(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…
“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…
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.…
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…
Revisiting “American Psycho” the novel
(Photo courtesy of: BookMarks Reviews) “The 1991 book is much more intense then the movie.” Alexia Moore Connector Contributor “There wasn’t a clear, identifiable emotion within me, except for greed and, possibly, total disgust. I had all the characteristics of a human being – flesh, blood, skin, hair – but my depersonalization was so intense,…
Halloween costumes predictions and advice
(Photo courtesy of: Eulalie Magazine) “Many people are planning to go as some form of Barbie and Ken from the new movie.” Alison Parker Connector Editor With October coming in full swing, the question on everyone’s mind is: “What should I be for Halloween?” For some, this decision is simple—throw on a pair of ears…
