https://www.writtenbydeanna.comRSS Feed for Deanna PrescottenTue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://centralrecorder.org/85675/arts-entertainment/nutrition-struggle-among-college-athletes/NCAA athletes know how to train hard and compete harder — but ask them what their next meal is, and most of them might hesitate.  Collegiate athletes push their bodies to the limit while also juggling their classes, social life and other responsibilities. More importantly, they neglect their nutritional needs while playing the balancing game.  Former Division III NCAA swimmer Amy Mamica said she hit a physical low point more than once during her collegiate career because she didn’t prioritize he...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://centralrecorder.org/85675/arts-entertainment/nutrition-struggle-among-college-athletes/https://centralrecorder.org/81155/arts-entertainment/raye-fights-back-with-debut-album-my-21st-century-blues/From soulful jazz to funk and R&B, Raye proves on her debut album, “My 21st Century Blues,” that she can finesse the sound of any genre. The London-based singer, Rachel Keen, rose to fame after her No. 1 single, “Escapism,” went viral on TikTok. Don’t be fooled by the overnight virality, because the UK artist has been in the industry for several years. The album begins with an emcee introducing Raye over a background of soft piano melodies, transporting the listener into a jazz club. Raye chimes...Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://centralrecorder.org/81155/arts-entertainment/raye-fights-back-with-debut-album-my-21st-century-blues/https://centralrecorder.org/83177/uncategorized/ariane-grande-makes-her-comeback-with-eternal-sunshine/Ariana Grande returns from a three-year hiatus with her upcoming album, “Eternal Sunshine,” set to be released on March 8. Grande announced the body of work on Jan. 17, soon after releasing the high-energy lead single titled “yes, and?” which is heavily inspired by Madonna’s “Vogue.” The track accentuates a pop-house sound accompanied by layered harmonies and piano synths. The single serves as a carefree response to critics and negative media. According to Grande’s website, the upcoming album wi...Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://centralrecorder.org/83177/uncategorized/ariane-grande-makes-her-comeback-with-eternal-sunshine/https://centralrecorder.org/83762/arts-entertainment/beyonce-embraces-her-houston-roots-with-two-new-country-singles/Beyoncé is continuing her sonic exploration into the country genre after perfecting her unique spin on house beats in the first installment of her Renaissance project. The 32-time Grammy winner released two singles on Feb. 9 and 10, titled “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em,” respectively, both of which possess a soulful western swing that gives fans a taste of what to expect in the second installment of “Renaissance,” set to release on March 29. “It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a...Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://centralrecorder.org/83762/arts-entertainment/beyonce-embraces-her-houston-roots-with-two-new-country-singles/https://www.courant.com/author/deanna-prescott/Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.courant.com/author/deanna-prescott/https://www.courant.com/2024/11/08/ct-students-anger-and-relief-felt-over-donald-trump-victory-im-pretty-happy-with-it-one-said/“America is more sexist than it is racist,” a Connecticut resident said. “Based on the election results not only for Kamala Harris, but Hillary Clinton as well, shows we probably have to wait another 50 years before a woman is president. “America is more sexist than it is racist,” a Connecticut resident said. “Based on the election results not only for Kamala Harris, but Hillary Clinton as well, shows we probably have to wait another 50 years before a woman is president.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.courant.com/2024/11/08/ct-students-anger-and-relief-felt-over-donald-trump-victory-im-pretty-happy-with-it-one-said/https://ctcommunitynews.org/2024/11/07/anger-despair-and-relief-across-connecticut-as-trump-defeats-harris/By Deanna Prescott, Central Connecticut State University While some Connecticut residents said Wednesday that they are upset about the results of Tuesday’s Presidential election, others said they are optimistic about former president Donald J. Trump’s return to office.  Trump, a Republican, was declared the winner of the election early Wednesday morning, meaning he will become the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. The Associated Press reported that Trump’s victory in Wi...Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://ctcommunitynews.org/2024/11/07/anger-despair-and-relief-across-connecticut-as-trump-defeats-harris/https://ctcommunitynews.org/2024/11/07/anger-despair-and-relief-across-connecticut-as-trump-defeats-harris/By Deanna Prescott, Central Connecticut State University While some Connecticut residents said Wednesday that they are upset about the results of Tuesday’s Presidential election, others said they are optimistic about former president Donald J. Trump’s return to office.  Trump, a Republican, was declared the winner of the election early Wednesday morning, meaning he will become the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. The Associated Press reported that Trump’s victory in Wi...Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://ctcommunitynews.org/2024/11/07/anger-despair-and-relief-across-connecticut-as-trump-defeats-harris/https://bluemusemag.com/2024/05/07/from-the-equator-to-america-life-cycle-of-a-coffee-bean/Smoky, aromatic notes of chocolate permeate the parking lot of Saccuzzo Coffee, an Italian family-owned roaster. The Newington-based roaster operates out of a tan brick industrial-style building in a corporate district off the Berlin Turnpike. Geese paddle across a small pond beside the lot, perhaps drawn in by the sweet scent of Saccuzzo’s dutch cocoa.  Inside, Vincenzo Saccuzzo stands behind the long desk in a Saccuzzo-embroidered navy-blue T-shirt and gray khakis. His son Marco is dressed...Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bluemusemag.com/2024/05/07/from-the-equator-to-america-life-cycle-of-a-coffee-bean/https://www.writtenbydeanna.com/articles/connecticut-lawmakers-push-bill-requiring-school-boards-to-justify-book-bans/Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.writtenbydeanna.com/articles/connecticut-lawmakers-push-bill-requiring-school-boards-to-justify-book-bans/