(Photo courtesy of WBUR) “Jayson Tatum hoists the Larry O’Brien trophy.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On June 17, the Boston Celtics knocked off the Dallas Mavericks in five games to win an NBA-record 18th championship, surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers with 17 championships. Even with such a talented roster, many doubted the Celtics, expecting a…
“Explosive” comedy, right here in Lowell
(Photo courtesy of James Guiry) “Casey Woods hosts the “Bomb Shelter!” open mic night. James Guiry Connector Contributor “The Bomb Squad” (@bombsquadpresents on Instagram) is a group of local Lowell comedians that run shows around the city. The group consists of Fredo Cruz (@fredoacruz), Sean Delson (@soyboychik), Ren Marquez (@rrenmarquez), and Casey Woods (@caseywootchudoin). I…
Hearing on tragic Titan submersible begins
(Photo courtesy of NBC News) “Titan submersible tail cone wreckage on ocean floor.” Samantha Festa Connector Contributor Is OceanGate going to be shut down for good? Responsible for the deaths of five innocent people, OceanGate had been forced to shut down its operations in June 2023 temporarily. On the 18th of June, OceanGate had set…
The Growth of Women’s Hockey
(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) “PWHL logo.” James Guiry Connector Staff The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a new league founded in August 2023 by Mark Walter and Billie Jean King. The league has seen great success in its first season. They averaged 5,409 attendees per game according to the PWHL website. A game…
Hollywood has run out of ideas: Why are all “new” movies remakes and sequels?
(Photo courtesy of KSL) “Many of the biggest movies coming out today are sequels and remakes.” Valeria Santos Rocca Connector Contributor Remember the good old days when movies were “new?” You’d relax into a sticky theater seat with popcorn in your hand ready to watch something original. Nowadays Hollywood is like a rerun…
Summer 2024 album reviews
(Photo courtesy of: Apple Music) “Album art for THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY, one of the summer’s greatest hits.” Ryan Valin Connector Contributor Everybody hears those songs that send you back to never-ending summers. You were out with your friends every day, making memories that you still talk about now, and the music amplified every…
Did the Trump assassination attempts change public perception?
(Image courtesy of BBC) “Trump immediately after the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt” Julia McAuley Connector Contributor July 13th. September 14th. Pennsylvania. Florida. Giving a speech. Golfing. Staged. Conspiracy. A result of political rhetoric. The American population was sharply divided in the ways they viewed and responded to the gunman who fired shots at President…
The Perfect Fall Day in Lowell: Trolleys, Art, and Mill No. 5 Magic
(Photo courtesy of Home & Money) “Lowell, Massachusetts offers plenty of opportunities for fun this Autumn.” Valeria Santos Rocca Connector Contributor As the air cools, the leaves turn golden and the smell of pumpkin spice fills every corner of New England, there’s no better way to spend a crisp fall day than in Lowell.…
