— Professional, Sports —

Patriots find their rhythm as Drake Maye leads midseason turnaround

By Luann Martins | Sports Contributor *Editor’s Note: This article was written before the New England Patriots’ Thursday, Oct. 22, matchup against the Chicago Bears. All records and analysis reflect the team’s performance through Week 6. The New England Patriots have experienced a more chaotic start to the season than many anticipated. However, with the… Read More Patriots find their rhythm as Drake Maye leads midseason turnaround

— News, Politics —

Beyond the headlines: A generation takes to the streets in France and Italy

Adelaide Gotti Connector Staff Recent street demonstrations across several cities in France and Italy have drawn attention, not only to the social demands being raised, but also to the persistent gap between mainstream media coverage and the experience of those who participate. What actually happens often differs significantly from the images and narratives that reach… Read More Beyond the headlines: A generation takes to the streets in France and Italy

— Sports, UMass Lowell —

A peek inside Riverhawk Hockey before the season opener

Gaby Portillo Connector Contributor The 2026-27 Hockey season for the UMass Lowell Riverhawks starts this week, Friday, October 9th, with their first game on home ice against Clarkson University. Ahead of that game, the Riverhawks played an exhibition game against Concordia University, giving fans a preview of what to expect this season. Norm Bazin, who’s… Read More A peek inside Riverhawk Hockey before the season opener

— News, Politics, Trump —

United Nations General Assembly 2026 convenes under shadow of war

Will Quinlan Connector Contributor As the United Nations General Assembly convened this week in New York City for its 81st session, the pervading atmosphere on the debate floor was uneasy as world leaders took to the podium to speak. The proceedings so far have been marked by dramatic walkouts, incendiary threats, and an overall attitude… Read More United Nations General Assembly 2026 convenes under shadow of war

— Campus Life —

UMass Lowell research reactor’s fifth jubilee.

AJ Hippensteele Connector Contributor Last year, the UMass Lowell research reactor, one of only a few dozen university-run research reactors in the United States, celebrated fifty years of operation since it first achieved criticality on Jan. 25, 1975. Over those fifty years, the reactor has provided valuable research opportunities to students as well as radiation… Read More UMass Lowell research reactor’s fifth jubilee.