Marlon Pitter Connector Editor There is a reason playoff systems exist: to determine a true champion. Last week, Sports Editor Shane Foley ranked the top eight donut shops in Lowell, but with the Final Four just around the corner, it’s time to crown Lowell’s true Starch Madness champion. First Round Dunkin’ Donuts (1) vs. Donuts…
Starch Madness: The best donut in Lowell
Shane Foley Connector Editor March Madness appears to be a temper tantrum that has consumed the country, with everyone from Celtics guard Avery Bradley to President Barack Obama submitting brackets with their selections for the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. The Connector wanted to participate in this as well, however we didn’t want to make…
Street wear, skateboarding have home in Persona
Persona has been a vibrant force in the Downtown Lowell community since its opening in 2011. (Marlon Pitter/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Rooted in the cultures of street wear and skateboarding, Persona thrives as a member of the downtown Lowell community. From the store’s exterior, a bevy of hats, sneakers, t-shirts, skateboard decks and other…
Brewing up some poetry
Mariah Alix Connector Contributor Hiding within the streets of Lowell are an assortment of the arts, spoken word and competitive poetry being one of them. Downtown Lowell itself holds the wonderful Brew’d Awakening on Market Street, which holds an open mic and poetry slam every first and third Tuesday of each month from 6 to…
Humanity brings new flavor to women’s fashion
Amaris Torres Connector Staff On 128 Merrimack Street in downtown lies one of Lowell’s many hidden treasures: Humanity. The owner, Ani Vong, would describe Humanity as a “vintage-sheek” boutique that caters to all women. The warm, welcoming atmosphere of the shop makes this the perfect spot to satisfy your shopping sweet tooth, and catch up…
UPDATED: Downtown Lowell for the under-21 crowd
*Note: Article has been updated 25 March 2015 to include additional happenings. Thanks to Craig H. for the suggestions. Regina Alongi and Jen Desrosiers Connector Editors Downtown Lowell has a thriving late-night scene, bars and nightclubs galore. From throwing back a few drinks at Finn’s to listening to local bands at the Last Safe and…
Philanthropy pays off for students, community
Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff The UMass Lowell Honors seminar Experimenting with Philanthropy/Birds of Change held its awards ceremony, where the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust and Project LEARN were each awarded $5,000. These awards were given after a long semester of deliberation, debate, weighing of pros and cons, creativity, vision and learning. The two…
Student Environmental Alliance set to raise climate change awareness
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The Student Environmental Alliance (SEA), partnered with the Climate Change Initiative (CCI), is set to spread awareness of climate change with the “Make a Change for Us” event Wednesday night in University Crossing. The event is designed to make students more aware of the dangerous side effects of climate change and…
