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The Killers’ new album brings synth-pop back
In This Issue
Emily Toomey
The new University Suites dining hall
Connector Staff
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Manning Women of Business
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Julia Schneider feature
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Final River Hawk Scores Team
Score
Overall Record
Volleyball at Binghamton
W 2-1
5-5
Field Hockey at #18 UAlbany
W 2-1 (2OT) 5-5
Women’s Soccer at Stony Brook
L 3-0 3-4-3
Men’s Soccer at UAlbany
L 1-0
4-4-1
New dining hall coming to USuites Morgyn Joubert Connector Contributor
As the growing university continues to expand, so does a growing population of students, and with more students, more meal plans. With new residence halls and additional property being added across the growing campus, UMass Lowell made tough decisions on how they would be accommodating their hungry students’ needs. As the lines increased at the only dining hall on East Campus, a resolution needed to be finalized to allow a more convenient option for all students seeking a full stomach. The clear solution was an additional dining hall on East, within the residence hall University Suites (USuites). The USuites dining hall will look similar to that of the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center. It will stay open an hour longer than the dining hall located in Fox Residence Hall, but will include similar food options to those seen across UMass Lowell’s campus. It will not only accommodate the 500 students living in University Suites, but also provide easier access to food for any student living in River Hawk Village, the new residence complex on Perkins Street. “If you take the ICC Dining Hall and put it down here [on East Campus] there would be no reason to walk through it and want to
The Killers have just released their fifth studio album, “Wonderful Wonderful.� The band played on more emotional lyrics while using an electronic vibe to help lighten the mood. This album digs deeper than their other work by experimenting with a new sound and lyrical style. Their new style certainly takes influence from ’80s synth-pop style music and transports the listener back in time. The first single released was titled “The Man.� It is one of the more upbeat tracks on the album. The beat starts off with an intergalactic vibe then transitioning to a more familiar electronic beat. The lyrical style of the track creates a sense of ease. The chorus, “I’m the man, come around
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The Killers’ new album was released on Sept. 22.
nothing can break, nothing can break me down,� provides a sense of power to the album overall. Singer Brandon Flowers is chanting with a sense of confidence that oozes into the track. By the
end he powerfully sings, “Who’s the man? Who’s the man? I’m the man! I’m the man!� This track holds true to its core values on empowerment without over doing it. “The Man� allows the lis-
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No. 5 River Hawks edge Acadia in exhibition UMass Lowell Athletics
LOWELL, Mass. -- The UMass Lowell Hockey team skated to a 4-2 exhibition win against Acadia University on Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. “I thought we start pretty sluggish in the first period, but
that’s to be expected after a long layoff,� said Head Coach Norm Bazin. “We got a little better in the second period and in the third period I thought we started skating again. I think we learned we have a few combinations that can stick, but overall we have to improve in a lot of areas, which is normal for
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tener to become pumped up for what is to come next on the record. “Run for Cover� is the album’s second single, and it is one of the heavi-
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Goalkeeper Tyler Wall defending River Hawks in 4-2 win against Acadia.
