Aaron Robinson Connector Editor It was always there… until it wasn’t. The Speedway gas station located on South Campus has been closed for most of the semester, and many commuters are asking “What am I supposed to do now?” 68% of UMass Lowell students commute each day and the Speedway located on the corner of…
Riverhawks weigh in on election ballot questions
Jessica Kergo Connector Staff Midterm elections are coming up here in Massachusetts and in addition to a range of state and local elections for public office, Massachusetts voters will also be deciding on three ballot initiatives. Question one is a limit on how many patients can be assigned to registered nurses in hospitals and other…
“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” is crazy underrated
Season four of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” will be the last season of the show. (Photo courtesy of CBS Television Distribution) Troy Lafond Connector Staff On October 12, 2015, The CW premiered the first episode of their new romantic musical comedy, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” By the end of its first season, it was the least watched show not only…
Watching ‘Coco’ should be the new Thanksgiving tradition
(Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures) Taylor Dorian Connector Staff “Coco” is a movie that every family should see together. Not only does this movie provide the perspective of a culture outside of the U.S., but it reminds us how valuable family is. “Coco” tells the story of Miguel, a young Mexican musician…
Men’s soccer falls 2-0 to conference opponent UNH
The River Hawks will look to rebound in Senior Night vs. Hartford (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marcos Aguilar Connector Staff The UMass Lowell men’s soccer team (8-5-2, 3-2-0) fell to America East conference rivals, the University of New Hampshire Wildcats (9-3-2, 2-0) on a cold fall night at Wildcat Stadium in Durham, New Hampshire.…
Best spooky songs for Halloween
Album cover for Kim Petras’ “Turn Off the Light Vol. 1.” (Photo courtesy of BunHead) Troy Lafond Connector Staff Halloween is just around the corner and that means many will be looking to get into the festive mood. However, unlike the endless pit of Christmas songs, the list of love songs that goes on forever…
Best places in New England to get spooked
Salem, MA is one of the premiere haunted destinations in the United States. (Courtesy of The Salem Wiki) Valeria Montoya Connector Contributor It’s almost Halloween and it’s time to get spooky! Do you have any plans for Halloween besides crying because of midterms? No? Well, lucky for you, here is a list of the top…
UMass Lowell philosophy department to show ‘Prince of Darkness’ as part of Philosophy and Film series
“Prince of Darkness” was filmed in 30 days. (Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures) Linda Poe Connector Contributor Worthy horror films are known for their paralyzing suspense, terrifying killers and eerie music; however, this genre of film can also exhibit a deep and intellectual message. This is what the UMass Lowell’s philosophy department hopes to demonstrate during…
