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“My brain makes me feel like nothing is okay”: Seasonal depression at UMass Lowell

“My brain makes me feel like nothing is okay”: Seasonal depression at UMass Lowell

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “A message of hope from UMatter at UMass Lowell seen on North Campus” Sabine Laurent de Cannon  Connector Editor “My brain makes me feel like nothing is okay. It feels very debilitating and lonely. It feels like everything is wrong even though it isn’t.” Ashley Laleau, a junior psychology student

Writer Dacia Maraini visits UMass Lowell

(Photo courtesy of Eurochannel) “Dacia Maraini has had a long and successful career writing about her experiences and more.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Renowned Italian writer Dacia Maraini visited UMass Lowell to discuss her most recent book, Vita Mia. Released in 2023, Maraini’s Vita Mia is a deeply personal memoir that explores her childhood experiences

Happy Diwali! SASA celebrates on campus with Diya Decorating event

(Photo courtesy of UML South Asian Student Association) “Two members of SASA show off their diyas.” Sameera Jangala Connector Contributor As we don our costumes and trick-or-treat this Halloween, members of the Hindu community will be celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali is a time spent with loved ones, honoring the triumph of good

Two students’ thoughts on the dining halls

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Fox Hall is home to one of UMass Lowell’s main dining halls.”   Maxwell Valin Connector Editor   Every fall semester, one of the most frequent points of discussion among students (new and returning) is the food in the on-campus dining halls. More specifically, the quality of the food, the

“A Damn Shame” is a haven for music lovers

(Photo courtesy of Adam O’Donnell/A Damn Shame Records) “Owner and proprietor Adam O’Donnell frequently posts with his new arrivals” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Music is a part of everyone’s life, whether it’s rock & roll, hip hop, R&B, EDM, metal, punk, grunge, easy listening, soul, jazz, or anything in-between. Digital outlets are more popular than

Students Give Recommendations For Food & Study

(Photo courtesy of the Lowell Sun) “UMass Lowell’s campus offers a variety of study and food locations for students.”   Maxwell Valin Connector Editor   It’s the beginning of another semester, and with that comes much curiosity from freshmen and transfer students about what exactly this campus (and city) has to offer behind the immediate

The Perfect Fall Day in Lowell: Trolleys, Art, and Mill No. 5 Magic

(Photo courtesy of Home & Money) “Lowell, Massachusetts offers plenty of opportunities for fun this Autumn.” Valeria Santos Rocca Connector Contributor   As the air cools, the leaves turn golden and the smell of pumpkin spice fills every corner of New England, there’s no better way to spend a crisp fall day than in Lowell.

Greek Life walks a mile to raise awareness (with a twist)

(Photo courtesy of Emma Hiltz) “Greek Life students met outside University Suites to spread a message.”   Maxwell Valin Connector Editor   This past Friday, September 20th, members of the UMass Lowell Greek Life community met at the University Suites on East Campus to kick off what has become an annual event in the Walk