Niki Tsongas speaking to studnts about experiences and accomplishments in the Senate. (Courtesy of Michaela Goss) Michaela Goss Connector Contributor After her nine years in office, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas said she has worked hard to achieve gender equality in the U.S. Military, and positive change is definitely coming. On Thursday, Oct. 6, Congresswoman Tsongas visited…
Evolution of Harambe meme at UMass Lowell
The rock arrangement spelling “Harambe” is located in the Merrimack River. (Courtesy of Evanthia Tully) Evanthia Tully Connector Contributor The night of the Harambe bar crawl was a huge success, but the hype didn’t end there. Students dared to trespass onto the Merrimack River and create Harambe’s name out of rocks. The artists’ display can…
UMass Lowell students share their experiences interning at both National Conventions
Five UMass Lowell students interned at the national conventions and shared their experiences. Jessica Kergo Connector Staff “Surreal”, “breathtaking”, “once-in-a-lifetime”. These were just a few phrases that UMass Lowell students described their experiences interning at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions through The Washington Center. UMass Lowell’s tagline, “Learning with a purpose” was certainly made…
New FAFSA update in effect
Monique Reyes Connector Contributor In 1965 the Higher Education Act was passed under Title IV. Since 1992, FAFSA has ensured that every college and technical school student, who may need financial assistance can submit their parents’ tax information as well as their own in order to receive loans, grants, work study, and more. According to…
Clinton falls short in polls after health concerns
Liam Elliot Connector Contributor Sept. 11, Democratic Party Nominee for President Hillary Clinton had to leave the 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony she was attending for apparent medical reasons. Her campaign originally came out with a statement 90 minutes after her departure saying she “felt overheated.” The Conservative news circle soon started circulating a video that seemed…
UMass Lowell holds 15th anniversary rededication ceremony for 9/11 victims
Margaret Hatch, John Ogonowski’s widow, stands at the memorial after the ceremony. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Jessica Kergo Connector Staff In honor of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, UMass Lowell held a memorial ceremony to commemorate the seven members of the campus community who tragically lost their lives that fateful day.…
Photos: 2016 Commencement Weekend
“We are passing along to you a world in a state of top-to-bottom transition. The world needs you; your country needs you,” PBS NewsHour co-anchor Judy Woodruff Judy Woodruff (third from right) said to graduating students at the morning commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Tsongas Center. A record 3,720 students graduated from…
Mitch Shuldman discusses 34-year media career
UMass Lowell librarian and head of the media center Mitch Shuldman takes a look back on his career in media over the last few decades in this podcast. Click the link below to hear more. (George DeLuca/Connector)
