(Photo Courtesy of CBS) “Equity Arc student musicians perform with veterans.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Last year, 30 teenage musicians from across the country received the honor of a lifetime when the United States Marine Band selected them to perform alongside it in Washington, D.C. The Marine Band, known as “The President’s Own,” has performed…
How AI-generated music is revolutionizing the music industry
(Image courtesy of Forbes) “AI-generated music is tearing up the industry.” Ryan Valin Connector Staff The questioning of artistic integrity in the music industry continues to increase as technology ceaselessly advances. The latest advancement has been the recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI). The boundaries of AI softwares are being tested more than ever now,…
The second annual Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers is upcoming
(Image Courtesy of The Plan) “The exterior of the Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, where the Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers will take place.” Joseph Chartier, Alex Bisceglia, & Ryan Paterson Connector Contributors The Lowell Film Festival for Future Filmmakers (LFF) is an opportunity for the next generation of filmmakers to…
Students at UMass Lowell worried about the potential impact of presidential executive orders on education and funding
(Image Courtesy of AP News) “Trump speaking to reporters after he signs executive orders to end DEI.” Sam Murray & Fabienne Bien-Aime Connector Contributors There has been confusion and worry among members of UMass Lowell about changes the university might face following the Jan. 20 and 21 executive orders banning programs that promote diversity, equity…
From Public University Underdogs to Nationals: UML Mock Trial Team Keeps “Foot on the Gas” in Historic Season
(Image Courtesy of @umlmocktrial) “The Mock Trial A Team after their historic ORCS tournament finish.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff In a groundbreaking moment for UMass Lowell, the UMass Lowell Mock Trial A Team secured their first-ever bid to the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) National Championship in Cleveland, Ohio, following an impressive 5-3 victory at…
President Trump’s “Ending Radical Indoctrination” executive order changes K-12 education in a novel way
(Image Courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Coburn Hall, home of the UML School of Education” Jack Vollaro and Elaine Costa Connector Contributors In January, President Trump signed an executive order intent on “ending radical indoctrination” in education nationwide. Executive Order 14190, passed nine days into the President’s second term, outlines proposed changes to how schools discuss…
What’s the deal with UML Shuttles?
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Transportation Services) “UMass Lowell shuttle” Carolina Tavares Connector Contributor UMass Lowell student Angelica Przytula leaves her final class of the day, ready to get back to her dorm and get some homework done, when she gets a text message. “Want to get dinner in 15?” says the text from her…
Haitian Protected Status revoked, Lowell braces for impact
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Haitian immigrants currently housed at UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center” Tristin Henson Connector Editor On February 20th, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem decided to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants. Now slated to expire in August 2025, it was originally meant to end in February 2026 due…
