(The following is an Op-ed that was back logged due to technical issues.) Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor Connector Staff Over the past couple of weeks, the talk of the nation has been focused on the trial of Derek Chauvin regarding the murder of George Floyd in May of 2020. For those who have not been attentive to…
Diving into the threats to the Merrimack River
(Photo courtesy of American Rivers) The Merrimack River runs through the city of Lowell, stretching over 100 miles from New Hampshire through Massachusetts. Max Campo Connector Contributor The Merrimack River runs through the city of Lowell, stretching over 100 miles from New Hampshire through Massachusetts. The Merrimack River can be considered the heart of Lowell,…
Are they building prisons or people?
(Photo courtesy of Harvard) In January 2021, Governor Baker introduced his plan to replace the Massachusetts Correctional Institution in Framingham, Massachusetts. Baker is hopeful to build a new trauma informed facility designed by the HDR Architecture Firm, which would cost $50 million dollars. Abby Janowicz Connector Contributor In January 2021, Governor Baker introduced his plan…
UMass Lowell’s biking community aims to increase safety and ridership
(Photo courtesy of Healthline) Biking is a physical activity. Emily Teague Connector Editor With three campuses to navigate in a city full of traffic, biking offers a solution for many UMass Lowell students trying to make their way around. While safety and weather is a concern for some riders, growing interest and ridership across the…
Album Review: Barnett is on time
(Photo courtesy by ELIZABETH WEINBERG) Courtney Barnett is an Australian singer. Alex Decato-Roed Connector Staff With her unmistakable Sheryl Crow-like vocal delivery and Tom Petty style guitar hooks, Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett returns with her fourth studio album, “Things Take Time, Take Time.” A softer and more reflective release of the well-crafted, catchy pop songs…
OPED: Admit it, “Die Hard” Is a Christmas Movie
(Photo courtesy of Photo illustration by NBC News; 20th Century-Fox) Is die hard a Christmas movie? One student weighs in. Jeff Therriault Connector Editor John Mc Tiernan’s 1988 action classic “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie. Without a doubt. But how could it be? There is no snow, no gift giving, no Santa Claus– and…
Reviewing a recipe: Joshua Weissman’s take on Cinnabon’s cinnamon rolls
(Photo courtesy of Tasty.co) Cinnamon buns are pastries made with cinnamon. Zach Lunghi Connector contributor Fast food options exist in abundance here in the United States, and they hinge their popularity on just how convenient they are. If we spend a little more money, a little more time, could we make these popular fast food…
Anti-Asian Hate Updates and Resources
(Photo Credits to Stop AAPI hate)After the death of eight people at the March 16 shooting in Atlanta, members of the anti-Asian hate movement protested across the United States. Demimarie Dabilis Connector Contributor After the death of eight people at the March 16 shooting in Atlanta, members of the anti-Asian hate movement protested across the…
