(Photo courtesy of IMDB) James Cameron’s 2009 spectacle is out again in theaters everywhere. Sohini Nath Connector Staff 2009’s hit blockbuster “Avatar,” directed by James Cameron, is finally getting a sequel after almost fifteen years, called “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The release date was originally set for December 2021, but due to the ongoing…
Are UMass Lowell’s COVID guidelines enough?
(Photo courtesy of TIME) “Colleges across the country have varying degrees of COVID-19 measures still in place.” Julie Sage Connector Contributor Everything feels like it’s returning to normal after COVID with only a few restrictions and protocols. Many people consider COVID over and no one really needs to worry about catching it anymore. However, COVID…
Fight breaks out between wide receiver Mike Evans and cornerback Marshon Lattimore
(Photo courtesy of Bucswire.usatoday.com) “Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans grabs and pulls down Saints player during fight.” Shaan Baid Connector Contributor There is no football without drama and this takes the cake. As usual the NFL delivers with this latest altercation that occurred on Sunday in a Week 2 matchup between the New Orleans Saints…
A look into Homecoming events for UMass Lowell in 2022
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Alumni Online Community) “Homecoming is designed to be an event for current students, alumni, and family to enjoy.” Steven O’Hara Connector Contributor Another school year another week of sports, games and music for all ages approaches. Homecoming 2022 is on its way starting on Friday, September 30 spanning to Saturday,…
One student’s letter to Title IX guest speaker Donna Lopiano
(Photo courtesy of American Enterprise Institute) “Title IX is the federal law barring sex-based discrimination in American schools and universities that receive federal funding.” Luca Tedesco Connector Contributor Dear Dr. Lopiano, First of all, I wanted to thank you for coming to UMass Lowell, and appreciate all that you’ve done for women in sports. However,…
2022 Homecoming sports preview
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “UMass Lowell hockey players pose under blue light.” Steven O’Hara Connector Staff Another homecoming celebration, another exciting week of UMass Lowell sporting events. Starting on Friday, September 30th, UMass Lowell is showing off their athletic prowess for the whole week, ending on Saturday, October 8th. The River Hawks are…
Vince Staples returns to his roots on new album “Ramona Park Broke My Heart”
(Photo courtesy of NME) “Vince Staples returns to the music scene after his self-titled 2021 record.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Contributor Vince Staples doesn’t write love songs. He says as much in “ROSE STREET,” off his most recent project “Ramona Park Broke My Heart,” which was released in April of this year. This might not seem…
Joe Keery shines on newest album “DECIDE”
(Photo courtesy of Kali Patterson) “Djo’s newest album is out now on all major streaming platforms.” Kali Patterson Connector Editor Fans of Netflix’s Stranger Things are in for a treat — Joe Keery has just dropped his sophomore album under his musical alias, Djo (pronounced as just Joe). “DECIDE,” released on Sept. 16, is a…
