(Photo courtesy of Farm Forward) “The official Farm Forward logo.” Andrew Theobald Connector Contributor UMass Lowell has always prided itself on its sustainability, particularly in its dining options, proudly labeling dishes as “plant-forward”: vegan, vegetarian, or halal. As a vegetarian, I have found myself satisfied with the selections offered. That said, UMass Lowell can do…
Current laundry situation in Sheehy Hall is disastrous
(Photo courtesy of YouVisit) “Sheehy and Concordia Halls are connected, and serve as two of the three resident halls on South Campus.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor As of this semester, UMass Lowell’s laundry machines were made free for residential students. This did raise the cost of housing, but made laundry machines more accessible for many…
UMass Lowell’s finals schedule is the student body’s final straw after a challenging semester
(Photo courtesy of ADDitude) “Final exams at UMass Lowell begin on December 14 and conclude on December 20.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor It’s the most horrible time of the year. Where we have to go suffer in all of our classrooms in preparation for the finals. But alas, it is that time. The only thing…
Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter is a disaster
(Photo courtesy of CNN) “Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has led to chaos on the website.” Sohini Nath Connector Staff Few men are as heavily disliked by the public as Elon Musk. Few deals have ever been as heavily mocked by the public as the 44-billion-dollar buyout by Elon Musk of the social media company…
Dear [Deadname]: UMass Lowell struggles with LGBTQ+ acceptance
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “UMass Lowell has an LGBTQ+ Resource Center, but students face struggles beyond the scope of the office.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Dear [Deadname],” is how a good chunk of my emails from the school arrive in my inbox. I have changed my name through the school, got a new ID…
Why are students being held accountable for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Covid years?
(Photo courtesy of University of Missouri-St. Louis) “Students nationwide need to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards to be eligible for financial aid.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor For many students of all ages around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly intrusive in the ability to complete school. Many students had to take withdrawals from a…
Why I’m hesitant to vote in the 2022 midterms
(Photo courtesy of NY1) “This map shows the Senate seats up for re-election in the 2022 midterms.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The mid-term elections are arguably the most important time of any presidential term, as this decides how the rest of the term will play out, either for good or for worse. But honestly, I…
Carry equal weight during group work
(Photo courtesy of RSC Education) “Working in groups can be stressful for many students.” Riley Fontana Connector Staff River Hawks, we have hit midterm season and we all know what that means: lots and lots of group work. Professors tend to not assign this unless it is totally necessary. So please, from everyone in your…
