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A Good Sense of Silk: Biology Professor Continues Her Studies into Spiders

A Good Sense of Silk: Biology Professor Continues Her Studies into Spiders

(Photo courtesy of Zach Holmes, Alamy) Spiders are arachnids. Zach Lungi Connector Staff An orb-weaver spider stalks its prey at night with its big-beady light-sensitive eyes and a tiny web held between its front legs. The spider picks the best moment to strike and capture its unsuspecting prey. The orb-weaver spider is just one of

Be ‘World Ready’ by studying language

Katrina Desrosiers Connector Editor In a diverse world, learning a language and gaining an understanding of a new culture is essential for obtaining a well-rounded education at UMass Lowell. The Department of World Languages and Cultures provides plenty of study abroad opportunities for students, and within the department a community of foreign language blossoms. Department