UMass Lowell students react to Trump Admin’s immigration policies

February 4, 2025

(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… Read More UMass Lowell students react to Trump Admin’s immigration policies

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Trump’s Divisive Return

February 4, 2025

(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) “Trump delivering Inaugural Address within the Capitol building.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Donald Trump’s second inauguration has marked a bold turn in American history. Or rather, a bold return. Standing beneath the grand frescoes of the Capitol Rotunda, the 45th and now 47th President of the United States delivered a… Read More Trump’s Divisive Return

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Trans women in sports: A counterintuitive issue

December 10, 2024

(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… Read More Trans women in sports: A counterintuitive issue

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“How did we get here?”: Students react to Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary

November 26, 2024

(Courtesy of Getty Images) “RFK Jr.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Amongst the string of nominations that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed for his coming administration, one in particular has both bewildered and worried health experts nationwide: the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, a scion of one… Read More “How did we get here?”: Students react to Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary

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Election fear: UMass Lowell students confront generational apathy

November 5, 2024

(Photo Courtesy of Getty Images) “Voter casting a ballot at a polling station in Detroit on Election Day in 2022” Conor Moyer Connector Staff Just days before the 2024 election, UMass Lowell students are at the center of an increasingly polarized union. A union whose fate will soon be decided by razor-thin margins. Margins that… Read More Election fear: UMass Lowell students confront generational apathy

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UMass Lowell reacts to the VP debate

October 8, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) “Sen. J.D Vance (left) and Gov. Tim Walz (right) shake hands after CBS News debate” Duncan Cowie Connector Staff Oct. 1 held the first Vice Presidential debate, marking the first time Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have met, testing the mettle of both their speaking qualities… Read More UMass Lowell reacts to the VP debate

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The case for a new debate format

October 8, 2024

(Photo courtesy of NBC) “JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off on the first of October, in what was the final debate of this election cycle.” Maxwell Valin Connector Editor This year’s election cycle has almost passed, and with it came three debates—two of which were between presidential candidates, with the other as… Read More The case for a new debate format

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UML alum Tara Hong wins primary election

October 1, 2024

(Photo courtesy of The Lowell Sun) “Tara Hong responding to a question at the Lowell Senior Center debate.” Kimia Kahalzadeh Connector Contributor Tara Hong, a 24-year-old community organizer, is now the Democratic nominee for State Representative for the 18th Middlesex District, representing several precincts in Lowell. He secured a majority vote in the primary… Read More UML alum Tara Hong wins primary election