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Mill no. 5 shop owners weigh in on closure ahead of charter school buyout

Mill no. 5 shop owners weigh in on closure ahead of charter school buyout

(Photo courtesy of MassLive) “The shops at Mill no. 5 have been a staple of Lowell life for over a decade.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor For over a decade, the shops and storefronts at Mill No. 5 have offered a one-of-a-kind experience to UMass Lowell students looking for fun in the heart of Mill City.

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

“ANTONBLAST” is an explosively good time

(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Antonblast is available on Steam for $19.99.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Everybody loves a good platformer. The likes of Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, and more are veritable classics beloved by all gamers, hardcore or casual. Following in the footsteps of these genre-defining titans, Summitsphere’s “Antonblast” is steeped in a fun,

Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX”: Watching the Party Die

(Image courtesy of Apple Music. “GNX streams on all platforms.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Kendrick Lamar’s new album, GNX, isn’t just an album—it’s a manifesto. With punchy beats, deep lyrics, and strategic collaborations, Kendrick shows why he’s the best in hip-hop. His ongoing beef with Drake adds tension, but Kendrick uses it to fuel his

“Marvel Rivals” shows flaws and promise

(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 ‘hero shooter’ featuring iconic Marvel characters.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor With 444,286 Steam players on its first day of release, “Marvel Rivals” is a third-person hero shooter video game developed and published by NetEase games alongside Marvel Games. It was released on Dec. 6, 2024, for

“My brain makes me feel like nothing is okay”: Seasonal depression at UMass Lowell

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “A message of hope from UMatter at UMass Lowell seen on North Campus” Sabine Laurent de Cannon  Connector Editor “My brain makes me feel like nothing is okay. It feels very debilitating and lonely. It feels like everything is wrong even though it isn’t.” Ashley Laleau, a junior psychology student