this time of year.â€? Senior forward Jake Kamrass (Atlanta, Georgia) got the River Hawks on the board first with just 37 seconds left in the first period with a power-play tally. Stephen Harper and Rodney Southam tallied goals for the Axemen in the second and third periods respectively. Southam’s power-play goal made it a 3-2 game just 4:19 into the third, after sophomore forward Ryan Lohin (Chadds Ford, Pa.) netted the go ahead goal just 1:58 into the final frame. Lohin notched a game-high two points (1g,1a), to go along with three shots on goal for the River Hawks in the victory. Sophomore forward Colin O’Neill (Odenton, Md.) scored the River Hawks second goal at 10:14 of the second period to give UMass Lowell a 2-1 advantage. Junior forward Nick Master (Broomall, Pa.) added an insurance empty-netter with just two seconds remaining in the contest. â–ş See “Hockey,â€? page 7
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OPINIONS & EDITORIALS Bernie Sanders: College for All Bernie Sanders U.S. Senator
Two years ago, when I first introduced the College for All Act, the political establishment said that it couldn’t be done, and that it was a “pie in the sky� idea. But a nationwide, grassroots movement led by millions of you and your families refused to take “no� for an answer. Loudly and clearly, you said that in the wealthiest country on earth it is unacceptable for young people to go $30,000, $40,000, $50,000 in debt just to get a college education, or for hundreds of thousands of bright young people not to go to college because they cannot afford it. Today, the idea doesn’t seem so crazy. Recent polls show that an overwhelming majority of Americans agree that four year colleges and universities should be tuition free. The good news is that legislators across the country are now introducing their own “college for all� bills at both state and municipal levels. This year, the City College of San Francis-
co began offering tuition-free college, and enrollments for residents are up by 51 percent compared to the prior year. In New York, this year tens of thousands will go to the state’s public colleges and universities without paying tuition. Similar programs have popped up in Tennessee, a conservative state, and in Oregon, as well as the cities of Detroit, Chicago and many others. We are making enormous progress on this issue, but much more has to be done. I am calling on you for your help. Please join me for a livestream event on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. to kick off a campus movement to fight to make public colleges and universities tuition free. Many of you and your families are struggling to meet the high costs of tuition, expensive books, housing, and extra fees. You’ve had to choose majors that are “marketable,� instead of ones that you are passionate about. Some of you have had to attend less expensive schools over the summer to save on tuition, or cram credits in
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already busy semesters. Far too many of you are forced to work long hours in between classes instead of paying attention to your academic work. It’s no secret that student debt in America has reached crisis proportions, with more than 40 million Americans owing over $1.3 trillion. All across this country, young people are struggling with outrageous debt for decades, which impacts their ability to get married, have kids or buy a home. People should not be punished for getting the education they need. Other nations around the world understand the benefits of having an educated workforce that isn’t burdened with enormous student debt. In Germany, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and many other countries public colleges and universities are free. In Germany, public colleges are free not only for Germans, but also for international students.
sure that every young person in this country can get the education that he or she desires, regardless of his or her family’s income, and without going into major debt. When an idea catches fire, when people see the justice of that idea, it can move very, very quickly. In my view, there will be a day when every qualified American will be able to get the college education they need tuition-free. But that day won’t come until the American people demand it. That’s why I am calling on you to participate in a College for All rally on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. I encourage you to organize an event on your campus, get together with your friends, and tune into our livestream at Facebook.com/ SenatorSanders.
Education is essential for both personal and national well-being. We live in a highly competitive, global economy, and if our economy is to be strong, we need the best-educated workforce in the world. The only way to achieve that goal is to make
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Students and administrators excited for added convenience of University Suites Dining Hall ►Continued from front page
go to Fox,” said Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Larry Siegel. The purpose of the new dining hall is to allow meal time on East Campus to be equally convenient for all students. It allows the increasingly long lines to be cut in half by providing over 128 seats in the new dining hall along with a fire place, booths and tables. “I hope that it will take the stress off of the athletes,” said Siegel. He said the new dining hall will also be a great addition for any and all athletes interested in grabbing something to eat after a long day of practices and classes, who have had difficulties doing so in recent years. It will allow athletes who are getting back from practice to have the opportunity to go back to their rooms, freshen up and still be able to go to dinner before the dining halls close. However, the USuites dining hall will not only be a convenience for athletes, but other students living in East Campus. “I’m really excited about it,” says Victoria Arakaelian, a sophomore biology major and resident of University Suites. “If there is a blizzard going on outside I don’t have to walk to Fox Hall to grab something to eat; it’s nice to have something available.” The new dining hall will also allow equal quality meals to those available at Fox Dining Hall, but menus will also be tweaked weekly to entice more
students to venture over to USuites. The residents of USuites will not be the only ones offered this new dining experience. “I’m looking forward to the convenience of being able to grab and get food right outside my work,” says Gillian Roberts, a freshman clinical lab science major who also works within the offices of USuites.
“It’s difficult at times to eat at Fox when it’s so crowded.” USuites Dining will be open for use in January 2018 at the beginning of the spring semester. “Once its done, I think they’re going to love it,” said Siegel.
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A rendering of the intended seating layout for the USuites Dining Hall, scheduled to open in January 2018.
