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Months long union protests continue at UMass Lowell

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:

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

Is UMass Lowell doing enough to prepare students for post-grad life?

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Career and Co-op Center) “UML student speaks to EJ Callahan & Associates representatives at the career fair” Conor Moyer Connector Staff UMass Lowell has built a reputation for preparing students to meet that future head-on. Through co-op programs, internships, and career workshops, the university promises to give students the tools