(Photo courtesy of Ridley Fontana) “From the very first meeting there was enthusiasm for the crafts.” Kyra Barry Connector Editor As of writing this article, there are 270 clubs registered to UMass Lowell on Engage, the site that keeps track of school clubs and club activities. The Arts and Crafts Club joins their ranks this…
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UMass Lowell students are freezing in classrooms
(Photo courtesy of: Icehotel) “UMass Lowell students feel like they are staying at ice hotels with the temperature in most classrooms.” Duncan Cowie Connector Editor Walking out of 95-degree Fahrenheit weather into a heavily air-conditioned classroom or lecture hall can feel like a gift from God. The cool breeze making its way out of the…
Brad Marchand named the new Bruins captain
(Photo Courtesy of ABC6 Rhode Island) “Brad Marchand, the 27th Bruins Captain, sits for photos for the big reveal.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Early Wednesday Morning, ahead of their 100th season in the National Hockey League, the Boston Bruins have announced that longtime alternate captain and winger, Brad Marchand, would become their new captain after…
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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…
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)
“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…
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President Joe Biden possibly facing impeachment
(Photo courtesy of Livingston County News) “President Joe Biden listening in on an important meeting.” Eric Schultz Connector Contributor Last week, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced that an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden would be launched, with the first public impeachment inquiry hearing scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28. McCarthy and the House…
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Club spotlight: Arts and Crafts club
(Photo courtesy of Ridley Fontana) “From the very first meeting there was enthusiasm for the crafts.” Kyra Barry Connector Editor As of writing this article, there are 270 clubs registered to UMass Lowell on Engage, the site that keeps track of school clubs and club activities. The Arts and Crafts Club joins their ranks this…
Changes on campus
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell website) “An overview shot of UMass Lowell’s East campus.” Kyra Barry Connector Editor As the new academic year starts, welcoming the bulk of new students, UMass Lowell also welcomes a variety of new changes that the student body can expect to interact with. Speaking of new students, this fall saw…
Club spotlight: Arts and Crafts club
(Photo courtesy of Ridley Fontana) “From the very first meeting there was enthusiasm for the crafts.” Kyra Barry Connector Editor As of writing this article, there are 270 clubs registered to UMass Lowell on Engage, the site that keeps track of school clubs and club activities. The Arts and Crafts Club joins their ranks this…
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Mitski emphasizes her lyrical brilliance with new record
(Photo courtesy of: RIFF Magazine) “Mitski explores a complexity of emotions in seventh studio album.” Johnathan Hatem Connector Contributor “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We” has Mitski demonstrating her lyrical brilliance while cutting away some layers of production that those lyrics could hide beneath. Mitski’s newest album was released on Friday, Sept. 15.…
UMass Lowell professors launch new book
(Photo courtesy of Lowell Sun) “Professor Allyssa McCabe (left) and Professor Minjeong Kim (right) standing with their new book “Perspectives on East and Southeast Asian Folktales.”” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor January 24 marks the successful launch of “Perspectives on East and Southeast Asian Folktales,” edited by UMass Lowell’s very own Professor Minjeong Kim and Professor…
“Starfield”: Bethseda’s next-gen leap into space
(Photo courtesy of Bethesda) “‘Starfield’ is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2023”. Ekaterina Photis Connector Editor The new Xbox exclusive, “Starfield,” is Bethesda’s first new RPG release in 25 years since the groundbreaking success of one of the most revered games of our generation, “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” Set amongst the…
Disney’s “Elemental” brings back the studio’s spark
(Photo courtesy of Vox) “‘Elemental’ is the latest film from Disney”. Jake Hogan Connector Staff In the post-pandemic world of box-office recovery, studios are still trying to keep their heads above water. Especially for Disney, who has seen box-office and critical disappointments with their latest animated releases. But their newest film “Elemental,” which dropped on…
Mitski emphasizes her lyrical brilliance with new record
(Photo courtesy of: RIFF Magazine) “Mitski explores a complexity of emotions in seventh studio album.” Johnathan Hatem Connector Contributor “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We” has Mitski demonstrating her lyrical brilliance while cutting away some layers of production that those lyrics could hide beneath. Mitski’s newest album was released on Friday, Sept. 15.…
“Daisy Jones & The Six” proves its status as one of 2023’s hit shows
(Photo courtesy of Glamour) “‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ delivered upon its promises with a gripping drama that is sure to keep viewers engaged.” Kali Patterson Connector Editor This past month saw the release of one of the most anticipated shows of 2023, “Daisy Jones & The Six.” Based on the novel of the same…
“Hamilton”: A Disney+ exclusive; bringing Broadway home
(Joan Marcus/ LA Times) With the use of hip-hop, rap and songs of other genres that will be stuck in the listeners’ heads forever, Miranda demonstrates where the story of Alexander Hamilton started and where it unfortunately ended. Venessa Bazile Connector Contributor “Hamilton” is a tale of freedom, politics, and the many trials and tribulations…
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Brad Marchand named the new Bruins captain
(Photo Courtesy of ABC6 Rhode Island) “Brad Marchand, the 27th Bruins Captain, sits for photos for the big reveal.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Early Wednesday Morning, ahead of their 100th season in the National Hockey League, the Boston Bruins have announced that longtime alternate captain and winger, Brad Marchand, would become their new captain after…
Brad Marchand named the new Bruins captain
(Photo Courtesy of ABC6 Rhode Island) “Brad Marchand, the 27th Bruins Captain, sits for photos for the big reveal.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Early Wednesday Morning, ahead of their 100th season in the National Hockey League, the Boston Bruins have announced that longtime alternate captain and winger, Brad Marchand, would become their new captain after…
River Hawk Hockey 2023-2024 Preview
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “River Hawk hockey 2023-2024 preview.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The River Hawks are gearing up for another great season on the ice once again. Some old faces have sadly departed, such as forward Carl Berglund (Edmonton Oilers), goaltender Gustavs David Grigals (Milwaukee Admirals), and Marek Korencik (HK Dukla Michalovce,…