Honors student pairs UML volunteers with Lowell school Katharine Webster University Relations
Honors student Brianna Atwood grew up in Andover with a nun for a neighbor, first in the other half of her family’s duplex and then down the street. When Sister Joanne Sullivan, the principal of the St. Patrick School in Lowell’s Acre neighborhood, found out Atwood was coming to UMass Lowell for plastics engineering, she asked her to help out at St. Patrick’s, which serves children in preschool through eighth grade. Then Julian Zabalbeascoa, Atwood’s professor for the First-Year Seminar in Honors (FYSH), told his students community service would fulfill an assignment to explore Lowell. Atwood called Sullivan and asked what kind of help she needed at St. Patrick’s. Within a couple of weeks, Atwood had found more than a dozen UML students, mostly freshmen, to volunteer at the school. “Sister Joanne was always urging me to make a connection between the schools – so I did,” Atwood says. The volunteer program is now entering its third year, bringing about 20 UML students to St. Patrick’s each semester who commit to working two hours a week, every week, at the same time. The undergraduates tutor and translate for children who don’t speak English at home, and they also provide general classroom help. “The kids love having the one-on-
one attention and help, and they look forward every week to the college students coming,” Sullivan says. “Consistency is so important: The kids get to know the volunteers, the volunteers get to know the kids, and the teacher might be able to plan a project that needs an extra pair of hands.” Atwood posts fliers around East Campus at the start of each semester, seeking volunteers. In fall 2016, most of the women’s basketball team signed on, splitting up to cover three shifts every week. They’re doing it again this fall.
“The St. Patrick’s students love seeing the UMass Lowell students... that inspires them” “The kids loved it. They thought it was the coolest thing ever, having the
UMass Lowell women’s basketball team there,” Atwood says. Although St. Patrick’s is a Catholic school, it is very diverse. Sullivan says 90 percent of her students come from immigrant families that span continents and religions, including Catholicism, other Christian denominations, Islam, Buddhism and more. Some are refugees from Africa who need to learn English, while others come from homes where their first language is Spanish, Portuguese, Burmese or Khmer. Once Atwood realized how many languages the children spoke, she started advertising it on her fliers. She found volunteers who were happy to work with children who didn’t yet speak English well – or at all. The volunteers are an equally diverse group that includes some Jewish and Muslim undergraduates. “We’ve had a lot of international students who volunteer, and they’re able to tutor and translate for the kids,” she says. “In one case, a Brazilian child hadn’t shown up for two weeks, and the school didn’t know what had happened. One of our volunteers, Manny Campos, who’s from Brazil, called the parents, spoke to them in Portuguese and found out that the child was really sick.” Atwood, who studied Spanish in middle school and high school, tutors older students in math, helps out with gym class and occasionally teaches as a substitute. Atwood and the UML volunteers
also ran a clothing drive for the school last winter. Many of the children at St. Patrick’s come from very low-income or newly arrived refugee families, and they couldn’t go outside for recess because they lacked winter coats, boots, hats or gloves, she says. “Some of the children were coming to school wearing only T-shirts and shorts,” Atwood says. Atwood plans to keep running the volunteer program as long as she’s at UMass Lowell – at least three more years, since she’s already taken a semester off to do a professional co-op and she will need extra time to complete three minors: business, math and business administration for engineers. She also plans to earn her master’s degree here. Before she graduates, she hopes to make the volunteer effort a student club or a partnership with the Honors College, to keep the program going. Meanwhile, she’s already recruiting the next generation of volunteers from the Commonwealth Honors Living-Learning Community, where she’s a resident assistant. When she found out several of her freshmen residents were taking FYSH with Zabalbeascoa, she urged them to do community service at St. Patrick’s. “The St. Patrick’s students love seeing the UMass Lowell students,” she says. “Having us come in and tutor them and also talk to them about going to college and having a bright future and how important it is to stay in school – that inspires them.”
