Students can now their FAFSA from mobile app (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Financial Office) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Filing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receiving a financial aid package from UMass Lowell just got a whole lot easier. Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, has…
‘Happy Death Day 2U’ is too weird
There are currently discussions about a third “Happy Death Day” film. (Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Editor “Happy Death Day 2U” has everything one would expect from a cynical cash-grab horror film: zero scary things, dumb character decisions, a girl dressing up as a blind French woman so there can be a…
You can now sleep in UCrossing
UCrossing is a hub for many University offices. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Sciascia) Emmanuel Edobor-Ovabor Connector Contributor A few months ago, when students trekked to University Crossing to study for exams or complete assignments, they were usually up against an ever-running clock. The multi-purpose hub would close at 12 o’clock every night. However, as many…
Underrated Classic: ‘Ghostbusters’ deserves the recognition
John Candy and Jim Belushi were both considered for roles in the film. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Editor For something as subjective as comedy, it can be hard for a film of that genre to not only stand out, but to survive the test of time. The original “Ghostbusters” from 1984…
Overrated Classic: ‘Ghostbusters’ is good, but hardly the best ‘80s comedy
“Ghostbusters” grossed $295 million during its theatrical run. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Ivan Reitman’s “Ghostbusters” is one of those movies that many people think of when asked to provide an example of a classic ‘80s comedy, alongside “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Airplane!” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” “Ferris,” “Airplane!” and “Vacation”…
Avril Lavigne returns with ‘Head Above Water’
The album was originally set for release in 2017. (Photo courtesy of BMG) Troy Lafond Connector Staff “Head Above Water” is the sixth studio album by Avril Lavigne, best known for her wildly popular hits “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi” and “Girlfriend.” This was her first album in six years, and the lead single of the same…
UMass Lowell professors, undergraduate students work to improve New England roads
Hannah Manning Connector Editor Researchers from UMass Lowell are taking part in a $14 million project sponsored by the United States Department of Transportation to evaluate the current conditions of New England roads and find ways to improve them over the next five years. UMass Lowell will join the University of Maine, University of Vermont…
River Hawks struggle through deflating 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Friars
Junior goaltender Tyler Wall stopped 28 shots in Friday night’s game against Providence. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Andrew J. Sciascia Connector Editor Coming off of an exciting two weeks and ten games without a loss, the UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team came out to face the Providence College Friars with no shortage of intensity. After just…
