(Photo courtesy of LAfire.help) “Donnelly’s website has gained the attention of over 300,000 visitors.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor In January 2025, a sudden surge of devastating wildfires ravaged coastal communities surrounding Los Angeles, California. Dozens of residents were killed, entire neighborhoods were wiped from existence, and historical landmarks were erased from where they once stood.…
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 case for a new debate format
(Photo courtesy of NBC) “JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off on the first of October, in what was the final debate of this election cycle.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor This year’s election cycle has almost passed, and with it came three debates—two of which were between presidential candidates, with the other as…
The streaming service paradox
(Photo courtesy of NPR) “Streaming services have simultaneously multiplied in numbers and gotten more expensive, leading to consumers having to make the choice of which ones to keep.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor The rise in streaming services over the better last decade has completely changed how entertainment across film, television, and music is…
The Lindy Effect and the resilience of the bookstore
(Photo courtesy of Barnes & Noble) “Barnes & Noble has seen its first expansion in the 2020s after a rough 2010s.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor If you’re a consumer of entertainment in any form, you’ve most certainly found yourself having to make less effort to access the content you want than you would’ve…
The true cost of good journalism
(Photo courtesy of NBC News) “Julian Assange is home after years of fighting for his freedom.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor This summer, between all of the chaos of attempted assassinations and surprise changes in candidacy, you may have caught in the headlines that Julian Assange, an Australian journalist and the founder of WikiLeaks,…
Greek Life walks a mile to raise awareness (with a twist)
(Photo courtesy of Emma Hiltz) “Greek Life students met outside University Suites to spread a message.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor This past Friday, September 20th, members of the UMass Lowell Greek Life community met at the University Suites on East Campus to kick off what has become an annual event in the Walk…
“House of Usher’ does justice to a beloved author
(Photo courtesy of: Vanity Fair) “‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ combines great acting with creative writing and direction.” Maxwell Valin Connector Staff “The Fall of the House of Usher” is writer and director Mike Flanagan’s fifth Netflix Original Series. Following 2022’s “The Midnight Club,” a thrilling yet emotionally intense horror drama, Flanagan tasked…
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