(Photo Courtesy of Lowell Sun) “Map of planned route for spray of mosquito pesticides in Lowell, Massachusetts.” Nate Coady Connector Staff On Aug. 30, the City of Lowell announced that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health had identified mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus in the area. The samples were collected from mosquitoes…
The Eras Tour is a career-defining spectacle
(Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone) “The Eras Tour takes fans through Taylor Swift’s incredible career”. Troy Lafond Connector Staff One of the largest pop culture events of the summer of 2023 has been pop megastar Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The Eras Tour is themed as a musical exploration of each of Taylor Swift’s “eras”, which…
Dining hall pizza is the highlight of campus dining
(Photo courtesy of: primepizza.la) “Pizza is a popular choice among students for meals and snacks in the dining hall.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor University of Massachusetts Lowell dining hall options have been and will continue to be a place for criticism and discussion. Many students feel very opinionated about the quality of food and dining…
“The Sound of Letting Go” never felt so good
(Photo courtesy of Riley Fontana) “Lead singer Alex Gaskarth dons glasses thrown by a fan during song “Modern Love”. Riley Fontana Connector Editor All Time Low attempted to kick off their “Sound of Letting Go” tour on Sept. 8 in Timonium, Maryland at the Maryland State Fair. Due to an unforeseen thunderstorm, the show was…
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,…
“Tears of the Kingdom” is a soaring success
(Photo courtesy of GameRiv) “‘Tears of the Kingdom’ is an instant fan-favorite”. Morgan Mylon Connector Contributor “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” was released back on May 12, 2023. Developed and published by Nintendo, it was an immediate hit among loyal Zelda fans. “Tears of the Kingdom,” the sequel to Nintendo’s “Breath of…
Damian Lillard looking to leave Portland
(Photo Courtesy of Yahoo Sports) “Damian Lillard looking to leave Portland” Zion Depradine Connector Contributor On July 1st, 2023, Damian Lillard, an 11-year-old veteran of The Portland Trail Blazers requested a trade. He spent many years with the organization, taking them to the playoffs every year since he was drafted except for the previous NBA…
Red Sox fire chief of baseball operations Chaim Bloom
(Photo Courtesy of Yahoo Sports) “Red Sox fire chief of baseball operations Chaim Bloom” Tyler Browne Connector Staff Just an hour before the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox announced the firing of Chief Baseball Officer, Chaim Bloom. Bloom, 40, was hired by the Red Sox following the…
