(Photo courtesy of Slant Magazine) “Main character Red is shown in a promotional clip from the game.” Ezequiel Perez Connector Contributor Welcome to the city of New Amsterdam! Published by Team Reptile on August 18, 2023, the player follows the story of Red. After a prison escape, Red has his head replaced with a machine…
“Crash Bandicoot 4”, a modern twist on a beloved classic
(Photo courtesy of: Eurogamer) “”Crash Bandicoot 4″ is the lastest installment in the series.” Ashley Greene Connector Contributor Everyone’s favorite bandicoot has returned in “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time”, three years after the “Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy” was released in 2017. This new game maintains the style and characters that players have come…
“Monument Valley+” is a relaxing escape
(Photo courtesy of: iMore) “‘Monument Valley+’ is designed to help people unwind through puzzles.” Madison Harkey Connector Contributor Imagine being immersed in one of the world’s most famous Dutch graphic artist’s designs. “Monument Valley +” offers more than just a simplistic puzzle game. Inspired by M. C. Escher’s artworks, the game follows Princess Ida through…
Alumni Spotlight: Bahara Hussaini
(Photo courtesy of X) “Bahara Hussaini presenting her Master’s Thesis” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff UMass Lowell’s Peace and Conflict Studies program has helped students from around the world be equipped with the skills of conflict resolution. Bahara Hussaini from Afghanistan graduated from UMass Lowell in 2023. She was accepted into Kabul University to study English…
Bite sized science: Charlotte the sting ray
(Photo courtesy of: KELOLAND.com) “Charlotte the sting ray.” Suhani Karki Connector Contributor In a North Carolina aquarium, a round stingray is opening dialogues around reproduction after she seemingly became pregnant from a white-spotted bamboo shark. This stingray named Charlotte will be giving birth to four pups, without ever having been in the presence of another…
Surprise Fees Leave UMass Lowell Nursing Students Stressed and Scrambling
(Photo courtesy of UML) “Hand grabs flying money.” Eric Schultz Connector Editor On February 7, UMass Lowell undergraduate nursing students were informed of a new $792 ATI Complete Package fee with little warning. They were officially informed of the new February 29 deadline (now April 1) of said fee for continuing access to Assessment Technologies…
Mill City Grows comes to campus
(Photo courtesy of Nate Coady) “Mill City Grows brought a variety of produce to campus” Nate Coady Connector Editor On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Mill City Grows, a food justice nonprofit, set up shop in University Crossing. Their farmer’s market stand included potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and much more, all grown locally in either Massachusetts or New…
School committee members call for National Guard intervention at Brockton High School
(Photo courtesy of Business Khabar) “Brockton High School entrance sign.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor On February 15, 2024, four members of the Brockton School Committee called for military intervention at Brockton High School. In a letter sent to Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, the members urged Sullivan to request that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey deploy the…
