(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,…
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.…
Hardly a snooze fest, ACE opens up the semester with a pajama party
(Photo courtesy of: ACE) ” UMass Lowell Students pillow fighting in the inflatable ring.” Nate Coady Connector Editor Last Tuesday, January 23, the Association for Campus Events (ACE) hosted a pajama party, their first event of the semester at UCrossing from 6p.m. to 8p.m., which featured crafts like making dreamcatchers and stuffed animals as well…
The social lives of transfer students
(Photo courtesy of: UMass Lowell) “Being a transfer student can create its own set of social issues.” Morgan Brooks Connector Contributor The social lives of transfer students appear to differ from those who have been attending UMass Lowell from the beginning of their college education. Transfer students come to UMass Lowell from many schools, including…
Humans of UMass Lowell: Roisin Queally
(Photo courtesy of: Kara MacDougall) “Roisin Queally is enjoying her time at UMass Lowell as a voice major.” Kara MacDougall Connector Contributor Sophomore Roisin Queally turned down a spot at Berklee to major in sound recording at UMass Lowell. She has many passions– perhaps none greater than her love of the arts– and says she…
