(Photo courtesy of Billboard) The nominees for album of the year have caused much discussion around the internet. Troy Lafond Connector Editor Mary J Blige – “Good Morning Gorgeous” “Good Morning Gorgeous” is the biggest surprise of this year’s slate. While Mary J. Blige has transcended into icon status, this album sees her on…
The Rock sinks “Black Adam”
(Photo courtesy of The Guardian) “Black Adam” is being touted as the beginning of a new era for the DC Universe in film. Troy Lafond Connector Editor Ever since 2014, Dwayne Johnson has been attached to the DC superhero film “Black Adam”, which was finally released in theaters this October. Johnson has been an avid…
“House of the Dragon” burns bright in triumphant season 1
(Photo courtesy of Variety) “House of the Dragon” has wowed viewers after a controversial and critically panned “Game of Thrones” finale. Troy Lafond Connector Editor For varying reasons, many expected “Game of Thrones” spin-off series “House of the Dragon” to be a failure. For much of its run, “Game of Thrones” stood up as the…
Why are students being held accountable for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Covid years?
(Photo courtesy of University of Missouri-St. Louis) “Students nationwide need to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards to be eligible for financial aid.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor For many students of all ages around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly intrusive in the ability to complete school. Many students had to take withdrawals from a…
Taylor Swift sleepwalks through “Midnights” until “3am”
(Photo courtesy of Billboard) Taylor Swift breaks new sound barriers on her latest effort. Troy Lafond Connector Editor Among contemporary pop stars, very few have switched styles as seamlessly, effectively and consistently as Taylor Swift. Starting in country, transitioning to pop, and then, more recently, to alternative, she has shown a penance for constant musical…
UMass Lowell meal swipe donation program falls short
(Photo courtesy of Bergmeyer) “University Dining Commons is the main dining hall on East Campus.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor Last week, students at UMass Lowell received an email looking for students willing to take part in a meal swipe donation program. Claiming that 37% of the student population often goes undernourished, this program looks for…
Don’t worry about rushing out to theaters: “Don’t Worry Darling” doesn’t live up to hype
(Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) “Don’t Worry Darling is Harry Styles’ first movie with a leading role.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor After releasing the critically acclaimed and excellent coming of age comedy “Booksmart”, director Olivia Wilde shifted gears to make her sophomore outing a thriller. “Don’t Worry Darling” had a lot going for it:…
True crime media: when will enough be enough?
(Photo courtesy of BBC) ““Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story” stars Evan Peters and was created by Ryan Murphy” Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story”. “Tiger King”. “American Crime Story”. “The Girl From Plainville”. “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile”. True crime media, especially those that focus on murder, appears to be getting…
