— Campus Life —

Resources for commuter students at UMass Lowell

April 7, 2026

Annalee Barbar Connector Contributor Transportation Services, Student and Family Support Services and The Solution Center described resources available to commuter students, including parking and shuttle services, off-campus housing support and assistance with financial aid, billing, class registration and transcripts.  With 63% of undergraduate students commuting, according to 2019 University data, these resources play an essential role in supporting students’ daily needs.… Read More Resources for commuter students at UMass Lowell

— Opinions and Editorials —

The embarrassment of Chris Kempczinski and the decline of fast food

March 26, 2026

(Photo courtesy of msn.org) “After McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski went viral for his Big Arch taste test, other fast-food executives decided to join in on the fun.“ Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor By now everyone has seen the video of McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski trying the new Big Arch sandwich, if one could even call the miniscule morsel he extracted… Read More The embarrassment of Chris Kempczinski and the decline of fast food

— Opinions and Editorials —

The messages we absorb: misogyny in media and its wider impact 

March 26, 2026

(Photo courtesy of bostonglobe) “The shameless retooling of Kevin Can Wait” Amy Lam Connector Staff Imagine a husband in the kitchen wearing an apron and rubber gloves to clean the house and watch their children for a day which ends in a disaster. The husband cannot cook, feed his children, or wash the dishes properly.… Read More The messages we absorb: misogyny in media and its wider impact 

— Professional, Sports —

Hockey column: thoughts on surging Fleet, Merrimack’s Hockey East title and more

March 25, 2026

(Photo courtesy of PWHL) “The Tsongas Center was sold out for last Saturday’s Boston Fleet game” Jason Cooke Connector Editor The Boston Fleet looks like a playoff contender as the Professional Women’s Hockey League team enters the homestretch of the season. Currently tied with the Minnesota Frost for first place (42 points), Boston has positioned… Read More Hockey column: thoughts on surging Fleet, Merrimack’s Hockey East title and more

— Campus Life —

UMass Lowell College Democrats lobby for bills in Washington D.C.

March 24, 2026

(Photo courtesy of Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan/Emily Lindtveit) The UMass Lowell College Democrats with Representative Lori Trahan Emily Lindtveit Connector Staff March 6, 2026, was a snowy one for those up in Lowell, but for a small group of students, this day offered something a little more political; lobbying at the U.S. capital. From… Read More UMass Lowell College Democrats lobby for bills in Washington D.C.

— News —

Massachusetts votes to redesign state flag

March 24, 2026

(Photo courtesy of Benjamin Heffner) “Dome of the Massachusetts State House” Alejandro Carter Connector Contributor The official state emblems of Massachusetts are up for redesign as the Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission enters round 3 of the decision making process. Beginning in 2024, but influenced by decades of controversy, the Massachusetts state flag,… Read More Massachusetts votes to redesign state flag