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Monthly Archives: April 2026

“Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” demo creates hype among fans

“Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” demo creates hype among fans

(Image courtesy of Nintendo of America. “‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’ lets players watch an island of characters go through a life of strange happenings.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Contributor With the highly anticipated sequel to “Tomodachi Life” set to release on April 16 this year, nobody expected a free demo to drop on the Nintendo

“Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere” critiques hypermasculine movement

(Image courtesy of Netflix. “‘Inside the Manosphere’ dissects and examines a hypermasculine online bubble.”) Haliyah Afolabi Connector Contributor Popular documentarian, Louis Theroux, noticed parts of the internet being taken over by a bunch of male influencers. These male influencers shared a theme of content that promoted anti-feminist, misogynistic, and male-supremacist views. The name given to

Summer Shack brings quality food to Alewife

(Image courtesy of Harvard Square Business Association. “Summer Shack serves quality seafood year-round.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor It’s no secret that New England is home to some of the best seafood in the country. It is hard to compete with a hearty bowl of clam chowder, a fresh lobster roll, succulent clams, cod, haddock or

The Connector’s A&E editor visits PAX East 2026

Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Editor’s note: I would like to extend my thanks to the PAX Media team for giving me a Media pass for this year’s PAX East. Without them, I would not have been able to see as much as I did, nor cover the event as thoroughly as I was able to.

Students to vote in 2026 SGA Spring Elections

(Photo courtesy of iStock) “Voting in an election” From April 14th to the 15th, UMass Lowell students will have the opportunity to make their voices heard in the upcoming 2026 Student Government Association (SGA) spring elections. The spring elections will give students the opportunity to elect an SGA Student Body President and Vice President, Student

Thousands gather across country for No Kings protests

(Photo courtesy of Library of Congress) “The United States Capitol” Makayla Mahoney Connector Editor Downtown Lowell’s Kerouac Park was filled with thousands of protesters on Saturday, March 28, according to The Lowell Sun, for the third No Kings protest taking place internationally. This local demonstration was one of more than 3,300 within the U.S., with

Vanna Howard sworn in as State Senator

(Photo courtesy of Benjamin Heffner) “Dome of the Massachusetts State Capitol” Olivia O’Sullivan Connector Staff On March 18th, Vanna Howard of Lowell made history as the first Cambodian-American state senator in the United States. Coincidentally, March 18th was also the 30th annual Immigrant’s Day at the Massachusetts State House. This was announced at the ceremony,

Boston Fleet to host PWHL playoff games at Tsongas Center

(Jason Cooke photo) “The Tsongas Center will host PWHL playoff games this spring.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor The national hockey spotlight will once again shine bright on Lowell. Playoff hockey is set to return to the Tsongas Center this spring in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The league-leading Boston Fleet became the first team in