Amelia Long UMass Lowell Student As students, all of us will endure an academic journey. Whether the destination leads to a career in medicine, engineering, business, or the arts, getting there will involve getting over a few bumps in the road. While we’re persevering through our endeavors, we mustn’t forget those who have guided us along…
Letter to the editor: Empty promises, full graves
The USS Ross was one of two Navy destroyers that launched the attack on the Syrian air base. (Justin Stumberg/U.S. Navy/ Reuters) Dear editor, President Trump recently made the short-sighted decision to launch 59 tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian air base controlled by the Bashar al-Assad regime. Officially, the strike is a reprisal for…
Phil Elverurm tackles wife’s death on new Mount Eerie album
Every track in “A Crow Looked at Me” was written by Phil Elverum. (Photo courtesy of Mount Eerie) Christopher Romano Connector Staff In 2015 Phil Elverum and Geneviève Castrée had a child. In that same year, Castrée was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A year and a half after her original diagnosis, she died of cancer.…
Sanders and Warren campaign at Our Revolution rally
Bernie Sanders speaks to hundreds at Our Revolution rally in Boston. (Chris Romano/Connector) Chris Romano Connector Staff Despite being a stormy night with a mix of rain, snow and hail, Senator Bernie Sanders’ organization, Our Revolution, held a rally at the Orpheum Theater in Boston. The rally, held on Friday, was meant to highlight local…
The Fall Is Shorter Than You Think releases “The Moment That We Shared”
The Fall Is Shorter Than You Think has released two EPs since their debut in September 2014. (Courtesy of Honest Face Records) Timothy Clark Connector Contributor Lowell-based alternative rock band The Fall Is Shorter Than You Think released their second EP, “The Moment That We Shared,” on March 24. This record, bringing in aspects from…
Local indie rock group daisybones set to release debut album next month
“Gusto” will be the band’s first official album after the release of their debut single “Balisong” back in February. (Photo courtesy of Daisybones) Timothy Clark Connector Contributor In wake of releasing their first single this past February titled “Balisong,” local indie rockers Daisybones played a string of shows in the area, including a set at…
