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    February 20, 2017

    Nursing students irked by HESI score requirement

    Weed Hall on South Campus is home to many classes for students in the School of Nursing. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor For UMass Lowell nursing students, 850 is the magic number that stands between them and their nursing degrees. The School of Nursing implemented a more rigorous standard for its students…

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    November 5, 2019
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    Evangelical Christians visit South Campus to spread their message about sin

    (Brigid Archibald/ UMass Lowell Connector) The group came to campus on Tuesday, October 29 to spread their message about sin. Brigid Archibald Conor Dawson Connector Editors A group of Evangelical Christians came to South Campus for an annual event they call Sin Awareness Day. The group, who arrived on Tuesday, brought with them signs that read…

    Campus Life

    November 10, 2019
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    Admin pairs with Catholic Charities for Thanksgiving food drive

    Conor Dawson Connector Editor UMass Lowell is partnering with Catholic Charities of Boston to feed families once again this Thaksgiving. On Monday, Nov. 25, UMass Lowell will launch an operation out of the Inn and Conference Center to deliver Thanksgiving meals to 300 families in and around Lowell. The turkey delivery will be from 12…

    Arts & Entertainment

    November 12, 2019
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    “Dark Fate” rejuvenates “Terminator” franchise

    “Dark Fate” is a sequel to “Terminator 2: Judgement Day”, ignoring the events of the last 3 movies. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Terminator: Dark Fate”, starring Mackenzie Davis as Grace, Natalia Reyes as Dani, Linda Hamilton reprising her role as Sarah Connor, and Arnold Schwarzenegger reprising his role as a…

    October 29, 2019
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    Modern Warfare (2019) a flashy, fluid take on the Call of Duty formula

    “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” is the first “Call of Duty” game to support console cross-play. (Photo courtesy of Activision) Story and general game review Conor Dawson Connector Editor The original “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” trilogy has long been heralded as one of the greatest storylines in all of gaming. With a visually stunning…

    November 12, 2019
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    “Dark Fate” rejuvenates “Terminator” franchise

    “Dark Fate” is a sequel to “Terminator 2: Judgement Day”, ignoring the events of the last 3 movies. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Terminator: Dark Fate”, starring Mackenzie Davis as Grace, Natalia Reyes as Dani, Linda Hamilton reprising her role as Sarah Connor, and Arnold Schwarzenegger reprising his role as a…

    November 12, 2019
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    “The End of the F***ing World” season 2: The gripping new season lives up to its predecessor

    “The End of the F***ing World” is based on a comic book of the same name published in 2014. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) Kaliisha Cole Connector Staff Directed by Jonathan Entwistle and Lucy Tcherniak, The End of the F***ing World continues for another season after its successful debut in 2017 on Netflix. For those who…

    April 16, 2019
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    ‘Perfect Arrangement’ brings Lavender Scare to UMass Lowell

    (Photo courtesy of Hannah Manning/UML Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Schoolchildren across the United States know what the Red Scare is, but there is a good chance they may scratch their heads at the mention of the Lavender Scare. UMass Lowell’s Theatre Arts program intends to change that with their newest show set to premiere this…

    Sports

    November 12, 2019
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    Relentless River Hawks dominate Beacons in home opener at Costello

    Christian Lutete came into this matchup averaging over 25 points for the River Hawks (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marcos Aguilar  Connector Editor With a dominate performance at Costello Athletic Center, the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (2-2) confidently took their home opener with a win over the visiting UMass Boston Beacons (0-1), 88-45.…

    November 11, 2019
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    New England Revolution 2019 season: The year of Bruce

    Arena took charge of the Revolution in May, and New England never looked back. (Photo courtesy of Yahoo Sports) Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor Not too long ago were the days filled with misery for the faithful fans of the New England Revolution. Today, we acknowledge the phenomenal turnaround of one of the original MLS clubs…

    November 12, 2019
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    Relentless River Hawks dominate Beacons in home opener at Costello

    Christian Lutete came into this matchup averaging over 25 points for the River Hawks (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marcos Aguilar  Connector Editor With a dominate performance at Costello Athletic Center, the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (2-2) confidently took their home opener with a win over the visiting UMass Boston Beacons (0-1), 88-45.…

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