UMass Lowell’s “Sounding Out!” showcased the talents of Music Department faculty, students, alumni and friends in performance at Durgin Concert Hall on Friday, Sept. 23. Performing selections of Chicago blues on harmonica was Prof. John Shirley, far right, backed by faculty members Ricky Berger on guitar, Charles Gabriel on bass and Andrew Fordyce on drums.…
UMass PokeNav for ‘Pokemon Go’
Pokemon habitats discorvered for the region of Lowell (Photo Courtesy/Christina Laderoute) Christina Laderoute Connector Contributor Assuming that you did not live under a rock for the summer, chances are you know about “Pokemon Go.” It’s one of those games that you either love or hate, and it seems that basically 99% of the population loves…
Insight to athletic prowess of Quidditch players
The UMass Lowell Quidditch team recently performed well at the SNEQC Round Robin, winning every game. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Quidditch) Taylor Carito Connector Editor As one of UMass Lowell’s newest club sports, the Quidditch team has been radically improving on both a local and national level. Starting with just 12 players, the team has grown…
Photos: 2016 Spring Carnival
Western Education performs as part of WUML’s Spring Showcase at Spring carnival on the South Campus quad. The Only Things and Dead Beggars were also included in the musical festivities. (Marlon Pitter/Connector)
Redefining ‘Refuge’
Cast and crew members performing one last rehearsal before opening night last Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Theatre Arts) Jessica Kergo Connector Staff On Wednesday, April 20, actors and stage hands of the UMass Lowell Theatre Arts program held their premiere showcase of the spring semester performance “Refuge” at Comley-Lane Theatre in Mahoney Hall.…
Insight into transfer students
Stephanie Casino Connector Contributor Not all students attend a state university such as UMass Lowell straight out of high school. Many students attend community college and get their associates degree and then proceed to transfer to a state university to get a bachelor or master’s degree. “Adjusting to new obstacles in life can be difficult…
WUML: Making waves
WUML is locaed in the basement of Lydon Library on North Campus (Courtesy of Amanda De Moraes) Amanda De Moraes Connector Contributor It is no secret that UMass Lowell is teeming with clubs and organizations that appeal to almost any interest students may have. WUML, UML’s radio station, is such an organization. However, despite the…
Seniors starting to celebrate
Graduating seniors picked up their commencement items at University Crossing Monday afternoon. (Courtesy photo) Shayna Vigliotta Connector Staff Commencement is only a month away, and seniors are preparing themselves by ending a chapter in their lives and starting a new one. With classes coming to a close, finals sneaking up, and senior activities starting, students…
