(Photo courtesy of the New England Patriots). “German Fans Welcoming the Patriots.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff The New England Patriots made their German debut in Frankfurt playing the Indianapolis Colts last November. Disappointedly, the Patriots lost against their opponent 10-6, but the Patriots and the NFL presence in Germany was a major success that weekend.…
A changing of the guard, a crucial time for the Patriots.
(Photo Courtesy of Sports Illustrated) “New Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo.” Jake Messer Connector Staff The less said about the Patriots 2023-24 season, the better. With the team finishing 4-13 this year, this marks the third time in the last four years that the Patriots have missed the playoffs. Due to this repeated failure, change…
Celtics improve to 35-10 after defeating the Mavericks and Heat
(Photo Courtesy of NBC 5 Dallas- Fort Worth) “Jason Tatum scores against Mavericks.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff The Boston Celtics took care of business on the road against playoff-caliber teams in the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat. Boston maintains its 3.5 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks for first place in the eastern conference. They continue…
Men’s and Women’s basketball swept by Vermont Catamounts
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Quinton Mincey shoots against Catamounts” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor Both Men’s and Women’s basketball teams had a rough week as they both lost to the University of Vermont (UVM) Catamounts. The men’s team now stands at 5-1 in America East and is 14-5 overall. The Women’s team is currently…
What are the Best Supplements for College Students?
(Photo Courtesy of European Food Safety Authority) “Food supplements are shown in spoons.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff Many college students have fitness goals, including bulking, cutting, gaining muscle, improving cardiovascular endurance and so on. Yet, they do not know the best ways to achieve those goals. Some college-age fitness experts say supplements are an effective…
Patriots sit at 2-9 as season continues
(Photo courtesy of Sky Sports) “Bill Belichick has been having a troubling season.” Shaan Baid Connector Staff It’s officially Tank Season for the New England Patriots. Following a 7-10 loss to the New York Giants, the Patriots are now 2-9 with the third-worst record in the league. On the bright side, New England is in…
Geoffrey Esper wins St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Contest
(Photo courtesy Major League Eating) “Geoffrey Esper celebrates win.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor There are thousands of types of sports in the world, some being more unique than others. One of the more unconventional sports is food-eating contests. The world of competitive eating is more popular than some may believe. Major League Eating (MLE) has…
Death of former NHL player causes debate over neck guards
(Photo courtesy of the Colgate Maroon-News) “Community members leave flowers in memorial of Adam Johnson” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor The death of former Pittsburgh Penguins player Adam Johnson from an on-ice accident had stirred up movements to mandate protective hockey equipment. On Oct. 28, the 29-year-old died after being slashed in the neck by a…
