(Image courtesy of Forbes) “AI-generated music is tearing up the industry.” Ryan Valin Connector Staff The questioning of artistic integrity in the music industry continues to increase as technology ceaselessly advances. The latest advancement has been the recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI). The boundaries of AI softwares are being tested more than ever now,…
Trump threatens Canada’s sovereignty
(Photo courtesy of AP News) “United States and Canadian flags flying side by side” Tristin Henson Connector Staff Trump has stated multiple times that he was willing to use military force to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland, and during his signing of executive orders, he also suggested that he might want property in Gaza.…
Trump’s plan to make Gaza American sparks global backlash
(Photo courtesy of AP Photo) “A Palestinian man and two girls stand amidst rubble in the Gaza strip.” Ram Sastry Connector Contributor President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to seize control of the Gaza Strip and permanently expel all two million Palestinians living there, with military forces if necessary, has generated widespread opposition…
Federal shake-up: how Musk’s DOGE is reshaping U.S. institutions
(Photo courtesy of The Times) “Trump giving Elon Musk leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Elon Musk, known for his work in space travel with SpaceX, electric cars with Tesla, and the social media app X (formerly Twitter), has taken on a new challenge, The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).…
Trump’s tariff threats ignite potential North American trade war
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) “Mr. Trump” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor A trade dispute between the United States, Canada, and Mexico has sparked economic tensions across North America, prompting swift policy responses from each nation. The conflict stems from the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on imports from its two largest trading partners, leading to…
UMass Lowell students react to Trump Admin’s immigration policies
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) “Mr. Trumpin the White House on Jan. 20, 2025” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor Since President Donald Trump’s recent inauguration, his administration has quickly enacted a series of stringent immigration policies that have sparked widespread debate and concern. These measures include attempts to revoke birthright citizenship and an aggressive escalation of…
Trump’s divisive return
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) “Trump delivering Inaugural Address within the Capitol building.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Donald Trump’s second inauguration has marked a bold turn in American history. Or rather, a bold return. Standing beneath the grand frescoes of the Capitol Rotunda, the 45th and now 47th President of the United States delivered a…
Trans women in sports: A counterintuitive issue
(Courtesy of CNN) “Transgender Athlete Lia Thomas” Ram Sastry Connector Contributor Much discussion has been made of the issue of trans women in sports. On one side, people argue that allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports poses an existential danger to fairness and opportunities for cis women. These talking points have become pervasive…
