(Image courtesy of Nintendo of America. “‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’ lets players watch an island of characters go through a life of strange happenings.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Contributor With the highly anticipated sequel to “Tomodachi Life” set to release on April 16 this year, nobody expected a free demo to drop on the Nintendo…
“Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere” critiques hypermasculine movement
(Image courtesy of Netflix. “‘Inside the Manosphere’ dissects and examines a hypermasculine online bubble.”) Haliyah Afolabi Connector Contributor Popular documentarian, Louis Theroux, noticed parts of the internet being taken over by a bunch of male influencers. These male influencers shared a theme of content that promoted anti-feminist, misogynistic, and male-supremacist views. The name given to…
Vanna Howard sworn in as State Senator
(Photo courtesy of Benjamin Heffner) “Dome of the Massachusetts State Capitol” Olivia O’Sullivan Connector Staff On March 18th, Vanna Howard of Lowell made history as the first Cambodian-American state senator in the United States. Coincidentally, March 18th was also the 30th annual Immigrant’s Day at the Massachusetts State House. This was announced at the ceremony,…
Just how different are North and South Campus?
Serena Morris Connector Contributor One feature of UMass Lowell that sets it apart from most other universities is its multiple academic campuses. The two campuses allow students to be exposed to a variety of environments and experiences, but students say the division may make it harder to form a cohesive campus community. North Campus, home to…
How are students’ eating habits affected by attending college?
Charles Che Guevara Connector Contributor Students say they have changed their routines because of classes. Lunches aren’t scheduled anymore, and the consistent workflow of high school has changed to a day-to-day work schedule meaning free time to eat fluctuates too, they say. Administrators say they want to help students by pointing to campus resources that…
Resources for commuter students at UMass Lowell
Annalee Barbar Connector Contributor Transportation Services, Student and Family Support Services and The Solution Center described resources available to commuter students, including parking and shuttle services, off-campus housing support and assistance with financial aid, billing, class registration and transcripts. With 63% of undergraduate students commuting, according to 2019 University data, these resources play an essential role in supporting students’ daily needs.…
UMass Lowell College Democrats lobby for bills in Washington D.C.
(Photo courtesy of Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan/Emily Lindtveit) The UMass Lowell College Democrats with Representative Lori Trahan Emily Lindtveit Connector Staff March 6, 2026, was a snowy one for those up in Lowell, but for a small group of students, this day offered something a little more political; lobbying at the U.S. capital. From…
Massachusetts votes to redesign state flag
(Photo courtesy of Benjamin Heffner) “Dome of the Massachusetts State House” Alejandro Carter Connector Contributor The official state emblems of Massachusetts are up for redesign as the Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission enters round 3 of the decision making process. Beginning in 2024, but influenced by decades of controversy, the Massachusetts state flag,…
