(Photo courtesy of FiveThirtyEight) A proverbial red wave attempting to make a splash at the Capitol Building. Jose Zamora Connector Editor In a history-defying moment, the 2022 Midterm Elections turned out to be a massive victory for Democrats. Pundits have predicted that Republicans would sweep across the nation on November 8th, dominating the rest of…
Housing costs on the rise at UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) An overhead shot of Donahue and Bourgeois Halls on East Campus. Jaimie Tanner Connector Contributor Cost plays a role every school year when UMass Lowell students are deciding to live on campus because they are normally strapped for money. For some students, the combined cost of tuition and fees is…
Frankford Fitler Conquer Rockwood Music Hall in First NYC Show
(Photo courtesy of SoundCloud) Frankford Fitler’s latest show in NYC is a big step in making their name known. Kali Patterson Connector Editor Philadelphia-based rock trio Frankford Fitler have a bright future ahead of themselves. The band consists of Tyler Cole performing as lead guitar and vocalist, Randy Willson on drums, and Kenzy Straub on…
Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter is a disaster
(Photo courtesy of CNN) “Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has led to chaos on the website.” Sohini Nath Connector Staff Few men are as heavily disliked by the public as Elon Musk. Few deals have ever been as heavily mocked by the public as the 44-billion-dollar buyout by Elon Musk of the social media company…
The Hair Expo: Celebrating beautiful hair
(Photo courtesy, Jeffrey Alphonso, Instagram: @jeffrey.alphonso) “Picture taken during the first model walk, with three women’s hair designed into the letters BSU for the Black Student Union.” Julie Sage Connector Writer On November 4th, the Black Student Union ran the Hair Expo at University Crossing, it was a fantastic event. The event celebrated how wonderful…
New hot and cold spot at UMass Lowell
(Photo Courtesy of Samantha Goselin) F&F Sweet Bar located on Pawtucket Street, Lowell MA. Samantha Goselin Connector Contributor The Fortune and Flame Sweet Bar had its grand opening September 17. The ice cream and dessert shop is located on Pawtucket Street, just walking distance from UMass Lowell’s South Campus. They offer a variety of different…
UMass Lowell’s steps to becoming a more sustainable campus for students
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Office of Sustainability) A shot from the sustainable greenhosue on East Campus. Shriya Thakur Connector Contributor The sustainability program at UMass Lowell has grown enormously since its start. Established in 1932, UMass Lowell has emphasized sustainability on and off campus. Starting off with the launch of its recycling program, the…
Sam Hollander tours on campus
(Photo courtesy of Sam Hollanders Songs site) “A cover of Sam Hollander’s new autobiography.” Kali Patterson Connector Editor UMass Lowell’s student-run music label, Seven Six Records, hosted a talk with prolific songwriter Sam Hollander on Tuesday, November 8. The visit was organized to promote the upcoming release of Hollander’s autobiography, 21-Hit Wonder, which is releasing…
