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Brandeis University professor speaks on teaching African-American history in 2017

Brandeis University professor speaks on teaching African-American history in 2017

Chad Williams is currently completing a study of W. E. B. Du Bois and World War I. (Courtesy of Brandeis University) Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Contributor Dr. Chad Williams, an associate professor at Brandeis University, came to UMass Lowell to speak about his personal experiences dealing with the shootings of un-armed African-Americans, including the Charleston shooting.

MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki addresses lingering shock of presidential election results

Steve Kornacki’s expertise helped demystify the results of the presidential election. (Jessica Kergo/Connector) Jessica Kergo Connector Editor The media’s and polls’ generally inaccurate prediction of the 2016 presidential election could not have prepared the country any less for what was to become of the U.S. presidency. MSNBC Political Correspondent and former UMass Lowell student, Steve

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

Hit the ballots, young America

Shayna Vigliotta Conector Contributor Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Presidents are selected, not elected.” Our thirty-second president of United States made a good point–we have that power and privilege to vote. Some students argue that their lack of voting is because they feel it will not make a difference when the young adult population makes

2015 SGA debate live feed

Follow this post for all the latest news and updates from the 2015 Student Government Association and student trustee debate. The debate is set to begin today at 4:30 p.m. EDT. 4:34 p.m.: Dr. Francis Talty introduces the candidates and opens the debate. 4:36 p.m.: President and vice president candidates James Christopher and Jesse Kruszka