Connector Multimedia Director Alex Salucco (left) joins WUML’s James Shirton (middle left), Carter Cotrupi (middle right) and Zack Tretheway (right) to discuss the end of the River Hawks’ hockey season.
UMass Lowell offers “No-Test Option” for applicants
Lauren Michaels Connector Contributor In an effort to use more than one measure of intelligence to assess students’ academic abilities, UMass Lowell has changed their SAT and ACT score policy for admissions in September of 2015. The policy change was to make SAT and ACT scores optional for undergraduate applicants. Applicants now have a choice…
‘Refuge’: An eye-opening performance
Cast and crew members prepare to perform “Refuge” on campus this week. Jessica Kergo Connector Staff The Theatre Arts Program at UMass Lowell is currently producing their spring 2016 show. This season’s production is a devised theatre piece called “Refuge” that will delve into the people who need refuge, the people who seek refuge, and the…
Insight into transfer students
Stephanie Casino Connector Contributor Not all students attend a state university such as UMass Lowell straight out of high school. Many students attend community college and get their associates degree and then proceed to transfer to a state university to get a bachelor or master’s degree. “Adjusting to new obstacles in life can be difficult…
Play ball: Opening week produces excitment for season to come
Pablo Sandoval’s belt debacle is one of the many reasons the out of shape third basemen is on the bench. (Courtesy of CBS Sports) Shamus Ricardo Connector Contributor As the weather gets warmer, we change from winter to the magical season of baseball. Opening week is filled with enjoyment for all Major League Baseball fans…
City of Lowell celebrates Earth Month
The Boycott Brass Band marches in the Earth Day festival parade (Courtsey Photo) Mary Connell Connector Staff The annual Lowell Earth Day Parade and Festival is rapidly approaching and has new exciting festivities for the Lowell community. This is Lowell’s 46th year celebrating Earth Day and has grown dramatically over the years. It has even…
WUML: Making waves
WUML is locaed in the basement of Lydon Library on North Campus (Courtesy of Amanda De Moraes) Amanda De Moraes Connector Contributor It is no secret that UMass Lowell is teeming with clubs and organizations that appeal to almost any interest students may have. WUML, UML’s radio station, is such an organization. However, despite the…
