(Photo courtesy of Stantec) “UMass Lowell bus system fails to transport student between campus’ in a timely manner.” Troy Lafond Connector Staff With UMass Lowell being fragmented between three subsections of campus, a strong transportation system is needed to connect its students. The residential East Campus and the STEM and business class-focused North Campus are…
The joy of liking bad media
Photo courtesy of: IMDb (“Ghost Ship” is a well known bad movie) Riley Fontana Connector Editor If there is one thing I am known for it is my controversial opinions on media. I truly enjoy bad media., There is something special about watching a movie everyone said was horrible and finding a nugget of enjoyment in…
The Editor-in-Chief’s farewell to The Connector
Photo courtesy: New Hampshire PBS (The Connector office overlooks the Merrimack river) Troy Lafond Connector Editor I first joined The Connector when I was a freshman in the fall of 2018. Coming into UMass Lowell, I was certain I wanted to be in mechanical engineering. When I became disillusioned with this dream, I needed to…
Dealing with end of the semester burnout
Photo courtesy: Boston University (Many students are feeling the effects of the end of the semester.) Troy Lafond Connector Editor It is that time of year again: finals. But as everyone who has been to college for a few years knows, spring finals are uniquely more brutal than fall finals. Before the fall semester, we…
Why love sucks
Photo courtesy: Hospice Care of Lowcountry (Heartbreak affects everyone at some point.) Tanner Hume Connector Editor I think it is safe to say that we all know what love is: that feeling you have for someone you truly connect with in more ways than none. Despite what many people will tell you, love is the…
Why all pants should have pockets in them
(Photo courtesy of Daily Beast) “For many, having pockets in pants is an integral part of daily life.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor I am a simple man who enjoys the simple pleasures in life. One of those pleasures is pockets. I love pockets, I can carry everything I need for the day and don’t have…
What is the purpose of a final assignment?
(Photo courtesy of WikiHow) “Nearly every college class has some form of final test or assignment.” Qinglong Diep Connector Staff In most of the courses that students take at any higher education institution, including UMass Lowell, they are given a final assignment from a professor. This could be in the form of an exam, an…
Why we should move on from Shakespeare
(Photo courtesy of History Extra) “Shakespeare is often considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor I will begin this by saying: if you like Shakespeare, good for you, I am not trying to change your opinion. I am just stating mine. Throughout my years of public education,…
