(Photo courtesy of UML Mock Trial) “The Mock Trial A-team stands for a photograph after their first-place win.” Sabine Laurent de Cannon Connector Staff On the weekend of Oct. 19th, UML’s Dr. Francis T. Talty ‘77 Pre-Law Society’s Mock Trial A-team achieved a first-place victory at the Third Annual Tupper Classic Invitational. The invitational was…
How AI-driven misinformation is shaping society
(Photo Courtesy of CNN) “AI-Generated Image of Kamala Harris” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor In a world where reality and fiction are increasingly blurred, AI-generated images and content have become powerful tools in the hands of those who seek to influence public opinion. From political campaigns to false advertisements, AI-crafted media is increasingly being weaponized to…
The fight that could win the election
(Photo Courtesy of The New York Times) “Former president Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania McDonalds” Conor Moyer Connector Staff As the Presidential election nears, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue their fight for a crucial voting group: low-wage, working-class voters. Both candidates have been ramping up messaging and pitching new policies recently, aiming to boost…
Massachusetts State Police Under Investigation After Death of Recruit, Family Suspects “Foul Play”
(Photo courtesy of Boston Herald) “Enrique Delgado-Garcia” James Guiry Connector Staff Enrique Delgado-Garcia was a 25-year-old Massachusetts State Police recruit whose life was taken during a training exercise. On Sept. 12, 2024, the MA State Police recruits participated in a full-contact boxing exercise. The exercise was supposed to focus on defense tactics. Sandra Garcia, Delgado-Garcia’s…
UMass Lowell reacts to the VP debate
(Photo courtesy of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) “Sen. J.D Vance (left) and Gov. Tim Walz (right) shake hands after CBS News debate” Duncan Cowie Connector Staff Oct. 1 held the first Vice Presidential debate, marking the first time Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have met, testing the mettle of both their speaking qualities…
Is UMass Lowell doing enough to prepare students for post-grad life?
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Career and Co-op Center) “UML student speaks to EJ Callahan & Associates representatives at the career fair” Conor Moyer Connector Staff UMass Lowell has built a reputation for preparing students to meet that future head-on. Through co-op programs, internships, and career workshops, the university promises to give students the tools…
UML alum Tara Hong wins primary election
(Photo courtesy of The Lowell Sun) “Tara Hong responding to a question at the Lowell Senior Center debate.” Kimia Kahalzadeh Connector Contributor Tara Hong, a 24-year-old community organizer, is now the Democratic nominee for State Representative for the 18th Middlesex District, representing several precincts in Lowell. He secured a majority vote in the primary…
Jill Stein’s political history
(Photo courtesy of The Columbia Chronicle) “Jill Stein speaks to small crowd” Sabine Laurent de Cannon Connector Editor Jill Stein, the increasingly recognized Green Party candidate in the current presidential election, has been running for political office since 2002. Her first bid for office was as the Green-Rainbow Party’s candidate for Massachusetts Governor. Stein lost…
