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The snack that smiles back

(Photo courtesy of Washington Square Local). “Goldfish crackers.” Steven O’Hara Connector Staff People are up in fins about the best flavor of Goldfish. When it comes to this snack, there has been much dissension over the best flavor, and this debate has even reached UMass Lowell.  Goldfish is an afterschool snack that can be found

Campus Life

Humans of UMass Lowell: James McNulty

(Photo courtesy of: Steven O’Hara) “James McNulty is a senior with a love for music.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor Music, his guitar and books are all passions that make up James McNulty, an English Literature and Spanish major studying at UMass Lowell. “[P]laying music,” McNulty said, when asked about what accomplishment in life he is

Press release: Merrimack Repertory Theatre opens 2023-2023 season with “Gaslight”

(Photo courtesy of Merrimack Repertory Theatre site) “Promotional picture for the Theatre’s rendition of the play ‘Gaslight’.” Lynn Sullivan Connector Contributor The Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) is proud to begin its 2023-2024 season with the world premiere of award-winning playwright Steven Deitz’s Gaslight. Produced in partnership with the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, this new psychological thriller

Arts & Entertainment

Exploring Taylor Swift’s alcohol lyrics

(Photo courtesy of: Teen Vogue) “Taylor Swift performs ‘Champagne Problems’ during an Eras Tour show.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Throughout her long and storied career, Taylor Swift has established several lyrical motifs in her songs. However, it can be argued that none is more prevalent than references to alcoholic beverages. Swift’s lyrical fascination with alcohol

Top five hardest Papa’s “Gamerias”

(Photo courtesy of: Kizi) “‘Papa’s Sushiria’ is the hardest game in the series.” Kimberly Mai Connector Editor With over 10 themes, the Papa Louie’s restaurant time-management games—created by Flipline Studios—are staples of many gamers’ childhoods. The franchise has expanded to other platforms aside from web browsers, including iOS and Andriod apps as well as having

“The Killer”: A disappointing case study of valuing style over substance

(Photo courtesy of: Variety) “David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ does not live up to his previous work.” Henrique Santos Connector Contributor David Fincher has quietly and quickly become a household name as a director. Fincher has directed phenomenal and iconic films for multiple generations such as “Zodiac,” “Fight Club,” “The Social Network” and arguably his greatest

Exploring Taylor Swift’s alcohol lyrics

(Photo courtesy of: Teen Vogue) “Taylor Swift performs ‘Champagne Problems’ during an Eras Tour show.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Throughout her long and storied career, Taylor Swift has established several lyrical motifs in her songs. However, it can be argued that none is more prevalent than references to alcoholic beverages. Swift’s lyrical fascination with alcohol

“Fellow Travelers” brings LGBTQ+ representation to screens

(Photo courtesy of: People) “‘Fellow Travelers’ explores a relationship between two men at a time when such relationships were forbidden.” Sohini Nath Connector Staff The Showtime network is not new to creating political shows with actors in heavy prosthetic make-up, dressed as real-life historical figures, nor are they to LGBT+ centric shows. The channel has

Merrimack repertory theater celebrates the holiday season with the return of “A Christmas Carol”

(Photo courtesy of: MegPix/Meghan Moore) “Karen MacDonald, Christina Acosta Robinson, and Ken Robinson in A Christmas Carol.” Lynn Sullivan Merrimack Repertory Theater “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” These are the famous words of Charles Dickens and at the heart of the Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s (MRT) beloved

Sports

What are the Best Supplements for College Students?

(Photo Courtesy of European Food Safety Authority) “Food supplements are shown in spoons.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff Many college students have fitness goals, including bulking, cutting, gaining muscle, improving cardiovascular endurance and so on. Yet, they do not know the best ways to achieve those goals. Some college-age fitness experts say supplements are an effective

Patriots sit at 2-9 as season continues

(Photo courtesy of Sky Sports) “Bill Belichick has been having a troubling season.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff It’s officially Tank Season for the New England Patriots. Following a 7-10 loss to the New York Giants, the Patriots are now 2-9 with the third-worst record in the league. On the bright side, New England is in

What are the Best Supplements for College Students?

(Photo Courtesy of European Food Safety Authority) “Food supplements are shown in spoons.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff Many college students have fitness goals, including bulking, cutting, gaining muscle, improving cardiovascular endurance and so on. Yet, they do not know the best ways to achieve those goals. Some college-age fitness experts say supplements are an effective