(Photo courtesy of Kadey Vannett) “ACE’s Spring Week is packed with unique and exciting events to close out the year” Nate Coady Connector Editor Despite the notion that spring keeps getting further and further away, and the infamous groundhog not seeing his shadow, the members of UMass Lowell’s Association for Campus Events (ACE) are holding…
Sustainable thrifting is a hit on campus
(Photo courtesy of Billy Lefebvre) “Students pack UCrossing to search through the thrift day items” Nate Coady Connector Editor On Friday March 22 the Student Society for Sustainability (SSS) organized its fourth thrift day at UCrossing. Thrifting has become popularized in recent years, especially among college aged people trying to find good fashion for a…
Console debate on campus
(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “Student have strong feelings about what game console they prefer.” Nate Coady Connector Editor Over the course of many years, video games have grown to have their own identities. Game franchises have expanded, consoles have become more efficient, and players have become more devoted to their favorites. With that devotion came…
Mill City Grows comes to campus
(Photo courtesy of Nate Coady) “Mill City Grows brought a variety of produce to campus” Nate Coady Connector Editor On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Mill City Grows, a food justice nonprofit, set up shop in University Crossing. Their farmer’s market stand included potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and much more, all grown locally in either Massachusetts or New…
Club Spotlight: Stay mindful with The Psychology Club
(Photo courtesy of Nate Coady) “Students practice mindfulness by journaling with the Psychology Club” Nate Coady Connector Editor Being a student can be very stressful. Staying on schedule, staying on top of homework, being consistent, and getting to class on time, can all be a bit of a struggle. No shame. With spring break just…
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 Filipino Club represents UMass Lowell at Kamayan
(Photo courtesy of: Nate Coady) “The Filipino Club shined at Kamayan hosted by Northeastern University.” Nate Coady Connector Staff On Sunday, Nov. 12, The Filipino Club (TFC) of UMass Lowell participated in Kamayan, an annual cultural performance featuring multiple Filipino clubs from around the New England area. Held in Northeastern University’s Blackman Auditorium, Filipino clubs…
Dennis Everett Jr comes to UMass Lowell to talk about the importance of restorative justice
(Photo courtesy: Nate Coady) “Dennis Everett Jr. educated students on the importance of restorative justice.” Nate Coady Connector Staff On Tuesday, October 24, Dennis Everett Jr, spoke in Coburn Hall on South Campus as part of the College of Fine Arts and Social Sciences Dean’s Speaker Series. He is the Director of Restorative Justice at…
