(Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Renda) UMass Lowell students wait in line to order drinks and snacks at Caribou Coffee on campus. Kaitlyn Renda Connector Contributor After a late night of cramming, studying, or binging the latest popular Netflix series, there is only one thing that can help you make it through the next day: caffeine.…
Changes on campus
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell website) “An overview shot of UMass Lowell’s East campus.” Kyra Barry Connector Editor As the new academic year starts, welcoming the bulk of new students, UMass Lowell also welcomes a variety of new changes that the student body can expect to interact with. Speaking of new students, this fall saw…
New guest sign-in process leaves students, RAs divided
Hannah Manning and Brigid Archibald Connector Editors Just as the freshmen got used to signing someone in by hand, they had to learn a completely new process which involves the Online Housing Portal and host students henpecking their guests’ details into a form which is far from mobile-friendly. This past semester, the Office of Residence…
UMass Lowell shakes up mailrooms
Conor Dawson and Hannah Manning Connector Editors A major change in the mailroom system is in store for students living on campus this fall. Students on South and East Campus will no longer be able to pick up their mail in their respective residence halls. UMass Lowell has done them one better; instead of managing…
New Campus Recreation Complex a game changer for students
The new Campus Recreation Complex’s ribbon cutting ceremony is on Tuesday, September 18 at 2pm. Chancellor Jacquie Moloney and UMass President Marty Meehan are expected to attend. (Jessica Kergo/Connector) Jessica Kergo Connector Staff A brand-new athletic space for club and intramural sports, as well as the rest of the UMass Lowell community is formally opening…
Despite minor opening woes, Hawk’s Nest opens to student praise
The Hawk’s Nest will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursday. (Hannah Manning/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Editor For sophomore exercise science major Patrick Pang, the opening of the newly renovated Hawk’s Nest dining hall at University Suites has, despite minor hiccups, been an overall positive experience. “I think it’s really cool.…
