(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Anthony Blunt dribbles the ball” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Wednesday, the River Hawks defeated Fisher 121-66, giving them a 3-2 record to start non-conference play this season. Fifth-year forward Max Brooks led the way, registering his second double-double of the season with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Coming off…
Men’s Hockey falls to 8-3 after 4-1 loss to UConn
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Lee Parks fights for puck with UConn player” James Guiry Connector Staff The UMass Lowell Men’s Hockey team was 8-2 and ranked #15 in the country coming into their matchup against the UConn Huskies on November 22nd, with their only losses coming to Minnesota Duluth and Boston University. This is…
Lowell says: sleep, starve and suffer elsewhere
(Photo courtesy of Breakstone, White & Gluck) “Lowell, Massachusetts faces a homelessness crisis that seems to care little for those in need.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff On the night of Nov. 12, 2024, the City of Lowell passed Ordinance 222.22, a policy that criminalizes camping on public property. For many, it marked not only the…
Campus observations
(Photo courtesy of NBC Boston) “UMass Lowell’s East Campus.” Sameera Jangala Connector Staff I catch a glimpse of my reflection in the windows of East Garage and grimace, hands flying to smooth my disheveled updo and straighten my coat. I stop to survey the finished product and sigh, glasses hanging low on the brim of…
Celtics snap 15-0 Cavaliers’ undefeated streak
(Photo courtesy of CBS Sports) “Jayson Tatum drives to the rim” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff Last Tuesday the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers marched into TD Garden to take on the reigning champion Boston Celtics. However, the Cavs couldn’t match up with the Celtics as the game ended in a 120-117 Cavs loss breaking the impressive 15-game…
Bills hand 9-0 Chiefs first loss of the season
(Photo courtesy of Athlon Sports) “Josh Allen runs for game-clinching rushing touchdown” James Guiry Connector Staff The Bills beat the Chiefs by nine points on Sunday, November 16, marking Kansas City’s first loss of the 2024-2025 season. The Chiefs were 9-0 before coming into this matchup against the 8-2 Buffalo Bills. This matchup was the…
“Elden Ring” DLC named as Game of the Year contender
(Image courtesy of Forbes.) “Elden Ring’s DLC, ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ has been nominated for Game of the Year 2024.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor The Game Awards, held annually to celebrate and honor achievements in the gaming industry, has sparked debate amongst players and critics alike for its 2024 run. The Game Awards have announced…
Sonic x Shadow: Generations – Shadow steals the show
(Photo courtesy of PlayStation) “The newest ‘Sonic’ title is available on all current-gen platforms.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Sonic x Shadow: Generation is a dual campaign experience that merges nostalgia with innovation for the franchise, aiming to please both classic fans and newcomers to the Sonic franchise. While Sonic’s campaign, Sonic Generations, is almost exactly…
