Al Gentile Connector Editor “Everybody keeps saying it’s going to be taught in schools,” says Fletcher Street Market Basket General Manager Scott Ivers. Late Wednesday night, a deal worth $1.5 billion brought control of Market Basket, a staple for decades to the citizens of Lowell and New England, back into the hands of Arthur “Artie…
Bill Nye “The Science Guy” to Speak at Commencement
For many UMass Lowell graduates, their childhood will come full circle at this year’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17 when “Bill Nye the Science Guy” gives their Commencement speech. Nye is excited to speak to an audience that grew up watching his show. For many, the “Science Guy” series was a staple…
The future of graphic design at UMass Lowell
Alexander Gentile UML Contributor There’s a lot to scream about with UMass Art programs. From a big move to student projects and exhibitions, the relatively under-represented UMass graphic design department in MacGauvran is worth a second look. Walking through the halls, student-designed movie posters for “Grease,” “Eternal Sunshine” of the “Spotless Mind” and “The Hunger…
Downtown Lowell has more to offer to students than bars
Lowell businesses want better connection with UMass Lowell students What do an art gallery, a sweets shop, an army supply store and a clothing store have in common? They are all located in downtown Lowell, and they are willing to offer discounts to UMass Lowell students. “There is a large amount of local resources downtown,…
2014 Greeley Scholar advocates social justice for all
Andrea Larsson Connector Contributor UMass Lowell welcomed Albie Sachs, former judge on the South African Constitutional Court, to the university on Tuesday. Hosted by the Greeley Scholar Committee and honored by the committee as 2014’s Greeley Scholar, Sachs, former advisor to Nelson Mandela, told the story of South Africa’s fight for civil freedom and equality,…
“The Search for Security: Countering Violence in the Middle East” panel discusses hot topics
Eliza Calvin Connector Contributor Paula Rayman thinks fighting violence with violence is fruitless. “World War I was supposed to be the war to end all wars. We all know how successful that was,” she said at the panel discussion, “The Search for Security: Countering Violence in the Middle East.” The event, sponsored by UMass Lowell’s…
Phil Geoffroy for student trustee
After being sent to the board of trustees by my peers through hotly contested elections in each of the past two years, I am grateful and honored to appear on the ballot as a candidate for student trustee this year in uncontested form. Despite not facing an opponent this year, I am committed to generating…
Campus Police Log
Monday, March 21 5:56 p.m. A motor vehicle break-in was reported at the North Campus Garage. Tuesday, April 1 7:45 p.m. An assault was reported at the Tsongas Center. One party was removed by management. Wednesday, April 2 10:39 a.m. An exit sign in Sheehy Hall was reported to have been damanged. The damage may…
