(Photo courtesy of NALOXBOX). “Naloxbox unit: opioid rescue kit.” Nicholas Rossi Connector Contributor With opioid overdoses on the rise, local health agencies and first responders are coming together in Lowell to find a solution. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, there have been 173 confirmed deaths from opioid overdose in the city of…
Israel’s siege on Gaza continues
(Photo courtesy of EMEA Tribune). “Air strikes hitting buildings in Gaza as conflict continues.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Staff As of October 27, over 7,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s siege on Gaza, as well as attacks in the West Bank. This includes over 2,900 children but does not include missing people or unidentified dead…
House of Representatives faces major speaker crisis
(Photo courtesy of WSJ). “The Speakers platform in the House of Representative.” Michael Makiej Connector Contributor It has now been several weeks since former United States Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position on Capitol Hill. This unprecedented and historic moment for the House of Representatives has left Americans without a…
Situation in Gaza worsens as Israel continues siege
(Photo courtesy of Firstpost). “Trucks containing supplies head across Egypt border.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Staff Over 4,100 Palestinians in Gaza have died due to Israel’s continued siege on the area, with over 13,000 wounded and over 1,000 Gazan residents missing. Israel’s latest actions in Gaza are a response to an attack on Oct. 7 by…
Coffe and Cotton employees go on strike at Mill No. 5
(Photo courtesy of Steven O’Hara). “Coffe and Cotton employees striking outside of Mill No.5.” Eric Schultz, Lydia Robert and Connor Malito Connector Contributors On October 4th, Coffee and Cotton employees walked out to protest the working conditions and managerial mistreatment. For the residents of Lowell and surrounding towns, Coffee and Cotton is a beloved establishment…
United States Labor Shortages
(Photo courtesy of deputy). “‘Help Wanted’ sign posted to door.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Contributor The United States is experiencing a labor shortage in its economy right now, as characterized by low unemployment and a large need for labor to keep the economy running. This labor shortage is caused by behavioral changes induced by COVID-19 and…
Israel intensifies response to Hamas attack
(Photo courtesy of BBC). “Picture of Gaza after bombing.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Contributor Friday, October 13, Israel issued evacuation notices to 1.1 million Palestinians in Northern Gaza, as a part of Israel’s ongoing response to an October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Palestinians were given twenty-four hours to evacuate. On October 7, members of…
Temperatures are on the rise and so is Climate Change
(Photo courtesy of University of Exeter). “Person holding a sign that says ‘There’s No Planet B’.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Staff On September 7, a group of Extinction Rebellion protesters stopped the U.S. Open semifinals between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova for 49 minutes. On September 15, protesters outside the Museum of Modern Art in New…
