Citizens packed Washington D.C. to watch the inauguration of Donald Trump. (Jessica Kergo/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Editor “We are one nation and their pain is our pain. Their dreams are our dreams. And their success will be our success. We share one heart, one home and one glorious destiny. These words were said by the…
UMass Lowell students share their experiences interning at both National Conventions
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…
Clinton falls short in polls after health concerns
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…
SGA debate answers questions about candidates
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…
Should voting be mandatory?
Individuals entering a polling station to vote. (Photo courtesy of Medford Patch) Jennifer Wall UML Student According to the Center for the Study of the American Electorate, in the last four presidential elections the percentage of voters to participate has not peaked 62.3 percent. This means that nearly 38 percent of the population has chosen…
Discussing your doubts: Why you should vote Bernie Sanders on March 1st
Sen. Bernie Sanders leads Hillary Clinton by a wide margin among N.H. voters aged 18-29 according to a UMass Lowell/7News poll. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo) Zachary Zuber UML Student Bernie Sanders has done the once thought impossible and emerged as a legitimate threat for President of the United States. As the date of our Massachusetts…
Destroying it from the inside
Sen. Bernie Sanders was edged slightly by Hillary Clinton in the Iowa caucuses Monday. (Courtesy photo) Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff In the past few weeks, the New York Times, Boston Globe, and Des Moines Register have all officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as their Democratic nominee for president This should not come as a surprise…
