UMass Lowell was added as the conference’s ninth member for the 2013-14 academic year. (Courtesy of America East) Alex Salucco Connector Editor Turning point — a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results. In February 2013, UMass Lowell announced that all of its athletic teams will compete…
Donald Trump takes office as president
Citizens packed Washington D.C. to watch the inauguration of Donald Trump. (Jessica Kergo/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Editor “We are one nation and their pain is our pain. Their dreams are our dreams. And their success will be our success. We share one heart, one home and one glorious destiny. These words were said by the…
Freshman perspective: First semester takeaways
A UMass Lowell student ponders the endless possibilities in her future while admiring the canal. (Courtesy of Navitas at UMass Lowell) Nick Bramante Connector Staff With the dawn of the New Year comes the official end of the first semester for many freshmen attending UMass Lowell. The first semester experience is crucial in preparing freshmen…
MLK Celebration Week takes over UMass Lowell
Martin Luther King Jr. waves at the crowd following his notorious “I have a Dream.” (Courtesy of The Source) Taylor Carito Connector Editor Just over 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. diligently worked while taking a stand for what he believed in, and to this day, encouraged millions of other Americans to do…
‘4 Your Eyez Only:’ Not 4 me
‘4 Your Eyez Only’ is J. Cole’s fourth studio album. Benjamin St.Pierre Connector Staff Jermaine Cole, also known as J. Cole, is a rapper defined by his drive to create meaningful, message-laden hip-hop in an age where artists like Lil Yachty and Lil Uzi Vert find success in creating fun music. J. Cole attempts to…
Indie game spotlight: ‘Stardew Valley’
Since its release, “Stardew Valley” has sold over two million copies on PC and Mac alone. Nick Bramante Connector Staff From indie-developer Eric Barone and publisher Chucklefish Games comes “Stardew Valley,” an isometric roleplay game (RPG) that gives fans of franchises such as “Harvest Moon” or “Animal Crossing” a fresh take on the farming simulator…
Photos: C.J. Smith scores 100th point as River Hawks hold on against UNH
View the slideshow below to see pictures from Friday night’s game against the University of New Hampshire. (All photos by Matt Dwyer/Connector) Matt Dwyer Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s hockey team extended their win streak to six with a 2-1 road victory against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats.
Students get humanitarian experience at eNable Lowell
Jessica Kergo Connector Staff Of the 200 plus student organizations at UMass Lowell, one club stands out with regards to its noble effort to change the lives of physically disabled children across the world: eNABLE Lowell. eNABLE Lowell is UMass Lowell’s very own chapter of an international volunteer organization that designs and…
