(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Joker: Folie à Deux failed to meet expectations of fans and the box office.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following 2019’s “Joker,” director Todd Phillips initially wanted to keep the film a profound standalone piece. However, following the record-breaking success of the film, having grossed over $1 billion, and being the first…
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(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Coraline crawls into the Other World, unaware of what waits for her.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “Coraline,” the first film produced by stop-motion specialist studio Laika, returned to theaters on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, marking 15 years since its initial release in 2009. While “Coraline” is Laika’s first film, it…
“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” review
(Image courtesy of IGN.) “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 debuted to positive opinions.” James Guiry Connector Staff Call of Duty Black Ops 6, 20th installment of the Call of Duty games and the 6th game in the Black Ops series, has finally been released and it has been garnering good reviews from IGN, Google,…
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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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‘It’s my right to mess with them’: UMass Lowell students face off with campus demonstrators
(Courtesy of Conor Moyer) “Counter-demonstrator Alex Hernandez dances in front of preaching demonstrators on Oct. 30” Conor Moyer Connector Staff Outside UMass Lowell’s McGauvran Center, elementary school children on a field trip walked past an unusual spectacle: preachers wielding signs that proclaimed “Evolution is a lie” while thundering warnings of hellfire. The demonstrators had chosen…
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Happy Diwali! SASA celebrates on campus with Diya Decorating event
(Photo courtesy of UML South Asian Student Association) “Two members of SASA show off their diyas.” Sameera Jangala Connector Contributor As we don our costumes and trick-or-treat this Halloween, members of the Hindu community will be celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali is a time spent with loved ones, honoring the triumph of good…
Happy Diwali! SASA celebrates on campus with Diya Decorating event
(Photo courtesy of UML South Asian Student Association) “Two members of SASA show off their diyas.” Sameera Jangala Connector Contributor As we don our costumes and trick-or-treat this Halloween, members of the Hindu community will be celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali is a time spent with loved ones, honoring the triumph of good…
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…
Happy Diwali! SASA celebrates on campus with Diya Decorating event
(Photo courtesy of UML South Asian Student Association) “Two members of SASA show off their diyas.” Sameera Jangala Connector Contributor As we don our costumes and trick-or-treat this Halloween, members of the Hindu community will be celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali is a time spent with loved ones, honoring the triumph of good…
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“Joker: Folie à Deux” disappoints fans
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Joker: Folie à Deux failed to meet expectations of fans and the box office.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following 2019’s “Joker,” director Todd Phillips initially wanted to keep the film a profound standalone piece. However, following the record-breaking success of the film, having grossed over $1 billion, and being the first…
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…
“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” review
(Image courtesy of IGN.) “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 debuted to positive opinions.” James Guiry Connector Staff Call of Duty Black Ops 6, 20th installment of the Call of Duty games and the 6th game in the Black Ops series, has finally been released and it has been garnering good reviews from IGN, Google,…
“Joker: Folie à Deux” disappoints fans
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Joker: Folie à Deux failed to meet expectations of fans and the box office.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following 2019’s “Joker,” director Todd Phillips initially wanted to keep the film a profound standalone piece. However, following the record-breaking success of the film, having grossed over $1 billion, and being the first…
Tyler, the Creator releases “Chromakopia”
(Image courtesy of Apple Music.) “Chromakopia is Tyler, the Creator’s most complex work yet.” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff On Monday, Oct. 28, Tyler, The Creator released his much anticipated album “Chromakopia.” The expectations for this album were very high and Tyler delivered as usual. The album shows off a great blend of different styles of…
“Saturday Night Live” returns for 50th season
(Image courtesy of NBC) “SNL” celebrates its 50th season this year. Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “Saturday Night Live” recently returned marking both its 50th season and year on the air. According to NBC’s official website, the 50th season features three new cast members: Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline. NBC expects this season to…
“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…
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Celtics lose 135-132 overtime thriller to Pacers
(Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated) “Jaylen Brown defends Pascal Siakam” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics suffered their first setback of the 2024-25 NBA season, losing to the Indiana Pacers 135-132 in an overtime thriller. This marks the first time the Celtics have lost to the Pacers since Jan. 8 of…
Celtics lose 135-132 overtime thriller to Pacers
(Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated) “Jaylen Brown defends Pascal Siakam” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics suffered their first setback of the 2024-25 NBA season, losing to the Indiana Pacers 135-132 in an overtime thriller. This marks the first time the Celtics have lost to the Pacers since Jan. 8 of…
River Hawks prevail on Halloween with 1-0 win over Bryant
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “River Hawks players celebrate” Shaan Baid Connector Editor The River Hawks enjoyed Halloween with a 1-0 win against Bryant on Thursday night. Graduate student Marissa Saucedo came up huge for the winners by scoring the game-winning goal at the 84:33 mark. UMass Lowell improves to 5-9-3 with the win. Defensively,…