(Photo of the Boston Globe) “New England Revolution player fight for ball.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Editor In their second matchup against Club América on Tuesday, April 9, the New England Revolution was eliminated in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions League. The Revolution climbed their way to the quarterfinals for the second time in three years, then…
Club spotlight: UMass Lowell Management Society
(Photo courtesy of: UMass Lowell Management Society. “The business building on North Campus is home to this and many other clubs.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff Jonah Burnham, Vice-President of the Management Society, shared how his club gets together to discuss management ideas to help students succeed in their personal, professional, and academic lives. They learn…
Club Spotlight: UMass Lowell Economic Society
(Photo courtesy of iStock) “the UMass Lowell Economic Society have fun discussing the various aspects of the economy at their meetings” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff The classic board game of Monopoly has entertained countless children over the decades. Players compete against each other to acquire property that will enable them to monopolize their real estate…
Alumni Spotlight: Bahara Hussaini
(Photo courtesy of X) “Bahara Hussaini presenting her Master’s Thesis” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff UMass Lowell’s Peace and Conflict Studies program has helped students from around the world be equipped with the skills of conflict resolution. Bahara Hussaini from Afghanistan graduated from UMass Lowell in 2023. She was accepted into Kabul University to study English…
Girls Education in Afghanistan Today
(Photo courtesy of WADSAM) “Class being taught in Afghanistan.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff Dark times have clouded Afghanistan for women and girls since the Taliban took over the country three years ago. Women have been removed from public spaces and lost their jobs. Girls, who were once able to attend school during the twenty years…
Club Spotlight: International Business Association
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “The International Business Association meets in Alumni Hall.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff International Business Association (IBA) is a club students can join to learn more about international business and join a community of like-minded students. President of IBA Justin Baez, and Vice President of Engagement Jason McKeon, welcome students from…
January 2024 Untitled Open Mic Featuring Mill City Speaks Qualifying Slam
(Photo courtesy: Nicholas Ewing) “Writers shared all sorts of poetry.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff The Lowell Poetry Society hosted the January 2024 Untitled Open Mic Featuring Mill City Speaks Qualifying Slam to bring together the Lowell community for a night of poetry at the Coffee and Cotton. It began with an Open Mic in which…
New England Patriots International Operations in Germany
(Photo courtesy of the New England Patriots). “German Fans Welcoming the Patriots.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff The New England Patriots made their German debut in Frankfurt playing the Indianapolis Colts last November. Disappointedly, the Patriots lost against their opponent 10-6, but the Patriots and the NFL presence in Germany was a major success that weekend.…