(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Sledding is a common past-time during the winter months. Andrew Wilcox Connector Editor Sledding is as timeless a winter activity as building a Snowman and having a snowball fight in the backyard. To some degree, there is no better feeling on a cold winter day than jumping onto a piece…
Are the user-interfaces on UMass Lowell websites efficient? Op-ed on SIS, NOW and Blackboard
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) SiS, NOW, and Blackboard are websites students use to sign up for classes, do their homework and many more features. Connector Contributor Qinglong Diep Blackboard, Student Information System (SiS) and the NOW Student Dashboard are used by professors, staff and students on a daily basis. At some point in time,…
How Crypto-Rich Emigrating to Puerto Rico Foreshadows the Possible Displacement of Local Citizens
(Photo courtesy of the New York Post) Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, without a central bank or single administrator, that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. London Verdejo Connector Contributor The rich have three prevalent motivations: wealth, superiority, and power. As they grow…
Oped: Summary of Medical Testimony in George Floyd’s Trial
(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…
