(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…
Want to work in retail? Think twice
(Photo courtesy of Shine Learning) “Working retail on top of a college schedule can be incredibly draining.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor The reality of attending college in the 2020s is that many students need to work while in school to get by. The cost of living is high, and the price of schooling is higher.…
What being a YouTuber in school is like for me
(Photo courtesy of New York Times) “YouTube has been a dominant cultural cornerstone of the internet since its creation.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor I came to UMass Lowell last January with the hopes of completing my collegiate-level education so that, one day, I can achieve my dream career of being a high school history teacher.…
Ticketmaster is not a master of ticketing
(Photo courtesy of NPR) “Music fans against Ticketmaster rallying outside the U.S. Capitol during the Ticketmaster Senate hearing.” Sohini Nath Connector Staff Ticketmaster has been the (negative) talk of the town recently. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consummate singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released five studio albums, two of which were re-recorded. Swift also announced her Eras Tour…
Recording Academy awards another legacy pick with Bonnie Raitt for “Just Like That”
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images for The Recording Academy) “Bonnie Raitt received the award for “Song of the Year” at the 63rd Grammy Awards.” Jake Hogan Connector Contributor The Grammys have been held in high regard in the entertainment industry for decades and is known as the biggest night in music. Artists, producers and celebrities…
Sheehy Hall’s water pipes burst and wreck havoc on the building
(Photo Courtesy of Kyra Barry) “The current state of the Sheehy Hall basement ceiling.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor Saturday afternoon: a water pipe burst on the fourth floor of Sheehy Hall, extremely close to my dorm room. The entire building was immediately evacuated, and the residents of Sheehy in rooms damaged by water are still…
Censorship in education gone too far
(Photo Courtesy of Vox) “Banned books are one of the main ways in which education is censored.” Qinglong Diep Connector Staff Censorship in education has gone too far in this country. This country has seen more than a couple of states ban the teaching of certain topics in schools such as critical race theory, racism,…
