(Courtesy of Getty Images) “RFK Jr.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Amongst the string of nominations that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed for his coming administration, one in particular has both bewildered and worried health experts nationwide: the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, a scion of one…
Election fear: UMass Lowell students confront generational apathy
(Photo Courtesy of Getty Images) “Voter casting a ballot at a polling station in Detroit on Election Day in 2022” Conor Moyer Connector Staff Just days before the 2024 election, UMass Lowell students are at the center of an increasingly polarized union. A union whose fate will soon be decided by razor-thin margins. Margins that…
Months long union protests continue at UMass Lowell
(Photo Courtesy of Conor Moyer) “IBEW Local 103 protestors” Conor Moyer Connector Staff Since April, it’s become the norm to see union protestors lining the sidewalks outside University Crossing. Holding up signs that read “UMass Lowell PLA Now!” and “Cambodian Community Demands UMass Lowell PLA,” the daily returners display their one demand to the university:…
How AI-driven misinformation is shaping society
(Photo Courtesy of CNN) “AI-Generated Image of Kamala Harris” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor In a world where reality and fiction are increasingly blurred, AI-generated images and content have become powerful tools in the hands of those who seek to influence public opinion. From political campaigns to false advertisements, AI-crafted media is increasingly being weaponized to…
The fight that could win the election
(Photo Courtesy of The New York Times) “Former president Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania McDonalds” Conor Moyer Connector Staff As the Presidential election nears, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue their fight for a crucial voting group: low-wage, working-class voters. Both candidates have been ramping up messaging and pitching new policies recently, aiming to boost…
Title IX conversation between Donna Lopiano and Chancellor Julie Chen sparks controversy
(Photo courtesy of Montana Office of Public Instruction) “Title IX logo used by Montana Office of Public Instruction.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor In a forum that was organized by Chancellor Julie Chen to focus on the anniversary of Title IX and its importance, guest speaker Donna Lopiano insensitively used an inappropriate racial slur twice. The…
Queen Elizabeth II passes away at age 96; Served as Queen for 70+ years
(Photo courtesy of SkySports) “A tribute graphic for Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II who reigned for 70+ years as Queen.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor On Thursday, the 8th of September 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 and reigned as Queen for over 70 years. This has sent the…
UMass Lowell remembers 9/11
(Photo courtesy of 9/11 Memorial website) “Ariel shot of the 9/11 memorial in Lower Manhattan, New York City” Lillie Zate Connector Staff Sunday, September 11th, 2022, marked the 21-year anniversary since 9/11 when 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked airplanes in different cities in New England and flew them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and…
