(Photo courtesy of DIANEREHM). “Protestor holding ‘Stop Banning Books’ sign.” Lydia Robert Connector Staff Bans against book bans had begun with Illinois and California passing laws restricting the banning of books. On Monday, June 12, Governor Pritzker of Illinois signed a bill that made Illinois the first state to ban book bans and protect the…
Celtics trade for Jrue Holiday
(Photo courtesy of celticsblog.com) “Point guard Jrue Holiday in his new Celtics jersey.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff Following the Damian Lillard trade, the Boston Celtics acquired star point guard Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for center Robert Williams, point guard Malcolm Brogdon and two future first-round picks (2024 pick via GSW…
New Covid-19 variants hit UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of healthshots). “Illustration of BA.2.68 Covid-19 variant molecule.” Julie Sage Connector Staff The height of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, but it’s not over based on the number of people on campus who have been sick. This is caused by the new COVID variants, of which there are many types, that have mutated…
Club Spotlight: The Comedy Club is looking to bring laughter to campus
(Photo courtesy of: The Today Show) “The Comedy Club is looking to bring confidence to new comedians.” Nate Coady Connector Staff The Comedy Club is one of the newer clubs here at UMass Lowell. They’re a small group, but they’re doing what they love. While the club hasn’t completely taken off yet, they’ve already hosted…
Damian Lillard traded to Milwaukee
(Photo courtesy Milwaukee Bucks) “Damian Lillard trade finalized and welcomed to Milwaukee.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff After nearly three months since his trade request, the Damian Lillard saga has finally concluded. On Sept. 27, 2023, the NBA world exploded when the Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns agreed to a three-team trade that…
Red Sox season recap
(Photo courtesy of NBC Sports Boston) “Red Sox players meet during game with Alex Cora.” Jake Messer Connector Staff Just like that, the Red Sox 2023 season mercifully comes to an end, finishing with a record of 78-84 and ending up in last place in the AL East. This has left fans disappointed once again.…
“Super Mega Baseball 4” brings new updates to a beloved series
(Photo courtesy of: Polygon) “Red Sox legend David Ortiz is one of the real-life legends added to ‘Super Mega Baseball 4.’” Jake Messer Connector Staff After a three-year hiatus, baseball fans can now rejoice as “Super Mega Baseball 4” has been released. Did Metalhead Software continue their winning ways with the fourth installment in the…
Student sentiments regarding COVID-19 and the pandemic
(Photo courtesy of: Time) “Many students are still adjusting to the changes COVID-19 has caused on campus.” Colin D. McGovern Connector Contributor This period at the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 will mark the fourth year of living with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic has yet to conclude completely, a routine…
