(Image courtesy of Amazon Prime Video. “Mark Grayson sports a new look in Invincible’s third season.”) Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff Season 3 of Invincible finally dropped last week on Amazon Prime Video, and fans are in for another wild ride. The show, based on Robert Kirkman’s comic series, has taken the superhero world by storm…
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Invincible returns for a third season
DOOM: The Dark Ages to release this May
(Image courtesy of Bethesda/Zenimax. “DOOM: The Dark Ages will take players through a dark, unfriendly past.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following the smashing success of 2020’s “DOOM Eternal,” id Software has been producing a bold, new medieval entry to the franchise in the form of “DOOM: The Dark Ages.” Initially teased last June, “The Dark…
Nine Inch Nails peels it back for a world tour
(Image courtesy of Nine Inch Nails. “The Peel It Back Tour 2025 will bring Nine Inch Nails across the world.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor On Jan. 13, 2025, industrial band Nine Inch Nails announced a world tour to take place this summer. Joined by their touring lineup, the “Peel It Back Tour 2025” marks NIN’s…
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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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UMass Lowell students react to Trump Admin’s immigration policies
(Photo courtesy of NPR) “Donald Trump’s immigration policy has caused much division concerning the tactics used.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Since President Donald Trump’s recent inauguration, his administration has very quickly enacted a series of stringent immigration policies that have started widespread debate and have raised concern. These measures include attempts to revoke birthright citizenship…
Campus Life
A student makes history: Marlis Occliant
(Photo courtesy of Collin Gallagher) Collin Gallagher Connector Staff At UMass Lowell, there are so many students with inspiring stories, and among them is Marlis Occliant, a senior industrial engineering major who has just made history as the first Black woman to graduate from her degree path at the university. Her journey, filled with perseverance,…
A student makes history: Marlis Occliant
(Photo courtesy of Collin Gallagher) Collin Gallagher Connector Staff At UMass Lowell, there are so many students with inspiring stories, and among them is Marlis Occliant, a senior industrial engineering major who has just made history as the first Black woman to graduate from her degree path at the university. Her journey, filled with perseverance,…
Two students’ thoughts on the dining halls
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Fox Hall is home to one of UMass Lowell’s main dining halls.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor Every fall semester, one of the most frequent points of discussion among students (new and returning) is the food in the on-campus dining halls. More specifically, the quality of the food, the…
A student makes history: Marlis Occliant
(Photo courtesy of Collin Gallagher) Collin Gallagher Connector Staff At UMass Lowell, there are so many students with inspiring stories, and among them is Marlis Occliant, a senior industrial engineering major who has just made history as the first Black woman to graduate from her degree path at the university. Her journey, filled with perseverance,…
Arts & Entertainment
Invincible returns for a third season
(Image courtesy of Amazon Prime Video. “Mark Grayson sports a new look in Invincible’s third season.”) Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff Season 3 of Invincible finally dropped last week on Amazon Prime Video, and fans are in for another wild ride. The show, based on Robert Kirkman’s comic series, has taken the superhero world by storm…
Writers on Campus: UMass Lowell welcomes Phuc Tran
(Photo courtesy of: Maine Magazine) “Phuc Tran will visit UMass Lowell this week to discuss his varied career.” Kimberly Mai Connector Editor Phuc Tran is widely known for his memoir, “Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In”, being a Latin teacher for over 20 years, a…
DOOM: The Dark Ages to release this May
(Image courtesy of Bethesda/Zenimax. “DOOM: The Dark Ages will take players through a dark, unfriendly past.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following the smashing success of 2020’s “DOOM Eternal,” id Software has been producing a bold, new medieval entry to the franchise in the form of “DOOM: The Dark Ages.” Initially teased last June, “The Dark…
The Connector’s 2024 Christmas Watchlist
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Home Alone is just one of the movies we recommend watching this season.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor As the end of the semester draws near, and the holidays come closer, the stress of finals and holiday preparations will slowly, but surely, fade into cheer and relaxation. A festive movie always helps…
Nine Inch Nails peels it back for a world tour
(Image courtesy of Nine Inch Nails. “The Peel It Back Tour 2025 will bring Nine Inch Nails across the world.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor On Jan. 13, 2025, industrial band Nine Inch Nails announced a world tour to take place this summer. Joined by their touring lineup, the “Peel It Back Tour 2025” marks NIN’s…
Invincible returns for a third season
(Image courtesy of Amazon Prime Video. “Mark Grayson sports a new look in Invincible’s third season.”) Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff Season 3 of Invincible finally dropped last week on Amazon Prime Video, and fans are in for another wild ride. The show, based on Robert Kirkman’s comic series, has taken the superhero world by storm…
“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
River Hawks prevail over Merrimack
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “The River Hawks came back from a tough loss to take the win against Merrimack.” Jake Messer Connector Editor After a tough 4-0 defeat to #1 Boston College, the #8 River Hawks were able to split their weekend series with a 3-2 win over their Hockey East rival Merrimack…
Celtics on fire against Cavaliers
(Photo courtesy of CelticsBlog) “The Celtics have not lost their game so far this season.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-105 in an exciting and enthralling match-up, cementing themselves as a team to be feared in the Eastern Conference once again. The Celtics made a statement with…
River Hawks prevail over Merrimack
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “The River Hawks came back from a tough loss to take the win against Merrimack.” Jake Messer Connector Editor After a tough 4-0 defeat to #1 Boston College, the #8 River Hawks were able to split their weekend series with a 3-2 win over their Hockey East rival Merrimack…