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The Lindy Effect and the resilience of the bookstore

October 1, 2024Maxwell Valin

(Photo courtesy of Barnes & Noble) “Barnes & Noble has seen its first expansion in the 2020s after a rough 2010s.”   Maxwell Valin Connector Editor   If you’re a consumer of entertainment in any form, you’ve most certainly found… Continue Reading →

Opinions and Editorials barnes and noble, bookstore, brick and mortar, lindy, Lindy effect, Maxwell Valin, op ed, technology

Confessions of an online student

April 16, 2024UML Connector

(Photo courtesy of: Champlain College Online) “Online school offers a completely different view of college.” Elsie Netherton Connector Contributor My name is Elsie Netherton, and I am a graduating senior here at UMass Lowell. Since 2020, I have only taken… Continue Reading →

Opinions and Editorials class, elsie netherton, online school, op ed, opinion, zoom

Dining hall pizza is the highlight of campus dining

September 19, 2023Steven O'Hara

(Photo courtesy of: primepizza.la) “Pizza is a popular choice among students for meals and snacks in the dining hall.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor University of Massachusetts Lowell dining hall options have been and will continue to be a place for… Continue Reading →

Opinions and Editorials dininghall, food, op ed, pizza

UMass Lowell and the struggle for efficient transportation

September 19, 2023Troy Lafond

(Photo courtesy of Stantec) “UMass Lowell bus system fails to transport student between campus’ in a timely manner.” Troy Lafond Connector Staff With UMass Lowell being fragmented between three subsections of campus, a strong transportation system is needed to connect… Continue Reading →

Opinions and Editorials bus, op ed, transportation, umass lowell

Why all pants should have pockets in them

March 28, 2023Riley Fontana

(Photo courtesy of Daily Beast) “For many, having pockets in pants is an integral part of daily life.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor I am a simple man who enjoys the simple pleasures in life. One of those pleasures is pockets.… Continue Reading →

Opinions and Editorials clothes, op ed, pockets, Riley Fontana

Why we should move on from Shakespeare

March 21, 2023Riley Fontana

(Photo courtesy of History Extra) “Shakespeare is often considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor I will begin this by saying: if you like Shakespeare, good for you, I am not trying… Continue Reading →

Opinions and Editorials English, op ed, Plays, Playwrights, Riley Fontana, Shakespeare

Why the air fryer is the pinnacle of technology

March 21, 2023UML Connector

(Photo courtesy of CNN) “A Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, which CNN called the best air fryer of 2023.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor Have you ever been at home, fiending for a nice hot meal, but didn’t have a working oven?… Continue Reading →

Opinions and Editorials Air fryers, op ed, Steven O'Hara, technology

Aramark needs improvement in several areas

January 31, 2023UML Connector

(Photo courtesy of Aramark) “The official logo of Aramark.” Qinglong Diep Connector Staff Aramark has been our food vendor for quite some time for both catering and dining hall services. Their management team needs to address the complaints and issues… Continue Reading →

Opinions and Editorials aramark, dining hall, op ed, Qinglong Diep

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