(Photo courtesy of Kyra Barry) “An example of the parking lots available for students. This is one of the only ones available for UCrossing, a hub of student activity.” Ethan Chan-Polcari Connector Contributor Parking at UMass Lowell can be quite an experience, and students most likely know the difficulty of finding a parking spot on…
Daylight Savings is being abolished: students and faculty weigh in
(Photo courtesy of Freepik) “The Sunshine Protection Act has been passed by the U.S Senate and will soon go affect in most of the United States.” Kaysha Perez Connector Contributor The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent and basically take away the need to change the clocks seasonally, was passed by…
“Daisy Jones & The Six” proves its status as one of 2023’s hit shows
(Photo courtesy of Glamour) “‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ delivered upon its promises with a gripping drama that is sure to keep viewers engaged.” Kali Patterson Connector Editor This past month saw the release of one of the most anticipated shows of 2023, “Daisy Jones & The Six.” Based on the novel of the same…
What is the purpose of a final assignment?
(Photo courtesy of WikiHow) “Nearly every college class has some form of final test or assignment.” Qinglong Diep Connector Staff In most of the courses that students take at any higher education institution, including UMass Lowell, they are given a final assignment from a professor. This could be in the form of an exam, an…
Willow Project is green-lit for 2023
(Photo Courtesy of Gizmodo) “A group of protestors hold up a large yellow banner with the words ‘Stop The Willow Oil Project’ written and plastered all over it, showing their dismay with the project.” Nate Coady Connector Staff On March 13th, the Biden Administration gave a controversial green-light to oil company ConocoPhillips to begin mining…
Winter weather in spring causes confusion and chaos within Massachusetts
(Photo Courtesy of The Atlantic) “Winter storm hits Boston, Massachusetts in 2023.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor For many Massachusetts residents, spring is the natural progression from the harshness of the winter months, with strong snow and cold storms, to the easy breeze of the approaching warm weather. However, the warm temperatures and sunny skies as…
Women make video games
(Photo courtesy of Yan Krukau from Pexels) “Women have always contributed to the development and creation and playing of video games.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor UMass Lowell kicks off Women’s History Month this March by hosting a slew of informational and interactive on-campus events. On Thursday, March 16th, one of these events took place at…
Club spotlight: Mock Trial triumph at regionals
(Photo courtesy Professor McCauley) “The team’s trophy from regionals this year.” Nate Coady Connector Contributor Students on UMass Lowell’s Mock Trial team are hard at work, defying the expectations of the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA). The weekend of February 18, they attended the AMTA Regional Tournament at Brown University and placed third, alongside Ivy…
