Jessica Kergo Connector Contributor This past Friday, the Association of Students of African Origin, the Haitian American Student Association and members of the Art Student Union all joined together at University Crossing for a mutual cause; raising awareness for AIDS in Africa. The event was titled “No Face, No Race” and it aimed to educate…
‘Mercy of the Sea’ gives Lowell band a folk sound
“Heart of the Sea” is the second album released by Daemon Chili since their debut in 2012. Their first album “Rise Up” was released in March 2014. (Courtesy of Daemon Chili) Alexa Hyde Connector Staff With a band name like Daemon Chili, you would expect some heavy tunes rooted in metal and rock. But Daemon…
Best place to spend your dough
Mike Paige Connector Editor Lowell is a locale of many great eateries, ranging from great Chinese food to delectable donuts, but it is the simple slice of pizza that is in the spotlight today. The mighty slice of pepperoni was critiqued on five basic criteria: flavor of sauce, quality of crust, quality of topping, grease-to-cheese…
Mill No. 5 is coming alive
Henry St. Pierre and Ben St. Pierre Connector Staff Mill No. 5 is situated in a former mill on Jackson Street, a dense area that does not appear like it would feature a shopping facility. In fact, just next door to Mill No. 5 is a preschool, and access to the mill means going past…
More to busking than meets the eye
Michael Calamonici plays guitar at a busk stop in Downtown Lowell (Courtesy of Mary Connell) Mary Connell Connector Contributor New England has been experiencing record setting weather this March, inducing early onset Spring fever in college students. With the warm weather, it is increasingly tempting to spend money on spring activities. But how can students…
ACE, AST bring Vegas to University Crossing
Shane Foley Connector Editor In a charity effort to benefit Habitat for Humanity, the Association for Campus Events (ACE) partnered with Sorority Alpha Sigma Tau (AST) to transform University Crossing into a Vegas-esque casino. Casino Night for a Cause provided an opportunity for students to try their luck and benefit those less fortunate as well.…
Things to do over spring break
Residence halls and University Dining Commons in Fox Hal will remain open for spring break (Evanthia Tully/Connector) Taylor Carito Connector Staff Spring break is just around the corner, and no one wants their vacation to turn into a “staycation”. If it is too late to plan a week-long trip far away, there are still lots…
Merrimack MRKT vs. the P.O.D.
Merrimack MRKT serves as South’s equivalent to the P.O.D on East Campus (Photo courtesy of Benjamin St.Pierre/Connector) Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff When you’re a student, and a person, or alive, for that matter, you tend to be hungry sometimes. Hunger is as inevitable as procrastinating on assignments that really deserve to be worked on…