Joey Batts balances being a teacher with being a performer. Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Joey Batts is a high school teacher in Hartford, Conn. by day, but by night, Batts is the frontman of the hip-hop/alternative rock fusion band Joey Batts & Them. Batts and company were nominated for the New England Music Awards in…
Striking a chord with Best New Act winner Sarah Barrios
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor If big things come in small packages, then New England Music Award winner Sarah Barrios fits that adage perfectly. Launching herself from the relatively small city of Torrington, Conn., Barrios may be short in stature, but her lyrics and vocals are more colossal than most expect of her. This unanticipated combination…
The third annual New England Music Awards
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor With a total of 23 awards presented and live performances by a horde of nominees, the night became one to remember for everyone in attendance, as the best in the New England music scene attended the New England Music Awards. The Lowell Memorial Auditorium played host to the celebration and recognition…
South Campus residents brave weekend famine
Limited dining options for South Campus residents force students to venture out for food Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Approximately 450 students reside in Sheehy and Concordia halls on South Campus. While some go home on weekends, others are left without much free will for food, leaving them hungry on weekends, students say. Because Mill City…
Interview with NEMA nominee Jennifer Hill
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Jennifer Hill talks about her musical transformation and the importance of music in her life. Jennifer Hill, frontwoman of alternative rock group Jennifer Hill and Co. out of Hartford, Conn., is an advocate for women in music, people chasing their dreams and music in general. Hill’s songs are now shifting to…
Gaming in McGauvran provides entertaining breaks between classes
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Imagine this: you have a 90-minute hour gap between classes on South Campus. Studying in the middle of day just doesn’t work for you, and neither does going back to your room to scroll down your endless news feed on Facebook or Twitter. In fact, the only thing that will alleviate…
MASSPIRG’s Bottle Bill shows no signs of slowing
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG) exceeded their expectations last semester for the “Bigger Better Bottle Bill” petition, but their efforts to increase recycling are far from over. The original Bottle Bill, created by MASSPIRG in 1982, currently does not cover non-carbonated beverages, such as sports drinks and bottled water.…
Pool tournament brings no shortage of talent
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Fox Common’s monthly pool tournament played on Jan. 28 brought no shortage of talent. Though the altered date slipped past many students’ minds, all of the students who participated in the single elimination tournament brought their “A-game.” Their best efforts, unfortunately, were not enough to slow down the obliterating trail blazed…
