe Miel Latte is the most popular item in Miel Coffees menu. This particular cup is vanilla-flavored.

Miel Coffee: The Healthy Honey Coffee Shop

Melody Rivera, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022
Rev. Andrii Pokotylo has been serving St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Church on 54 Winter St. in New Britain since 2009. Hes helped collect donations to help Ukrainian citizens who are in need because of the war.

Russia-Ukraine War: A Perspective From Ukrainian New Britain Residents

Melody Rivera, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022
The cast of Married at First Sight season 14.

The Decline of “Married at First Sight”

Melody Rivera, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2022
A scene from The Cuphead Show! Opening.

Netflix It: “The Cuphead Show!”

Melody Rivera, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2022
Amatos Toy and Hobby is located on 283 Main St. in Downtown New Britain. Photo by: Melody Rivera

Amato’s Toy Store Will Close After 82 Years in Business

Melody Rivera, Social Media Editor
February 23, 2022
Julia Conant and Charles Hosek, both seniors at CCSU, at Stanley Quarter Park in November 2021. Conant said they meet in between classes to spend time together since college takes up the majority of her time. Photo by: Melody Rivera

How CCSU Students Manage College and Relationships

Melody Rivera, Social Media Editor
February 23, 2022
Bros Dough gives customers different types of red and white pizza. Photo by: Melody Rivera

Bro’s Dough Makes Black History

Melody Rivera, Social Media Editor
February 23, 2022
Tea Parties at Alice in the Village have their treats served on Afternoon Tea stands. Photo by: Melody Rivera

Alice in the Village Has a Wizard’s Experience

Melody Rivera, Social Media Editor
February 23, 2022
Photographed by Melody Rivera

A Dong Supermarket Celebrates the Lunar New Year

Melody Rivera, Social Media Editor
February 1, 2022
St. George Church member prepares lamb for the lamb shank dinner for the Greek Festival.

Greek Festival Greets New Britain

Melody Rivera, Social Media Editor
October 27, 2021
Bowl of Apple Crisp

Apple Harvest Hits Connecticut

Melody Rivera, Contributor
October 14, 2021

Mystic Gets Its Garlic On

Melody Rivera, Contributor
October 14, 2021
Music released on February 12 and received two Golden Globe nominations.

Sia’s ‘Music’ Is A Mess

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021

‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ Has It’s Own Kind Of Magic

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
January 31, 2021

Young Siblings Seek Out Inclusion In Children’s Stories

Melody Rivera, Contributor
September 2, 2020

Non-Visible Disabilities Awareness

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
March 1, 2020

Blue Devil Dinner Downtown Causes A Buzz

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
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CCSU president Zulma R. Toro poses with Pedro Valentins Blue Devil Bee.

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Joanna Cistullis Polish Bee is unveiled with the help of Mayor Erin Stewart.

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Karabin Farms is home to many farm animals, including goats.

Fall Fun At Karabin Farms

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
Social media does damage to peoples perceptions of mental health.

Social Media Skews Depression

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
April 28, 2019
Racism doesnt belong in 2019 or ever.

Racism Has No Place In Our World

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019

Restaurant Review: Up Your Burger Game At Riley’s

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018

CCSU’s ‘Dinner Downtown’

Melody Rivera
October 26, 2018

New Britain’s Mae Kong

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018

‘The Good Doctor’ Illuminates The Reality Of Autism

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
October 6, 2018

Central Connecticut Has Seoul

Melody Rivera, Staff Writer
September 19, 2018
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