(Photo courtesy of: Savannah Baker) “Tater tots from McGauvran Hall.” Savannah Baker Connector Editor When eating at the UMass Lowell dining halls, Mary Duggan, a sophomore English major says, “table fries are a necessity between me and my friends.” Duggan’s participation in potato culture is hardly rare—both the Fox and McGauvran dining commons offer a…
“The Hunger Games” prequel shows the early days of a beloved franchise
(Photo courtesy of: DigitalSpy) “Rachel Zegler shines as Lucy Gray in ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.’” Savannah Baker Connector Editor The Hunger Games franchise rewinds time to bring a new story to the big screen. The highly anticipated prequel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” has been on the radar for many Hunger Games…
Minecraft players boycott the Mob Vote
(Photo courtesy of: Windows Central) “The latest Minecraft Mob Vote has caused controversy.” Savannah Baker Connector Editor Mojang Studios, the video game developer behind Minecraft, has announced their annual Mob Vote. The Mob Vote allows the Minecraft community to vote on their favorite new mobile entity they wish to see incorporated into the Minecraft world.…
Marvel’s mischief God makes his return in “Loki”
(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “Tom Hiddleston returns as the title character in season 2 of Marvel’s ‘Loki.’” Savannah Baker Connector Editor After a two-year hiatus, Marvel Studios’ most-watched series on Disney+ returns for its second season. The highly anticipated return of “Loki” had its season premiere on Thursday, Oct. 5. Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston,…
Book bans limits representation in classrooms
(Photo courtesy of Zinn Education Project) “Banned Books of 2022 with banned book covers across multiple areas in the United States.” Savannah Baker Connector Contributor Parents’ determination to gain the right to control their children’s education has led to the passing of the Parents Bill of Rights Act in the U.S. House Representatives. This new…