(Photo courtesy of Benjamin Heffner) “UMass Lowell students at summit” Benjamin Heffner Connector Editor On Nov. 15, UMass Boston hosted the second annual UMass Student Leadership Summit, open to students from all four UMass campuses in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell. The summit, titled “Leading with Purpose and Well-Being,” focused on an exploration of leading…
Strategies for managing midterm stress
Maxi France Connector Staff As the end of the semester approaches, anxiety is an issue that many UMass Lowell students contend with. According to the Winter 2025 Healthy Minds survey, 32% of UMass Lowell students reported having had an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. This information suggests that as midterms rolled around…
How to have a safe Halloween with CAPE
(Photo Courtesy of Eva Reyes) “CAPE tabling at Free on 3 on Oct. 8 focused on the red zone, consent and alcohol safety.” Julia Magee Connector Editor October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and with Halloween coming up it’s the perfect time to refresh on some safety tips. There are many campus resources for students…
Our performance in a dark world
(Photo courtesy of Gaijinpotblog.com) A cherry blossom tree in Japan. “…life is beautiful yet very short.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Society demands that everyone performs their role in life on a daily basis. I perform my role as a student, submitting assignments (usually) on time, interacting with my peers, and learning from my professors. I…
Seasonal slump worsens this year
(Photo courtesy of: the Epic) “Many students are reporting higher levels of seasonal depression and can struggle to handle it on their own.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor To say any of my friends or I are thriving would be a lie, all of us are struggling. While, yes, we are college kids and are always…
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…
How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted my mental health, what it means for other college students
(Nick Bolton/Unsplash) Prevalence of depression symptoms in the US increased more than 3-fold during the COVID-19 pandemic, from 8.5% before COVID-19 to 27.8% during COVID-19, David Rosario Connector Contributor My 2020 changed quite drastically when COVID-19 came about. I felt less free and confined to my home, which is problematic for me. I have been…
Mental health resources at UMass Lowell
Sydney Lee Connector Editor As college students undergo an extreme amount of stress throughout the semester, their mental health can often become hard to manage. Finding the help and resources they need is a step forward that is not as easy when done alone. Despite the counseling services that are offered through the Wellness Center,…
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