Aidan Connor Connector Contributor Exams are never a fun time for anyone. Whether they are midterms or finals, it can be difficult to stay relaxed. According to a study performed by MentalHelp in 2016, 89 percent of college students were stressed at least two to four times during the semester. Out of this 89 percent,…
UMass Lowell veterans have wealth of resources on campus
Justin Kauppi Connector Contributor With Veterans Day just around the corner, our nation uses the day to reflect on those who have served and to appreciate the sacrifices they have made in order to keep every American citizen safe from foreign enemies. Although, here at UMass Lowell, veterans and those who are still serving our…
Forget a quick fix, dedicate yourself to chipping away at the mental health stigma
One in three college freshmen in the United States struggle with mental illness, according to the American Psychological Association. (Photo courtesy of the Canadian Mental Health Commission) Serena Arora Connector Staff Last month, like many of you, I saw Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Joker” in theaters and I was thoroughly entertained by it. But a nagging voice kept scratching at me throughout the…
“Maleficent 2”: Angelina Jolie saves the day
“Maleficient 2” opened 47 percent lower than its predecessor in the box office. (Photo courtesy of Disney) Kaliisha Cole Connector Staff A dark fairytale continues. From director Joachim Ronning, “Maleficent 2” hit theaters on Oct. 18 with Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning as the stars yet again. In this part of the story, Prince Phillip…
“Christmas in the City” nails Christmas classics
“Christmas in the City” is Lea Michele’s third studio album. (Photo courtesy of Sony) Michael Parke Connector Contributor Lea Michele is an American actress and singer best known for appearing on “Glee,” “Scream Queens,” “The Mayor” and her song “Cannonball,” which was a hit back in 2013. Two years after her sophomore album, “Places,” she…
“The King”: a captivating medieval gem
“The King” had a brief, limited theatrical release before coming to Netflix. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) Kaliisha Cole Connector Staff From director David Michod comes a Shakespearean retelling of Henry V in early 15th century England. Netflix has with another wonderfully adapted movie starring Timothee Chalamet as the young King Henry V and Robert Pattinson…
Oldie album: MTV’s “Unplugged” by Lauryn Hill
“Unplugged” was Lauryn Hill’s last album. (Photo courtesy of Columbia) Ashley Rose Rivera Connector Editor Lauryn Hill is seen as a music icon, having the first ever hip hop Album of the Year win at the 1999’s Grammy’s with her album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” With “Miseducation,” she brought a new way of music to…
UMass Lowell remains on guard with Guardian app
(Courtesy of Rave Mobile Safety) The app is listed in app stores as Rave Guardian and can be downloaded on both Apple and Android devices Ashley Rose Rivera Connector Editor With safety on campus a prevalent topic on student’s minds, the office of Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness is working diligently to make sure students…
