(Image courtesy of Freerange Stock. “Some people like to listen to music while driving, while others don’t.”) Shishi Javali Connector Contributor Students at Umass Lowell say that they listen to music while driving for a variety of reasons, including improving their focus and mood. Because Umass Lowell has so many commuters, driving is an essential…
A third-party candidate: What makes the best Boston sports hype song
(Photo courtesy of Spotify) “The Dropkick Murphys are responsible for perhaps the most iconic Boston song of them all.” Nate Coady Connector Staff Boston is known for many things. There is no doubt that the historical city has made a name for itself. But what is it that makes Boston so great? That answer can…
The music of Major League Baseball
(Photo courtesy of Meet Boston) “Music plays a role in every MLB game, especially here in Boston at Fenway Park.” Jake Messer Connector Editor Baseball has a way of capturing the hearts and minds of people all over the United States. The sights and sounds that one feels when attending a ball game evoke a…
The musical atmosphere of college sports
(Photo courtesy of Ohio State University) “University marching bands contribute quite a lot to the atmosphere of college sports games.” Jake Messer Connector Editor American Sports can generally be broken into two different categories. On one side, there is professional sports, where athletes compete for awards and money. They can have a career as a…
Remembering the best Super Bowl halftime shows
(Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone) “Michael Jackson’s halftime show is among the most acclaimed of them all.” Jake Messer Connector Editor Throughout the 59 different iterations of the annual Super Bowl, teams have come and gone, venues have been renovated and the commercials have only got more eye-catching as the years have gone by. However,…
The Town and the City Festival is upcoming
(Photo Courtesy of The Town and The City) “The Town and The City poster with all the different artists performing.” Tristin Henson Connector Editor In roughly two weeks, The Town and The City Festival will be coming to downtown Lowell. This is a multi-day festival occurring in multiple downtown venues such as on April 24th,…
Streaming services: How has listening to music changed?
(Photo Courtesy of The Independent) “Different music streaming platforms people are using.” Celia Hoffman Connector Contributor Music has increasingly woven itself into every aspect of our lives in today’s world. More and more people are listening to music, thanks partly to streaming services which allow listeners to access a vast library of music, shows, and…
Banned but not silenced: teen musicians and veterans defy Trump concert cancellation
(Photo Courtesy of CBS) “Equity Arc student musicians perform with veterans.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Last year, 30 teenage musicians from across the country received the honor of a lifetime when the United States Marine Band selected them to perform alongside it in Washington, D.C. The Marine Band, known as “The President’s Own,” has performed…
