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,…
Why the air fryer is the pinnacle of technology
(Photo courtesy of CNN) “A Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, which CNN called the best air fryer of 2023.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor Have you ever been at home, fiending for a nice hot meal, but didn’t have a working oven? Well, I haven’t, because my air fryer is still the go-to tool for any meal…
Proposed increases to dining costs spit in the faces of UMass Lowell students
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Hawk’s Nest is one of several dining options at UMass Lowell that has not yet returned to its pre-COVID functionalities.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor The quality of the dining hall has been a constant source of strife for students, as expressed frequently in this newspaper. Issues such as food availability…
