Regina Alongi Connector Editor UnchARTed Gallery Taken from their Facebook page,“UnchARTed is a multimedia art space that offers the public a fresh and innovative approach to art.” The space is home to 24 resident artists along with visiting artists, musicians and other creative minds. 66 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 – unchartedstudios.tumblr.com Western Avenue Studios…
Students raise awareness for sexual abuse prevention
Walk A Mile in Her Shoes is a phenomenal trademark national event that promotes rape and sexual abuse prevention. “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” gives a voice to numerous girls and women all over the world who have not been able to seek guidance or love after such tragic events. This awareness brings a…
Exploring Lowell, one bite at a time
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Whether you’re a returning student, a transfer student, a first-year student, or a commuter, you’re probably going to get tired of eating the same food every day. There’s nothing new about Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, or Subway, but the answers to your hunger woes and diverse tastes are closer than you think.…
English department offers free books a la cart
If you go to the 4th floor of O’Leary Library and take a right from the elevators, you’ll see a large cart of books where you can either leave some of your old books or take some books for yourself. The best part: they’re all free! Every day the book cart has an almost entirely…
Students compare living on campus to commuting
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Amid the infinite amount of decisions students make in their college careers, one of the most important ones a student can make is whether to live on campus or commute to school. For many, finances are the top reason for choosing to commute, while having a complete college experience and the…
Hawks on top: Merri and Mack roost at Fox Hall
UML Media Relations UMass Lowell’s athletics teams and even its mascot, Rowdy, have been known as River Hawks for two decades, a tribute to the birds of various species who, like the university, call the banks of the Merrimack River home. Today, UMass Lowell officially “adopted” the living embodiment of the River Hawks: a pair…
ASAO President Brittaney Cameron previews Culture Shock
UMass Lowell students’ food, fashion and talents will be on display at Culture Shock Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Among the plethora of end-of-year activities and events, Culture Shock, presented by ASAO and Greek Council, stands out as a premier event to take part in on April 27 at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC). Full of…
Students pay homage with Day of Silence
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Students at UMass Lowell participated in the Day of Silence Friday to honor and raise awareness for individuals who are gay, lesbian or do not otherwise identify as heterosexual, who feel they have been forced into silence by society or somehow feel they do not have a voice in society. Pride…