(Photo courtesy of: UMass Lowell) “Being a transfer student can create its own set of social issues.” Morgan Brooks Connector Contributor The social lives of transfer students appear to differ from those who have been attending UMass Lowell from the beginning of their college education. Transfer students come to UMass Lowell from many schools, including…
The heated debate around candy corn
(Photo courtesy of: Better Homes and Gardens) “Candy corn is either loved or hated, there is no in-between.” Morgan Mylon Connector Staff Candy corn is a Halloween delicacy, but only at one time of the year: Halloween. Candy corn features a triangle shape with 3 colors: yellow, orange and white. It is a staple of…
Narcan is for everyone – opioids no longer the sole source of fentanyl overdoses in Lowell
(Photo courtesy of NALOXBOX). “Naloxbox unit: opioid rescue kit.” Nicholas Rossi Connector Contributor With opioid overdoses on the rise, local health agencies and first responders are coming together in Lowell to find a solution. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, there have been 173 confirmed deaths from opioid overdose in the city of…
“Inscryption” is a horrific delight
(Photo courtesy of: Slant Magazine) “‘Inscryption’ is a deck-building horror game.” Kimberly Mai Connector Editor For those looking for a spooky night alone, why not try “Inscryption?” Released on Oct. 19, 2021, “Inscryption” is a single-player, roguelike deck-building video game with a larger story brewing underneath as the player uncovers the secrets of their surroundings…
College kids should be allowed to trick or treat
(Photo courtesy of: ABC27) “Trick or treating is a timeless tradition everyone should be a part of.” Alison Parker Connector Editor Each year, hundreds of excited children roam the streets of our local neighborhoods to go trick-or-treating. As college students, we look back at our memories as trick-or-treaters with fondness and nostalgia. Getting excited to…
Humans of UMass Lowell: Roisin Queally
(Photo courtesy of: Kara MacDougall) “Roisin Queally is enjoying her time at UMass Lowell as a voice major.” Kara MacDougall Connector Contributor Sophomore Roisin Queally turned down a spot at Berklee to major in sound recording at UMass Lowell. She has many passions– perhaps none greater than her love of the arts– and says she…
Israel’s siege on Gaza continues
(Photo courtesy of EMEA Tribune). “Air strikes hitting buildings in Gaza as conflict continues.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Staff As of October 27, over 7,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s siege on Gaza, as well as attacks in the West Bank. This includes over 2,900 children but does not include missing people or unidentified dead…
House of Representatives faces major speaker crisis
(Photo courtesy of WSJ). “The Speakers platform in the House of Representative.” Michael Makiej Connector Contributor It has now been several weeks since former United States Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position on Capitol Hill. This unprecedented and historic moment for the House of Representatives has left Americans without a…
