Category: Politics

— Opinions and Editorials, Politics —

Democratic Party should keep its moderates on the bench in 2020

November 18, 2019

According to RealClearPolitics, only four candidates in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary have broken 15 percent support nationally. (Photo courtesy of Sean Rayford, Paras Griffin, Joe Raedle / Getty Images) Troy Lafond Connector Editor There are currently 17 major candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential primary nomination, including former Vice President Joe Biden, Senators Kamala Harris… Read More Democratic Party should keep its moderates on the bench in 2020

— Opinions and Editorials, Politics —

Small changes make a big difference, but we need visionary action to halt climate change

September 25, 2019

Thousands took to the streets of Boston last week for the Youth Action Climate Strike. Many skipped school and took the day off from work to march against government inaction with regard to climate change. (Photo Courtesy of Robin Lubbock, WBUR) Katlyn Santo Connector Contributor Climate change is one of the gravest challenges facing our… Read More Small changes make a big difference, but we need visionary action to halt climate change

— News, Politics —

Students respond to stopgap end to government shutdown

January 29, 2019

President Trump makes announcement from White House Rose Garden Andrew J Sciascia Connector Editor Following 35 days of uncertainty and bitterness, Washington DC was released from the grips of the longest government shutdown in United States history. The news broke Friday afternoon when President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement from the White House Rose… Read More Students respond to stopgap end to government shutdown

— News, Politics, Uncategorized —

Degou, Madigan elected SGA president, vice president; Reed re-elected trustee

March 14, 2017

President-elect Lisa Degou and Vice President-elect Brian Madigan won the election by a close margin. (Courtesy of Facebook) Andrew Sciascia Connector Editor “I thought it was a hard-fought election, between two terrific candidates. I knew whichever ticket took over, they were going to lead the student experience to be more positive. It’s the closest election… Read More Degou, Madigan elected SGA president, vice president; Reed re-elected trustee

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UMass Lowell students share their experiences interning at both National Conventions

September 27, 2016

Five UMass Lowell students interned at the national conventions and shared their experiences. Jessica Kergo Connector Staff “Surreal”, “breathtaking”, “once-in-a-lifetime”. These were just a few phrases that UMass Lowell students described their experiences interning at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions through The Washington Center. UMass Lowell’s tagline, “Learning with a purpose” was certainly made… Read More UMass Lowell students share their experiences interning at both National Conventions

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Clinton falls short in polls after health concerns

September 20, 2016

Liam Elliot Connector Contributor Sept. 11, Democratic Party Nominee for President Hillary Clinton had to leave the 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony she was attending for apparent medical reasons. Her campaign originally came out with a statement 90 minutes after her departure saying she “felt overheated.” The Conservative news circle soon started circulating a video that seemed… Read More Clinton falls short in polls after health concerns

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SGA debate answers questions about candidates

April 5, 2016

Student trustee candidates Lindy Reed and Jesse Kruszka lay out their campaign ideas (Michael Calamonici/Connector) Taylor Carito Connector Staff With elections just two weeks away, the SGA presidential and trustee candidates gathered for a debate to discuss their platforms and ideas to the students. The moderator, Dr. Frank Talty, read questions asked by students which… Read More SGA debate answers questions about candidates