Freshman point guard Isaac White hit a season-high six three-pointers in Sunday’s home loss to Stony Brook.(George DeLuca/Connector) Shamus Ricardo Conector Contributor Despite an impressive 20 point performance from River Hawks freshman Isaac White that included an impressive 6-8 from three, UMass Lowell fell to the Stony Brook Seawolves 91-73 at the Costello Athletic Center.…
UMass Lowell academics: Unified or divided?
Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff With UMass Lowell strewn about the entire city, having just one academic campus to service all majors is an impossible idea. The geography and existence of private homes and businesses between North and South Campus stop any thoughts of physical University unity, and, because of this, it seems the two campuses…
ASCE impacts students, community
Courtesy of Commodore Builders Shane Foley Connector Editor The UMass Lowell Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has put their stamp on many projects on campus and in the city. They are currently mentoring students in fifth through eighth grade at the Bartlett School in Lowell. They also work with the town…
UMass Lowell, St. Jude’s up all night for good cause
Executive Board members: Marty McGarrigle, Zachary Zuber, Caitie Horan, Kristina Murray, Allison Saffie, Kelly Horan, Sammy Marshall, Sara Mathieu & Marty Tierney. Courtesy of Greg Mahan Mike Paige Connector Staff UMass Lowell held its second annual Up ‘til Dawn event put on by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Nov. 14. Through fundraising and fun…
South Campus’ new dining hall: What to expect when you are starving
Katrina DesRosiers Connector Editor South Campus is currently undergoing a major change in dining with the up and coming McGauvran Student Center. With this addition, there will be a new all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on the first floor, and Subway, Freshii, a bakery, café and a grab-and-go market on the second. On the third floor, there…
Faceoff: Hockey vs. basketball
Courtesy Photo Ben St. Pierre Connector Staff Nobody would argue with the claim that men’s hockey is more popular than men’s basketball at UMass Lowell. Nobody would also argue with the claim that men’s hockey is the most popular sport on campus. According to official NCAA statistics from the 2014-2015 school year, UMass Lowell’s men’s…
River Hawks shooting for improvement in year three of Division I play
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics Kyle Gaudette Connector Staff While hockey remains king on campus, your 2015-16 men’s basketball team is poised and ready to share the spotlight. It is another year for the River Hawks competing in the America East Conference, all of which have been coached by Pat Duquette. Now in his…
UMass Lowell women’s basketball volunteers at Girls, Inc.
Courtesy of Kate Adams Taylor Carito Connector Staff For many years, Girls, Inc. of Greater Lowell has played a huge role in mentoring and inspiring young girls to be “strong, smart and bold.” When one enters the facility, they are often greeted by the smiling face of a girl who is eager to help. All…
