(Photo Courtesy of Samantha Goselin) F&F Sweet Bar located on Pawtucket Street, Lowell MA. Samantha Goselin Connector Contributor The Fortune and Flame Sweet Bar had its grand opening September 17. The ice cream and dessert shop is located on Pawtucket Street, just walking distance from UMass Lowell’s South Campus. They offer a variety of different…
UMass Lowell’s steps to becoming a more sustainable campus for students
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Office of Sustainability) A shot from the sustainable greenhosue on East Campus. Shriya Thakur Connector Contributor The sustainability program at UMass Lowell has grown enormously since its start. Established in 1932, UMass Lowell has emphasized sustainability on and off campus. Starting off with the launch of its recycling program, the…
Sam Hollander tours on campus
(Photo courtesy of Sam Hollanders Songs site) “A cover of Sam Hollander’s new autobiography.” Kali Patterson Connector Editor UMass Lowell’s student-run music label, Seven Six Records, hosted a talk with prolific songwriter Sam Hollander on Tuesday, November 8. The visit was organized to promote the upcoming release of Hollander’s autobiography, 21-Hit Wonder, which is releasing…
Shootin’ the breeze with the wind team
(Photo courtesy of University of Massachusetts Lowell Press Release 2016) “‘WindHawk’ team member Zachary Anderson of Beverly holds a model of the student group’s wind turbine.” Robert Saquet Connector Contributor UMass Lowell, like many college campuses, has dozens of options for those who want to participate in an extracurricular club. From Model U.N. to Club…
North Korea orders nuclear testing and fires missiles over Japan
(Photo courtesy of Geoawesomeness) “Map of Korean Peninsula including both North Korea and South Korea.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor On September 29th, North Korea launched two missiles toward Japan: one landing on the coast of the Pacific Ocean and the other landing in North Korean territory. The motivation for their actions are unclear, however, it’s…
This year’s Massachusetts gubernatorial race heats up
(Photo Courtesy of NBC Boston) “Massachusetts governor candidates Geoff Diehl (Republican) and Attorney General Maura Healy (Democrat) prepare for a debate.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Contributor On November 8th, 2022, Massachusetts residents will be given the opportunity to elect a new governor. The 2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial election is between the Democratic candidate, Maura Healey, and the…
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard reframe the natural world through jazz-rock genius in ‘Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms, and Lava’
(Photo courtesy of ATO Records) King Gizzard releases a shorter yet fulfilling record with their latest outing. Ekaterina Photis Connector Editor King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have released the first of their upcoming October albums with “Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava”. The title, quite literally, sets you up for the exact content…
The experiences of transfer students at UMass Lowell and the resources available to them
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Transfer Students Facebook) “From UMass Lowell’s Transfer Admissions page, ‘We’re glad you’re thinking of transferring to UMass Lowell and we look forward to making the process as smooth as possible for you.’” Emma Quaranto Connector Contributor UMass Lowell is home to a diverse group of students, around half of them…
