“Pokémon Yellow” helped the Nintendo franchise launch into mainstream popularity after being released in the United States in 1999. (Courtesy of Game Freak, Inc.) Shane Foley Connector Editor In the last 20 years, Pokémon has transformed from a Japanese video game to a cornerstone of worldwide culture. Fans could not even watch the Super Bowl…
Disable the Label incorporates sign language into two games
Disable the Label filled University Suites 106 with Bingo and Twister players. (Shane Foley/Connector) Shane Foley Connector Editor Disable the Label, an on-campus organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of underprivelaged identities, runs an annual event using Bingo as a means to practice sign language. In the latest iteration of the event, however, the…
Classic game review: ‘Super Mario World’
“Super Mario World” featured various hidden vines, pipes and other secrets. (Photo courtesy of Nintendo) Shane Foley Connector Editor The 21st Century has already seen many classic games be ported to contemporary consoles. With Nintendo’s E-Shop, they can ensure that the most valued titles in their catalog can be played by today’s gamers in their…
ACE creates first inclusive speed dating night
Fox Common is the location for many fun events on a regular basis like speed dating night (Evanthia Tully/Connector) Shane Foley Connector Editor This year’s Speed Dating event in Fox Common was celebrated right after Sexapalooza, ACE made history. They partnered with on-campus organization, Pride Alliance, who advocate for LGBT awareness. Together, they made the…
Classic Game Review: ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past’
“A Link to the Past” was released by nintendo in 1991 (Photo courtesy of Nintendo) Shane Foley Connector Editor Celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, “The Legend of Zelda” now enjoys the status of being one of Nintendo’s longest surviving franchise. Due to their large history, they now have a large fan-base that spans younger…
The Fox Common makeover: Before and after
Shane Foley Connector Editor East Campus residents may have recently noticed a large change in Fox Hall. Fox Common, a student recreational area located on Fox’s first floor, underwent several renovations. The makeover brought the place into the 21st century without changing anything with the two food outlets presently there: the Roadhouse and the POD.…
River Hawks After Dark lights up Campus Recreation Center
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Shane Foley Connector Editor The Student Government Association and ACE helped Greek Life end Welcome Back day strongly. The Riverhawks After Dark event, held in the Campus Recreation Center, featured many different luxuries that are not excluding an enlarged bouncy house. “This event met our expectations,” said Malinda Reed, SGA…
ASCE impacts students, community
Courtesy of Commodore Builders Shane Foley Connector Editor The UMass Lowell Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has put their stamp on many projects on campus and in the city. They are currently mentoring students in fifth through eighth grade at the Bartlett School in Lowell. They also work with the town…
