(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Lowell, Massachusetts is witnessing a demographic change as conditions shift” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Lowell is a city that finds itself in a moment of transformation. At first glance, it looks like a city on the rise. New apartments have filled the old mills and factories, and an…
2024 World Series Preview
(Photo courtesy of The Telescope) “Preview cover of the 2024 World Series” Jake Messer Connector Editor The stage is now set, this year’s edition of the Fall Classic will feature Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees taking on Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The two biggest franchises in the baseball world will…
How AI-driven misinformation is shaping society
(Photo Courtesy of CNN) “AI-Generated Image of Kamala Harris” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor In a world where reality and fiction are increasingly blurred, AI-generated images and content have become powerful tools in the hands of those who seek to influence public opinion. From political campaigns to false advertisements, AI-crafted media is increasingly being weaponized to…
Ravens survive injury-riddled Monday Night Football game
(Photo courtesy of NBC News) “Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson face off” James Guiry Connector Staff The Baltimore Ravens beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in one of the two games on Monday Night Football in Week 7. Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson’s stellar performance led the Ravens in their 10-point victory over the Bucs. Star…
Massachusetts State Police Under Investigation After Death of Recruit, Family Suspects “Foul Play”
(Photo courtesy of Boston Herald) “Enrique Delgado-Garcia” James Guiry Connector Staff Enrique Delgado-Garcia was a 25-year-old Massachusetts State Police recruit whose life was taken during a training exercise. On Sept. 12, 2024, the MA State Police recruits participated in a full-contact boxing exercise. The exercise was supposed to focus on defense tactics. Sandra Garcia, Delgado-Garcia’s…
College Football Week 5 Recap
(Photo courtesy of New York Post) “Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams take the field” James Guiry Connector Staff The college football landscape as we know it has completely changed, with NIL money driving players’ decisions, the now expanded College Football Playoff (which is expanding even more) and the new conference realignment that decimated the PAC-12.…
UMass Lowell reacts to the VP debate
(Photo courtesy of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) “Sen. J.D Vance (left) and Gov. Tim Walz (right) shake hands after CBS News debate” Duncan Cowie Connector Staff Oct. 1 held the first Vice Presidential debate, marking the first time Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have met, testing the mettle of both their speaking qualities…
NFL MVP Front Runners
(Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports) “Josh Allen throws the football” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff We are about a third of the way through the season already so it’s time to take a look around the league and see who the front runners are for the league’s most coveted award, the MVP. One man whose…
