Jenna Zaza

New York

Arts and Culture Editor at The Statesman

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South Korea’s Yoon impeachment highlights U.S. accountability crisis

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Jenna Zaza

South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol from office on April 4 for his illegal declaration of martial law last December. His declaration came as he vowed to eliminate “anti-state forces” and “den of criminals” in the oppositional party-run National Assembly. Yoon’s attempt to seize power reflects the worldwide trends of leaders eroding democracy, as seen in El Salvador and, more recently, in the United States. President Donald J.
Four queer business owners on Pride under Trump: ‘Our joy is resistance’

4 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Jenna Zaza

As the first Pride month under Donald Trump’s second presidency approaches, LGBTQ+ businesses are stepping up, evolving quickly to meet the community’s growing concerns. Since day one, Trump has signed executive orders targeting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the trans and gender non-comforming population.
Having an official language as a “melting pot”

2 months ago | sbstatesman.com | Jenna Zaza

On March 1, President Donald J. Trump issued a new executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. The order strongly encouraged all federal agencies to offer services and produce documents strictly in English. Since its founding, the U.S. has never had an official language. In fact, there were around 250 different Native American languages spoken in the U.S. before European settlers arrived.
Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show challenges American exceptionalism

Feb 17, 2025 | sbstatesman.com | Jenna Zaza

For those of you who thought Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t special — think again.
“Romeo + Juliet” is the boldest sexiest take on the Shakespearean tale

Jan 30, 2025 | sbstatesman.com | Jenna Zaza

William Shakespeare’s iconic but frankly overplayed story “Romeo and Juliet” has been revived on Broadway 36 times. “Romeo + Juliet,” starring “Heartstopper” actor Kit Connor and “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” lead actress Rachel Zegler, marks the play’s 37th revival. It’s easy to rashly judge yet another revival, especially a Generation Z take on Shakespeare.
The long road to recognition for the Setalcott Nation

Jan 13, 2025 | longislandpress.com | Lori Saxena |Jenna Zaza |Nicole Formisano

Just four miles from Stony Brook University, at the intersection of Gun Path, Strong Neck Road, and Dyke Road, stands an unassuming sign reading the area “was Royal Residence of Setalcott Indians.” Its sheer insignificance, perched by the roadside, feels like an afterthought — a token acknowledgment that obscures the violent history of settlement.
Investing isn’t just for the finance bros, here’s how you can start growing your money as a student

Dec 17, 2024 | sbstatesman.com | Jenna Zaza

Time is money — and for college students, all you have is time. The sooner you start, the more time your money has to grow, setting up your financial future. There are common misconceptions about investing. People often conjure up an image of someone bent over a laptop, peering at blinding line graphs on the screen as they quickly buy and sell stocks — otherwise known as day trading. Another misconception is that investors need to be older with a high-paying job to start. That is not investing.
Long Island Sound climate resilience projects get $1M in funding

Dec 11, 2024 | ctmirror.org | Jenna Zaza |Gabby DeBenedictis

The tide is turning for Long Island Sound’s coastal communities with over $1 million in grant money set to progress their climate resilience efforts. New York and Connecticut’s Sea Grant funded this year’s awards to support projects like climate vulnerability assessments, restoration and conservation efforts and flooding mitigation plans.
SBA opens disaster relief centers in Suffolk County to aid those impacted by August storms

Dec 10, 2024 | wshu.org | Jenna Zaza

The Small Business Administration (SBA) opened two disaster relief centers in Suffolk County that will offer one-on-one assistance for those hit by the catastrophic flooding this August.
Over $1 million to turn the tide on Long Island Sound climate resilience

Dec 9, 2024 | wshu.org | Jenna Zaza

The tide is turning for Long Island Sound’s coastal communities with over $1 million in grant money set to progress their climate resilience efforts. New York and Connecticut’s Sea Grant funded this year’s awards to support projects like climate vulnerability assessments, restoration and conservation efforts and flooding mitigation plans.