(Photo courtesy of Yan Krukau from Pexels) “Women have always contributed to the development and creation and playing of video games.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor UMass Lowell kicks off Women’s History Month this March by hosting a slew of informational and interactive on-campus events. On Thursday, March 16th, one of these events took place at…
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Club spotlight: Mock Trial triumph at regionals
(Photo courtesy Professor McCauley) “The team’s trophy from regionals this year.” Nate Coady Connector Contributor Students on UMass Lowell’s Mock Trial team are hard at work, defying the expectations of the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA). The weekend of February 18, they attended the AMTA Regional Tournament at Brown University and placed third, alongside Ivy…
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Medical School) “Promotional graphic for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.” Ellie Frederick Connector Contributor A few weeks ago, the United States observed Eating Disorder Awareness Week – 20% of female and 10% of male college students experience a reported eating disorder. However, many students suffer undiagnosed, struggling alone. However, students and…
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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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Eating Disorder Awareness Week
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Medical School) “Promotional graphic for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.” Ellie Frederick Connector Contributor A few weeks ago, the United States observed Eating Disorder Awareness Week – 20% of female and 10% of male college students experience a reported eating disorder. However, many students suffer undiagnosed, struggling alone. However, students and…
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Women make video games
(Photo courtesy of Yan Krukau from Pexels) “Women have always contributed to the development and creation and playing of video games.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor UMass Lowell kicks off Women’s History Month this March by hosting a slew of informational and interactive on-campus events. On Thursday, March 16th, one of these events took place at…
Housing costs on the rise at UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) An overhead shot of Donahue and Bourgeois Halls on East Campus. Jaimie Tanner Connector Contributor Cost plays a role every school year when UMass Lowell students are deciding to live on campus because they are normally strapped for money. For some students, the combined cost of tuition and fees is…
Club spotlight: Mock Trial triumph at regionals
(Photo courtesy Professor McCauley) “The team’s trophy from regionals this year.” Nate Coady Connector Contributor Students on UMass Lowell’s Mock Trial team are hard at work, defying the expectations of the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA). The weekend of February 18, they attended the AMTA Regional Tournament at Brown University and placed third, alongside Ivy…
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All Time Low hits an all-time high on new album
(Photo courtesy of Daily Express) “”All Time Low” continues their evolution of sound on their latest record.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Baltimore band All Time Low released their 11th album on Friday, March 17th. Having formed in 2003, this year is their 20th on the music scene. Their newest album titled “Tell Me I’m Alive”…
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…
“Destiny 2: Lightfall” is a light fall-off for the series
(Photo courtesy of 1337 Games) “”Destiny 2: Lightfall” follows the protagonists as they face off against The Witness.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor After a long and successful run, the “Destiny” video game franchise is standing at the doorstep of its 10-year anniversary in 2024. The first major overarching saga of the franchise that began back…
“Scream VI” revives horror franchise in its bloodiest installment yet
(Photo courtesy of Vulture) “”Scream VI” brings the franchise to a new setting in America’s Big Apple.” Kali Patterson Connector Editor Ghostface is back in “Scream VI,” the latest installment in the slasher franchise. The film features returning stars like Jenna Ortega and Courtney Cox, while introducing franchise newcomers such as Samara Weaving and Jack…
All Time Low hits an all-time high on new album
(Photo courtesy of Daily Express) “”All Time Low” continues their evolution of sound on their latest record.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Baltimore band All Time Low released their 11th album on Friday, March 17th. Having formed in 2003, this year is their 20th on the music scene. Their newest album titled “Tell Me I’m Alive”…
“You” Season 4 Part 1 loses its charm
(Photo courtesy of Vogue) Penn Badgley returns for another season as Joe Goldberg in “You” season 4. Troy Lafond Connector Editor For its first three seasons, “You” has held a certain charm for its nuanced portrayal of Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), a deranged, obsessive serial killer with self-delusions of his perceived righteousness. After the fallout…
“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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A sneak peek at the Spring Career Fair
(Photo Courtesy of Sophia Boucher) “The front steps of the Tsongas Center stand empty on the cloudy morning of Thursday, March 2. Twenty-one days later, students and employees will fill the arena with discussions about potential jobs during the Spring Career Fair.” Sophia Boucher Connector Contributor At the upcoming Spring Career Fair on Thursday, March…
Celtics continue winning streak
(Photo courtesy of MassLive) “Celtics forward Al Horford battles for possession of the ball.” Andrew Wilcox Connector Editor In the past five games, the Celtics have gone 4-1 as they start a late-season road stretch which began and ended with wins against the Portland Trail Blazers. On March 8th, as the Portland Trail Blazers flew…
A sneak peek at the Spring Career Fair
(Photo Courtesy of Sophia Boucher) “The front steps of the Tsongas Center stand empty on the cloudy morning of Thursday, March 2. Twenty-one days later, students and employees will fill the arena with discussions about potential jobs during the Spring Career Fair.” Sophia Boucher Connector Contributor At the upcoming Spring Career Fair on Thursday, March…