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
‘Wonderful Wonderful’ transports The Killers to the 80s
“Young Sheldon” starts with a bang and a bow-tie
►Continue from front page -est songs lyrically on the album. This track is very reminiscent of their “Sam’s Town” days, and incorporates a familiar new wave revival sound to it. The song focuses on the aspect of domestic abuse with the lyrics, “It’s hard to pack the car when all you
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The album sold 40,000 copies in the United Kingdom in three days after its release.
do is shame us, it’s even harder when the dirtbag’s famous.” The lyrics to this song emotionally appeal to the listener. The chorus allows the track to have a slightly less dark tone overall with, “Run for cover, run while you can, baby, don’t look back,” being the main message to the track. The ease of the chorus helps keep the upbeat vibe to the track. The track “Some Kind of Love” puts a simpler spin to a traditional love song. The song sticks to their electronic routes, but the lyrics give the track its special flare. The track starts off at a slower pace, beginning with, “You got the will of a wild bird. You got the faith of the child before the world gets in.” The slow pop melody allows Flowers’ lyrics to echo off his mouth with grace. The song then picks up ever so slightly with the chorus repeating, “You’ve got some kind of love,” over and over again as he begins to sing more passionately. The ending verse finishes off the song beautifully with the lyrics, “Can’t do this alone we need you at home. There’s so much to see we know that you’re strong.” The simplicity of the song allows the lyrical content to show its true beauty. Overall, this album stands out as something uniquely different from The Killers. They have ex-
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A music video for the single “Run For Cover” was released on Aug. 22.
perimented with musical styles from the 80s in a lighthearted way and it paid off. They took a risk with more emotional lyrics but balanced it with an ease of simplicity. Each track stands out on their own as something different from the last while still providing a nice flow. This album may not be pleasing to all fans of The Killers, but it holds its ground as a stand-alone album.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ leaves much to be found derstand who their characters are, so Courtesy of CBS at the very least the show should have two characters that are worth watchBased on the first two episodes of ing. “Star Trek: Discovery,” it looks like While there is potential with the stothe show runners have gone the route ry and characters, the issue that kept of making it as much like the rebooted coming into play was the show’s style. “Star Trek” film series as possible. As stated above, the show seems to be Called out into the remote reaches going for the same feeling as the reof Federation space due to a destroyed booted “Star Trek” franchise, which satellite, the crew of the U.S.S Shen- consists of “Star Trek,” “Star Trek zhou comes across a rogue Klingon Into Darkness,” and “Star Trek Beship who is hoping to use the Federa- yond.” All of these movies have the tion in order to reunite the now divid- same problem: they are fun but they ed Klingon Empire. are not exactly “Star Trek.” If anyIt is important to note that the first thing, they are generic science fiction two episodes that comprised of the pi- action movies with “Star Trek” in the “Star Trek: Discovery” initial release was orignally set to release last January before lot for the series, “The Vulcan Hello” title. That is the same impression that getting pushed back. and “Battle at the Binary Stars,” are the first two episodes give off, and purpose for including them other than especially when it comes to the scene essentially a prequel to the series that while that style works for two-hour es- fan service, and other details seem like where the main villain gets supporters is to be “Star Trek: Discovery,” so it capist entertainment, it probably will attempts at copying aspects from ear- for his cause. The characters seem to lier shows in the most superficial way find a solution to their predicament is hard to get a grasp of whether the not bode well for a weekly series. fairly easily. It feels like things happen story has any merit or the characters It feels like the show runners possible. For example, Spock’s father Sarek not because they feel like an organic are any good. From what was shown, watched a couple of episodes of other (James Frain) has a role in the series, process to the story, but because it is the story shows potential and the “Star Trek” shows, copied down detwo characters who are introduced, tails from them and transplanted those but his reason for being there is not what the story requires to have hapMichael Burnham (Sonequa Mar- details into their own show. Some of because his character is needed. Sarek pen. “Star Trek: Discovery” really feels tin-Greene) and Saru (Doug Jones) those details were references to appeal only exists in “Star Trek: