(“‘Survivor 51’ marks a new era of the television competition series.”) Kaitlyn Renda Connector Contributor Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. The three words Jeff Probst has repeated in every season of “Survivor” for the past twenty-six years. Over the last 50 seasons, CBS has sent over 750 contestants around the world to live in remote locations, compete… Read More “Survivor 51” is a new era of uncertainty
(Image courtesy of Wikipedia. “‘The Vanishing Half’ gives an enlightening account of colorism.”) Rick Dalton Connector Editor Brit Bennett’s 2020 historical fiction novel “The Vanishing Half” follows the lives of African American twin sisters Desiree and Stella Vignes, but they spend most of the novel apart. The twins are from a unique town called Mallard,… Read More “The Vanishing Half” examines identity
(“‘Endling’ is a novel written with the historical context of the Russian-Ukrainian war in mind.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff “Endling” is the 2025 debut novel from Ukrainian-born Canadian author Maria Reva, and it is an experience. The story follows an ensemble cast of characters as the war between Russia and Ukraine escalated in February 2022.… Read More “Endling” features trauma bonding
(Image courtesy of IGN. “The Walt Disney Company released Disney+ for global audiences six years ago.”) Maxi France Connector Editor The Walt Disney Company has removed the screen technologies 4K and HDR10 from Disney+, decreasing its picture quality for customers in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania and Sweden. This… Read More Disney disables 4K and HDR10 in Europe from Disney+ following court ruling
Will Quinlan Connector Contributor As the United Nations General Assembly convened this week in New York City for its 81st session, the pervading atmosphere on the debate floor was uneasy as world leaders took to the podium to speak. The proceedings so far have been marked by dramatic walkouts, incendiary threats, and an overall attitude… Read More United Nations General Assembly 2026 convenes under shadow of war
AJ Hippensteele Connector Contributor Last year, the UMass Lowell research reactor, one of only a few dozen university-run research reactors in the United States, celebrated fifty years of operation since it first achieved criticality on Jan. 25, 1975. Over those fifty years, the reactor has provided valuable research opportunities to students as well as radiation… Read More UMass Lowell research reactor’s fifth jubilee.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Grace) UMass Lowell men’s soccer center back, Louis Dufrachie, on the field. Danny Podolsky Connector Editor “It’s not over.” Those were the words uttered by Louis Dufrachie in the closing minutes against Manhattan last Friday. Leading the entire way, UML allowed a game-tying score in the 84th minute against the Jaspers.… Read More UMass Lowell men’s soccer wins four straight: Catching up with center back Louis Dufrachie
(Photo courtesy of Instagram) Instagram page of @Bidness_nonya. Jennifer Thim Connector Staff This past week, actor Channing Tatum of 21 Jump Street and Deadpool & Wolverine quickly became the internet’s topic of the week for allegedly commenting on pop culture gossip posts through a burner account on Instagram. The comments, involving Tatum and his ex-fiancé,… Read More Channing Tatum burner account?
