(Photo courtesy of Spotify) “The Dropkick Murphys are responsible for perhaps the most iconic Boston song of them all.” Nate Coady Connector Staff Boston is known for many things. There is no doubt that the historical city has made a name for itself. But what is it that makes Boston so great? That answer can…
The music of Major League Baseball
(Photo courtesy of Meet Boston) “Music plays a role in every MLB game, especially here in Boston at Fenway Park.” Jake Messer Connector Editor Baseball has a way of capturing the hearts and minds of people all over the United States. The sights and sounds that one feels when attending a ball game evoke a…
The musical atmosphere of college sports
(Photo courtesy of Ohio State University) “University marching bands contribute quite a lot to the atmosphere of college sports games.” Jake Messer Connector Editor American Sports can generally be broken into two different categories. On one side, there is professional sports, where athletes compete for awards and money. They can have a career as a…
Remembering the best Super Bowl halftime shows
(Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone) “Michael Jackson’s halftime show is among the most acclaimed of them all.” Jake Messer Connector Editor Throughout the 59 different iterations of the annual Super Bowl, teams have come and gone, venues have been renovated and the commercials have only got more eye-catching as the years have gone by. However,…
Bruins shock Boston with trade of Brad Marchand
(Photo courtesy of Ideastram) “Marchand’s release from the Bruins has been met with much controversy.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On March 7, an era of Boston Bruins hockey came to an end when General Manager Don Sweeney traded team captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers for a conditional second-round pick in 2027. Hoovering around…
River Hawks season comes to an end against Black Bears
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “The game on March 8th was the conclusion to a shaky season.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On March 8, the River Hawks season came to a merciful end in the first round of the playoffs, losing to the Maine Black Bears 72-64. In a season where the River Hawks were…
River Hawks’ season ends with March 15th loss in Orono
(Photo courtesy of UML athletics) “The River Hawks’ loss follows an otherwise successful season.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On March 15, the No. 20 River Hawks season came to an end in Orono, Maine, as they were handly beaten by the No. 4 Black Bears 7-1 in the Quarter Finals of the Hockey East Playoffs.…
Fewer upsets, but plenty of surprises: The 2025 March Madness first round recap
(Photo courtesy of CNN) “March Madness has returned once again.” James Guiry Connector Staff The 2025 March Madness Tournament kicked off with an exciting first round full of surprises, as lower-seeded teams outperformed expectations and delivered a series of upsets. While the 64-team field saw fewer shockers than usual, seven lower seeds managed to defeat…
