(Photo courtesy of Aaliyah Afolabi) Buddy Valastro with his Lowell Bicentennial themed cake of City Hall Aaliyah Afolabi Connector Contributor Lowell, Massachusetts, was officially incorporated on March 1, 1826. Saturday, Feb. 28, marked two hundred years of this city’s establishment. The city celebrated the Bicentennial kickoff with an extra special WinterFest in Downtown Lowell. To celebrate Lowell’s two-hundredth birthday, the city planned a free day of festivities that…
“Wuthering Heights” misunderstands source
(Image courtesy of IMDB. “‘Wuthering Heights’ is fanfiction at best and gross misunderstanding of classic literature at worst.”) Emily Lindtveit Connector Contributor On February 13th, director Emerald Fennel released “Wuthering Heights”, her adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, and with-it giving English literature enthusiasts everywhere migraines. Marketed as the “greatest love story of…
The shocking truth about textbook affordability
(Photo courtesy of State House) “Luke Van Horn, UMass Lowell MassPIRG Vice Chair” Luke Van Horn and Mass PIRG Students Connector Contributor “For all the students out there who have gone hungry because they purchased a textbook. For all the students who have failed classes because of expensive materials. For the hope that this broken market will be fixed one day,” said Luke…
“Umamusume: Pretty Derby” releases globally
(Image courtesy of Cygames. “Umamusume is one of the most popular Japanese franchises right now, and its flagship game just saw a global release.”) Maxi France Connector Staff One of the most popular Japanese multimedia franchises, “Umamusume: Pretty Derby” has managed to spark interest in global audiences. Cygames, the creators of this racing game franchise,…
2026 Grammy Awards Recap
(Image courtesy of Grammy. “This year’s Grammy Awards ceremony was marked by a surprising amount of sentimentality.”) Tristin Henson Connector Editor The Grammys kicked off the night with a performance by Sabrina Carpenter, featuring a rendition of “Manchild.” Soon after, Doechii and Queen Latifah presented the award for Best Rap Album, with nominees CHROMAKOPIA and…
Nintendo unveils requested features in “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” Direct
(Photo courtesy of Nintendo. “Tomodachi Life is among the stranger of Nintendo’s ventures, but it is a fan favorite and its latest upcoming entry is full of highly-requested features and changes.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff In March 2025, Nintendo roused the attention of many fans when they announced a surprise sequel to Tomodachi Life, a…
“Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” review: A bread-and-butter JRPG
(Photo courtesy of SteamDB. “Dragon Quest VII Reimagined excels at being an archetypical JRPG.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff It took 26 years, but classic JRPG “Dragon Quest VII” is finally available on PC and all major consoles. “Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” launched on February 5, 2026, modernizing a game released in 2000 on PlayStation and…
“Wake Up Dead Man” delivers mystery
(Image courtesy of IMDB. “Wake Up Dead Man embodies the mystery genre with excellence.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff Director Rian Johnson is back again with another installment in the Knives Out franchise. “Wake Up Dead Man” has released in select theaters throughout the U.S., to critical acclaim. While the discussion for how it holds up…
