North Carolina’s new bill is protecting nothing
Tom Lydon UML Student They say that those who do not learn from their past are doomed to repeat it. Apparently, North Carolina didn’t get the memo. In a move that many would have hoped to be an early, cruel April Fool’s Day prank, North Carolina passed a new bill into law recently. House Bill…
UMass Lowell parking crisis and raised decal prices
Nicholas Driscoll Connector Contributor If you were to ask any commuter or resident student who attends UMass Lowell what their opinion is regarding the university’s parking decal prices, be prepared to listen to a five minute rant. “Paying $400+ to park in inconvenient and insufficient lots is ridiculous. I would rather park on the street…
Does city stigma influence view of UMass Lowell?
Taylor Steinbrecher Connector Contributor It is safe to say that many students who attend UMass Lowell receive mixed responses when they tell people where they go to school. “My aunt was extremely concerned for my safety when I told her I was going to attend UMass Lowell. She didn’t think I should go there,” said…
River Hawks roar back to beat Binghamton
The UMass Lowell River Hawks had an overall successful weekend campaign against Binghamton. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Alexis Demopoulos Connector Contributor Less than 24 hours after UMass Lowell handed Binghamton its first league loss in the second game of a doubleheader, the River Hawks capped a great weekend, rallying from 6 runs down to…
Photos: River Hawks split series with walk-off win over Binghamton
Sophomore infielder Ben Prada squares to bunt as the River Hawks split Saturday’s doubleheader against the Binghamton Bearcats with a 5-0 loss and a 2-1 win. (All photos by George DeLuca/Connector)
LASA students prepare for Rumba Latina
Jessica Kergo Connector Contributor For the 15th year in a row, the Latin American Student Association (LASA) eagerly prepares for their award-winning cultural festivity. The event, known as Rumba Latina, is a glamourous night of cultural food, music, dancing and performances. For LASA and the 10 other student organizations involved, April 9 cannot come soon…
