— Campus Life, On Campus —

Braven brings Accelerator course to UMass Lowell

January 20, 2026

Julia Magee Connector Editor The 2026 spring semester welcomes the new Braven Accelerator course, designed to prepare undergraduate students to successfully and confidently enter the workforce. The course consists of three main sections that support students’ progression working through their goals. Students meet on Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. virtually, except for the first… Read More Braven brings Accelerator course to UMass Lowell

— Opinions and Editorials, Politics —

The societal implications of piracy in today’s modern age

December 9, 2025

(Image courtesy of Aurich Lawson) “‘Shiver me Timbers” Alyssa Mascarenhas Connector Contributor I have no issues with piracy.    Media piracy is generally used to get around the price of access and has been around in one form or another for centuries. Manuscripts and books were historically largely produced by the state and church for a high price but were copied… Read More The societal implications of piracy in today’s modern age

— Arts & Entertainment, Movies —

“Zootopia 2” is an action-packed film about cultural erasure

December 9, 2025

(Photo courtesy of IMDb.com) Left to right, Nick Wilde, Gary De’Snake, Judy Hopps Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Crafty fox Nick Wilde and determined rabbit Judy Hopps make their box office shattering return to the big screen in “Zootopia 2,” released Nov. 26th, 2025, almost 9 years after the first Zootopia released in 2016. In its… Read More “Zootopia 2” is an action-packed film about cultural erasure

— Sports, UMass Lowell —

Lowell unable to keep up with Boston College, lose 3-1 on home ice

December 9, 2025

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Freshman Mirko Buttazzoni skates between two Boston College defenders, entering the zone with the puck.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Friday, Dec. 5, the River Hawks lost 3-1 to the no. 14/15 Boston College Eagles in a dominant showing from the Eagles, as they have now won seven out… Read More Lowell unable to keep up with Boston College, lose 3-1 on home ice

— Sports, UMass Lowell —

Women’s basketball continues to impress, surpassing last seasons win total

December 9, 2025

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Junior Maddie Rice walks off the bench during player introductions.” By Jason Cooke Connector Editor America East play has not yet started. But the UMass Lowell women’s basketball team is already off to a much-improved start. After sliding to a lowly 3-25 record last season, the River Hawks have… Read More Women’s basketball continues to impress, surpassing last seasons win total

— Professional, Sports —

Patriots win big on Monday Night Football, extending their win streak to 10 games

December 9, 2025

(Photo courtesy of usatoday.com) “Patriots quarterback Drake Maye looks to pass the football down field against the Giants.” Jake Messer Connector Editor The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants by a score of 33-15, improving their record to 11-2 on the year, the best in the NFL as they finally enter their bye… Read More Patriots win big on Monday Night Football, extending their win streak to 10 games