Christina Laderoute Connector Contributor Fall weather is finally upon us: the trees have changed, the crisp air and beautiful breezes are gracing us with their presence. Naturally, with the cooler weather comes a change in fashion. Fashion seems to be a pertinent component of the fall. Scarves, knee high boots, and cute jackets. If only…
Safety first: Inside scoop from University Police
This is one of the many emergency telephones seen around campus. (Michaela Goss/Connector) Katrina Desrosiers Connector Editor Staying safe on campus involves much more than looking both ways before crossing the street. The UMass Lowell Police Department (UMLPD) says it is important that all students use common sense and make safe choices on campus. At the…
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ of a Performance
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is the first production by the Theatre Arts Program since last year’s “Refuge”. (Photo courtesy of Umass Lowell Theatre Arts Program) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The reputation of Shakespeare precedes him. The mere mention of Hamlet will have anyone who has taken a high school English class cringe. When done wrong,…
Bible Talks defies expectation, brings grounded reality
Hannah Manning Connector Editor Bible Talks has been inviting students to have a discussion about the Bible since 2007 when it was revived from an earlier version had in the 1980s. Despite any expectations that people may have about the concept of a bible talk, the UMass Lowell version strives to be a gentler, more…
Halloween costumes and cultural appropriation
Christina Laderoute Connector Staff A big topic of concern this year is cultural appropriation in costumes. Cultural appropriation is the adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture. As of lately, more and more people have been speaking out on Halloween costumes that can be considered offensive. On one side,…
Society of Women Engineers lifts up women in the field
Hannah Manning Connector Editor The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) provides a haven for the underrepresented in the field of engineering. By hosting networking luncheons, philanthropic events, professional development sessions and social events, the club aims to encourage women in engineering to reach their full potential in their line of work. Women engineers of numerous…
Jumpstart: Providing experience in an essential field
Bridget Fehily Connector Contributor Children transition from learning how to read to reading to learn in the third grade. Most children of under resourced families are falling behind their more affluent peers as early as the age of two and have no hope of catching up. These children will not be on the same level…
Comedian Nicole Byer entertains UMass Lowell crowd
Christina Laderoute Connector Staff On Wednesday, Sept. 28, comedian Nicole Byer paid a visit to the students of UMass Lowell. Her set had everyone bent over with laughter. From talking about her sexual experiences to her drunken excursions, there was not one dull moment. The show started with Matt Pavich from MTV’s “Joking Off”. His…
