Marlon Pitter Connector Editor In Athletic Director William Gilmore’s office, a poster featuring a young African-American boy holding a basketball hangs on the rear wall. It reads, “Show him he doesn’t need a 360 slam dunk to succeed.” While superior athletic skills may be desirable, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell helps show…
All fun and Games with MGK Vice President Jackson O’Connor
Master’s Gaming Konnection’s Vice President Jackson O’Connor previews the weekend-long gaming spectacle known as “Magikon” Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The upcoming semi-annual weekend of fun and games known as Magikon is set to take place Friday March 28 through Sunday March 30, featuring a horde of card and board games, and even more excitement for…
Pride Alliance Welcomes All Comers
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor When Pride Alliance President Kendra Mahoney joined the organization as a first-year student, she dedicated herself to “becoming a better ‘ALLY,’” someone who supports and advocates for the LGBTQ community. “I always thought it was weird that LGBTs didn’t have the same rights as those who weren’t,” said Mahoney. Pride Alliance…
Student petitions dining hall
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Due to unpleasant weekend experiences at University Dining Commons in recent weeks, sophomore Joshua Smolinski decided to start an online petition on Change.org as his first step towards increasing the amount of food choices and hours for students to eat on weekends. Smolinski said he knew it was time to act…
RecycleMania
How much good can UMass Lowell do for the environment? That question will be answered over the next few weeks over the course of RecycleMania. RecycleMania is a national eight-week competition, running from Feb. 2 to March 29 to see which school can compost the most food and recycle the most electronics. This year will…
In the paint with Nicole Hayner
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team has exceeded expectations this year, winning four games in their new conference and competing hard against every opponent. I had the chance to talk with River Hawks freshman Nicole Hayner, who’s averaging over 17 minutes of playing time and almost seven points per game. Her…
Bayside launches into 2014 with “Cult”
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor One month ago, if you asked me who would record the first album that I would purchase in 2014, “Bayside” certainly would not have been my answer. However, after recently discovering the new Bayside album, it is clear that this Queens, N.Y. four-piece band is coming into their own with their…
RADAR Award celebrates young New England musicians, contributions to music scene
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor “It takes a village to start a music scene,” said Rob Potylo of the web series “Quiet Desperation.” The RADAR Award Ceremony and VIP Kickoff Party, presented by Pavoh.org and the New England Music Awards, kicked off the weekend by honoring three of New England’s best under-21 bands and celebrating local…
