Noelle Lambert (center) celebrates with teammate Kendyl Finelli following her first goal since returning to the field. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor In 2016, redshirt sophomore attack Noelle Lambert of the women’s lacrosse team was in a moped accident in which she lost her left leg. Starting all 17 games her…
Women’s lacrosse battles Harvard University in a 14-10 loss
The River Hawks’ early lead was not enough to beat Harvard. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics). Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Despite a strong start for UMass Lowell, the River Hawks fell to the Harvard Crimson 14-10 on Wednesday night at Cushing Field. Three early goals from senior attack Taylor Sokol put UMass Lowell on the…
Phoebe Bridgers’ debut album is a somber masterpiece
Tony Berg and Ethan Gruska produced the album (Photo courtesy of Dead Ocean). Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Phoebe Bridgers debut album “Stranger in the Alps” was released in the fall 2017, which was the perfect time for a record of this nature to be fully enjoyed. The acoustic, relaxed tone of the album is paired…
Andrew Marshall making a name for himself in Lowell
“Letters from Lowell” is expected to be released in either the spring or summer. (Courtesy of Michael Miller Photography) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor The first time Andrew Marshall’s parents heard their son sing was in a school play when he played Danny Zuko, the male lead in “Grease.” Following in his sister’s footsteps, the singer-songwriter from…
River Hawks’ softball looking to build upon last year’s success entering spring season
UMass Lowell’s softball team held a 21-19 record last season. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Following a “historic” 2017 season, the UMass Lowell softball team is gearing up for their strongest season yet. With seven new freshmen set to take the field, the team has found their chemistry and is prepared…
Field hockey falls to Stanford Cardinal 5-1 in America East quarterfinal game
Anouk Lalande scored the River Hawk’s only goal in the effort against Stanford. Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor The UMass Lowell field hockey team fell to the Stanford Cardinal 5-1 in the quarterfinal matchup of the America East championship tournament on Thursday afternoon. Four of the Cardinal’s goals came in the first half from four different…
UMass Lowell field hockey team is ready to host America East championship
The field hockey team is looking forward to hosting the America East championship tournament this weekend. (Courtesy UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor After outbidding the State University of New York at Albany (UAlbany) and the University of Maine, the UMass Lowell field hockey team is set to host the 2017 America East conference…
Students’ safety on and off campus is all up to them
UMLPD Officer Jeff Connors speaks with a university student at Coffee with a Cop event. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Despite living in Lowell’s urban environment, UMass Lowell students said they felt safe on campus, and university police agree that the campus is secure. However, some are wary about their safety off…