Shane Foley Connector Editor The Latin American Student Association, known as LASA, sponsored a program called Café Con Leche, a celebration of Latin culture, in University Crossing’s Moloney Hall. There were many Latin performers, food, dancing, and even Latino languages spoken at the event. It was not a requirement, however, to be Latin to attend…
Lights, camera, puck drop: How to get on the video board at hockey games
Courtesy Photo Marlon Pitter Connector Editor One passionate UMass Lowell student pounded his chest in excitement during a hockey game in the 2013-14 season and landed himself on ESPN’s NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Selection Show at the end of the year. He showed the right combination of energy, personality and creativity and made it…
To rank an aesthetic: The best River Hawk jerseys
Photo courtesy of The Boston Herald Hannah Manning Connector Staff As we all know, the most important part of hockey is the jersey. Anyone could argue the importance of goals, defense and even basic rules for the game, but the true secret to a successful hockey team is their look. From Lowell Tech to UMass…
What to wear: Hockey games
Courtesy of River Hawk Shop Alexia Morton Connector Contributor Fall is the season of changing leaves, cooler weather and pumpkin spice lattes. Most importantly, though, it is the beginning of hockey season. On Oct. 7 the NHL will officially begin their 2015-2016 season, marking season 98 of play. Whether you find yourself cheering on the…
UMass Lowell hockey horoscopes
Michaela Hyde Conector Editor Aries: They can’t fight in college hockey. And neither can you, so tone it down before security shows up. Taurus: Won’t stop drinking awful beer and spraying nacho crumbs on the person in front of them whenever they cheer. Gemini: Probably has the other team’s swag on them in case their…
Flying the River Hawk flag
Jacob Boucher Connector Contributor While having a having a Division I team is the best a university could hope for, what good would top-tier sports do them without loyal fans? UMass Lowell has some of the most devoted, committed fans around, especially at ice hockey games. Some fans go one step further, though, in their…
River Hawk’s best friend: Paws to Play brings dogs to campus
Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff Everybody knows that a dog is a man’s best friend. Well, a dog is also a River Hawk’s best friend. Healthy Hawks UMass Lowell sponsored a therapy dog event, Paws to Play, on Sept. 23, and four adorable, fuzzy, four-legged friends were treated like celebrities in Fox Common from 6…
ICC unveils renovated dining hall
Hannah Manning Connector Staff A woman at the door carried a plate of hors d’oeuvres and offered one to anyone coming to swipe in. Balloons hung from the stations. Clearly, the Inn & Conference Center (ICC) dining hall staff were eager to put on a show for its inaugural meal. Last Monday, the ICC opened…
