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NFL MVP Front Runners

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

The Rise of the WNBA

(Photo courtesy of IndyStar) “Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball against the Sun” Jake Messer Connector Editor With the Connecticut Sun’s series victory against the Indiana Fever, it marks the end of Caitlin Clark’s historic rookie season. Clark accomplished a lot this season, from being the first ever unanimous Rookie of the Year to shattering numerous

NHL Preseason Recap

(Photo courtesy of Cable TV) “NHL preseason presentation” James Guiry Connector Staff The NHL kicked off preseason action last weekend and each team had their ups and downs. The Oilers are looking to get another shot at The Stanley Cup, while teams like the Predators, and the Devils loaded up where they were lacking to

Rising artists worth listening to

(Photo courtesy of Apple Music) “Matilda Mann is among a list of rising stars worth listening to” Ryan Valin Connector Contributor You’re craving new music too? You’re tired of listening to the same artists, playlists, and radios as always? Where is the music you’ve never heard before, but is still just as good as the

Shohei Ohtani makes history

(Photo courtesy of NBC News) “Shohei Ohtani swings the bat” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Thursday, Sept. 19, Shohei Ohtani made history by becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. The historic day is topped off with the fact that he went

UML alum Tara Hong wins primary election

(Photo courtesy of The Lowell Sun) “Tara Hong responding to a question at the Lowell Senior Center debate.” Kimia Kahalzadeh Connector Contributor   Tara Hong, a 24-year-old community organizer, is now the Democratic nominee for State Representative for the 18th Middlesex District, representing several precincts in Lowell. He secured a majority vote in the primary