Sarah Pacht Connector Contributor Living in a dorm is a big part of the college experience for some students. For most people, going to college is the first time away from home, away from your pestering parents. No one can tell you what to do. You are on your own now, proving that you can…
South Campus residents brave weekend famine
Limited dining options for South Campus residents force students to venture out for food Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Approximately 450 students reside in Sheehy and Concordia halls on South Campus. While some go home on weekends, others are left without much free will for food, leaving them hungry on weekends, students say. Because Mill City…
UMass Lowell professor releases new book on Middle East
Dan Cook Connector Editor “The Palestinian front is affecting the entire Muslim world. All terrorists and militant activity in the world today has been initiated because of the Palestinian problem. This is because of the sense of hopelessness, alienation, and powerlessness.” UMass Lowell professor D.J. Deeb quoted former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in his recently…
Gaming in McGauvran provides entertaining breaks between classes
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Imagine this: you have a 90-minute hour gap between classes on South Campus. Studying in the middle of day just doesn’t work for you, and neither does going back to your room to scroll down your endless news feed on Facebook or Twitter. In fact, the only thing that will alleviate…
MASSPIRG’s Bottle Bill shows no signs of slowing
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG) exceeded their expectations last semester for the “Bigger Better Bottle Bill” petition, but their efforts to increase recycling are far from over. The original Bottle Bill, created by MASSPIRG in 1982, currently does not cover non-carbonated beverages, such as sports drinks and bottled water.…
Pool tournament brings no shortage of talent
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Fox Common’s monthly pool tournament played on Jan. 28 brought no shortage of talent. Though the altered date slipped past many students’ minds, all of the students who participated in the single elimination tournament brought their “A-game.” Their best efforts, unfortunately, were not enough to slow down the obliterating trail blazed…
Starbucks: The Second Coming
Alexander Gentile Connector Contributor Students on North Campus have long languished over the absence of a fresh, robust cup of Starbucks coffee, an advantage South Campus has boasted on for about two years. Last Monday, an impressive new location was installed in the basement of Lydon Library, and according to witness accounts it has been…
Fire alarms frazzle editor
Mathew Sychantha Connector Editor Do you ever feel like some students mark special occasions by pulling the fire alarm? Move-in day this semester? Fire alarm. Move-out day last semester? Fire alarm. Heck, moving in last semester had a few fire alarms go off. Three, if I recall correctly. Why is that a thing? Who burns…
