Dear readers of The Lowell,

Welcome back!

We are proud to present our latest issue and our first as Editors-in-Chief. While we have had to adjust to changes this year, including a transfer of leadership, our reliance on the hard work, talent, and dedication of the staff of The Lowell has not changed. We hope to continue to adjust to our new positions and are excited to see what this year will bring.

The cover story for this month’s issue is about the state of political and gun violence in the United States, as well as subsequent media coverage and desensitization. We understand that responses can be varied and complex to this controversial issue, and wanted to highlight the student perspective in this debate.

In light of our new policies, this magazine also highlights student discussion following Lowell’s Mobile Communications Device Policy that was enacted at the beginning of this school year. We hope to continue to put students in the spotlight and make their voices heard while performing unbiased, professional research.

We also hope you enjoy the first issue of the school year!

Sincerely,
Maren Brooks, Kai Lyddan, and Yue Yi Peng