(Photo courtesy of Jesse Nguyen/Made with Canva) From left to right, Manny Mua, Nightwing 105 by Dan Mora, Rayyan Mirza Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Nightwing is one of the most popular DC superheroes, but often for superficial reasons, I would say. For those who don’t know, Nightwing, aka Richard John “Dick” Grayson is a charismatic and…
2025 annual UMass Lowell drag show preview
(Photo courtesy of uml.edu) A group of drag queens at a former annual drag show. Jenkins Zziwa Connector Contributor On Thursday Oct. 30 starting at 7pm, the UMass Lowell OMA LGBTQ Resources Center will be hosting its annual drag show at University crossing on the 2nd floor in room 260–the Jacquelin and Edward Moloney Hall…
The fox and the wolf, the reality of being a gay person of color
(Photo courtesy of “The boy, the Mole, the fox and the Horse”) A fox caught in a snare. Jesse Nguyen Connector Staff Someone’s sexuality should be a tiny portion of what makes them who they are. People have so much to offer other than their sexual preferences; we all have different hobbies, aspirations, skills and…
The disease that plagues us all, pretty privilege
(Photo courtesy of TikTok.com) Wesley Glouchkov’s TikTok page. Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor The concept of pretty privilege, or more scientifically known as “the halo effect,” has always interested me. There are a lot of things a person can do to improve their reputation and others’ perception of them. A person can work harder, become smarter,…
Dear [Deadname]: UMass Lowell struggles with LGBTQ+ acceptance
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “UMass Lowell has an LGBTQ+ Resource Center, but students face struggles beyond the scope of the office.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Dear [Deadname],” is how a good chunk of my emails from the school arrive in my inbox. I have changed my name through the school, got a new ID…
