Among the items retrieved were one of Kerouac’s typewriters. (Photo courtesy of Michael Calamonici) Taylor Carito Connector Staff The Jack Kerouac Exhibit opened Thursday, Oct. 8, and it was no small event. The room, just to the left of the entrance with an enriching blue color, brightens and accentuates the many pieces of history that…
Milk, coffee, culture and poetry
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…
The signs for midterms
Michaela Hyde Connector Editor Aries: Argues every essay question with the professor for extra points. The answer was open to interpretation, okay? Taurus: Stress eating. More ice cream equals higher grades, right? Right. Gemini: Cheated off the kid next to them…. and did better on the exam… Cancer: Breaks down every single time Blackboard freezes.…
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…
Best places to eat during, after the game
Shane Foley Connector Editor Compiling a list of best places to eat for the game may seem a little unnecessary at first. It is true that there are a bunch of food outlets in downtown Lowell, on campus and even inside the Tsongas Center. If you do not like long lines though, or paying a…