Discovery” do get enough establishment to un- to Trekkies while having no actual because Trekkies will know who his like it is a “Star Trek” for mainstream character is. On top of this, several audiences, not the fans. Its generic times in the episodes characters mono- nature and look removes a lot of the logue to the audience, clearly emulat- personality that all of the other “Star ing Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) Trek” incarnations possessed, and the doing the same in “Star Trek: The first two episodes just leave the imNext Generation.” But while Picard’s pression that the whole series will be a were designed around the moral of generic, science fiction action adventhe episode, these monologues exist ture serial with the name “Star Trek” for characters to either explain their slapped on the title. backstories or to give insight into their Final Grade: C feelings and thus give a reason why they think something. The writing of the episodes in general is particularly weak, and it is not Courtesy of CBS just due to the characters making expo“Star Trek: Discovery” is the first “Star Trek” television show since “Star Trek: En- sition dumps to explain who they are. terprise” concluded in 2005. The pace of the episode feels rushed, Owen Johnson Connector Editor
Linda Poe Connector Contributor
Creators Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro did not disappoint with “Young Sheldon,” their new spin-off prequel to their long-running hit “The Big Bang Theory.” The sitcom premiered its much anticipated pilot episode last Monday night on CBS and it included the perfect mix of humor and sentiment. In this series we get to explore theoretical physicist Sheldon Cooper’s adolescent life in East Texas circa-1989 with a nostalgia-inducing narration from Jim Parsons, the actor who plays the adult Sheldon on the parent show. Throughout the first episode, the audience is introduced to Sheldon’s family and delve into their individual relationships with him, as well as watch him struggle with starting high school at the tender age of nine alongside his less than happy older brother. With being a boy genius, there are many neurotic antics that were shared in the pilot such as already getting onto the nerves of teachers and classmates with his obsession of
upholding the school’s dress code. One of the major strengths of the show are the spot-on casting choices. Iain Armitage, who plays Sheldon Coo-
yet sometimes overbearing character that is needed for “Young Sheldon”. Although based only on the first episode, this opening act of Armitage proves that there
don, there is one other character that deserves immense recognition – Mary Cooper. Zoe Perry did a fantastic job portraying such a bold-witted character. Perry’s interactions
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“Young Sheldon” will begin its seasonal run starting November 2nd after “The Big Bang Theory.”
per in the show, puts in a great effort to uphold the character that Jim Parsons set out for him. It shows that Armitage really studied the role of his older counterpart to be able to express the same loveable
will be many great moments for fans to tune into such as mini-tantrums looking for bow-ties to loving encounters with his parents. Now although Armitage did a great job portraying Shel-
with Armitage really set the pace for the two characters relationship and their interactions throughout the first episode were all highlights. Perry was able to portray every established characteristic
of Mary Cooper terrifically, from her overbearing love of Sheldon to her overbearing love of religion. Perry was also able to emulate all the mannerisms and powerful Texas accent that fans have come to enjoy and love from Mrs.Cooper. Overall, the episode shows great potential for becoming a huge hit with many different audiences. For “The Big Bang Theory” enthusiast, “Young Sheldon” is finally a way to put an image to the many childhood stories of Sheldon Cooper including his love for Professor Proton and Stephen Hawking. All of this is happening while still being just a fun-loving, and sometimes darkly humorous, comedy for any first-time viewers of the show. The only major downfall is that the wait for the next episode is extended until Nov. 2, which will have its fans anticipating once again to watch “Young Sheldon.” Final Grade: A
Macklemore goes solo with his new album ‘Gemini’ Andre Ragel Connector Contributor
Last Friday, Macklemore dropped his newest album “Gemini.” It is his first solo album since his 2006 album “The Language of My World.” The absence of Ryan Lewis from every song in the album is noticeable since the two parted ways last June, but Macklemore still managed to pull together an impressive selection of artists to collaborate with including Lil Yachty, Skylar Grey, Kesha and Eric Nally. Listening to the hour-long album would undoubtedly make anybody feel good, as his witty song lyrics and upbeat piano and guitar creates a mood fit Courtesy of Bendo LLC
Macklemore has produced four studio albums over the course of his career, two solo and two with Ryan Lewis.
