(Brigid Archibald/ Connector) Brigid Archibald Connector Editor Dean Leslie Neal-Boylan continues her listening tour into her second month as the new Dean of Solomont School of Nursing and the Vice Dean of the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences. She hopes to learn about the needs of the program from her staff and students. Previously, Neal-Boylan…
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Kawhi Leonard, Kemba Walker and the new National Basketball Association
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Prsa, River Hawks pick up double overtime win over Terriers
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Canadian powerhouse, Craig Stickland, is a musical sensation
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Men’s soccer stunned by Northeastern Huskies, 2-1
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Visionary leader steps to the helm for UMass Lowell Nursing
The Honors College ensures all students are given superb care with new fee
Brigid Archibald Connector Editor The Honor’s College has grown greatly over the last few years. This year, the college accepted 627 incoming freshmen, 100 more than the year before. But this growth presented the Honors college with a hard decision concerning funding. The Honors college either had to start taking fewer students in the coming…
Great academic resources to take advantage of this semester
A tutor works with students at CLASS on North Campus (Sydney Lee / UMass Lowell Connector) Sydney Lee Connector Contributor As the Fall 2019 semester picks up, you may be wondering how to make sure your grades are as successful as your latest tv show binge. Fear no more! UMass Lowell offers a variety of…
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The Connector – Hockey Issue 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…
Mitch Shuldman discusses 34-year media career
UMass Lowell librarian and head of the media center Mitch Shuldman takes a look back on his career in media over the last few decades in this podcast. Click the link below to hear more. (George DeLuca/Connector)
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Great academic resources to take advantage of this semester
A tutor works with students at CLASS on North Campus (Sydney Lee / UMass Lowell Connector) Sydney Lee Connector Contributor As the Fall 2019 semester picks up, you may be wondering how to make sure your grades are as successful as your latest tv show binge. Fear no more! UMass Lowell offers a variety of…
978 Cafe taps into local roots
Dara Svay has wanted to own a cafe since high school (Conor Dawson / UMass Lowell Connector) Conor Dawson Connector Editor Running a small business is as often as not a labor of love. This new series will attempt to bring into the student eye some small businesses around UMass Lowell that cater to students,…
Great academic resources to take advantage of this semester
A tutor works with students at CLASS on North Campus (Sydney Lee / UMass Lowell Connector) Sydney Lee Connector Contributor As the Fall 2019 semester picks up, you may be wondering how to make sure your grades are as successful as your latest tv show binge. Fear no more! UMass Lowell offers a variety of…
Arts & Entertainment
Canadian powerhouse, Craig Stickland, is a musical sensation
Craig Stickland opened for Irish band, Hudson Taylor, at the City Winery in February. (Taken by Christina Laderoute) Born in Vancouver and raised in Toronto, singer-songwriter Craig Stickland found his passion for music at 15 years old. From touring with “Alessia Cara” and opening shows for “Hudson Taylor,” to headlining his own shows around the…
A totally accurate look at ‘TABS’
“Totally Accurate Battle Simulator” had an open alpha phase released in November 2016. (Photo courtesy of ABGames) Vernon Gibbs Connector Staff “Total War?” No, thanks. “Hearts of Iron?” Absolutely not. “Arma?” Not even close. No, none of those compare to the realism and strategy involved in “Totally Accurate Battle Simulator.” Released for early access on April…
Underrated Classics: ‘Viy’
A remake of “Viy” was released in 2014. (Photo courtesy of Mosfilm) Hannah Manning Connector Editor It took 45 years for the Soviet Union to produce and release its first horror film, but the wait paid off. “Viy,” directed by Konstantin Ershov and Georgiy Kropachyov, is a film that dazzles with its practical effects and…
Canadian powerhouse, Craig Stickland, is a musical sensation
Craig Stickland opened for Irish band, Hudson Taylor, at the City Winery in February. (Taken by Christina Laderoute) Born in Vancouver and raised in Toronto, singer-songwriter Craig Stickland found his passion for music at 15 years old. From touring with “Alessia Cara” and opening shows for “Hudson Taylor,” to headlining his own shows around the…
Underrated Classics: There are millions of reasons to catch up on Showtime’s ‘Billions’
“Billions” is considered the first American TV show to feature a non-binary character. (Photo courtesy of Showtime Networks) Andrew Sciascia Connector Editor “The Sopranos,” “Game of Thrones,” “The Wire” and “Lost:” from broadcast television to the newly established streaming service marketplace, episodic storytelling is in its Golden Age. Big-budget box office filmmaking is not going…
‘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…
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Kawhi Leonard, Kemba Walker and the new National Basketball Association
(Photo Courtesy of Frank Gunn/ Association Press. Leonard celebrating with Toronto native and superstar musician Drake while wearing his iconic “Board Man Gets Paid” Nike ad shirt) Marcos Aguilar Sports Editor Three seasons ago, the Celtics finished atop the eastern conference with all-star point guard Isiah Thomas leading the way in his third place MVP…
Kawhi Leonard, Kemba Walker and the new National Basketball Association
(Photo Courtesy of Frank Gunn/ Association Press. Leonard celebrating with Toronto native and superstar musician Drake while wearing his iconic “Board Man Gets Paid” Nike ad shirt) Marcos Aguilar Sports Editor Three seasons ago, the Celtics finished atop the eastern conference with all-star point guard Isiah Thomas leading the way in his third place MVP…
Kawhi Leonard, Kemba Walker and the new National Basketball Association
(Photo Courtesy of Frank Gunn/ Association Press. Leonard celebrating with Toronto native and superstar musician Drake while wearing his iconic “Board Man Gets Paid” Nike ad shirt) Marcos Aguilar Sports Editor Three seasons ago, the Celtics finished atop the eastern conference with all-star point guard Isiah Thomas leading the way in his third place MVP…
