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— Sports, UMass Lowell —

A peek inside Riverhawk Hockey before the season opener

October 13, 2026

Gaby Portillo Connector Contributor The 2026-27 Hockey season for the UMass Lowell Riverhawks starts this week, Friday, October 9th, with their first game on home ice against Clarkson University. Ahead of that game, the Riverhawks played an exhibition game against Concordia University, giving fans a preview of what to expect this season. Norm Bazin, who’s… Read More A peek inside Riverhawk Hockey before the season opener

— Sports, UMass Lowell —

Two goalies, one goal: How MacMiller and Mous are pushing each other to new heights

October 13, 2026

Danny Podolsky Connector Editor LOWELL, Mass. — Two goalkeepers, one net, and a whole lot of friendly competition. For the UMass Lowell field hockey team, sophomore goalkeepers Megan MacMiller and Veerle Mous have found themselves in an unusual situation. Rather than one goalkeeper taking control of the starting position, the two have shared playing time… Read More Two goalies, one goal: How MacMiller and Mous are pushing each other to new heights

— Campus Life —

UMass Lowell research reactor’s fifth jubilee.

September 29, 2026

AJ Hippensteele Connector Contributor Last year, the UMass Lowell research reactor, one of only a few dozen university-run research reactors in the United States, celebrated fifty years of operation since it first achieved criticality on Jan. 25, 1975. Over those fifty years, the reactor has provided valuable research opportunities to students as well as radiation… Read More UMass Lowell research reactor’s fifth jubilee.

— Opinions and Editorials —

Overworked, Underpaid, and Undervalued – Why This International Workers’ Day Matters at UMass Lowell

April 21, 2026

(Photo courtesy of Judith Aquino)  Signs made by union members as part of the UMass Lowell Unions United action on Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day in 2025 Najifa Tanjeem, Ava Peters, Adri Jackson Connector Contributors Last semester, a UMass Lowell graduate teaching assistant (TA) had to choose between filling a prescription and paying rent. She chose rent. This… Read More Overworked, Underpaid, and Undervalued – Why This International Workers’ Day Matters at UMass Lowell

— Campus Life, On Campus —

Braven brings Accelerator course to UMass Lowell

January 20, 2026

Julia Magee Connector Editor The 2026 spring semester welcomes the new Braven Accelerator course, designed to prepare undergraduate students to successfully and confidently enter the workforce. The course consists of three main sections that support students’ progression working through their goals. Students meet on Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. virtually, except for the first… Read More Braven brings Accelerator course to UMass Lowell

— Sports, UMass Lowell —

Lowell unable to keep up with Boston College, lose 3-1 on home ice

December 9, 2025

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Freshman Mirko Buttazzoni skates between two Boston College defenders, entering the zone with the puck.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Friday, Dec. 5, the River Hawks lost 3-1 to the no. 14/15 Boston College Eagles in a dominant showing from the Eagles, as they have now won seven out… Read More Lowell unable to keep up with Boston College, lose 3-1 on home ice