(Photo courtesy of Joel Cora) Humans of UMass Lowell is a project that aims to bring together the University community by sharing stories and experiences via social media. Joel Cora Connector Contributor If Miranda King could give her future children any piece of advice, she would tell them not to waste their time trying to…
A wise freshman: The story of Erreca Victor
(Photo courtesy of Kyle Kelley) Humans of UMass Lowell is a project that aims to bring together the University community by sharing stories and experiences via social media. Kyle Kelley Connector Contributor Two things grind freshman Erecca Victor’s gears: when people leave their backpacks hanging too low on their backs and being interrupted. Victor is…
Doors opening for UMass Lowell commuter students with the new dorm update
(Photo courtesy Tory Wesnofske) UMass Lowell’s Haverhill Innovation Hub offers a membership option for tech startups. Kaitlyn Sullivan Connector Staff On Oct. 6, UMass Lowell students received an email from ResLife about an update on the Residential Guest and Visitor Guidelines on campus. The email stated that officials came to the decision to advance the…
Alpha Sigma Tau prioritizes student wellness
(Photo courtesy Alpha Sigma Tau) Woman’s Wellness Week was an initiative started two years ago, by the former Alpha Sigma Tau president who wanted to encourage students to take time to focus on their emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well being. Kyra Barry Connector Editor For many students here at UMass Lowell, midterms are a…
UMass Lowell replaces Up ‘til Dawn with UMass Lowell for St. Jude
(Photo courtesy UMass Lowell) In place of the usual St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn, UMass Lowell has organized a new group called UMass Lowell for St. Jude. Cassandra Milnes Connector Editor In place of the usual St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn, UMass Lowell has organized a new group called UMass Lowell for St. Jude. Students…
FAFSA: What you need to know about applying for financial aid
(Photo courtesy collegeavestudentloans.com) FAFSA stands for free application for federal student aid. Nicole J Estrada Rosario Connector Staff The time to file for FAFSA has arrived, with applications being accepted as early as Oct. 1. Financial aid comes on a first-come, first-served basis meaning that the earlier students apply, the better their chances are at getting…
Dancing made accessible by the Folk Dance Club’s Multicultural Dance Night
(Photo courtesy of UML folk dance club) The folk dance club is a recreational club that learns traditional folk dances from around the world. Nicole J Estrada Rosario Connector Staff Dancing can be exciting, challenging and new, but it does not have to be inaccessible. “Dancing is about walking…about patterns,” said Andy Taylor-Blenis, a folk…
Homecoming preview
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Homecoming will be from Oct.15 to Oct. 17. Troy Lafond Connector editor Homecoming 2021 is a weekend for students, alumni, family and friends alike to come together and celebrate UMass Lowell and experience a variety of campus events. This year, Homecoming runs from Friday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 17,…