to play on endless repeat. Macklemore leads off his new album with a heart-stopping, head-pounding song called “Ain’t Gonna Die Tonight” that may as well be the perfect hype song for next week’s hockey game. Eric Nally provides guest vocals on this track, chanting about his determination to survive and make history. Next, Macklemore continues the energy of the album with his lead single “Glorious,” where he collaborates with Skylar Grey. “Glorious” is an upbeat, piano-driven, almost motivational song in which Macklemore raps about celebrating his success. His lyrics reflect his legacy as a rapper: “So when I leave here on this earth, did I take more than I gave? Did I look out for the people or did I do it all for fame?” Anyone who listens to this song is guaranteed to have a more positive attitude by the end of the song. Grey’s high-pitched, heavenly vocals never fail to disappoint, most recently heard in singles such as “I Need a Doctor” with Dr. Dre & Eminem and “Cannonball” with the X Ambassadors. Macklemore continues the piano theme with his next single, “Marmalade” in collaboration with Lil Yachty. In Marmalade, Macklemore describes his life on the road in a fun-filled upbeat manner. “Willy Wonka” follows as the next track, and it is one of the best songs on the album. Macklemore collaborates with Offset, better known as one of the three members who make up the group Migos. The song comprises of a funky, futuristic synth beat that Macklemore and Offset rap to, drawing parallels between the two rappers and Willy Wonka. As another one of the album’s exciting hype songs, it is something that can not be missed. Other notable songs in the album include a nostalgic, emotional song called “Good Old Days”
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“Gemini” opened at No.13 on The UK Top 100 Music Charts.
with Kesha, in which they reminisce about the past. Macklemore and Saint Claire’s smooth vocals close the album in the song “Excavate,” a song that acts as Macklemore’s journal of self-reflection. The song closes out the album in a nice and relaxing manner, leaving listeners satisfied. Listening to Macklemore’s new album “Gemini” is a must, catering to most fans of mainstream pop and hip-hop. Final Grade: A-
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CAMPUS LIFE
Campus Living Series: Quiet Concordia Andre Ragel Connector Contributor
Amidst the myriad of changes that has happened this fall semester around campus, there remains a quiet, traditional residence hall perched upon the top of a small hill: Concordia Hall. Built in 1957 as a residence hall for female music students, Concordia Hall’s six floors now cater to 180 coed students from all different majors around campus. Each room in Con-
cordia Hall comes with a standard set of furniture that includes a bed, mattress, chair, wardrobe and dresser. There is a large common room in the lobby shared with Sheehy Hall named the Link that has a TV, two pool tables and a ping-pong table. In addition, its proximity to the McGauvran Student Union, South Campus Dining Commons and O’Leary Library make Concordia Hall an ideal space for students like freshman Nick
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Concordia Hall, located at 6 Solomont Way on UMass Lowell’s South Campus.
Arcidiacono. Arcidiacono, a music education major, has attended the UMass Lowell Band Camp every summer for the last five years which involves a week-long stay at Concordia Hall. “I chose to live here when I was given the option to,” said Arcidiacono. “I’m most familiar here.” Arcidiacono says he enjoys the independence he has living on his own in Concordia and would recommend doing so to any of his friends. “I like having a single since I have my space when I need it,” said Arcidiacono. At $8,254 per year, a double at Concordia is the cheapest option for students looking to live within proximity of South Campus. Other accommodations with this rate include quads at Fox, Leitch and Bourgeois Halls and a triple at the Inn & Conference Center. Students living in Concordia Hall may park in several lots around South Campus including the South Campus garage and the Broadway/Riverview lot. Campus shuttles located in front of O’Leary Library are also a quick walk from Concordia Hall, making transfers to North and East Campuses a breeze. However, as with any residence hall, there is also room for improve-
ment that some students noted. “The bathrooms are kind of dirty sometimes, I feel like [they] aren’t cleaned much,” said psychology major Alyssa Corrado. “There are less bathrooms here compared to when I lived on the 10th floor of Fox, but there’s more privacy here so I like it,” said exercise physiology junior Jesse Jaramillo. Another complaint shared by many residents living in Concordia is the lack of air-conditioning around the building: “It gets hot in there sometimes, but definitely for the price I would still recommend living here,” said Jaramillo. Overall, most students like junior Linda Tran enjoy living at Concordia because of its peaceful and quiet spot next to the Allen House and Sheehy Hall. “It’s pretty busy there at Fox, but here I could just focus on doing my homework,” said Tran. “People who live in this hall mostly keep to themselves, but I don’t mind,” said Corrado. If one is looking for an affordable and accessible residence hall in a prime, quiet location close to the heart of South Campus, then one should look no further than Concordia Hall.
