(Photo courtesy of RFS Engineering) “Coburn Hall is home to UMass Lowell’s education and psychology departments.” Shishir Javali Connector Staff Coburn Hall is the oldest building on the UMass Lowell campus. It houses classrooms, study spaces and two departments: psychology and education. Students and faculty differ on how they like the building, but both agree…
Inside the minds of student musicians
(Image courtesy of Margaleet Katzenblickstein. “Music Business major Emily Johnson stands in front of a locker, smiling.”) Margaleet Katzenblickstein Connector Contributor Nicole Banks, a junior music business major, songwriter and one of the lead singers of the band Momerath, always has her ears ready for songwriting inspiration with every note she hears. “I’m always pulling…
Challenges and advantages of commuting
(Photo courtesy of Didier Maria) “Many commuter students face steep tickets regularly.” Didier Maria & Andrew Jallow Connector Contributors “One of the most valuable parts of going into university is the connections that you make,” stated Dr. Briggs, a faculty member of the University of Massachusetts Lowell math department who speaks on the topic of…
UML student builds website to assist LA fire victims
(Photo courtesy of LAfire.help) “Donnelly’s website has gained the attention of over 300,000 visitors.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor In January 2025, a sudden surge of devastating wildfires ravaged coastal communities surrounding Los Angeles, California. Dozens of residents were killed, entire neighborhoods were wiped from existence, and historical landmarks were erased from where they once stood.…
Student Spotlight: Osa Woghiren, pre-med
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “UML’s north campus is home to its STEM program.” Osahuese Ogbesoyen Connector Editor A comment asked to nearly everyone growing up is: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The answer can change from childhood to adulthood. Osa Woghiren, a student at UMass Lowell, found her journey…
A student makes history: Marlis Occliant
(Photo courtesy of Collin Gallagher) Collin Gallagher Connector Staff At UMass Lowell, there are so many students with inspiring stories, and among them is Marlis Occliant, a senior industrial engineering major who has just made history as the first Black woman to graduate from her degree path at the university. Her journey, filled with perseverance,…
Two students’ thoughts on the dining halls
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Fox Hall is home to one of UMass Lowell’s main dining halls.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor Every fall semester, one of the most frequent points of discussion among students (new and returning) is the food in the on-campus dining halls. More specifically, the quality of the food, the…
The Perfect Fall Day in Lowell: Trolleys, Art, and Mill No. 5 Magic
(Photo courtesy of Home & Money) “Lowell, Massachusetts offers plenty of opportunities for fun this Autumn.” Valeria Santos Rocca Connector Contributor As the air cools, the leaves turn golden and the smell of pumpkin spice fills every corner of New England, there’s no better way to spend a crisp fall day than in Lowell.…
