Andrew Tuminelli UML Waldo The past few years as a UMass Lowell fan have been absolutely amazing. I along with hundreds of others have been able to watch the best teams in UMass Lowell hockey history. I have seen them win the Hockey East regular season title, win the Hockey East Tournament two years in…
‘NHL 15’ hits hard with hockey fans, gamers alike
Derek McLeod Connector Contributor Bruins fans rejoice! Our own Saint Patrice graces the cover of this year’s installment of the perennially stellar “NHL” series, bringing pride to black and gold as he beat out Public Enemy Number One PK Subban of the Montreal Canadiens for the spot. And it’s no surprise that “NHL”: Bergy Edition…
The ‘bar’ exam
A review of Lowell’s hotspots for before and after the game. Al Gentile & David Rudderham Connector Editors After the game’s out, who’s ready to go to bed? Nobody. Exactly what we were thinking. Therefore, students should take advantage of downtown Lowell. It is in close proximity to the Tsongas Center, situating it perfectly in…
Must-play hockey video games
Derek McLeod Connector Contributor Anybody who knows their hockey is going tell you that it’s “NHL ’94” every day of the week, but let’s start with the basics, shall we? “Blades of Steel” (NES, Konami, 1988) – “BLADDDAES OFF STEELLEE!” shouts the primitive voice sample as you fire up the first true classic of hockey…
Letter to the Editor
Phil Geoffroy Student Trustee The September 23rd edition of the Connector featured an article that discredited the new campus bookstore and dubbed it a “flop.” The article unfairly presented the implication that style was placed before student convenience in the construction of the new, state-of-the-art shop. I do not believe that the bookstore deserves to be…
Work Study: The Kids Corner
Melissa Almonor UML Student The best words to see on your financial aid package are “work study.” Now, if you’re smart, you’d get on the work-study search immediately. If you procrastinate like me, you get stuck with whatever job is left. I had the lovely opportunity to work at The Kids Corner, an after-school program…
Roommate Wars: The Free Spirit
Melissa Almonor UML Student To live on campus means to co-exist in a tiny room with one other person: your roommate. My friend Natalie began her freshman year at college in 2009. She met her roommate, Rebecca, through orientation. The night of orientation, all of the incoming freshmen got the chance to spend the night…
UML students, alumni walk for a cure
Tyler Cote Connector Contributor Terrifying, chilling, scary, unknowing; those are just a few words to describe the feeling you get hearing the word “cancer.” However, support and love come to make a lasting difference and that is what was done in Boston on Sept. 21. For all the bad that comes with cancer, the rally…
