(Photo courtesy of: UMass Lowell) “All students are required to have an ID but it’s now on students to replace them.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Recently a large amount of students have received an email from UCAPS saying they have to replace their student IDs. They claim this is because some students have access to…
English Department open mic night
(Photo courtesy of: Riley Fontana) “Tabitha Soper shares her short horror story.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor The UMass Lowell English Department has hosted several open mic nights where students are able to share their writing. Their most recent was held on Nov. 16, 2023. This event was organized by the Sigma Tau Delta (the English…
“Snapped: The Podcast” sheds light on Greek Life
(Photo courtesy of: Snapped: The Podcast) Lucy Taylor gives an in-depth look into Greek Life in ‘Snapped: The Podcast.’” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Snapped: The Podcast” is an inside look into Greek Life and how they operate on campuses. Hosted by Lucy Taylor, an ex-sorority sister, this podcast holds nothing back. It aims to educate…
The Thanksgiving Debate
(Photo courtesy of: The Today Show) “Thanksgiving is a debated holiday.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Putting aside the colonization of the holiday, Thanksgiving is bad. There is nothing this holiday has going for it except for tradition. This holiday only brings fights, stress and tons of wasted food. If you like Thanksgiving, you can already…
UMass Lowell dining struggles with allergy labels
(Photo courtesy of: UMass Lowell) “The dining hall rarely have allergin labels which could be deadly for some students.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor We are always writing about the downfalls and occasional highlights of the UMass Lowell dining hall system. I have recently realized there is a major downfall to their system with labeling allergens.…
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” brings a beloved game to the big screen
(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ answers the question of what if Chuck. E Cheese was haunted.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a long-running video game series created by Scott Cawthon. The first game was released in 2014 to massive success, and the series now has 13 games total…
“The Lost Boys” is an underrated gem
(Photo courtesy of: The Guardian) “‘The Lost Boys’ centers on a pair of brothers who find themselves entangled in a war between vampires and humans.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor One of the best vampire films goes overlooked every year for a Halloween watch. Released in 1987, “The Lost Boys” is a painfully campy horror film…
“Goosebumps” modern makeover misses mark
(Photo courtesy of: IMDB) “The new reboot of ‘Goosebumps’ has arrived on Disney+ and Hulu.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Goosebumps” got a modern makeover on Disney+ and Hulu on Oct. 13. Starring Justin Long, the show misses a lot of what “Goosebumps” should be and reads more like a “Haunting Hour” reboot. The show leans…
