(Photo courtesy of Variety) “Kanye purchased a Super Bowl ad to promote his website, which at the time was selling merchandise featuring the swastika.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff There was a time when Kanye West was a god. Well, maybe not the God he thinks he is, but pretty damn close. The man gave us…
Kendrick Lamar halftime show highlights
(Photo courtesy of The Rolling Stone) “Kendrick Lamar Brings ‘Not Like Us’ To the Superbowl Halftime Show” Abigayle Rettman Connector Contributor Superbowl LIX occurred last Sunday Feb. 9 in New Orleans, and fans across the country went insane. When halftime came around, fans were on the edge of their seats from the Eagles 24-0 lead.…
Women’s lacrosse starts off strong
(Photo courtesy of UML athletics) “UML won big against LIU.” Jake Messer Connector Editor The UMass Lowell Women’s Lacrosse team is off to another hot start this season, with their most recent win coming against LIU at home. The 15-6 victory made a statement, that this team is not to be trifled with this season. …
Eagles take big victory in Super Bowl LIX
(Photo courtesy of TODAY) “Jalen Hurts was this year’s Super Bowl MVP.” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff Superbowl LIX was one of the most stunning Super Bowls in recent memory, as the Philadelphia Eagles blew out the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, who dominated this game, was named Super Bowl MVP. The matchup was…
The state of the NBA
(Photo courtesy of Medium) Jake Messer Connector Editor The NBA season is officially in the All-Star break and what a season it has been. From young players cementing themselves as superstars, to surprise teams dominating the league, to a history making trade deadline this season has been full of surprises. The biggest of all these…
Men’s lacrosse prevails over Merrimack 14-9, breaks losing streak
(Photo courtesy of UML athletics) “The River Hawks broke a long loss streak this week.” Jake Messer Connector Editor The drought is over! After three long years, the UMass Lowell men’s lacrosse team has finally won a game. On Feb. 7, the River Hawks were able to knock off the Merrimack Warriors, 14-9 at home.…
Trump threatens Canada’s sovereignty
(Photo courtesy of AP News) “United States and Canadian flags flying side by side” Tristin Henson Connector Staff Trump has stated multiple times that he was willing to use military force to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland, and during his signing of executive orders, he also suggested that he might want property in Gaza.…
Trump’s plan to make Gaza American sparks global backlash
(Photo courtesy of AP Photo) “A Palestinian man and two girls stand amidst rubble in the Gaza strip.” Ram Sastry Connector Contributor President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to seize control of the Gaza Strip and permanently expel all two million Palestinians living there, with military forces if necessary, has generated widespread opposition…
