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South Campus spices up their dining experience.

South Campus spices up their dining experience.

(Photo courtesy of Eric Shultz) “Both dining halls feature the new spice racks.” Andrew Livsey Connector Contributor Students who have been to the South Campus dining hall recently may have noticed a fun new feature that has been implemented this semester. The South Campus dining hall now features a spice rack where students can add

Hardly a snooze fest, ACE opens up the semester with a pajama party

(Photo courtesy of: ACE) ” UMass Lowell Students pillow fighting in the inflatable ring.” Nate Coady Connector Editor Last Tuesday, January 23, the Association for Campus Events (ACE) hosted a pajama party, their first event of the semester at UCrossing from 6p.m. to 8p.m., which featured crafts like making dreamcatchers and stuffed animals as well

Radical Faith: 10 Faith Secrets that will make Faith in God Work Personally, powerfully and Persistently

(Photo courtesy of: Amazon) “The book is available to purchase for those who want to read it.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff It was the last Friday devotional of the semester before winter break. Students were wrapping up finals and sharing plans on what they wanted to accomplish before the spring semester started. Isaac Roberts, the

The Offering publishes student writing

(Photo courtesy of: Savannah Baker) “The Offering has many editions from past years.” Savannah Baker Connector Editor UMass Lowell’s Literary Society has a fast-approaching submission deadline for their annual literary magazine, The Offering. Everyone from the UML community is encouraged to send their work in—from UML students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The deadline for submissions

Palate Perspectives: Five Years of Dining at UMass Lowell

(Photo courtesy of: Dunia Seidu) “The dining hall options very every day.” Dunia Seidu Connector Contributor Six resident students echo past students’ frustrations with the lack of healthy food options and meal variety at the Umass Lowell on-campus dining halls. This has been a hot topic for years, but they are still hoping for more

The work/drive balance: A look into the commuter food experience at UMass Lowell

(Photo courtesy of: Jake Hogan) “Lentil soup: Lentil soup prepared by Grace Foley.“ Jake Hogan Connector Staff Strolling through the Fox or South Campus dining halls after a long day of class is the norm for many UMass Lowell students. But not for many commuters, who say they think meal plans are too expensive for what

Eating healthy in college: is it viable?

(Photo courtesy of: Thomas McAndrews) “McAndrews picking fresh apples at Parlee Farms.” Ashley Greene Connector Contributor Maintaining healthy food habits while balancing a rigorous class schedule is difficult for many college students. Students at UMass Lowell mention numerous challenges with eating healthy, including a lack of nutritional information and variety at the dining hall, not