(Photo courtesy of Gaijinpotblog.com) A cherry blossom tree in Japan. “…life is beautiful yet very short.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Society demands that everyone performs their role in life on a daily basis. I perform my role as a student, submitting assignments (usually) on time, interacting with my peers, and learning from my professors. I…
Student reactions following active threat on South Campus
(Photo courtesy of Josh Curtis from The Boston Globe) “The law enforcement officers present on South Campus.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor-in-Chief On the first day of class, Sept. 3, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., UMass Lowell Police received reports of a male walking behind Riverview Suites residence hall on South Campus brandishing a rifle. Police…
The importance of soundtracks in film and more
(Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. “Shigeru Miyamoto thanks the Nintendo Orchestra for their performance at E3 2011.”) Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor When the discussion of music comes up, rarely does film, TV, and video game music become the first talking point. Despite that, the songs that fill the background of beloved movies and games can…
“Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition” defies limitations
(Image courtesy of Nintendo. “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition fully realizes itself on the Switch’s superior hardware.”) Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Massive open-world games are somewhat of a regularity in modern video games, with what feels like dozens being released each year with bigger ideas and worlds. Nearly 10 years ago today, “Xenoblade Chronicles X,”…
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a resurrected masterpiece
(Image courtesy of Nintendo.) “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition revisits a beloved cult classic” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Many people may only know of the Xenoblade series after Shulk made his first appearance in “Super Smash Brothers Wii U” and the subsequent success of “Xenoblade Chronicles 1,2, and 3.” There is, however, a game with…
“Marvel Rivals” shows flaws and promise
(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 ‘hero shooter’ featuring iconic Marvel characters.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor With 444,286 Steam players on its first day of release, “Marvel Rivals” is a third-person hero shooter video game developed and published by NetEase games alongside Marvel Games. It was released on Dec. 6, 2024, for…
“Elden Ring” DLC named as Game of the Year contender
(Image courtesy of Forbes.) “Elden Ring’s DLC, ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ has been nominated for Game of the Year 2024.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor The Game Awards, held annually to celebrate and honor achievements in the gaming industry, has sparked debate amongst players and critics alike for its 2024 run. The Game Awards have announced…
The celebrity double standard
(Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Enquirer) “Chappell Roan has reached new levels of fame with her recent musical output.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor It’s no secret celebrities receive hate. It’s basically part of the terms and conditions of becoming one, where under public scrutiny celebrities are bound to receive backlash, no matter what they do.…
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