(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…
Rolling through the real America
(Photo courtesy of Encyclopedia Britannica) “Baltimore, Maryland.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff The engine grumbled as the Boston night swallowed us, Miguel and I, rolling southward on a $60 Hail Mary of a bus ride to D.C. We barely had time to settle in before the driver laid out the grim itinerary: Manhattan, Philly, Baltimore, then…
Lowell’s quiet crisis
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Lowell, Massachusetts is witnessing a demographic change as conditions shift” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Lowell is a city that finds itself in a moment of transformation. At first glance, it looks like a city on the rise. New apartments have filled the old mills and factories, and an…
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