Western Education performs as part of WUML’s Spring Showcase at Spring carnival on the South Campus quad. The Only Things and Dead Beggars were also included in the musical festivities. (Marlon Pitter/Connector)
UMass Lowell begins ‘Our Legacy, Our Place’ campaign
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor UMass Lowell hopes to raise $125 million by 2020 in its first comprehensive campaign to help students attend the university. Chancellor Jacquie Moloney said Friday that the main goal is to “help students be more successful” by increasing financial aid and reducing student debt. Moloney said the campaign is “very ambitious,”…
Special teams help River Hawks take game one of Hockey East Quarterfinals
Joe Gambardella scores off an assist from C.J. Smith (not pictured) to tie the game at 1 in the second period Friday night at the Tsongas Center. (George DeLuca/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Resurgent play on the man advantage and strong penalty killing helped No. 11 UMass Lowell defeat No. 8 Boston University (21-11-5) 3-2 in a…
UMass Lowell cuts vacant posts, freezes others to fund $2M reduction
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor After seven months as the new leader of a rapidly expanding campus, UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney currently faces her toughest challenge at the university’s helm. Moloney, as executive vice chancellor under then-Chancellor Marty Meehan, spearheaded UMass Lowell’s growth in recent years with the opening of 12 new buildings and a…
Kevin Boyle: The man behind the mask
Senior goalie Kevin Boyle has been a mainstay in the River Hawks’ success this season. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Some people are just born to play hockey, and UMass Lowell goalie Kevin Boyle might be one of them. Through 31 games this season, Boyle has 19 wins, a .932…
Zink, Chapie help River Hawks keep pace in Hockey East
Adam Chapie tees up the puck just before his first of two goals in the River Hawks’ victory over Boston University Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. (Photo by George DeLuca/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor A hat trick by junior defenseman Dylan Zink and two goals from senior forward Adam Chapie paved the way for…
Northeastern forces 2-2 tie with No. 8 River Hawks
River Hawk teammates celebrate Evan Campbell’s goal, which opened the scoring 6:53 into the game. (Ryan Jussaume/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The Northeastern Huskies all but controlled the second half of the game to force a 2-2 tie against the eighth-ranked River Hawks Friday night at the Tsongas Center. Northeastern’s momentum continued to mount on…
River Hawks battle to 88-79 loss at UConn
Jahad Thomas led the River Hawks with 19 points in a strong performance against UConn Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (4-7) put their offense to the test against No. 25 UConn (7-3), but it wasn’t enough to beat the Huskies, falling 88-79…
