(Courtesy of Lowell Sun) “Homeless residents outside of Eliot Church” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor On November 26, 2024, Eliot Presbyterian Church in Lowell, Massachusetts, began incurring a daily fine of $300 from city officials due to trash accumulation on its property. This situation has drawn attention to the church’s role in assisting the city’s homeless…
Trans women in sports: A counterintuitive issue
(Courtesy of CNN) “Transgender Athlete Lia Thomas” Ram Sastry Connector Contributor Much discussion has been made of the issue of trans women in sports. On one side, people argue that allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports poses an existential danger to fairness and opportunities for cis women. These talking points have become pervasive…
River Hawks beat Clarkson in shootout win
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “River Hawks celebrate Adirondack Winter Invitational Victory” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Saturday, Nov. 30, the No. 16 ranked River Hawks defeated No. 20 ranked Clarkson in the eighth round of the shootout, to capture the Adirondack Winter Invitational Championship in Lake Placid, New York. “I am proud of our…
South campus construction delays spark reactions from students
(Courtesy of UMass Lowell) “South campus under construction” Tristin Henson Connector Staff South Campus has been known for many things, but most recently, it has had a prominent discussion on construction. More specifically, construction on the lawn in between Weed/McGauvran/O’Leary. Every student who has a class on South Campus is aware of it, as the…
The intersection of academics and Greek Life
(Photo courtesy of the University of Massachusetts) “UMass Lowell’s campus offers many extracurriculars for students.” Osahuese Ogbesoyen Connector Editor The lives of college students vary depending on the organizations they choose to tie themselves to. Deciding what club best supports your interests and fits your schedule is a pivotal step that shapes your college experience.…
River Hawks soar past Le Moyne, 69-56
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Alex Gitchenko shoots the ball” UML Athletics Senior Alex Gitchenko (Ashdod, Israel) and sophomore Rayne Durant (New Haven, Conn.) each recorded career highs, totaling 19 and 18 points, respectively, as UMass Lowell (1-8) took down Le Moyne (0-9) on the road at Ted Grant Court on a snowy Saturday afternoon. “I love how unselfish we were…
River Hawks defeat UMass 96-83
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Quinton Mincey handles the ball” UML Athletics Fifth-year Quinton Mincey (Upper Marlboro, Md.) scored a game-high 27 points, as the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (6-4) took down in-state rival Massachusetts (3-7), 96-83, in the annual Kennedy Cup matchup. “It was a tough one for us,” said Head Coach Pat Duquette. “They played physical, they pressed the whole game. That’s a really tough…
Patriots fall to 3-10 entering the bye week
(Photo courtesy of Sporting News) “Colts celebrate game-winning drive” Liam O’Keefe Connector Editor The Patriots Dynasty is officially over. After losing a heartbreaker to the Indianapolis Colts 25-24 in Week 13 the Patriots are officially eliminated from playoff contention and will have a losing record for the fourth time in five years. Another disastrous season…
