(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) “Trump delivering Inaugural Address within the Capitol building.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Donald Trump’s second inauguration has marked a bold turn in American history. Or rather, a bold return. Standing beneath the grand frescoes of the Capitol Rotunda, the 45th and now 47th President of the United States delivered a…
Trans women in sports: A counterintuitive issue
(Courtesy of CNN) “Transgender Athlete Lia Thomas” Ram Sastry Connector Contributor Much discussion has been made of the issue of trans women in sports. On one side, people argue that allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports poses an existential danger to fairness and opportunities for cis women. These talking points have become pervasive…
“How did we get here?”: Students react to Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary
(Courtesy of Getty Images) “RFK Jr.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Amongst the string of nominations that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed for his coming administration, one in particular has both bewildered and worried health experts nationwide: the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, a scion of one…
Election fear: UMass Lowell students confront generational apathy
(Photo Courtesy of Getty Images) “Voter casting a ballot at a polling station in Detroit on Election Day in 2022” Conor Moyer Connector Staff Just days before the 2024 election, UMass Lowell students are at the center of an increasingly polarized union. A union whose fate will soon be decided by razor-thin margins. Margins that…
Months long union protests continue at UMass Lowell
(Photo Courtesy of Conor Moyer) “IBEW Local 103 protestors” Conor Moyer Connector Staff Since April, it’s become the norm to see union protestors lining the sidewalks outside University Crossing. Holding up signs that read “UMass Lowell PLA Now!” and “Cambodian Community Demands UMass Lowell PLA,” the daily returners display their one demand to the university:…
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…
Title IX conversation between Donna Lopiano and Chancellor Julie Chen sparks controversy
(Photo courtesy of Montana Office of Public Instruction) “Title IX logo used by Montana Office of Public Instruction.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor In a forum that was organized by Chancellor Julie Chen to focus on the anniversary of Title IX and its importance, guest speaker Donna Lopiano insensitively used an inappropriate racial slur twice. The…