Aaliyah Afolabi Connector Contributor This March comes a play of intense emotions rooted in fear, survival and desire to the corners of Mahoney Hall. Through March 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. and March 29 at 2 p.m., the Theater Studies Program of UMass Lowell will be presenting Naomi Wallace’s “One Flea Spare.” This play is set…
Disability Services and student accommodations
Moose Hoagland Connector Contributor Colleges in Massachusetts provide a vast amount of accommodations for students, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Disability Services provides accommodations to students with disabilities. Students, Disability Services, and professors collaborate to apply accommodations to classes. The IDEA Act, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,…
Bridging the gap: commuter involvement
Nina Hernandez Connector Contributor UMass Lowell is home to thousands of undergraduate commuter students. According to the 2023-2024 UMass Lowell Common Data Set, 7,400 students live off campus and commute. That is 61% of the total undergraduate student population. However, commuter students make up a small amount when it comes to student involvement in on-campus events and activities.…
Cultivating safety and support on campus
Olivia Descilien Connector Contributor To foster an inclusive and supportive campus environment, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is taking the steps necessary to create a safe space where both students and staff can feel valued, respected and supported. The university’s commitment is reflected in the five pillars of excellence, specifically prioritizing one of the commitments to create…
Music professor Alan Williams releases new single
(Photo courtesy of Alan Williams) “Somewhere There’s a Train” cover art Benjamin Heffner Connector Editor Dr. Alan Williams, Coordinator of Music Business & Musicianship at UMass Lowell, released his newest single, “Somewhere There’s a Train,” on Friday, Feb. 20, along with an accompanying music video. Q: What went into the creative process? A: “Somewhere There’s a Train” is part of a new album coming…
Rowdy’s Esports Arena officially opens
(Photo courtesy of Benjamin Heffner) “The entrance to the new Rowdy’s Esports Arena in UCrossing” Benjamin Heffner Connector Editor Just in time for the start of spring semester, Rowdy’s Esports Arena, nestled below the entrance to the River Hawk Shop at University Crossing, has officially opened its doors for professional and casual gamers alike. Graham…
The shocking truth about textbook affordability
(Photo courtesy of State House) “Luke Van Horn, UMass Lowell MassPIRG Vice Chair” Luke Van Horn and Mass PIRG Students Connector Contributor “For all the students out there who have gone hungry because they purchased a textbook. For all the students who have failed classes because of expensive materials. For the hope that this broken market will be fixed one day,” said Luke…
Braven brings Accelerator course to UMass Lowell
Julia Magee Connector Editor The 2026 spring semester welcomes the new Braven Accelerator course, designed to prepare undergraduate students to successfully and confidently enter the workforce. The course consists of three main sections that support students’ progression working through their goals. Students meet on Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. virtually, except for the first…
