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UMass Lowell students react to Trump Admin’s immigration policies

UMass Lowell students react to Trump Admin’s immigration policies

(Photo courtesy of NPR) “Donald Trump’s immigration policy has caused much division concerning the tactics used.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Since President Donald Trump’s recent inauguration, his administration has very quickly enacted a series of stringent immigration policies that have started widespread debate and have raised concern. These measures include attempts to revoke birthright citizenship

A student makes history: Marlis Occliant

(Photo courtesy of Collin Gallagher) Collin Gallagher Connector Staff At UMass Lowell, there are so many students with inspiring stories, and among them is Marlis Occliant, a senior industrial engineering major who has just made history as the first Black woman to graduate from her degree path at the university. Her journey, filled with perseverance,

The circus, the con, and the long, cold wait

(Photo courtesy of PBS) “Donald Trump’s inauguration took place on January 20th, 2025.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff When I went to Donald Trump’s inauguration, I didn’t just feel anger or fear. I felt an intense sadness, but not for myself, for the people around me. They had driven hundreds of miles, waited for hours in

Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX”: Watching the Party Die

(Image courtesy of Apple Music. “GNX streams on all platforms.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Kendrick Lamar’s new album, GNX, isn’t just an album—it’s a manifesto. With punchy beats, deep lyrics, and strategic collaborations, Kendrick shows why he’s the best in hip-hop. His ongoing beef with Drake adds tension, but Kendrick uses it to fuel his

Lowell says: sleep, starve and suffer elsewhere

(Photo courtesy of Breakstone, White & Gluck) “Lowell, Massachusetts faces a homelessness crisis that seems to care little for those in need.” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor On the night of Nov. 12, 2024, the City of Lowell passed Ordinance 222.22, a policy that criminalizes camping on public property. For many, it marked not only the

Sonic x Shadow: Generations – Shadow steals the show

(Photo courtesy of PlayStation) “The newest ‘Sonic’ title is available on all current-gen platforms.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Sonic x Shadow: Generation is a dual campaign experience that merges nostalgia with innovation for the franchise, aiming to please both classic fans and newcomers to the Sonic franchise. While Sonic’s campaign, Sonic Generations, is almost exactly