(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…
Men’s Basketball crush Fisher 121-66 to go 3-2
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Anthony Blunt dribbles the ball” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Wednesday, the River Hawks defeated Fisher 121-66, giving them a 3-2 record to start non-conference play this season. Fifth-year forward Max Brooks led the way, registering his second double-double of the season with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Coming off…
Men’s Hockey falls to 8-3 after 4-1 loss to UConn
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Lee Parks fights for puck with UConn player” James Guiry Connector Staff The UMass Lowell Men’s Hockey team was 8-2 and ranked #15 in the country coming into their matchup against the UConn Huskies on November 22nd, with their only losses coming to Minnesota Duluth and Boston University. This is…
Lowell says: sleep, starve and suffer elsewhere
(Photo courtesy of Breakstone, White & Gluck) “Lowell, Massachusetts faces a homelessness crisis that seems to care little for those in need.” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor On the night of Nov. 12, 2024, the City of Lowell passed Ordinance 222.22, a policy that criminalizes camping on public property. For many, it marked not only the…
Campus observations
(Photo courtesy of NBC Boston) “UMass Lowell’s East Campus.” Sameera Jangala Connector Staff I catch a glimpse of my reflection in the windows of East Garage and grimace, hands flying to smooth my disheveled updo and straighten my coat. I stop to survey the finished product and sigh, glasses hanging low on the brim of…
Celtics snap 15-0 Cavaliers’ undefeated streak
(Photo courtesy of CBS Sports) “Jayson Tatum drives to the rim” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff Last Tuesday the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers marched into TD Garden to take on the reigning champion Boston Celtics. However, the Cavs couldn’t match up with the Celtics as the game ended in a 120-117 Cavs loss breaking the impressive 15-game…
