WUML is locaed in the basement of Lydon Library on North Campus (Courtesy of Amanda De Moraes) Amanda De Moraes Connector Contributor It is no secret that UMass Lowell is teeming with clubs and organizations that appeal to almost any interest students may have. WUML, UML’s radio station, is such an organization. However, despite the…
Seniors starting to celebrate
Graduating seniors picked up their commencement items at University Crossing Monday afternoon. (Courtesy photo) Shayna Vigliotta Connector Staff Commencement is only a month away, and seniors are preparing themselves by ending a chapter in their lives and starting a new one. With classes coming to a close, finals sneaking up, and senior activities starting, students…
Girl Be Heard sheds light on sexual assault, human trafficking
From left to right: Jesse Krebs, Aimee Buchanan, Dinae Anderson-Runao and Jai Raphael (Emily Bergman/Connector) Emily Bergman Connector Staff On April 6, four members of the feminist theater group Girl Be Heard performed poems, songs and narratives about victims of human trafficking in the University Crossing lobby. Following their performance, Jasmine Marino, a survivor of…
Rumba Latina: A glamorous night of art, food and culture
MCs Gerard Colome (left) and Orquidia Paulino (right). (Jessica Kergo/Connector) Jessica Kergo Connector Staff At 10 minutes of seven this past Saturday night, Latin American Student Association, LASA, students and the numerous other affiliated student organizations congregated in and around Moloney Hall at University Crossing as they eagerly prepared for the upcoming festivities of their…
LASA students prepare for Rumba Latina
Jessica Kergo Connector Contributor For the 15th year in a row, the Latin American Student Association (LASA) eagerly prepares for their award-winning cultural festivity. The event, known as Rumba Latina, is a glamourous night of cultural food, music, dancing and performances. For LASA and the 10 other student organizations involved, April 9 cannot come soon…
Advising 101: How students choose classes
Emily Bergman Connector Contributor In preparation for the fall 2016 semester, students consider how to build their schedule to adhere to their own priorities, such as work schedule, professors and time of day. Starting April 12, students will be able to register for classes for the fall 2016 semester. The undeclared advising office receives frequent…
British Debate discusses heated topic
The seperate factions ahd time to prepare their argument before debate (Mary Connell/Connector) Mary Connell Connector Staff The second annual British Debate was held at Moloney Hall, University Crossing this past Tuesday, March 29. Students debated over the following statement: Donald Trump is good for American politics. There were eight debaters in total, with two…
ACE, AST bring Vegas to University Crossing
Shane Foley Connector Editor In a charity effort to benefit Habitat for Humanity, the Association for Campus Events (ACE) partnered with Sorority Alpha Sigma Tau (AST) to transform University Crossing into a Vegas-esque casino. Casino Night for a Cause provided an opportunity for students to try their luck and benefit those less fortunate as well.…