(Photo courtesy of the University of Massachusetts) “UMass Lowell’s campus offers many extracurriculars for students.” Osahuese Ogbesoyen Connector Editor The lives of college students vary depending on the organizations they choose to tie themselves to. Deciding what club best supports your interests and fits your schedule is a pivotal step that shapes your college experience.…
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…
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…
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…
Humans of UMass Lowell: James McNulty
(Photo courtesy of: Steven O’Hara) “James McNulty is a senior with a love for music.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor Music, his guitar and books are all passions that make up James McNulty, an English Literature and Spanish major studying at UMass Lowell. “[P]laying music,” McNulty said, when asked about what accomplishment in life he is…
Humans of UMass Lowell: Roisin Queally
(Photo courtesy of: Kara MacDougall) “Roisin Queally is enjoying her time at UMass Lowell as a voice major.” Kara MacDougall Connector Contributor Sophomore Roisin Queally turned down a spot at Berklee to major in sound recording at UMass Lowell. She has many passions– perhaps none greater than her love of the arts– and says she…