(Photo courtesy of Peter Currier) “Michael Hood-Dowd and UMass Lowell Marching Band performing at Convocation.” Benjamin Heffner Connector Editor The UMass Lowell Marching Band (UMLMB) has officially kicked off its new season with its marching show “These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things.” Not a reference to the song popularized by Julie Andrews, the…
James B. Francis Annual Lecture: four years in the making
(Photo courtesy of Ed Brennan) “From left to right: Jessica Boatright, Marie Frank, Lori Weeden, Steven Fallon, Raj Gondle at the James B. Francis Lecture.” Tristin Henson Connector Staff There are many lectures, presentations and colloquiums on the grounds of UMass Lowell’s campus. However, most of them are often catered to a specific major, or…
“Silent Hill f” is terrifying and terrific
(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “‘Silent Hill f’ twists the series’ formula on its head and provides a new but familiar experience.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff “Silent Hill f,” is the latest entry in Konami’s long running survival horror franchise. The game was published by Konami, developed by NeoBards Entertainment and released on Sept. 25, 2025.…
Katmai National Park hosts Fat Bear Week
(Photo courtesy of T. Carmack) “Chunk, the winner of Fat Bear Week” James Guiry Connector Contributor The annual Fat Bear Week has come and gone, and your champion is: Bear #32, or Chunk. While this week may sound mean to the bears, fat bears in September are a sign that an ecosystem is healthy. As apex…
“The Substance” on the horrors of aging women
(Image courtesy of IMDB. “Elizabeth struggles with her self-image, allowing the film to tell its body horror story.”) Amy Lam Connector Contributor “The Substance” (2024) is a chilling horror film directed by Coralie Fargeat, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Davis Quaid. This two hour and twenty-one minute film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film…
Trump announces Tylenol link to autism
(Photo courtesy of Mark Schiefelbein) “Trump with RFK Jr. and Mehmet Oz” Makayla Mahoney Connector Staff On Monday, September 22nd, President Donald Trump took to the White House press podium to announce the Food and Drug Administration’s findings on an association between acetaminophen and autism. He warned that the FDA would now be notifying health…
Charlie Kirk assassinated at college event in Utah
(Photo courtesy of Trent Nelson) “Charlie Kirk tossing hats to the crowd before he was assassinated at a college event in Utah.” Correction Notice: Tyler Robinson was erroneously listed as a former college student. While he previously attended UVU, he was currently attending a technical college at the time of the incident. Makayla Mahoney Connector…
“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is incredible
(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ is an incredible GOTY-worthy experience.”) Rick Dalton Connector Contributor “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” launched on April 24, 2025, and was instantly lauded as a Game of the Year contender. The game is the debut effort from French developers Sandfall Interactive. While drawing inspiration from JRPG franchises such…
