Connor Sheets

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Connor Adams Sheets is an experienced, award-winning journalist based in New York City. He currently works for the International Business Times as a senior reporter and online journalist.

He has a knack for hard-hitting reporting on local issues and international affairs, and also possesses the nuance and sensibility necessary to write compelling and revealing profiles and features.

Connor's journalism has appeared in publications including The Washington Post,The Wall Street Journal, Metro New York, Salon.com, The Baltimore Sun,NewYorkPost.com, The (Frederick, Md.) Gazette, TimesLedger Newspapers, The Buffalo News, and The Virginian-Pilot.

Connor has appeared on broadcast platforms including WNYU and iTalkFM radio, and IBTimes TV and CUNY TV.

Connor received the New York Press Association's prestigious Writer of the Year award in April 2011 for his hard-hitting, nuanced reporting on the diverse communities of Queens, N.Y., for TimesLedger Newspapers.

Since arriving at the International Business Times, Connor has mastered the art of driving traffic to IBTimes.com via the expert use of SEO and social strategies.

A 2007 graduate of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism, he has written a book of poetry and two novellas, all of which remain unpublished. Connor is a talented guitarist and rabid NBA fan, and as a labor of love he has written extensively for the IBTimes about his New York Knicks.

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'Anonymous Masks' Photo Stirs Controversy
November 05 2013 4:11 PM

A controversy is brewing after a photo appeared on Reddit showing Guy Fawkes "Anonymous masks" being manufactured in what appears to be a third world sweatshop.
DHS Denies Conspiracy Theories About Riot Control Plans
November 05 2013 11:03 AM

The Department of Homeland Security says it is not purchasing ammo and riot gear to prepare for mass domestic unrest.
A Look Inside The Ill Mind Of Hopsin [INTERVIEW]
November 04 2013 6:35 PM

With a new album on the way, Los Angeles rapper Hopsin speaks with the International Business Times in a wide-ranging, exclusive interview.
Bill De Blasio's Ties To Law Firm Behind 'Citizens United' [EXCLUSIVE]
November 04 2013 5:21 PM

The New York mayoral candidate has deep ties to Gibson Dunn, which has a history of representing clients at odds with his platform and values.
Invader Launches Street Art Into Space In 'Art4Space' Film
October 31 2013 5:52 PM

A review of the new film "Art4Space," in which famous Parisian street artist Invader launches one of his trademark mosaics into outer space.
Kraft Removing Artificial Dyes From Some Mac & Cheese
October 31 2013 3:14 PM

Kraft Foods has announced that it will remove artificial dyes like Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 from three of its popular recipes for macaroni and cheese.
Boston And UMass Riot After World Series Win [PHOTOS]
October 31 2013 2:40 AM

Thousands of Red Sox fans took to the streets while riot police tried to contain the jubilant celebrations.
The 'Should I Dress In Blackface This Halloween?' Site Is Amazing
October 29 2013 7:32 PM

A new website, www.shouldidressinblackfacethishalloween.com, is a hilarious response to the seemingly never-ending issue of people dressing in blackface for Halloween.
Boston World Series Riot Plans Underway
October 29 2013 2:48 PM

Riot plans are getting underway in Boston and across New England as police and fans await World Series games this week.
Kyrie Irving Is Back In 'Uncle Drew Chapter 3' [VIDEO]
October 28 2013 9:13 PM

Watch "Uncle Drew Chapter 3," which has finally been released, and again features Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving as an old man with serious hoops skills.
Why Giraffe Profile Photos Are Sweeping Facebook
October 28 2013 6:06 PM

Here's why thousands of Facebook users have changed their profile pictures to images of giraffes.
NSA Website Down Following Apparent DDoS Attack
October 25 2013 6:19 PM

The National Security Agency website went down Friday after an apparent DDoS attack, possibly launched by Anonymous or a foreign government.
Origami Owl: From Teen's 'Dream' To $250 Million Success
October 25 2013 12:04 PM

In just three years Origami Owl has grown from a 14-year-old girl's bright idea into a company reportedly expected to generate $250 million in revenue this year.
Monsanto Boosted Lobbying Amid 'Monsanto Protection Act' Backlash
October 22 2013 2:39 PM

Monsanto spent $1 million more on lobbying in the third quarter of 2013 than it did in the second.
Syrian Christians Confront Difficult Decisions Over Refugees
October 18 2013 9:15 PM

Syrian Christians face difficult decisions as the refugee crisis in the war-torn country grows.
Conservative Tweeters Revolt Against GOP Over Debt Deal
October 17 2013 3:46 PM

Conservative Twitter users turned their ire on Republicans, led by Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who voted for the debt deal.
Debt Ceiling Deal Roll Call: How Did Your Congress Member Vote?
October 17 2013 11:55 AM

Find out how your senators and representatives voted on the debt ceiling deal that passed Congress Wednesday and put an end to the shutdown.
How Washington Can End Debt Crises For Good
October 16 2013 6:15 PM

As a deal to raise the debt ceiling appears to be in the making, many are left to wonder, how did it come to this and what do we do from here?
Furloughed Federal Contractors Face Weeks Without Pay
October 14 2013 5:09 PM

As the federal government shutdown drags on, furloughed federal contractors are much worse off than civil servants.
Powerful Tropical Cyclone Phailin Threatens Indian Coast
October 11 2013 4:10 PM

Phailin, described as double the width of Sandy and as strong as Katrina, could be biggest storm to arise from Bay of Bengal.

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