(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “River Hawks celebrate Adirondack Winter Invitational Victory” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Saturday, Nov. 30, the No. 16 ranked River Hawks defeated No. 20 ranked Clarkson in the eighth round of the shootout, to capture the Adirondack Winter Invitational Championship in Lake Placid, New York. “I am proud of our…
South campus construction delays spark reactions from students
(Courtesy of UMass Lowell) “South campus under construction” Tristin Henson Connector Staff South Campus has been known for many things, but most recently, it has had a prominent discussion on construction. More specifically, construction on the lawn in between Weed/McGauvran/O’Leary. Every student who has a class on South Campus is aware of it, as the…
The intersection of academics and Greek Life
(Photo courtesy of the University of Massachusetts) “UMass Lowell’s campus offers many extracurriculars for students.” Osahuese Ogbesoyen Connector Editor The lives of college students vary depending on the organizations they choose to tie themselves to. Deciding what club best supports your interests and fits your schedule is a pivotal step that shapes your college experience.…
River Hawks soar past Le Moyne, 69-56
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Alex Gitchenko shoots the ball” UML Athletics Senior Alex Gitchenko (Ashdod, Israel) and sophomore Rayne Durant (New Haven, Conn.) each recorded career highs, totaling 19 and 18 points, respectively, as UMass Lowell (1-8) took down Le Moyne (0-9) on the road at Ted Grant Court on a snowy Saturday afternoon. “I love how unselfish we were…
River Hawks defeat UMass 96-83
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Quinton Mincey handles the ball” UML Athletics Fifth-year Quinton Mincey (Upper Marlboro, Md.) scored a game-high 27 points, as the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (6-4) took down in-state rival Massachusetts (3-7), 96-83, in the annual Kennedy Cup matchup. “It was a tough one for us,” said Head Coach Pat Duquette. “They played physical, they pressed the whole game. That’s a really tough…
Patriots fall to 3-10 entering the bye week
(Photo courtesy of Sporting News) “Colts celebrate game-winning drive” Liam O’Keefe Connector Editor The Patriots Dynasty is officially over. After losing a heartbreaker to the Indianapolis Colts 25-24 in Week 13 the Patriots are officially eliminated from playoff contention and will have a losing record for the fourth time in five years. Another disastrous season…
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX”: Watching the Party Die
(Image courtesy of Apple Music. “GNX streams on all platforms.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Kendrick Lamar’s new album, GNX, isn’t just an album—it’s a manifesto. With punchy beats, deep lyrics, and strategic collaborations, Kendrick shows why he’s the best in hip-hop. His ongoing beef with Drake adds tension, but Kendrick uses it to fuel his…
“Marvel Rivals” shows flaws and promise
(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 ‘hero shooter’ featuring iconic Marvel characters.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor With 444,286 Steam players on its first day of release, “Marvel Rivals” is a third-person hero shooter video game developed and published by NetEase games alongside Marvel Games. It was released on Dec. 6, 2024, for…
