Andrew J. Sciascia Connector Editor Recently, around the country we have seen a dynamic, and much needed, shift in the way we discuss predatory behaviors and actions – and it all begins with the idea of affirmative consent. For those unfamiliar with the term, affirmative consent is the idea that we should all be discussing…
Students respond to the Student Open Forum on campus dining
On Nov. 1, UMass Lowell students had the opportunity to voice their opinions about campus dining. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell) Andre Ragel Connector Staff On Nov. 1, University Dining held its annual Student Open Forum on Campus Dining, sponsored by the Student Government Association. Days after Larry Siegel, associate vice chancellor of student affairs, and…
SGA presidential, trustee candidates take on hard questions at debate
SGA presidential candidates Rob Callahan and Lisa Degou discuss campaign topics. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Editor With Student Government Association’s election season coming to its close this week, the candidates for president, vice president and student trustee have been all over campus establishing a dialogue with students and doing everything they can to promote…
Diversity display vandalized with hate speech
Brock Johnson Connector Editor In response to the currently divided feeling around the nation, David Aguiar, a resident advisor at Riverview Suites, wanted to proudly display the floor’s diversity. On Friday, Jan. 20, however, Aguiar and a team of RAs found a floor’s bulletin board designed to promote diversity vandalized with hate speech. They had…
2016 SGA debate live blog
Follow key quotes from each of the Student Government Association’s presidential and student trustee candidates here starting at 5:30 p.m. For a more in-depth look at each speaking candidate’s campaign, click here. — 5:34 p.m.: Presidential candidates James Christopher and Sim Dy prepare to deliver their opening statements. 5:40 p.m.: Moderator and College of Fine Arts,…
Presidential, trustee candidates to speak in SGA debate
Taylor Carito Connector Staff With the chance to address student concerns ahead of this year’s elections, Student Government Association presidential candidates James Christopher and Sim Dy, as well as student trustee candidates Jesse Kruszka and Lindy Reed, will take to the podium Thursday night in O’Leary Library for the SGA debate. After beginning official campaign…