(Photo courtesy of Student Society of Sustainability instagram) “A promo for the upcoming thrifty event.” Julie Sage Connector Staff Do you like thrifting, or have you ever wanted to go thrifting but haven’t had the ability to yet? Well, on October 14th, the Student Society for Sustainability is holding a Thrifting Day event in Maloney…
Mill No 5’s Ghastly Markets galore with their Halloween themed Bizarre Bazaars
(Photo courtesy Mill No 5 site) “A promo for an upcoming Bazaar.” Kyra Barry Connector Editor This October, spend Saturdays appreciating the spooky and bizarre at the Bizarre Bazaar, a marketplace of vendors set up on the fifth floor of Mill No. 5. The Bazaar, typically titled “A little Bazaar” is a most-weeks year-round event,…
UMass Lowell’s Indigenous Signage Project
(Photo courtesy, William Wood) “William Wood’s 1634 map showing locations of Pawtucket Sagamores James and John” Steven O’Hara Connector Staff A recent project is in its final stages at UMass Lowell, highlighting the history of Indigenous people and bringing to light many of the local unknown tragedies that they have experienced. Signs depicting many instances…
Stephen: A Sudden Snapchat Sensation
(Photo courtesy of snapchat) “Snapchat’s logo, used to indicate the texting social media app” Julie Sage Connector Staff If you’re on the Snapchat Class of 2026 group story, then you know who Stephen is and how he has become an icon of the freshman class. People post “Stephen sightings” in the story group and say…
A Dart Board And Dippin’ Dots
(Photo courtesy of Dippin’ Dots) “Dippin’ Dots in a cup, similar to the ones that caused a stir with students.” Julie Sage Connector Staff Last Thursday, Fall Fest, hosted by FAHSS and the College of Health Sciences, was heavily populated by students for free Dippin’ Dots and a story-tall dartboard. Students could also drive a…
A look into Homecoming events for UMass Lowell in 2022
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Alumni Online Community) “Homecoming is designed to be an event for current students, alumni, and family to enjoy.” Steven O’Hara Connector Contributor Another school year another week of sports, games and music for all ages approaches. Homecoming 2022 is on its way starting on Friday, September 30 spanning to Saturday,…
Noelle Garcia’s Material Truths at UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of Jordan Harrington) “A piece from Noelle Garcia’s Material Truths exhibit at University Gallery.” Jordan Harrington Connector Editor On Tuesday afternoon in Coburn Hall on South Campus, UMass Lowell hosted Chicago based indigenous artist Noelle Garcia for a lecture on her art exhibit Material Truths which is now present in Mahoney Hall’s University…
Fun Things To Do In Lowell
(Photo courtesy of LikeLowell) “A view of Lowell’s historic downtown.” Valentina Munoz Roa Connector Contributor As the new semester begins and students reacquaint themselves with campus as well as get used to a set schedule throughout the weekdays, but what about the weekends? Or the free time students have when they aren’t studying? For anyone…
