Jessica Kergo Connector Editor As the 2016 presidential election comes to a close, many members of the political community are still making one last attempt at analyzing such an unusual race. Guest panelists, Marjorie Connelly and Jefferey M. Berry, took the stage at UMass Lowell to discuss the challenges that political scientists have faced as a…
Center for Women and Work: A place for everyone
Mary Connell Connector Contributor The Center for Women and Work (CWW) has a myriad of responsibilities to discover how the workplace can be a safe place of opportunity for everyone. Although much of the CWW’s research focuses on topics specific to women, its research advocates for men and women alike. Founded in 1998, The Center…
Tuition increase effects and benefits for students
James Luong Connector Contributor While talks about tuition-free college and debt-free higher education are brought up in the 2016 election and other aspects of politics, students at UMass Lowell face hardships of raised tuition In July, the Board of Trustees agreed and voted for the decision to raise the tuition for UMass Lowell, along with…
The questions to expect on the 2016 ballot
Jessica Kergo Connector Staff Given the chaotic and unorthodox nature of the 2016 presidential election, it can be easy for voters to lose sight of other important issues on the ballot. Finding oneself in a sea of “yes on” and “no on” at this point in the election cycle can contribute to uncertainty and doubt…
Problems flowing in Lowell canals
Trash and other waste pollute water in the canals of Lowell. (Taylor Carito/ Connector) Gabriel Bettencourt Connector Contributor When the water levels of the Merrimack River in Lowell are at a high point, the Pawtucket Canal which stretches throughout the city is drained to prevent overflows. During this period, locals of the city and students…
Why bee species are dying more rapidly than ever
Taylor Carito Connector Editor As many people are aware, there has been a steep decline in bee populations all across the world. The certain bee species populations in Hawaii are so low, that on Sept. 30 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that seven species found in Hawaii are now on the endangered species…
Lowell remembers Kerouac with annual festival
Katrina Desrosiers Connector Editor It took a long time for Lowell to honor Jack Kerouac as a great writer, but now every year Lowell Celebrates Kerouac through an annual festival. As part of LCK, on Oct. 10 Kerouac expert Bill Walsh led a historic walk starting at the Kerouac Commemorative Park. The event’s aim was…
Boston Globe journalist Mike Rezendes speaks to UMass Lowell about ‘Spotlight’
Mark Ruffalo (left) portrays Boston GLobe journalist Mike Rezendes (right) in the 2015 Academy Award-winning film “Spotlight.” (Courtesy of Spotlight Film, LLC) Taylor Carito Connector Editor As part of the Parker Lecture Series, Michael Rezendes, a member of The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team came to UMass Lowell to speak about his experiences on the infamous…
