(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…
Harvard’s billion-dollar fight with Trump could reshape UMass Lowell’s future
(Photo courtesy of AP) “Harvard University community rally on April 17th.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor On April 21st, Harvard University sued the Trump administration over its sweeping cuts of more than $2 billion in federal funds. With more than $9 billion at risk in total, it’s the sharpest confrontation yet in a campaign by the…
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…
How AI-generated music is revolutionizing the music industry
(Image courtesy of Forbes) “AI-generated music is tearing up the industry.” Ryan Valin Connector Staff The questioning of artistic integrity in the music industry continues to increase as technology ceaselessly advances. The latest advancement has been the recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI). The boundaries of AI softwares are being tested more than ever now,…
The second annual Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers is upcoming
(Image Courtesy of The Plan) “The exterior of the Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, where the Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers will take place.” Joseph Chartier, Alex Bisceglia, & Ryan Paterson Connector Contributors The Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers (LFF) is an opportunity for the next generation of filmmakers to…
Students at UMass Lowell worried about the potential impact of presidential executive orders on education and funding
(Image Courtesy of AP News) “Trump speaking to reporters after he signs executive orders to end DEI.” Sam Murray & Fabienne Bien-Aime Connector Contributors There has been confusion and worry among members of UMass Lowell about changes the university might face following the Jan. 20 and 21 executive orders banning programs that promote diversity, equity…
