(Photo courtesy of RFS Engineering) “Coburn Hall is home to UMass Lowell’s education and psychology departments.” Shishir Javali Connector Staff Coburn Hall is the oldest building on the UMass Lowell campus. It houses classrooms, study spaces and two departments: psychology and education. Students and faculty differ on how they like the building, but both agree…
A Jewish college student’s discomfort with the so-called “fight against antisemitism”
(Photo courtesy of New Statesman) Margaleet Katzenblickstein Connector Staff Being a Jew has never been easy in history, especially in countries that are predominantly Christian. It used to be that Jews were expelled, murdered, forced to wear badges, unable to own land, and work in a small, select number of professions (among many other dehumanizing…
Torpedo bats take MLB by storm
(Photo courtesy of the MLB) “Torpedo bats have caused much controversy and debate over their inclusion in Major League games since their invention.” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff The MLB had its opening day on March 27, and from the very first day, there has been one main topic that has sparked lots of debate throughout…
Women’s lacrosse shares the throne for the first time ever
(Photo courtesy of UML athletics) “The co-champion title marks the first instance of a shared honor for the women’s lacrosse team.” Jake Messer Connector Editor For the very first time in program history, the River Hawks Women’s Lacrosse team is Co-Season Champions with the Bryant Bulldogs, finishing with a record of 11-5 overall, 5-1 in…
Football fans watch as NFL draft commences
(Photo courtesy of Sporting News) “The nation is keeping a close eye on the NFL Draft this year.” James Guiry Connector Staff The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events in the sports world. Where college athletes from all over the country wait to hear the worst person alive, Roger Goodell, call their…
The role of music in shared spaces
(Photo courtesy of Mick Haupt, through Unsplash. “Music can bring many emotions to a shared space.”) Gaia Pirro Connector Contributor Music allows people to relax, but it can also help with concentration and boost creativity. While most college students listen to music through their headphones, occasionally music fills the common spaces of dormitories. Wherever it…
Controversy continues as the NBA looks for their MVP
(Photo courtesy of the NBA) “Nikola Jokic is a strong contender for NBA MVP.” James Guiry Connector Staff The race for NBA MVP is coming to a close, and the race couldn’t be tighter. The most prestigious award in basketball does not get awarded without some doubters. This year, however, with the NBA regular season…
Your CDs are back in vogue: Pros and cons of streaming and physical media
(Photos taken by Carolina Tavares. “Streaming services and physical media both have reasons to be used.”) Carolina Tavares Connector Staff From the wax cylinders of the 1800s to the popularity of CDs in the 90s and 2000s, the way that people consume musical media has changed throughout time as technology has evolved. Most people nowadays…
