Archuleta has released eight albums, the latest in 2018. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Klein) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff At just 16-years-old, David Archuleta made a name for himself as runner-up on season seven of “American Idol.” As an 11-year-old, Archuleta was introduced to “Idol” in its first season and was hooked. “I took it in…
New business club is preparing UMass Lowell students for the consulting world
UMass Lowell’s newest business club, the Manning Consulting Club, is headed up by student Greg Montemurro (Courtesy of UMass Lowell) Prabakar Adithya Connector Contributor The Manning Consulting Group is a business organization on campus that is quickly rising up the ladder as one of the most influential organizations on campus. Led by student Greg Montemurro,…
UMass Lowell’s late-night transportation: A truly student-driven service
UMass Lowell’s transportation service is largely operated by students in the late evening hours (Courtesy of UMass Lowell) Brigid Archibald Connector Editor After a long night at the library, most students do not give the shuttle ride back to their dorm much thought. They are apt to board the bus, greet the driver and then…
The mysterious West Campus
Taylor Carito and Hannah Manning Connector Editors A lot has stirred over the years about the notorious west campus – a seemingly desolate and decrepit property owned by UMass Lowell. But what few realize is that there is more than meets the eye, in fact, the importance of west campus lies beneath the dust and…
Another perspective: Merrimack Valley Gas Fires
Conor Dawson Connector Staff On Thursday September 13th, homes and business in Andover, Lawrence and North Andover serviced by Columbia Gas were rocked by numerous explosions and fires. Dispatcher Katie Ramos was in the station when the fires occurred and was able to give an inside look at the process for the dispatchers in Andover.…
‘She Started it’ gives insight on female entrepreneurship
Students gathered at the Innovation Hub on April 11 to watch the film “She Started It.” (Photo: David Bragdon) Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Staff On April 11, the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub and the Manning School of Business hosted a screening of the film “She Started It” followed by a Q&A panel of local entrepreneurs. “She…
Five secret study spots in and around UMass Lowell
Megan Dillon, Bryan Gomez, Shae Carter, Janden Mendola Connector Contributors Tired of returning to the same study spot every day? Try one of these five secret locations to enhance your studying experience! The third floor of University Crossing The center of the university buzzes with concentrated thoughts on UCrossings third floor. This space offers study…
The Connector’s declassified advising period survival guide
Hannah Manning Connector Editor Tensions are running high. The exams are ramping up in intensity, papers are getting assigned one after another and none of the vending machines seem to be accepting cards. To add to all of that existential stress, it just so happens to be the merriest time of the semester: advising period.…
