(Photo courtesy of: The Hollywood Reporter) “Beyoncé receives high praise for her eighth studio album.” Anastasia Maynard Connector Contributor “Cowboy Carter” is Beyoncé’s eighth solo studio album and the second in the trilogy she started working on five years ago. While “Renaissance” was a more straightforward dance pop album, “Cowboy Carter” takes off in a…
“Monster Hunter World” expands universe with “Iceborne”
(Photo courtesy of: PC Gamer) “Developer Campcom succeeds with “Monster Hunter World: Iceborne”.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor After a six-year-long lifespan in a two-decade-long franchise, “Monster Hunter World: Iceborne” is as popular as ever with a resurgence of players returning after the trailer for “Monster Hunter Wilds” came out. “Monster Hunter World,” developed by Capcom,…
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses from shipping vessel collision
(Photo courtesy of CNN) “The Dali ship after coming into collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.” Duncan Cowie Connector Editor On Tuesday, March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland was struck by a Singaporean cargo and completely broke down. The Dali, which is owned by Singaporean company Grace Ocean Ptd Ltd,…
WNDR Museum Opens in Boston’s Downtown Crossing
(Photo courtesy of Sabine Laurent de Cannon) “One of the many exhibits at Boston’s WNDR Museum.” Sabine Laurent de Cannon Connector Contributor “My job is [to] make the impossible possible,” Giancarlo Natale said as he concluded leading a tour through the exhibits. Natale is the general manager of the new attraction in Boston’s Downtown Crossing:…
Spring Week is right around the corner
(Photo courtesy of Kadey Vannett) “ACE’s Spring Week is packed with unique and exciting events to close out the year” Nate Coady Connector Editor Despite the notion that spring keeps getting further and further away, and the infamous groundhog not seeing his shadow, the members of UMass Lowell’s Association for Campus Events (ACE) are holding…
Rolling safely: navigating the campus streets on wheels
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Bike racks on south campus” Jack Collins Connector Contributor At UMass Lowell, students must find efficient transportation methods to reach class on time. Electric bikes and electric scooters have become popular, but safety concerns due to the busy streets of Lowell may need to be reviewed to ensure students’ safety…
Men’s Basketball falls short to Vermont; looks forward to 2024-2025 season
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Cam Morris III shoots a hoop.” Jake Messer Connector Staff The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team came up short of their first-ever America East Conference Championship, losing to the Vermont Catamounts by a score of 66-61. Ever since they lost to Vermont in last season’s final, their…
Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers
(Photo courtesy of: Lowell Film Festival) “The festival celebrates emerging filmmakers.” Jessica Daniliuk Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers regional and global filmmakers who have created short films in high school or college. The festival itself will take place on April 5 th and 6 th and will be held in the Richard and…