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The UMass Lowell MASSPIRG Chapter takes steps to make changes nationally

The UMass Lowell MASSPIRG Chapter takes steps to make changes nationally

(Photo courtesy https://masspirgstudents.org/chapters/uml/) “The UML MASSPIRG chapter.” Kayla Jewett Connector Editor We all know how expensive college is, with the cost of living, food and the skyrocketing cost of textbooks. These are all reasons causing students to become restricted in their education. Thankfully, we have the UMass Lowell MASSPIRG Chapter, which runs campaigns to alleviate

Homesick Project aims to study the experience of immigrants with “home” during Covid-19

(Photo courtesy of Homesick Project Instagram) “Home means something different to everyone.” Kayla Jewett Connector Editor How do people, especially immigrants, live, express and relate to the experience of lockdowns, border closures and social isolation during the pandemic? The #homesick project aims to give immigrants a space to share their experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.