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A student makes history: Marlis Occliant

A student makes history: Marlis Occliant

(Photo courtesy of Collin Gallagher) Collin Gallagher Connector Staff At UMass Lowell, there are so many students with inspiring stories, and among them is Marlis Occliant, a senior industrial engineering major who has just made history as the first Black woman to graduate from her degree path at the university. Her journey, filled with perseverance,

South campus construction delays spark reactions from students

(Courtesy of UMass Lowell) “South campus under construction” Tristin Henson Connector Staff South Campus has been known for many things, but most recently, it has had a prominent discussion on construction. More specifically, construction on the lawn in between Weed/McGauvran/O’Leary. Every student who has a class on South Campus is aware of it, as the

The intersection of academics and Greek Life

(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.

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

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