(The following is an Op-ed that was back logged due to technical issues.) Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor Connector Staff Over the past couple of weeks, the talk of the nation has been focused on the trial of Derek Chauvin regarding the murder of George Floyd in May of 2020. For those who have not been attentive to…
OPED: Admit it, “Die Hard” Is a Christmas Movie
(Photo courtesy of Photo illustration by NBC News; 20th Century-Fox) Is die hard a Christmas movie? One student weighs in. Jeff Therriault Connector Editor John Mc Tiernan’s 1988 action classic “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie. Without a doubt. But how could it be? There is no snow, no gift giving, no Santa Claus– and…
OPED: Abortion Rights Are Under Attack
Julia Ashley Connector Contributor It has been 92 days since the Texas Abortion Law went into effect. 92 days that pregnant people have had limitations placed on their reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. In Texas, if you are 92 days pregnant (13 weeks), you are not eligible to get an abortion. The Texas Abortion Law,…
How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome
(Photo courtesy of Pablo Stanley ) Imposter syndrome, also called perceived fraudulence, involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments. To counter these feelings, you might end up working harder and holding yourself to ever higher standards. Troy Lafond Connector Editor Imposter syndrome is all too common among…
Sin Awareness Day continues to annoy students here at UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of Brigid Archibald/ UMass Lowell Connector) The group came to campus to spread their message about sin. Sohini Nath Connector Contributor When I first heard about Sin Awareness Day, I was absolutely baffled. I could not believe it was a real thing. Later, the research I did about this shocked me to my…
What’s the Point of Thursdays? One students opinion
(Photo courtesy of typecalendar.com) Thursday originates from Thor’s-day, named in honor of Thor, the god of thunder. Jeff Therriault Connector Editor We all seem to be able to grant solid identities to the days of the week: For many people, Mondays are like a smack in the face or a day of grumpiness. Friday is…
Russian royal Romanovs reemerge? A royal wedding.
(Photo courtesy Charles Maynes NPR) Members of Europe’s noble families gathered to celebrate Russia’s first royal wedding since the days of the imperial monarchy. Victoria Eluszkiewicz Connector Editor Romanov wedding? The Romanovs are back with glamor, and I am loving it. Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov wedded Victoria Romanovna Bettarini. Duke George is the heir…
Viewing homecoming in a whole new light
(Photo courtesy UMass Lowell) Homecoming is a weekend students, alumni, family and friends alike to come together and celebrate UMass Lowell. Jessica Daniliuk Connector Staff After the mass amounts of work and stress that came with midterms, homecoming was a breath of fresh air. It was nice to be able to think about something that…
