Dear readers of The Lowell,

Welcome back! 

In this magazine’s cover, “Invasive and inappropriate,” we wanted to bring to light a prevalent, yet often overlooked issue at Lowell. Through the writing of this article, we heard from several students who have faced verbal harassment and inappropriate behavior from teachers. We understand this is a sensitive topic, but felt it was crucial to share their stories because of the negative impact these comments have on students’ experiences at school. 

This magazine also comes in the midst of an election season. With the upcoming presidential race weighing heavily on Lowellites’ minds, we set out to explore the reasons why this election matters to students. We asked how students involve themselves in politics and advocate for the policies that are consequential to them. 

We hope that our first magazine of the year can provide an opportunity for dialogue around the experiences of Lowell students and the issues that are significant to them.

Editors-in-Chief,

Thomas Harrison, Ramona Jacobson, and Katharine Kasperski