A balanced business: Manning Women in Business Club Kelly Skelton Connector Contributor
.With a goal of encouraging more women to enter the world of business, a new club has formed that seeks to unite ambitious businesswomen and foster their success. In spring 2016, Kellsie Howard said she felt inspired after hearing several female speakers present at an Institute for Management Accountants event. Howard says she knew immediately that she wanted to bring an element of female empowerment into UMass Lowell. Noticing a roughly 70-30 ratio of males to female, Howard took initiative. She contacted the Manning School of Business’ (MSB) Dean Sandra Richtermeyer and explained her idea, an organization that promoted more women to pursue business degrees. Richtermeyer said she was thrilled with the idea and provided guidance for establishment. Howard conducted research of like-minded organizations at University of Connecticut, Boston University, Boston College and Harvard University. After Howard had gathered advice and insight, Richtermeyer added another contribution and recommended Elissa Magnant, a professor of business ethics at the MSB to assume the role of faculty advisor for this emerging group, the Manning Women in Business. .In regard group’s message and future, faculty advisor Elissa Magnant said, “I was drawn to this position because of my love for the environment and growth here at UMass Lowell. I wanted to see more women incorporated into the business school in an exciting and positive way.” The opportunity of faculty advisor came as a new venture for Magnant. “We conducted interviews of interested students last semester to best fit people’s skill sets, we have created a diverse board.” Past experiences will fuel Magnant’s influence on the Manning Women in Business dynamics. “I look
to incorporate ethics across the entire university, that meaning all majors, with my focus on mediation and collaboration” she said. .The Manning Women in Business look to contribute to the university and its members’ successes through their work. .“We are striving to increase the number of women at the school by giving back to the community and establishing relationships with firms,” said Howard on the organization’s mission. .Furthermore, the mission statement notes that the diversification of race, age and majors will play a key role in the networking capabilities of those involved. .The group is managed by 12 students including six e-board members, three junior e-board members and three committee members. .Howard addressed concerns of male member discouragement with a welcoming approach. “This organization is open to students of any gender and any major. We strongly encourage our members to
be philanthropy-minded and interested in networking opportunities” said Howard. .Students have been receptive of the organization’s purpose as attendance has averaged 40 students in their first few meetings. The team hopes to achieve more growth as awareness spreads throughout the campus. .The Manning Women in Business will be welcoming in speakers from Putnam Investments, Kronos and DifferenceMaker this semester. The newly established organization has meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 5-6 p.m. .In addition, Howard and her team are planning events throughout local communities. Their first community outreach project will be attending the fifth Annual Walk and Wag for Veterans event with Operation Delta Dog on Nov. 11. .Students interested in joining are urged to contact Founder/President Howard by email: Kellsie_howard@student.uml.edu. Courtesy of Lee Kennedy
The newly opened Pulichino Tong Business Center located on UMass Lowell’s North Campus.
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SPORTS
Julia Schneider and coaching staff find their groove with women’s soccer team Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor
Julia Schneider, the standout goalkeeper for the UMass Lowell women’s soccer team, is tired. She just took an early morning exam after returning to campus at 3 a.m. from an away game at Stony Brook University in New York. The junior, majoring in biotechnology, has found a way to balance soccer and school and she has had some experience in doing so. Since her freshman year, she has been a consistent starter in the lineup and this year is no different. In the 10 games played this season, Schneider has had four shut-outs, leading the team to a 3-4-3 record overall, which is not an easy feat in Division I soccer. Schneider grew up playing many sports, including tennis and swimming, but soccer was the one that stuck. Thrown in as a goalkeeper at a young age, she enjoyed it and said it was the right fit for her. The growth of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team in the 2000s encouraged her to aim at playing at a higher level right from the very beginning. “At the time, there were so many Abby Wambachs and Alex Morgans, like women’s soccer in that
Lowell men’s soccer team, and he has seen various of levels of play. “She never gives up. She is a tough kid. Maybe some of the guys on the men’s team won’t like what I say about this, but she is tougher than anyone I have ever coached,” he said. “She plays through injury and gets into tackles in scary situations without hesitation.” Schneider, however, attributes her success and the team’s strong record to the coaching staff, comprised of entirely new members from the previous year. Additionally, the closeness of the players has created an even better atmosphere on the field. “Frankie [D’Agostino] and Mira [Novak] have done wonders for this program, just in the sense of our new way of play and just in us as a team and the way we interact with each other. We’re playing a little bit different and we’re learning new soccer, but we’re also more connected off the field,” she said. D’Agostino said it was not easy to come in and change the team’s already established mentality of “just kicking the ball forward.” He took a chance trying a new type of soccer, one which most of the
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Schneider has made 61 saves this season.
