Shakespeare no longer required for Journalism and Professional Writing students

(Photo courtesy of Meg Moore) “Hamlet (Doug Harvey), Yorick (Geoffrey Barnes), and Ophelia (Austin Tichenor) in the Reduced Shakespeare Company production of “The Comedy of Hamlet! (a prequel)” at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, March 2025” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor For any Journalism and… Continue Reading →

How to have a safe Halloween with CAPE

(Photo Courtesy of Eva Reyes) “CAPE tabling at Free on 3 on Oct. 8 focused on the red zone, consent and alcohol safety.” Julia Magee Connector Editor October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and with Halloween coming up it’s the… Continue Reading →

UMass Lowell Marching Band prepares for upcoming fall season

(Photo courtesy of Peter Currier) “Michael Hood-Dowd and UMass Lowell Marching Band performing at Convocation.” Benjamin Heffner Connector Editor The UMass Lowell Marching Band (UMLMB) has officially kicked off its new season with its marching show “These Are a Few… Continue Reading →

James B. Francis Annual Lecture: four years in the making

(Photo courtesy of Ed Brennan) “From left to right: Jessica Boatright, Marie Frank, Lori Weeden, Steven Fallon, Raj Gondle at the James B. Francis Lecture.” Tristin Henson Connector Staff There are many lectures, presentations and colloquiums on the grounds of… Continue Reading →

Free campus resources for students this fall

(Photo courtesy of Ed Brennen) “Students cross the new and improved South Campus plaza on the first day of classes.” Julia Magee Connector Editor Welcome back all to another fall semester. Each semester brings a lot of change, and this… Continue Reading →