(Photo courtesy of NBC News) “Shohei Ohtani swings the bat” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Thursday, Sept. 19, Shohei Ohtani made history by becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. The historic day is topped off with the fact that he went…
UML alum Tara Hong wins primary election
(Photo courtesy of The Lowell Sun) “Tara Hong responding to a question at the Lowell Senior Center debate.” Kimia Kahalzadeh Connector Contributor Tara Hong, a 24-year-old community organizer, is now the Democratic nominee for State Representative for the 18th Middlesex District, representing several precincts in Lowell. He secured a majority vote in the primary…
How the Boston Celtics won Banner 18
(Photo courtesy of WBUR) “Jayson Tatum hoists the Larry O’Brien trophy.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On June 17, the Boston Celtics knocked off the Dallas Mavericks in five games to win an NBA-record 18th championship, surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers with 17 championships. Even with such a talented roster, many doubted the Celtics, expecting a…
“Explosive” comedy, right here in Lowell
(Photo courtesy of James Guiry) “Casey Woods hosts the “Bomb Shelter!” open mic night. James Guiry Connector Contributor “The Bomb Squad” (@bombsquadpresents on Instagram) is a group of local Lowell comedians that run shows around the city. The group consists of Fredo Cruz (@fredoacruz), Sean Delson (@soyboychik), Ren Marquez (@rrenmarquez), and Casey Woods (@caseywootchudoin). I…
Hearing on tragic Titan submersible begins
(Photo courtesy of NBC News) “Titan submersible tail cone wreckage on ocean floor.” Samantha Festa Connector Contributor Is OceanGate going to be shut down for good? Responsible for the deaths of five innocent people, OceanGate had been forced to shut down its operations in June 2023 temporarily. On the 18th of June, OceanGate had set…
The Growth of Women’s Hockey
(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) “PWHL logo.” James Guiry Connector Staff The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a new league founded in August 2023 by Mark Walter and Billie Jean King. The league has seen great success in its first season. They averaged 5,409 attendees per game according to the PWHL website. A game…
Hollywood has run out of ideas: Why are all “new” movies remakes and sequels?
(Photo courtesy of KSL) “Many of the biggest movies coming out today are sequels and remakes.” Valeria Santos Rocca Connector Contributor Remember the good old days when movies were “new?” You’d relax into a sticky theater seat with popcorn in your hand ready to watch something original. Nowadays Hollywood is like a rerun…
Summer 2024 album reviews
(Photo courtesy of: Apple Music) “Album art for THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY, one of the summer’s greatest hits.” Ryan Valin Connector Contributor Everybody hears those songs that send you back to never-ending summers. You were out with your friends every day, making memories that you still talk about now, and the music amplified every…
