(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) The mask mandate at UMass Lowell has been in place since campus has re-opened. Yarelis Puello Connector Contributor Not knowing the time and place to wear a mask is a struggle for many UMass Lowell students. Student organizers and student workers are working on ways to manage the mask mandate.…
How residence life is supporting students through the pandemic
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) This past summer many educational institutions such as UMass Lowell have spent time drafting an effective and efficient plan for the return of in-person classes. Tiara Williams-Price Connector Contributor It has been over a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. These uncomfortable changes have caused many individuals to…
A Virtual Twist on Disability Services
(Photo courtesy UMass Lowell) Disability services works to provide tailored support to students who are facing barriers in the classroom. Victoria Rosado Connector Contributor To prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus, UMass Lowell mandated online classes in the previous semesters. Students were sent home and staff transitioned to remote work. Campus resources, such as…
Is there a reason to why Education majors transfer? Where do they go?
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) The School of Education offers four-year undergraduate program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Education with two licenses. All students must complete course work for both licenses: Elementary (grades 1-6) and Moderate Disabilities (grades PK-8). Julia Giaimo Connector Contributor The education department at UMass Lowell faces an ever-changing…
UMass Lowell students offer their opinions on Lowell’s traffic
(Photo courtesy of The Lowell Sun David H. brow) Due to constant construction and high population density, Lowell streets are nearly always riddled with bumper-to-bumper traffic. Julia Zate Connector Contributor The bustling city of Lowell contains an estimated 14 miles of land, with just about a hundred thousand people living inside of it. Every day,…
The impact of remote learning on elementary school students in Lowell
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) Remote learning rose to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic that occurred in 2020. Jessica Shomphe Connector Contributor Students in Lowell were fully online from March 2020 until April 2021. This was a trying year for teachers and students alike. In an interview, Shannon Flahive, a third grade teacher from the…
Students speak up after Facebook whistleblower sparks debate on mental health
Courtesy of BBC (Facebook and Instagram have been under scrutiny after anonymous surveys by UMass Lowell students reported mixed feelings on social media and its impact on mental health Julian Viviescas Connector Contributor In previous weeks, The Wall Street Journal and Facebook have been in intense debate over whether or not Instagram is “toxic.” A…
Graduate students at UMass Lowell protest for fair stipend and rally for a livable wage
(Photo courtesy UML Connector) As a union, the GEO negotiates legally binding contracts with the University over working conditions and can file grievances on behalf of individual employees. Alex Decato-Roed Connector Staff “I wear glasses and I have contacts and they’re not cheap because I don’t have vision care. I paid 100 percent of pocket…
