(Photo courtesy of AP) “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Maryland on Jan. 27th” Tristin Henson Connector Contributor Trump vowed, throughout his presidential campaign, that his biggest issue during his presidency would be immigration and carrying out mass deportations. Sticking to his word, the first law that Trump signed in office was the Laken…
UMass Lowell students react to Trump Admin’s immigration policies
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) “Mr. Trumpin the White House on Jan. 20, 2025” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor Since President Donald Trump’s recent inauguration, his administration has quickly enacted a series of stringent immigration policies that have sparked widespread debate and concern. These measures include attempts to revoke birthright citizenship and an aggressive escalation of…
Lowell church fined daily amid new homeless laws
(Courtesy of Lowell Sun) “Homeless residents outside of Eliot Church” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor On November 26, 2024, Eliot Presbyterian Church in Lowell, Massachusetts, began incurring a daily fine of $300 from city officials due to trash accumulation on its property. This situation has drawn attention to the church’s role in assisting the city’s homeless…
Trans women in sports: A counterintuitive issue
(Courtesy of CNN) “Transgender Athlete Lia Thomas” Ram Sastry Connector Contributor Much discussion has been made of the issue of trans women in sports. On one side, people argue that allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports poses an existential danger to fairness and opportunities for cis women. These talking points have become pervasive…
River Hawks beat Clarkson in shootout win
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “River Hawks celebrate Adirondack Winter Invitational Victory” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Saturday, Nov. 30, the No. 16 ranked River Hawks defeated No. 20 ranked Clarkson in the eighth round of the shootout, to capture the Adirondack Winter Invitational Championship in Lake Placid, New York. “I am proud of our…
South campus construction delays spark reactions from students
(Courtesy of UMass Lowell) “South campus under construction” Tristin Henson Connector Staff South Campus has been known for many things, but most recently, it has had a prominent discussion on construction. More specifically, construction on the lawn in between Weed/McGauvran/O’Leary. Every student who has a class on South Campus is aware of it, as the…
The intersection of academics and Greek Life
(Photo courtesy of the University of Massachusetts) “UMass Lowell’s campus offers many extracurriculars for students.” Osahuese Ogbesoyen Connector Editor The lives of college students vary depending on the organizations they choose to tie themselves to. Deciding what club best supports your interests and fits your schedule is a pivotal step that shapes your college experience.…
River Hawks soar past Le Moyne, 69-56
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Alex Gitchenko shoots the ball” UML Athletics Senior Alex Gitchenko (Ashdod, Israel) and sophomore Rayne Durant (New Haven, Conn.) each recorded career highs, totaling 19 and 18 points, respectively, as UMass Lowell (1-8) took down Le Moyne (0-9) on the road at Ted Grant Court on a snowy Saturday afternoon. “I love how unselfish we were…
