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    October 23, 2018

    Center for Asian American Studies to host forum about the 1991 Paris Peace Accords

    Jessica Kergo Connector Staff The Cambodian culture in Lowell, Massachusetts is felt strongly throughout the city and the UMass Lowell community. UMass Lowell shares a city with the second largest Cambodian population in the United States and members of the university are working to support an understanding of the culture and the country’s rich and…

    May 7, 2016

    Mitch Shuldman discusses 34-year media career

    UMass Lowell librarian and head of the media center Mitch Shuldman takes a look back on his career in media over the last few decades in this podcast. Click the link below to hear more. (George DeLuca/Connector)

    October 5, 2021

    “Life is Strange 3: True Colors”: Beloved franchise knocks it out of the park again

    (Photo Courtesy of Square Enix) Kaliisha Cole Connector Editor The story-driven, choice game platformer series, “Life is Strange” by Square Enix Studios, has now released a new installment that exceeds all expectations. The game is set apart from the first two games and creates an entirely new atmosphere. In this game, the player is brought…

    News

    November 25, 2025
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    Disability rights advocate Alice Wong passes away

    (Photo courtesy of MacArthur Foundation) “Disability rights advocate Alice Wong” Amy Lam Connector Staff Alice Wong, a disability rights advocate and author at age 51, died on Nov. 14 at a hospital in San Francisco. It is important to note the issues in the disability community, “People with disabilities face inaccessible educational, professional, and social environments.…

    Campus Life

    November 25, 2025
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    Student spotlight: Immanuel Kelly (Manny), aspiring actor and creator of Disney Channel bully skits

    (Photo courtesy of Immanuel Kelly) “Immanuel Kelly (Manny)” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor At UMass Lowell, there are many students with inspiring stories and exciting careers. One of them is Immanuel Kelly, also known as Manny and @mannythemann1 on Tik Tok and @mannythemanzz on Instagram. He currently has 81.8 million likes on TikTok, and in just…

    November 25, 2025
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    Student spotlight: Immanuel Kelly (Manny), aspiring actor and creator of Disney Channel bully skits

    (Photo courtesy of Immanuel Kelly) “Immanuel Kelly (Manny)” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor At UMass Lowell, there are many students with inspiring stories and exciting careers. One of them is Immanuel Kelly, also known as Manny and @mannythemann1 on Tik Tok and @mannythemanzz on Instagram. He currently has 81.8 million likes on TikTok, and in just…

    September 23, 2025
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    Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race 2025

    (Photo courtesy of the wgbh.com) “Entries in the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race must be able to handle all types of terrain, including as seen here, the Merrimack River.” Paul Melkonian Connector Contributor Saturday morning Sept. 20, Market Street, Lowell. Several hundred people milled around in a festive atmosphere; the street blocked at Shattuck and Central…

    November 25, 2025
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    Student spotlight: Immanuel Kelly (Manny), aspiring actor and creator of Disney Channel bully skits

    (Photo courtesy of Immanuel Kelly) “Immanuel Kelly (Manny)” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor At UMass Lowell, there are many students with inspiring stories and exciting careers. One of them is Immanuel Kelly, also known as Manny and @mannythemann1 on Tik Tok and @mannythemanzz on Instagram. He currently has 81.8 million likes on TikTok, and in just…

    Arts & Entertainment

    November 25, 2025
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    “Where Winds Meet” blows away gamers

    (Image courtesy of SteamDB. “‘Where Winds Meet’ exemplifies the wuxia genre.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff “Where Winds Meet” has garnered a large fanbase just days after its release, and for good reason. This free-to-play, open-world wuxia ARPG just dropped on Nov. 14, offering an impressive range of gameplay, from fighting bosses and designing an avatar,…

    November 25, 2025
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    Machismo and misogyny in “Hurricane Season”

    (Image courtesy of Goodreads. “‘Hurricane Season’ speaks about some of the worst humanity has to offer.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff “Hurricane Season” is a novel by Fernanda Melchor, with elements of crime, mystery and horror. It was first published in Spanish in 2017 before being translated into English by Sophie Hughes in 2020. The story…

    November 25, 2025
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    “Where Winds Meet” blows away gamers

    (Image courtesy of SteamDB. “‘Where Winds Meet’ exemplifies the wuxia genre.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff “Where Winds Meet” has garnered a large fanbase just days after its release, and for good reason. This free-to-play, open-world wuxia ARPG just dropped on Nov. 14, offering an impressive range of gameplay, from fighting bosses and designing an avatar,…

    November 11, 2025
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    “Wicked: For Good” may defy expectations

    (Image courtesy of IMDB. “Themes of choice define the story of ‘Wicked: For Good’.”) Benjamin Heffner Connector Editor Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked: For Good,” the long-awaited sequel to the 2024 film “Wicked” and based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name, will open in two weeks as early reviews indicate another successful award…

    November 11, 2025
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    “Moonage Daydream” is mercurial

    (Image courtesy of The Criterion Collection. “Moonage Daydream is as mercurial and eclectic as Bowie himself.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Most musicians are renowned for one or two iconic albums, sounds, or eras of their discography. Few though can capture captivating identities and sonic styles throughout their entire career. Such was the case for the…

    October 28, 2025
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    Season two of “Peacemaker” gives fans more

    (Image courtesy of IMDB. “Peacemaker’s second season gives fans more of the characters they love.”) Andrew Livsey Connector Staff On Aug. 21, the second season of the hit show “Peacemaker,” starring John Cena and directed by James Gunn, released its first episode. This new season marks the third project to be officially released within the…

    September 24, 2024
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    “Explosive” comedy, right here in Lowell

    (Photo courtesy of James Guiry) “Casey Woods hosts the “Bomb Shelter!” open mic night. James Guiry Connector Contributor “The Bomb Squad” (@bombsquadpresents on Instagram) is a group of local Lowell comedians that run shows around the city. The group consists of Fredo Cruz (@fredoacruz), Sean Delson (@soyboychik), Ren Marquez (@rrenmarquez), and Casey Woods (@caseywootchudoin). I…

    Sports

    November 25, 2025
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    Men’s Soccer eliminated from American East Semifinals

    (Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Graduate Shunnosuke Nakajima clears the ball to the opponents side of the field.” Tristin Henson Connector Editor The River Hawks Men’s soccer team (7-7-4) was eliminated from the playoffs in the American East semifinals on Nov. 12th. They faced off against the No. 2 Bryant Bulldogs (16-1-2), losing 4-2.…

    November 25, 2025
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    Men’s Soccer eliminated from American East Semifinals

    (Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Graduate Shunnosuke Nakajima clears the ball to the opponents side of the field.” Tristin Henson Connector Editor The River Hawks Men’s soccer team (7-7-4) was eliminated from the playoffs in the American East semifinals on Nov. 12th. They faced off against the No. 2 Bryant Bulldogs (16-1-2), losing 4-2.…