Trash and other waste pollute water in the canals of Lowell. (Taylor Carito/ Connector) Gabriel Bettencourt Connector Contributor When the water levels of the Merrimack River in Lowell are at a high point, the Pawtucket Canal which stretches throughout the city is drained to prevent overflows. During this period, locals of the city and students…
Why bee species are dying more rapidly than ever
Taylor Carito Connector Editor As many people are aware, there has been a steep decline in bee populations all across the world. The certain bee species populations in Hawaii are so low, that on Sept. 30 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that seven species found in Hawaii are now on the endangered species…
Lowell remembers Kerouac with annual festival
Katrina Desrosiers Connector Editor It took a long time for Lowell to honor Jack Kerouac as a great writer, but now every year Lowell Celebrates Kerouac through an annual festival. As part of LCK, on Oct. 10 Kerouac expert Bill Walsh led a historic walk starting at the Kerouac Commemorative Park. The event’s aim was…
Boston Globe journalist Mike Rezendes speaks to UMass Lowell about ‘Spotlight’
Mark Ruffalo (left) portrays Boston GLobe journalist Mike Rezendes (right) in the 2015 Academy Award-winning film “Spotlight.” (Courtesy of Spotlight Film, LLC) Taylor Carito Connector Editor As part of the Parker Lecture Series, Michael Rezendes, a member of The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team came to UMass Lowell to speak about his experiences on the infamous…
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas speaks with students about issues in US Military
Niki Tsongas speaking to studnts about experiences and accomplishments in the Senate. (Courtesy of Michaela Goss) Michaela Goss Connector Contributor After her nine years in office, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas said she has worked hard to achieve gender equality in the U.S. Military, and positive change is definitely coming. On Thursday, Oct. 6, Congresswoman Tsongas visited…
Evolution of Harambe meme at UMass Lowell
The rock arrangement spelling “Harambe” is located in the Merrimack River. (Courtesy of Evanthia Tully) Evanthia Tully Connector Contributor The night of the Harambe bar crawl was a huge success, but the hype didn’t end there. Students dared to trespass onto the Merrimack River and create Harambe’s name out of rocks. The artists’ display can…
UMass Lowell students share their experiences interning at both National Conventions
Five UMass Lowell students interned at the national conventions and shared their experiences. Jessica Kergo Connector Staff “Surreal”, “breathtaking”, “once-in-a-lifetime”. These were just a few phrases that UMass Lowell students described their experiences interning at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions through The Washington Center. UMass Lowell’s tagline, “Learning with a purpose” was certainly made…
New FAFSA update in effect
Monique Reyes Connector Contributor In 1965 the Higher Education Act was passed under Title IV. Since 1992, FAFSA has ensured that every college and technical school student, who may need financial assistance can submit their parents’ tax information as well as their own in order to receive loans, grants, work study, and more. According to…
