(Photo Courtesy of CBS) “Equity Arc student musicians perform with veterans.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Last year, 30 teenage musicians from across the country received the honor of a lifetime when the United States Marine Band selected them to perform alongside it in Washington, D.C. The Marine Band, known as “The President’s Own,” has performed…
How AI-generated music is revolutionizing the music industry
(Image courtesy of Forbes) “AI-generated music is tearing up the industry.” Ryan Valin Connector Staff The questioning of artistic integrity in the music industry continues to increase as technology ceaselessly advances. The latest advancement has been the recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI). The boundaries of AI softwares are being tested more than ever now,…
Challenges and advantages of commuting
(Photo courtesy of Didier Maria) “Many commuter students face steep tickets regularly.” Didier Maria & Andrew Jallow Connector Contributors “One of the most valuable parts of going into university is the connections that you make,” stated Dr. Briggs, a faculty member of the University of Massachusetts Lowell math department who speaks on the topic of…
Bruins shock Boston with trade of Brad Marchand
(Photo courtesy of Ideastram) “Marchand’s release from the Bruins has been met with much controversy.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On March 7, an era of Boston Bruins hockey came to an end when General Manager Don Sweeney traded team captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers for a conditional second-round pick in 2027. Hoovering around…
“Super Mario Odyssey” is a modern Nintendo classic
(Image courtesy of IGDB. “‘Super Mario Odyssey’ sees the titular plumber go on an all-new globetrotting 3D adventure.) Jake Messer Connector Editor The Nintendo Switch is home to many outstanding games like “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” “Super Smash Bros Ultimate” and even “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.” However, one game has stood…
HBO pulls 80+ shows from “Max” service
(Photo courtesy of The Direct. “Max’s latest removal of content is a bad sign for the future of the streaming platform.”) Abigayle Rettman Connector Staff Shows have been leaving Max left and right. On Feb. 28, 2025, Max pulled over 80 shows and movies from the streaming service. The platform no longer lets its viewers…
“Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition” defies limitations
(Image courtesy of Nintendo. “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition fully realizes itself on the Switch’s superior hardware.”) Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Massive open-world games are somewhat of a regularity in modern video games, with what feels like dozens being released each year with bigger ideas and worlds. Nearly 10 years ago today, “Xenoblade Chronicles X,”…
The second annual Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers is upcoming
(Image Courtesy of The Plan) “The exterior of the Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, where the Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers will take place.” Joseph Chartier, Alex Bisceglia, & Ryan Paterson Connector Contributors The Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers (LFF) is an opportunity for the next generation of filmmakers to…
