(Photo courtesy of 270townin) “2024 electoral map.” Eric Schultz Connector Editor With most of the news coverage of the 2024 elections being focused on the Presidential Election, the U.S. House and Senate Elections have taken a backseat in terms of news coverage and attention. As it stands, the Republican Party controls the House of Representatives…
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses from shipping vessel collision
(Photo courtesy of CNN) “The Dali ship after coming into collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.” Duncan Cowie Connector Editor On Tuesday, March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland was struck by a Singaporean cargo and completely broke down. The Dali, which is owned by Singaporean company Grace Ocean Ptd Ltd,…
WNDR Museum Opens in Boston’s Downtown Crossing
(Photo courtesy of Sabine Laurent de Cannon) “One of the many exhibits at Boston’s WNDR Museum.” Sabine Laurent de Cannon Connector Contributor “My job is [to] make the impossible possible,” Giancarlo Natale said as he concluded leading a tour through the exhibits. Natale is the general manager of the new attraction in Boston’s Downtown Crossing:…
The latest in reproductive legislation
(Photo courtesy of Lanozione) “Gavel on table infront of American Flag” Sabine LaurentdeCannon Connector Contributor Two years have passed since Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health overturned the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, putting reproductive health back in the hands of the states. The Roe v. Wade decision provided constitutional protection to abortions performed before…
Navigating the cracks: a look into Lowell’s pothole predicament
(Photo courtesy of Shark1053) “Potholes in the street.” Mitch Becker Connector Contributor With the snowy winters and warm summers in Lowell, it can cause a lot of damage to the city’s roads, but many people don’t know that we can help the city repair these potholes. Why are there so many potholes in Lowell? Firstly,…
Prices rise as inflation falls
(Photo courtesy of Check City) “Visual Representation of Economic Inflation” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor In an official report published by the U.S. Department of Labor on Feb. 13, 2024 reports annual inflation rates in the United States of 3.1%. Compared to that of the previous rate of 3.4%, the U.S. economy has experienced a decrease…
Fast fashion is killing our planet
(Photo courtesy of LinkedIn) “Fast fashion is taking a toll on our planet.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor In the modern day, fast fashion seems to be the most consistent trend for fashion consumers. Fast fashion is a business model designed to promote clothing items based on quickly changing media trends. These clothes are produced at…
Surprise Fees Leave UMass Lowell Nursing Students Stressed and Scrambling
(Photo courtesy of UML) “Hand grabs flying money.” Eric Schultz Connector Editor On February 7, UMass Lowell undergraduate nursing students were informed of a new $792 ATI Complete Package fee with little warning. They were officially informed of the new February 29 deadline (now April 1) of said fee for continuing access to Assessment Technologies…
