(Photo courtesy of University of Massachusetts Lowell Press Release 2016) “‘WindHawk’ team member Zachary Anderson of Beverly holds a model of the student group’s wind turbine.” Robert Saquet Connector Contributor UMass Lowell, like many college campuses, has dozens of options for those who want to participate in an extracurricular club. From Model U.N. to Club…
North Korea orders nuclear testing and fires missiles over Japan
(Photo courtesy of Geoawesomeness) “Map of Korean Peninsula including both North Korea and South Korea.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor On September 29th, North Korea launched two missiles toward Japan: one landing on the coast of the Pacific Ocean and the other landing in North Korean territory. The motivation for their actions are unclear, however, it’s…
This year’s Massachusetts gubernatorial race heats up
(Photo Courtesy of NBC Boston) “Massachusetts governor candidates Geoff Diehl (Republican) and Attorney General Maura Healy (Democrat) prepare for a debate.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Contributor On November 8th, 2022, Massachusetts residents will be given the opportunity to elect a new governor. The 2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial election is between the Democratic candidate, Maura Healey, and the…
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard reframe the natural world through jazz-rock genius in ‘Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms, and Lava’
(Photo courtesy of ATO Records) King Gizzard releases a shorter yet fulfilling record with their latest outing. Ekaterina Photis Connector Editor King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have released the first of their upcoming October albums with “Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava”. The title, quite literally, sets you up for the exact content…
The experiences of transfer students at UMass Lowell and the resources available to them
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Transfer Students Facebook) “From UMass Lowell’s Transfer Admissions page, ‘We’re glad you’re thinking of transferring to UMass Lowell and we look forward to making the process as smooth as possible for you.’” Emma Quaranto Connector Contributor UMass Lowell is home to a diverse group of students, around half of them…
‘Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ still holds up as a classic
(Photo courtesy of Steam) TT Games’ iconic outing is sure to stand the test of time for years to come. Jake Messer Connector Staff In 2007, the video game developer company Traveller’s Tales released “Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga”. What was meant to be a cash grab capitalizing off the success of the Star…
Teacher shortage strikes the nation
(Photo Courtesy of National Education Association) “A bar graph depicting why teachers and other educators leave the profession.” Sydney Manchester Connector Contributor The national teacher strike is spreading across the country in 2022. Teachers are going on strikes: upset about their wages, being overworked and the high levels of stress that seem to come with…
‘Night In the Woods’ is the quintessential Fall game
(Photo courtesy of Steam) “Night in the Woods” is sure to make for a great gaming experience during the Autumn months. Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Night In the Woods”, is a 2017 release from developers Infinite Fall and Secret Lab. The game takes place in the small town of Possum Springs, an old coal mining…
