(Photo courtesy of Sporting News) “The nation is keeping a close eye on the NFL Draft this year.” James Guiry Connector Staff The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events in the sports world. Where college athletes from all over the country wait to hear the worst person alive, Roger Goodell, call their…
The role of music in shared spaces
(Photo courtesy of Mick Haupt, through Unsplash. “Music can bring many emotions to a shared space.”) Gaia Pirro Connector Contributor Music allows people to relax, but it can also help with concentration and boost creativity. While most college students listen to music through their headphones, occasionally music fills the common spaces of dormitories. Wherever it…
Controversy continues as the NBA looks for their MVP
(Photo courtesy of the NBA) “Nikola Jokic is a strong contender for NBA MVP.” James Guiry Connector Staff The race for NBA MVP is coming to a close, and the race couldn’t be tighter. The most prestigious award in basketball does not get awarded without some doubters. This year, however, with the NBA regular season…
Your CDs are back in vogue: Pros and cons of streaming and physical media
(Photos taken by Carolina Tavares. “Streaming services and physical media both have reasons to be used.”) Carolina Tavares Connector Staff From the wax cylinders of the 1800s to the popularity of CDs in the 90s and 2000s, the way that people consume musical media has changed throughout time as technology has evolved. Most people nowadays…
Does “A Minecraft Movie” deserve all the hate?
(Photo courtesy of TV Insider. “‘A Minecraft Movie’ featuring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks premiered earlier this month.”) Abigayle Rettman Connector Staff The Minecraft movie premiered a few weeks ago on April 4 and is based on the 2011 video game created by Mojang Studios. This game broke the…
“Adolescence” combines gripping crime drama with generational commentary
(Image courtesy of Netflix. “‘Adolescence’ draws from toxic masculinity and criminal drama to tell a gripping story.”) Celia Hoffman Connector Contributor Netflix’s new limited series, “Adolescence,” is a gripping telling of the danger which follows the “incel” and “red pill” wave that has grabbed a generation of young men and boys. Premiered on March 13,…
Lowell’s LINC Project Set to Ignite Local Economic Boom
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Magazine) “Gov. Maura Healey, right, and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited UMass Lowell to announce LINC.” Tristin Henson Connector Editor Early last year, Governor Maura Healey announced that there would be a major transformative economic project coming to Lowell. Draper Laboratory, a research nonprofit, will be collaborating with UMass Lowell,…
Pope Francis’ death and the future of the Catholic Church
(Photo Courtesy of NPR) “Pope Francis giving the Urbi et Orbi at his last public appearance on Easter Sunday.” Tristin Henson Connector Editor Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, died last week on Easter Monday at 88 years old. The first Latin American pontiff and second non-European Bishop, he was elected in 2013 and…
