(Photo Courtesy of Massachusetts Teachers Association) “A poster made promoting the “Fair Share Amendment” movement. The poster is urging voters to vote “Yes” on Question 1, which pertains to the Fair Share amendment.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor A new amendment has been introduced to the government of Massachusetts, and it could potentially benefit college students…
A 2023 Red Sox spring training overview
(Photo courtesy of News-press.com) “Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen during spring training.” Tyler Browne Connector Staff To any baseball fan, the calendar flipping from January to February can only mean one thing: the start of a new season as MLB teams begins reporting to spring training in sunny Florida and Arizona. The Boston Red Sox officially…
Hunger Free Campus Initiative address food access
(Photo Courtesy of Action Network) “A banner advertising the Hunger Free campus initiative in Massachusetts.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor On Monday, February 20, the Boston Intercollegiate Government (BIG) sent a letter to Governor Maura Healey, urging her to promote the implementation of the Fair Share Amendment. One of the crucial elements of the Fair Share…
U2 member faces uncertain future performing live
(Photo courtesy of Pitchfork) U2 has had a very successful and prolific career in the Rock music genre. Tyler Browne Connector Staff Those who tuned into the Super Bowl and watched the whole game may have noticed an odd commercial during the two-minute warning. In the ad, a series of UFOs converged over Las Vegas,…
“Black Feminism and Haitian Fiction” with Régine Michelle Jean-Charles
(Photo courtesy of University of Virginia Press) “Dr. Régine Michelle Jean-Charles spoke as part of the FAHSS Dean’s Speaker Series.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor Dr. Régine Michelle Jean-Charles visited the University of Massachusetts Lowell this past week, discussing her newly released book: “Looking for Other Worlds: Black Feminism and Haitian Fiction,” as well as the…
River Hawks baseball team begins season against South Carolina
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “River Hawks competing against South Carolina.” Luca Tedesco Connector Staff There’s an old saying: “if you mess with the bull, you get the horns.” The River Hawks baseball team experienced that first-hand last weekend as they traveled to Columbia, South Carolina to take on the #23 South Carolina Gamecocks.…
Manning Business students take on IDEA Con 2023
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell) “A business student talking to professionals at the IDEA Conference last week.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff IDEA Con 2023 was an opportunity for students from UMass Lowell to network with entrepreneurial students from different local universities, listen to life lessons from student entrepreneurs and learn business skills. The vibe of…
Looking ahead to the 2023 UMass Lowell baseball season
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “River Hawks player Jacob Humphrey up at bat in 2022.” Luca Tedesco Connector Staff Although real winter weather never really showed up this year, spring is right around the corner, as is baseball season. With last year’s loss in the America East championship game still fresh in the minds…
