(Photo courtesy of snapchat) “Snapchat’s logo, used to indicate the texting social media app” Julie Sage Connector Staff If you’re on the Snapchat Class of 2026 group story, then you know who Stephen is and how he has become an icon of the freshman class. People post “Stephen sightings” in the story group and say…
“5SOS5” is a strong return for the beloved band
(Photo courtesy of Billboard) 5 Seconds of Summer returns with a new album to remind listeners of their sound Tyler Browne Connector Contributor Over two years after their last release with 2020’s “CALM,” Australian pop band 5 Seconds of Summer have returned with “5SOS5,” their fifth studio release. The album is a shift in sound…
Venezuelan migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard; Was it legal?
(Photo Courtesy of WBUR) “A Venezuelan mother holds her frightened daughter as they were flown to Martha’s Vineyard by Governor Ron DeSantis (R, FL).” Jose Zamora Connector Editor On September 14th, a chartered flight from Texas arrived in Martha’s Vineyard carrying 50 Venezuelan migrants. The plane promptly dropped the migrants off on the island and…
A Dart Board And Dippin’ Dots
(Photo courtesy of Dippin’ Dots) “Dippin’ Dots in a cup, similar to the ones that caused a stir with students.” Julie Sage Connector Staff Last Thursday, Fall Fest, hosted by FAHSS and the College of Health Sciences, was heavily populated by students for free Dippin’ Dots and a story-tall dartboard. Students could also drive a…
Jonathan Lemire visits UMass Lowell
(Photo Courtesy of WYPR) “Jonathan Lemire is the author of the New York Times Bestseller “The Big Lie.”” Qinglong Diep Connector Staff In a forum organized jointly with Learning in Retirement Association (LIRA) and UMass Lowell, the conversation moderated by John Cluverius of the Political Science department focuses on Jonathan Lemire’s newest book titled The…
“Avatar” flies back into theaters ahead of hotly-anticipated sequel
(Photo courtesy of IMDB) James Cameron’s 2009 spectacle is out again in theaters everywhere. Sohini Nath Connector Staff 2009’s hit blockbuster “Avatar,” directed by James Cameron, is finally getting a sequel after almost fifteen years, called “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The release date was originally set for December 2021, but due to the ongoing…
Are UMass Lowell’s COVID guidelines enough?
(Photo courtesy of TIME) “Colleges across the country have varying degrees of COVID-19 measures still in place.” Julie Sage Connector Contributor Everything feels like it’s returning to normal after COVID with only a few restrictions and protocols. Many people consider COVID over and no one really needs to worry about catching it anymore. However, COVID…
Fight breaks out between wide receiver Mike Evans and cornerback Marshon Lattimore
(Photo courtesy of Bucswire.usatoday.com) “Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans grabs and pulls down Saints player during fight.” Shaan Baid Connector Contributor There is no football without drama and this takes the cake. As usual the NFL delivers with this latest altercation that occurred on Sunday in a Week 2 matchup between the New Orleans Saints…
