(Photo courtesy of: UMass Lowell) “South Dining is the only option for South Campus students.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor We are at the tail end of the year which usually means random food is hitting the dining hall as they try to use up their stock. This year is very different as they are unveiling…
Student cry for gluten-free dining options
(Photo courtesy of: AllRecipies) “Students want gluten-free pasta, the way there is gluten pasta.” Morgan Mylon Connector Staff Gluten intolerance, otherwise known as celiac disease is a condition that causes your stomach to react when eating gluten, damaging the small intestine. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale. Gluten acts like…
One students opinion on the oscars debacle
(Photo courtesy of Brian Snyder / Reuters) Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th academy awards. Max Valin Connector Staff If you tuned into the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, it’s probably safe to say that a disgruntled actor physically assaulting the host on live television was not on your bingo card for…
Best Bachelors in Stardew Valley
(Photo courtesy of Nintendo Studios) Natalia Gonzalez Connector Editor Of the many reasons to tie the knot in ConcernedApe’s “Stardew Valley,” character storylines and individual perks are usually what attract most to marriage in the open-ended RPG and hit indie game originally released in 2016. Marriage is a useful, but optional, feature to “Stardew Valley”…
Student opinion on social justice and whether its politicized
(Photo courtesy of the copyright alliance organization) The National Association of Social Workers defines social justice as the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities. Qinglong Diep Connector Staff I believe social justice has become increasingly politicized. Social justice issues can be found in every part of the world and…
A students heartfelt opinion on Ukraine
(Photo courtesy of Leigh Vogel for The New York Times) Ukraine is the second-largest country by area in Europe after Russia, which it borders to the east and north-east. Tanner Hume Connector Editor Tanner Hume On Feb. 24th, Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to cross the Ukrainian border and conduct a military operation. War had begun.…
Opinion on women’s history month
(Photo Courtesy of Joey Lee for Shutterstock) International Women’s day is March 8th. London Verdejo Connector Staff Women are the powerhouses of Earth. Women made many of our current technical advances. There are women who are leaders, fighters, artists, and innovators. Without women, contemporary society would not exist. And yet, according to the U.S. Department…
Oped: Summary of Medical Testimony in George Floyd’s Trial
(The following is an Op-ed that was back logged due to technical issues.) Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor Connector Staff Over the past couple of weeks, the talk of the nation has been focused on the trial of Derek Chauvin regarding the murder of George Floyd in May of 2020. For those who have not been attentive to…
