(Photo courtesy of BBC.com) A photo of mercury in its liquid form. Connector staff David Rosario Fifty to a hundred years ago mercury became more present in our atmosphere through the rise of industrial jobs. The chemical element is everywhere now since it can pollute local areas and travel across continents. Mercury can stay in…
The significance of autism acceptance month and a professors input on the matter
(Photo courtesy of OSFhealthcare.org) Autism Acceptance Month, usually called Autism Awareness Month, is an essential period of the year in the United States. It serves to uplift people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and provide the public with solid information about its conditions. David Rosario Connector staff Autism Acceptance Month, usually called Autism Awareness Month,…
A brief overview of the journey behind Women’s History Month
(Photo courtesy of diversityinc.com) Women’s History Month honors the contributions and achievements from women of various backgrounds. David Rosario Connector staff Women’s History Month honors the contributions and achievements from women of various backgrounds. The celebration was sparked by a week-long celebration called “Women’s History Week” in 1978. The event took place in California and…
The Pawtucket Greenway project aims to connect Umass Lowell’s Campuses
(Photo courtesy of Ed Brennen) The new Northern Canal Overlook, which was completed this summer, will help enhance the Pawtucket Greenway project. David Rosario Connector staff UMass Lowell is working on a new project called the Pawtucket Greenway. The project will create a shared-use path for walkers and cyclists between UML’s East and South campuses.…
How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted my mental health, what it means for other college students
(Nick Bolton/Unsplash) Prevalence of depression symptoms in the US increased more than 3-fold during the COVID-19 pandemic, from 8.5% before COVID-19 to 27.8% during COVID-19, David Rosario Connector Contributor My 2020 changed quite drastically when COVID-19 came about. I felt less free and confined to my home, which is problematic for me. I have been…
