(Photo courtesy of Firstpost). “Trucks containing supplies head across Egypt border.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Staff Over 4,100 Palestinians in Gaza have died due to Israel’s continued siege on the area, with over 13,000 wounded and over 1,000 Gazan residents missing. Israel’s latest actions in Gaza are a response to an attack on Oct. 7 by…
Coffe and Cotton employees go on strike at Mill No. 5
(Photo courtesy of Steven O’Hara). “Coffe and Cotton employees striking outside of Mill No.5.” Eric Schultz, Lydia Robert and Connor Malito Connector Contributors On October 4th, Coffee and Cotton employees walked out to protest the working conditions and managerial mistreatment. For the residents of Lowell and surrounding towns, Coffee and Cotton is a beloved establishment…
United States Labor Shortages
(Photo courtesy of deputy). “‘Help Wanted’ sign posted to door.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Contributor The United States is experiencing a labor shortage in its economy right now, as characterized by low unemployment and a large need for labor to keep the economy running. This labor shortage is caused by behavioral changes induced by COVID-19 and…
Israel intensifies response to Hamas attack
(Photo courtesy of BBC). “Picture of Gaza after bombing.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Contributor Friday, October 13, Israel issued evacuation notices to 1.1 million Palestinians in Northern Gaza, as a part of Israel’s ongoing response to an October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Palestinians were given twenty-four hours to evacuate. On October 7, members of…
Temperatures are on the rise and so is Climate Change
(Photo courtesy of University of Exeter). “Person holding a sign that says ‘There’s No Planet B’.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Staff On September 7, a group of Extinction Rebellion protesters stopped the U.S. Open semifinals between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova for 49 minutes. On September 15, protesters outside the Museum of Modern Art in New…
Laws restricting book bans are on the rise
(Photo courtesy of DIANEREHM). “Protestor holding ‘Stop Banning Books’ sign.” Lydia Robert Connector Staff Bans against book bans had begun with Illinois and California passing laws restricting the banning of books. On Monday, June 12, Governor Pritzker of Illinois signed a bill that made Illinois the first state to ban book bans and protect the…
New Covid-19 variants hit UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of healthshots). “Illustration of BA.2.68 Covid-19 variant molecule.” Julie Sage Connector Staff The height of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, but it’s not over based on the number of people on campus who have been sick. This is caused by the new COVID variants, of which there are many types, that have mutated…
House of Representatives Vote to Oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy
(Photo courtesy of ABC7NY). “Kevin McCarthy at a lecturn.” Eric Schultz Connector Staff On October 3, the United States House of Representatives experienced a historic first: its speaker was removed from office. Representatives voted 216-210 to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his office, with eight Republicans joining all 208 present Democrats. McCarthy had served only…