sense was really stepping on to the scene, so you just wanted to be pro. When you’re little you just want to do that anyways, but that was a good time for it,” Schneider said. “I definitely knew I wanted to play in college.” And head coach Frankie D’Agostino is glad to have her on the pitch. He said she is constantly working on improving her game and does not know where the team would be without her. D’Agostino was previously an assistant coach for the UMass
athletes were not used to. He and the other coaches asked the players to rely more on the goalkeeper to set up plays and said it is a risk, but one they are willing to take. Playing more organized as a team and as a defensive unit in the backline has helped Schneider record four games without allowing a goal. They have had equally as many games go into double overtime, three of which ended in a tie and one in a victory. She said that growing into her role as an
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upperclassman and captain has also contributed to her accomplishments. “You can see [the team working together] in our communication. We try to keep the ball a little bit more this year. We don’t just hit it long. Actually playing with each other and playing off each other, as opposed to almost panicking and just letting it go, [has helped].” With seven games remaining in the regular season, the women’s soccer team is keeping their sights set on earning a spot in the America East playoffs, as this is their first season of NCAA eligibility. Despite the hardships of traveling, she and her teammates remain focused, but Schneider understands it is not going to be an easy road. “We play a new style of soccer that’s more relaxed, more calm; you’re on the ball, but sometimes it can’t be that pretty or that calm. Just winning games [and] just getting where we need to be and then going from there [is the team’s approach]. Even with some injuries, the group is finding their momentum and remain anchored, in part, to Schneider’s leadership. She says she has earned a little bit more respect as a junior, but says that goalkeepers naturally take on the role of a leader since they see the whole field. With Schneider at the helm of a solid unit on the field, she has confidence in the success of the program. She and D’Agostino both said, however, that taking it game by game is key, as is learning from their mistakes to create a real shot at the playoffs. “We’ve asked a lot of a lot of girls on our team. We have a lot of people stepping up and helping out,” Schneider said. “I think just [having] that final goal and seeing it all the way through, I think that we’ll be fine.”
Men’s Hockey earns a win in exhibition match against Acadia ► Continued from front page
Senior forward John Edwardh (Calgary, Alta.) registered a game-high four shots on goal for UMass Lowell. The River Hawks outshot the Axemen, 27-16 for the game, including a 12-2 shot advantage in the opening period. Junior goaltender Christoffer Hernberg (Espoo, Finland) started the game for the River Hawks and made two saves in the first 20 minutes of the game. Sophomore Tyler Wall (Leamington, Ont.) played the final 40 minutes, making 12 saves, including eight in the second period. Acadia’s Dawson Carty stopped 23 shots in the losing effort. The River Hawks officially open their 51st season of play on Friday, October 6th against New Hampshire. Game time from the Tsongas Center is 7:15 p.m.
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Junior forward Connor Wilson has 17 career points in his two previous seasons.
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One Celebration. Every Generation.
It’s a D-I celebration for every generation! Join us Oct. 12-15 at River Hawk Homecoming and revel in our rise to Division I athletics at a special celebration. Enjoy a weekend full of entertainment, reunions and family fun.
OCT. 12-15, 2017 ★
uml.edu/homecoming Hawkey Way Homecoming Festival ✶ Division I Hockey Reunions ✶ East Campus Block Party ✶ Live music Annual Jennifer’s 5K Run/Walk
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